GOTYE'S NAME SECRET REVEALED: IT'S GAMING!

GOTYE about to do gaming

GOTYE'S NAME SECRET REVEALED: IT'S GAMING!

Australian singer-songwriter Gotye has finally come clean about the true origins of his stage name. Contrary to popular belief, his name is not a pronunciation misspelling. In fact, it's simply an acronym for "Game Of The Year Edition" - a nod to his passion for limited and special release video games.

According to the artist, he had always intended to reveal this truth about his name, but was too embarrassed to do so until now. "I was afraid people would think I was some kind of gaming nerd or nerd," he confessed in a statement. "But the truth is, I've always been a big fan of the video game industry and I wanted to honor that in my name."

Fans were quick to respond to the news, with many expressing shock and disbelief. Some even accused Gotye of being a sellout, or of exploiting his fans with a false exoticism. However, the artist maintains that his love for the business of video gaming is genuine and that he simply wanted to reflect that love with his persona.

Gotye stated that he plans to write about pre-release box sets that come with early access multi-player modes and maps, easter eggs, paid DLC content, and anything else related to video game marketing that catches his fancy.

Gotye went on to say that he is excited to explore the world of special edition video games in his music, and that he hopes his fans will enjoy the new direction he is taking. "Whether it's the thrill of buying a game that comes in a larger than normal box, or the rush of opening a loot crate and seeing what's inside, there's something magical about buying two different versions of the same game that will translate well into my music."

Gotye, for his part, says he is not concerned about any potential backlash, “My music stands on its own, regardless of what people may say," he stated. "And if it makes people smile to know that my name is all about expensive collectors’ items, then that's all the better."