MrBeast is clapping back after a scathing IGN review of his new reality show, Beast Games. The YouTube star, known for his viral stunts and massive giveaways, isn't taking the criticism lightly. On December 19th, IGN's Chase Hutchinson called Beast Games "a bust," criticizing its lack of creativity and ethical concerns, and gave it a harsh two out of ten.
MrBeast, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, responded on Twitter, calling the review "sad" and defending the hard work of his team. Fans have rallied against the review, voicing strong support for Beast Games. However, Hutchinson has since faced online harassment, including threats of doxxing and violence.
MrBeast, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, responded on Twitter, calling the review "sad" and defending the hard work of his team. Fans have rallied against the review, voicing strong support for Beast Games. However, Hutchinson has since faced online harassment, including threats of doxxing and violence.
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00:00Mr. Beast is firing back after a harsh IGN review of his new reality show, Beast Games.
00:05The YouTube titan, known for his viral stunts and massive giveaways, isn't taking the
00:10criticism lightly.
00:12On December 19th, IGN's Chase Hutchinson reviewed Beast Games, saying,
00:16Mr. Beast may be big on YouTube, but his prime video show, Beast Games, is a bust.
00:21The review criticizes the show for lacking creativity, claiming it's
00:25merely a triumph of spectacle.
00:28It also mentions concerns about the show's ethics, including a potentially exploitative
00:32QR code giveaway and an awkward partnership with MoneyLion.
00:36Hutchinson ultimately gave Beast Games a brutal 2 out of 10, calling it painful, adding,
00:42It's a shallow series best suited to existing Mr. Beast fans, reality show completionists,
00:48or people looking for background noise while they scroll on their phones.
00:51But Mr. Beast, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, wasn't going to let that slide.
00:56In a post on X on December 21st, Mr. Beast slammed the review, calling it sad and defending
01:02the hard work of the thousands involved.
01:04Meanwhile, fans of his have voiced their own strong opinions to the harsh review, with
01:09one asking,
01:10Name a better game show, and another rating the review a 1 out of 10.
01:15Mr. Beast has shown a history of reacting poorly to criticism, as seen in his past interactions,
01:20such as during a taste test of his Feastables chocolate with social media food critic Keith
01:25Lee.
01:27And since Ms. Reese has responded to Hutchinson's review, the writer says he has faced online
01:30harassment, including threats of doxing and violence.
01:35So what do you think of Beast Games and this review?
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