"Numbers don't lie": FaZe Banks criticizes IGN rating MrBeast's Beast Games 2/10

FaZe Banks has come out in defense of Jimmy "MrBeast" after IGN published their review of Beast Games. The media outlet has given the Prime Video show a low rating of 2, calling it a "bust." However, FaZe Clan's CEO does not agree with this assessment.

After screenshots of IGN's low score for Beast Games went viral on social media, FaZe Banks reacted to one of the posts on X by @DramaAlert on December 20, 2024, and insinuated that the media house does not understand the present "demand/appetite for content." He wrote:

"IGN basically could’ve instead just said: “We have little to no understanding about the demand/ appetite for content & media in 2024.”"

FaZe Banks further explained that Beast Games should not be judged against "old media" but rather should be compared to online platforms, such as YouTube or Twitch and other social media platforms. He also praised MrBeast, calling him the "most successful media identity in todays market":

"They are judging, criticizing and comparing this to old media TV & movies when they should be comparing it to YouTube, Twitch and TikTok. Numbers don’t lie, Mr. Beast is by far the most successful media entity in todays market."

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MrBeast thanks fans after Beast Games gets #1 spot on Prime Video in the US

MrBeast has been talking about Beast Games since March 2024 and has touted it as one of the biggest game shows in history from the very beginning. The show was released on Prime Video on December 19, and the YouTuber removed the copyright on the first episode to let other content creators and streamers freely react to it and post their opinions about it.

There has been a lot of hype about Beast Games leading up to its release, with Jimmy sharing multiple Guinness World Record plaques in the promotional material to solidify the fact that the game show has broken several boundaries when it comes to a TV show.

In a way, he has already been rewarded. On December 20, MrBeast shared a post on X of a screenshot of the Prime Video page where his show had taken the #1 spot in the US, beating out Rock's Christmas move for 2024 titled Red One. He also thanked his supporters for making it happen and gave credit to his fellow showrunners and staff, writing:

"Beast Games is #1 in the US and I cannot express how grateful I am for all of the love and support! I, and countless talented people really put so much love and passion into it, and seeing everyone’s reactions has been amazing! Thanks guys!"

For those still on the fence about checking out Beast Games, here is a detailed breakdown of what to expect from the first two episodes.