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TMC · 08-02-2024, 07:18 PM

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/02/s...l%20challenges.

Speaking with The New York Times on the condition of anonymity due to nondisclosure agreements, over a dozen people who participated in the first installment of “Beast Games” said that they had not received adequate food or medical care and that some competitors had suffered injuries from the physical challenges.

Charles Knox · 08-04-2024, 10:36 AM

A man who wants to be treated like a God can't even properly feed his multitude

dee2364 · 08-05-2024, 08:21 AM

Why are we giving these idiots any attention? This is when you know The New York Times and other publications have lost complete credibility, when it does a story about a YouTuber. These respectable media outlets used to profile heads of state and legends. Now Z Listers on YouTube are news.

TMC · 08-09-2024, 02:13 AM

MrBeast launching an investigation into Beast Games allegations

NEW YORK (AP) — MrBeast has ordered a full assessment of the internal culture in his YouTube empire as well as an investigation into “allegations of inappropriate behavior by people in the company,” according to a confidential memo obtained by The Associated Press.

TMC · 09-18-2024, 01:57 AM

MrBeast's Beast Games sued

MrBeast and Amazon are being sued for sexual harassment and unsafe conditions during Beast Games.

TMC · 12-24-2024, 12:24 AM

MrBeast's Amazon Beast Games is one of the most undignified spectacles ever shown on TV

There is a cruel ruthlessness to Beast Games that is truly unpalatable. Overwhelmingly, the bulk of the challenges take the form of self-sacrifice, where groups of contestants are told that they can't progress to the next round unless one of them willingly gives up their shot at the prize and leaves the show.

TMC · 01-08-2025, 09:17 PM

Beast Games exists to make viewers hate it — while they keep watching

Beast Games exists to make you hate it and other people, and for you to keep watching regardless. In this, it's an extraordinary success." As Jennings notes, "there is an almost shocking lack of conflict in many of his YouTube videos; any tension is only surface-level.

JamesG · 05-13-2025, 01:55 AM

Amazon’s Prime Video Renews "Beast Games" for Two Seasons
by Armando Tinoco
May 12, 2025

"Beast Games" will continue on Amazon‘s Prime Video for two additional seasons.

The competition series, co-created and hosted by MrBeast, also known as Jimmy Donaldson, features 1,000 players competing for a $10 million cash prize in Season 1.

“MrBeast achieved a significant milestone for our global Prime Video customers, bringing to life the largest reality competition series ever,” said Vernon Sanders, head of television, Amazon MGM Studios.

“Following its record-breaking first season, we are thrilled to announce that two more seasons of Beast Games are on the way, and we eagerly anticipate all of the new, jaw-dropping challenges MrBeast has planned for the players.”

https://deadline.com/2025/05/amazon-...ns-1236394383/

08-02-2024, 07:18 PM	#1
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 126,858	MrBeast's Beast Games accused of mistreating contestants https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/02/s...l%20challenges. Speaking with The New York Times on the condition of anonymity due to nondisclosure agreements, over a dozen people who participated in the first installment of “Beast Games” said that they had not received adequate food or medical care and that some competitors had suffered injuries from the physical challenges.

08-04-2024, 10:36 AM	#2
Charles Knox Member Senior Member Join Date: Apr 17, 2009 Posts: 1,225	A man who wants to be treated like a God can't even properly feed his multitude

08-05-2024, 08:21 AM	#3
dee2364 Member Forum Regular Join Date: Feb 20, 2019 Posts: 643	Why are we giving these idiots any attention? This is when you know The New York Times and other publications have lost complete credibility, when it does a story about a YouTuber. These respectable media outlets used to profile heads of state and legends. Now Z Listers on YouTube are news.

08-09-2024, 02:13 AM	#4
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 126,858	MrBeast launching an investigation into Beast Games allegations NEW YORK (AP) — MrBeast has ordered a full assessment of the internal culture in his YouTube empire as well as an investigation into “allegations of inappropriate behavior by people in the company,” according to a confidential memo obtained by The Associated Press.

09-18-2024, 01:57 AM	#5
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 126,858	MrBeast's Beast Games sued MrBeast and Amazon are being sued for sexual harassment and unsafe conditions during Beast Games.

12-24-2024, 12:24 AM	#6
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 126,858	MrBeast's Amazon Beast Games is one of the most undignified spectacles ever shown on TV There is a cruel ruthlessness to Beast Games that is truly unpalatable. Overwhelmingly, the bulk of the challenges take the form of self-sacrifice, where groups of contestants are told that they can't progress to the next round unless one of them willingly gives up their shot at the prize and leaves the show.

01-08-2025, 09:17 PM	#7
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 126,858	Beast Games exists to make viewers hate it — while they keep watching Beast Games exists to make you hate it and other people, and for you to keep watching regardless. In this, it's an extraordinary success." As Jennings notes, "there is an almost shocking lack of conflict in many of his YouTube videos; any tension is only surface-level.

05-13-2025, 01:55 AM	#8
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,174	*Amazon’s Prime Video Renews "Beast Games" for Two Seasons* by Armando Tinoco May 12, 2025 "Beast Games" will continue on Amazon‘s Prime Video for two additional seasons. The competition series, co-created and hosted by MrBeast, also known as Jimmy Donaldson, features 1,000 players competing for a $10 million cash prize in Season 1. “MrBeast achieved a significant milestone for our global Prime Video customers, bringing to life the largest reality competition series ever,” said Vernon Sanders, head of television, Amazon MGM Studios. “Following its record-breaking first season, we are thrilled to announce that two more seasons of Beast Games are on the way, and we eagerly anticipate all of the new, jaw-dropping challenges MrBeast has planned for the players.” https://deadline.com/2025/05/amazon-...ns-1236394383/