S3 Episode 12: Helldivers 2 has a game master and this is good

We discuss the applications of a game master and why it might have contributed to Helldivers 2's success

Episode 12 of the Electronic Wireless Show podcast, hosted by Rock Paper Shotgun, titled "S3 Episode 12: Helldivers 2 has a game master and this is good" was published on March 28, 2024 and runs 54 minutes.

March 28, 2024 ·54m · Electronic Wireless Show

Summary

A month ago Arrowheads CEO revealed the existence of Joel (technically J.O.E.L., in game), a game master running the galactic battle of Helldivers 2. A human being who gets up in the middle of the night to throw more robots at players if they're doing too well. We at the RPS Electronic Wireless Show think this is a good thing, in broad terms, and we discuss why (but also hope Joel is allowed holidays), as well as the response the community of players has had, which is also very interesting. Plus a straw poll indicates that only one of us would enjoy be at the middle of a maelstrom of chaos and being the Helldivers GM as a job. Bet you can absolutely guess which one of us it was. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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