AJSN WK10B - GOD of WAR Show LOOKS BAD?, Marathon SLAM, RE9 FAKE A.I. REVIEW, NEW Starship Troopers!

Quick Overview

The video features a news segment from The Angry Joe Show discussing the failure of the game Highguard due to alleged developer hubris and low concurrent player counts, juxtaposed with news about a new Starship Troopers movie in development by District 9 filmmaker Neill Blomkamp, and the removal of an AI-written Resident Evil: Re:Verse review from Metacritic.

Key Points: The Highguard game experienced a massive drop in concurrent players, falling from a peak of 140,000 to 1,240, and then 598, which the hosts attribute to developer hubris regarding game design decisions like limited maps and lack of advanced mechanics. Neill Blomkamp, director of District 9, is developing a new Starship Troopers movie that reportedly goes back to the 1989 book's source material, rather than the 1997 film's tone. Metacritic removed a review for Resident Evil: Re:Verse after discovering it was written by an AI, which was allegedly used to replace human staff writers. The Highguard developers allegedly made a mistake by launching with only two maps and having core gameplay mechanics that were not engaging enough for the player base. The Resident Evil: Re:Verse review that was removed had scored the game a 90/100, but the review was flagged by users who noticed it seemed AI-generated. The hosts express excitement for the new Starship Troopers movie due to Blomkamp's involvement but note Sony's recent history of poor decisions regarding game releases like Marvel's Avengers and Final Fantasy titles. The Marathon server slam open beta took place this week, showing off an aesthetic that one host found less appealing than the original games, though the gunplay felt punchy.

Context: This segment of The Angry Joe Show (AJSN) covers several pieces of gaming and entertainment news. The hosts discuss the poor performance and perceived developer arrogance surrounding the launch of the game Highguard, which saw a massive decline in players. They also cover industry news regarding the Starship Troopers movie reboot being handled by Neill Blomkamp, and a controversy involving Metacritic removing an AI-written review for Resident Evil: Re:Verse.