Helldivers 2 has landed in a big way and it just keeps getting bigger, to the extent that bewildered analysts are muttering about an "inverse decay curve" (meaning its sales are increasing over time). Partially because the game is just a total blast, but what's kept many of us coming back is the overarching structure of the galactic war. Every mission counts in the quest for liberty.
The galactic war is something that we understand the broad contours of, but Arrowhead's wisely kept vague about the specifics of how it's working. The most fascinating element of it can probably be summed up in one proper noun: Joel. The mythical game master was revealed to PCG in an interview last week, since when they've acquired meme status among the community. Bad mission? Blew up your mates? Goddamn it, Joel!
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