Its really hard to change your opinion when you just pick and choose what you've seen. Did you watch their reactions to Cuphead? No Mans Sky? Jeff being excited for the dumb FMV in Need For Speed? Horizon? Anything? Or was it all white noise because they just hate everything?
Giant Bomb @ E3 2015 | L.A. on Lockdown
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Its really hard to change your opinion when you just pick and choose what you've seen. Did you watch their reactions to Cuphead? No Mans Sky? Jeff being excited for the dumb FMV in Need For Speed? Horizon? Anything? Or was it all white noise because they just hate everything?
Twin Tails
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Yup, I thought Cuphead was the best shit at the whole show.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TjUPXAn2Rg
CosmicQueso
Member
Fair enough. I watched a bunch of them and they seemed quite positive and excited about a number of other things.
Drunkensamurai
Member
They could of been a little bit more enthusiastic.
They nailed the look of the old Disney toons. Looks absolutely stunning.
Faking enthusiasm is worse than being honest. You guys are crazy.
DontBeThatGuy
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So good.
stump sock
Member
that game could be half an hour long and I'd buy it at whatever price they charge
I can see the hate from behind his tweets.
Yeah, that is the only real worry. How long is that game, that artwork ain't cheap.
Before E3 starts I always tell myself "It'll be refreshing to see Giant Bomb be critical and realistic during E3."
Then E3 comes and I'm a kids who had just been told he's going to Disneyland.
And Giant Bomb reminds me of the terrible 20 hour drive to get there, and how it's mostly waiting in line any way, and none of it is real, and Disney is a corrupt corporation that singlehandedly destroyed the copyright system of the USA.
It's tough. The dream of awesome games is part of the fun of being into video games.
Then E3 comes and I'm a kids who had just been told he's going to Disneyland.
And Giant Bomb reminds me of the terrible 20 hour drive to get there, and how it's mostly waiting in line any way, and none of it is real, and Disney is a corrupt corporation that singlehandedly destroyed the copyright system of the USA.
It's tough. The dream of awesome games is part of the fun of being into video games.
Bam Bam Baklava
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His tweets seem to be more emotive than his time on screen anyways. This is it for me though man, I've had my say.
Cirekiller
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Well if professional sports casters casted sports like these guys casted press conferences (obvious talking about emotions not giving a constant play by play) then it would be take a lot of the fun out of watching it. Game winning shot at the last second = "Oh, he makes an okay shot". You can be a paid professional adult and still show some excitement about what you are passionate about.
In either case, I have made my point in this thread, you obviously disagree so I will leave it at this. I'm glad you guys are enjoying the coverage GB is providing, but if I want to celebrate the medium I'll look elsewhere.
Infinite Justice
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They wont since its basically being done by another publication
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
599.99 USD.
Hatty
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No, its about the same really
I'd get another job for Cuphead.
So this e3 has been pretty fucking magical so far. Definitely one to remember for the ages. We havent had one of these legendary e3's in awhile.
And the fun isnt even over yet. Tomorrow, Nintendo has the chance to put an exclamation mark on this event with some of the most asked for titles from fans. I cant wait to see what else is next.
And the fun isnt even over yet. Tomorrow, Nintendo has the chance to put an exclamation mark on this event with some of the most asked for titles from fans. I cant wait to see what else is next.
KnightHart
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I swear to god Mother 3 and a new Metroid Prime for NX are gonna get announced tomorrow
Chance Hale
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Sports are a live event where ideally no one knows what is going to happen or who is going to win. Of course you commentate what is happening in a lively manner because sports are a violent, active thing. E3 on the other hand is a bunch of precanned trailers and marketing lingo. You're basically judging commercials.
There are plenty of sports commentators who are more laid back though. Lively still isn't dancing about.
Would seem weird since they didn't properly announce the nx yet
Glass Shark
Banned
Listen, it's okay to not get excited about endless remakes, sequels, and CGI trailers for games that won't be out for two years.
The different and unique stuff that has been announced (which is few and far between) has been met with genuine enthusiasm from what I've seen.
The different and unique stuff that has been announced (which is few and far between) has been met with genuine enthusiasm from what I've seen.
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
Dunno about the US but for cricket the best sportcasters are the ones who are more sedate and analytical. The overly enthusiastic jingoistic ones are honestly the worst. In fact the most revered cricket commentator of them all was revered due to how calm he was.
stump sock
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so that's what Kutaragi is up to these days
They should be themselves, the grumpy grandpas they are.
I enjoyed watching the GB and GT reactions to today's events. My personal feelings were both kinds of reactions at the same time, and that's okay. Humans are complex, we can hold two seemingly contradictory feelings at the same time.
I'm glad there are different types of coverage to watch all over the internet so everyone can find their kindred spirits. Happy E3 to all, and stop yer bitchin!
I'm glad there are different types of coverage to watch all over the internet so everyone can find their kindred spirits. Happy E3 to all, and stop yer bitchin!
Sgt. Kabukiman
Banned
Yeah, I've been following Giant Bomb for years and I love these guys but this was kind of painful to watch. It's not because of the fact that they were dismissive about games I care about because I have no intention to ever play Shenmue 3. Jeff has the weidest taste in games I've ever seen and I almost never agree with him and that has never bothered me before, but it seemed like they all went out of their way to turn every announcement into a negative.
If Dan is the one that has to defend the FF7 announcement then something is seriously wrong. I thought he was by far the more interesting one during the Sony stream, he wasn't jumping around but he wasn't jaded either. Too bad he didn't talk that much.
If Dan is the one that has to defend the FF7 announcement then something is seriously wrong. I thought he was by far the more interesting one during the Sony stream, he wasn't jumping around but he wasn't jaded either. Too bad he didn't talk that much.
KnightHart
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It'll be something like "We are planning a new Metroid Prime for the next generation" or some shit
But I'm pretty sure I'm not completely crazy anymore for thinking Mother 3 will get a virtual console release. Mother 1 completely came out of nowhere Sunday night.
I love their podcast, I'm a premium member and I usually love Jeff's snark and cynicism but I had a real hard time getting any enjoyment out of watching them during the press conferences. It just seemed to me like they were trying too hard to take a dig at everything, until finally someone said this looks kinda cool, at which point everyone suddenly chimed in. Announcements I was actually excited about seemed to get shot down by them for no apparent reason. I can't really formulate my problems with it that well but the overall vibe in that room just seemed depressing to me for most of it. I agree that they need guests to liven them up because it seems like they're almost afraid to be enthusiastic or talk about something seriously unless someone else initiates it which seems a little ridiculous to me.
Man, thank goodness for GB. They remind that I am not alone in finding remakes of 20 year old games and mega corporations turning to crowd funding as something to be super excited for.
The new IP announced so far this year has looked super cool, its getting drowned out by FFVII. Ugh.
The new IP announced so far this year has looked super cool, its getting drowned out by FFVII. Ugh.
CarbonFire
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For what?
A game very few of them liked the first time around getting remade in lieu of a new game? (FF7)
A game that has been in development hell for two console generations, only to get re-announced with ANOTHER nebulous release date? (TLG)
A sequel to a game very few of them hold any reverence for, which was not even an announcement, but a plea for money?(ShenIII)
They really liked Horizon, even though they've never been big Guerilla fans. They thought Uncharted 4 looked nice, but worried it would be more of the same with no eye to solving problems with the previous games. Brad liked Destiny, and everyone seemed to latch onto the Devolver Digital stuff. I think they could be a little more receptive of Firewatch, but most of them (especially Jeff) have generally not been big on "story-heavy, gameplay-lite" games.
I totally agreed with Austin's assessment of the show afterward: 3 distinct parts, but only the new stuff was all that interesting, unless you hold special reverence for their clear nostalgia part.
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
I thought jeff wasn't nearly as cynical as brad was.
Drunkensamurai
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Been a big fan of GB since 2008 but i have to agree. Things have changed over there, it's not the same anymore.
DontBeThatGuy
Member
It was a totally reasonable reaction from them(well, maybe not Brad and FF7), one I echo in a lot of ways.
it's also recognising that i don't enjoy theme parks very much lol
Yeah It was an insane reaction from Brad. I really don't get it.
LoganNotABoganYouKnowIt!!
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How do you guys rank the giant bomb e3 sets?
funkystudent
Member
Do did gamespot do commentary over the shows as well?
Would like to hear Dannys take on all this crazy nonsense.
1 Porn Set
2 Last years hotel space
3 Dank House
4 this years room.
Not feeling this years set up. Also doesnt help the white balance is off the charts!
Would like to hear Dannys take on all this crazy nonsense.
1 Porn Set
2 Last years hotel space
3 Dank House
4 this years room.
Not feeling this years set up. Also doesnt help the white balance is off the charts!
Sgt. Kabukiman
Banned
Yeah, you're definitely right. I guess I named Jeff because I'm used to him being extremely negative but that usually amuses me more than anything even when it's about games I love like Majora's Mask...
I'm ok with Jeff and Brad being negative but it really seemed forced this time and the other guys (with the exception of Dan) were not even trying to provide a contrast to their attitude.
I miss Patrick ! Even when he didn't like something he tried to be open-minded about it. I remember when he covered Etrian Odyssey for the site, he ended up not really liking the game but at least he gave it a shot...
Jeff aint fuckin around no more.
goddamn
Jeff aint fuckin around no more.
dat ETHER
Infinite Justice
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Someone complained about too much Lock Down on his Tumblr? What is wrong with people.
I think Dr Tracksuit has cracked Jeff's tumblr password and is having none of it.
Jeff aint fuckin around no more.
I think Dr Tracksuit has cracked Jeff's tumblr password and is having none of it.
Anyone who writes "Protip" in a remotely snarky way deserves to have that kind of fire thrown at them.
grandjedi6
Master of the Google Search
What were all of them at this point?
2009 - Frat House
2010 - Frat House again
2011 - Creeper Space
2012 - Place they were robbed from
2013 - Porn Studio
2014 - last year's place
I forget what they did in 2008 though. Maybe that was Frat House year 1 and I'm forgetting someplace else before the creeper space?
ReturnOfTheRAT
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GT was a breath of fresh air.
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