orthodoxy1095
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I really wish we didn't have to get in the endless KFG-GB-EZA comparisons any time these threads came up.
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Easy Allies 2016 GOTY Picks
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ArkhamFantasy
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He has specific tastes. Hes a voice actor and went to actors school and is married to an actress, theres a certain way he likes things shot and recorded and written.
In alot of ways hes the most picky of the allies, but hes also a sucker for disney and alot of kids aged stuff like infinity.
He's a huge Grand Theft Auto fan, so cinematic AAA sandboxes are definitely his bag.
Also the kids aged stuff like Pokemon, Bloodborne & Nioh.
Search for one of the YouTube to MP3 converters. I know at least one of them works with long videos.
Well, Inside was in his top 3 picks of the year
Obliterator
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I mean that's how this stuff works. People do the same thing with Giant Bomb and the comparisons happen with EZA in their threads.
It's no different than when people compare games in different threads. These groups are providing a similar format of media consumption, they are going to be compared.
wapplew
Member
Oh, how much I want them to have a new studio.
Great camera, lighting, sound...I missed that.
Uno Venova
Banned
They're all personality driven 'journalists' so it kind of makes sense, I actually like reading stories on how people found content or moved from one to the other.
The problem is shitting on fans of different styles.
Does Twitch have the audio only option for archived streams? Or do you have YouTube Red? Those are the only things I can think of.
Bloodworth
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It's a joke category. I thought that one would be the most obvious.
It's tongue-in-cheek. Kyle actually resents pre-orders, and that's why he made the category. He's making fun of that stuff. When they used to do Trailer Scores at GameTrailers, he would dock any trailer .5 points for having "pre-order now" in the trailer.
orthodoxy1095
Banned
I don't think the comparisons are warranted in nearly every thread, especially when many of the comparisons seem to be invested in poopooing a certain outlet.
I don't think KFG is really any more "negative" about games than GB is, and I don't really find either outlet that much more "negative" about games than EZA is. Both of those claims are, in my mind, a myth perpetuated by fanboys who want to slap a happy face onto everything. Those two outlets have some very long-time veterans of the industry and after you've been around the block a time or twenty, I think it's natural that you begin to be more critical and less forgiving of recurring flaws in video games. They're perfectly positive about a great number of games, but it seems like people like to label them as "negative" because they take certain games (say TLG or FFXV) to task. Each of the three outlets represent different, valuable outlooks on the industry.
Obliterator
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ArkhamFantasy
Member
Your sarcasm meter is in need of serious repairs.
LightOfTruth
Member
sarcasm?
orthodoxy1095
Banned
Come on. Did you even watch the segment? It's a total joke bit put on by Corporate Bosman.
Honestly, these picks and their personal shout outs are enough to make me want to check out more of their content. I enjoy the positivity and the varied taste in games, particularly the appreciation of niche Japanese games. Timing couldn't be better with Kinda Funny Games rapidly losing appeal for me.
That applies to every outlet, any time several people have to agree on something, the safest choice will end up getting get chosen. I'm pretty thrilled that TLG won actually, wasn't expecting it.
I think honorable mention is fine for Naruto. Uncharted 4 is legitimate greatness though.
I refuse to listen to that episode of KF, I already know that it would be completely aggravating.
FUNKNOWN iXi
Member
Thinking about it now, for best preorder they should have given it to the worst offender since it was a joke category. Them picking Xenoverse 2 is congratulatory for not having the worst of the bunch lol, essentially legitimizing their troll.
The troll has consumed us all. We are doomed.
The troll has consumed us all. We are doomed.
Movalpolos
Banned
Wow. I hope KF skips PSX next year if they are just going to meet industry friends.
GamingOblivion
Banned
hey buddy im sorry about your lack to detect jokes
Yeah, don't. I like Tim so much and he does his best to steer that episode but you just can't with two people who don't have any interest in it and couldn't give a damn to give it a chance.
But you'll miss Colin saying people and critics who enjoyed TLG and FFXV must be mentally compensating for their shortcomings because they want them to be better than they actually are!!
So people can support them if they like the content? Does the link bother you?
Confused Cheeseburger
Member
TRICO, YOU DID IT.
Absolutely -- it reads like an ad. Inappropriate IMO.
Haha, it's really not worth losing sleep over.
GamingOblivion
Banned
Wat
It's there so if eople want to support them they can. People getting outraged over the smallest things these days.
There are a lot of strange people on Gaf
https://www.patreon.com/EasyAllies
It's just a link that says "Patreon". I don't get how that's an inappropriate add.
Encouraging people to pay for content they enjoy means we could see fewer actual ads, fewer conflicts of interests and accusations of moneyhats, etc
Also this is an informal web forum. Inappropriate is probably the wrong word
Edit: whoa dogpile, sorry. Took longer to write that than I realized
It's the way these content creators give us such great.. content. The ads and plugs are needed my friend.
WadiumArcadium
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Really enjoyable video. Still need to play a few of these including The Last Guardian.
Primethius
Banned
I honestly can't agree. I've had limited time with both GB and now Easy Allies (who I started watching a little over 4 days ago) and I find there's a pretty marked difference in atmosphere and the presentation.
That combined with Easy's gaming tastes resonates far more with me. Maybe it's just me but I haven't enjoyed listening to a group since the PC Magazine folks back in 2010. Like as in actively listening. I dabbled here and there but nothing grabbed hold of me for so long.
FUNKNOWN iXi
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One thing I was disappointed with is the lack of mentioning Halo 5 in Most Improved. The game received a lot of complaints for its launch state lacking modes and gametypes, but 343 has added so much this year to improve the experience. For one, the Custom Games Browser was a feature people have been wanting since 2004, and we finally got it. Most multiplayer games these days are just matchmaking, but now we have the option to play what we want, when we want; it's a huge deal imo, especially for Halo fans. For everything Rainbow Six was praised for, I think Halo 5 did just as much, if not more.
All luv though, I know that not many Allies are into multiplayer games like Halo so it's cool.
All luv though, I know that not many Allies are into multiplayer games like Halo so it's cool.
Already Torn
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If people like the content, posting a patreon link not only provides an opportunity to fund more of it, but also shows where you can stay up to date with what they make.
Sounds like a personal problem for you.
AudioEppa
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Well now I'm curious about something, Is there a problem if he does?
Absolutely? Inappropriate? LOL you'll be ok.
TheDarkKnight774
Member
You must really hate Kickstarter threads.
If I boiled his interests down his most favorite games are builder games. He went nuts with Dragon Quest Builders (see the review footage), Disney infinity, toys to life games. He is also a huge open world fan. There's a reason why towers jokes are big with him since he loves them.
Yautja_Warrior
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Yeah he definitely would fit in well with them.
Caipirinha
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NoSkillz187
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NoSkillz187
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You must really hate Kickstarter threads.
If I boiled his interests down his most favorite games are builder games. He went nuts with Dragon Quest Builders (see the review footage), Disney infinity, toys to life games. He is also a huge open world fan. There's a reason why towers jokes are big with him since he loves them.
He also loved Nioh and Bloodborne. and Inside was in his top 5. He also loved Overcooked. So his taste aren't as limited as some in this thread make it out to be.
-shadow-
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I remember reading Ben was doing the review but it indeed was never put online in the end. Was really looking forward to it when it was new.