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Easy Allies |EZOT| Good Vibes and Good Hype
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SoundCloud offers podcasting support in the form of RSS feeds generated from the files you upload. This could be used to have an RSS feed for the show that is automatically updated when a new episode is added, but anyone who subscribed to the feed would get that episode as soon as it was added, even if they weren't patrons.
AcademicSaucer
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its happening, the viral marketing on the internet its the same as it was last e3 , you can play crash in uncharted 4 which means that Activision is willing to license the IP to Sony.
Grayfox341
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Try again. Should work now.
Are any other Allies picking up Overwatch for the PS4? I get mine in tomorrow and want to start playing. And by Allies, I mean the posters in this thread, though the Bestie Boys can add me too if they want. Haha. Damiani's segment on Overwatch made me think of this thread.
If you want, add me on PS4 - Saxsoon and just add EZA in the message
If you want, add me on PS4 - Saxsoon and just add EZA in the message
TheAbsolution
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Civ 6 Preview is up. Man, what a lot of content in the last couple of days.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-SObXGDJnY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-SObXGDJnY
Okay, a quick jolly subject: while brushing my teeth I caught myself reflecting on some of the bets the dudes have made and, particularly, the quality of the stakes. Doing the standup was obviously a recent one but sitting in a puddle was one of my favorites. Ian creating Kyle's Mass Effect character, etc. The stakes aren't humiliating or crude, they seem just right. Wondering what some other favorites have been
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I think how much someone likes Poképark is going to be heavily dependent on their attachment to Pokémon. If you aren't invested in the "characters," Poképark is a reeeeaaally basic game and I see what you're saying. It seems like Poképark is Pokémon meets Animal Crossing meets minigames, which is not a recipe for dynamism. I don't know if watching Magikarp swing from a vine using his mouth will get old for me, though, and that kind of silly, cheery vibe is working for me. It's definitely a specific taste, though, so I get why not everyone would like it. As of now, it seems like we'll get the game again next week. However, after that, I get the impression that the plan is to play Bruce Lee, so perhaps those who don't like it won't have to suffer for too long.
Doomshroom
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any links to these videos?
I think they're going to stick with PC as far as Overwatch goes. At least for now.
Orthogonal
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I was worried they wouldn't be able to keep up on content with the new format, but damn, they are pumping it out faster than I can keep up.
The stand up just got uploaded to Easy Allies Plays, the Ian/Mass Effect thing hasn't happened yet but was mentioned on today's podcast and the last 60 seconds of this video is the puddle sit:
https://youtu.be/LzcEe7Pszok
Edit: maybe I should just go watch some old Final Bets episodes
Edit 2: oh crap guys, E3 is coming up which means... Are we... Are we getting a bets video soon?!?
plasmawave
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Totally random post.
This dude looks like Japanese Brandon Jones.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HewathKGZ2Q
This dude looks like Japanese Brandon Jones.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HewathKGZ2Q
Valkerionseven
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He kinda does haha.
I should get a 3DS & play Pokémon Red or Blue.
At least it has less impact on the larger story being told haha. The fact that at several points Ben has pitched them a softball of a quest line to only be completely ignored kind of adds to the group's charm and is hilarious (sorry Ben).
I think what will be telling is when inevitably someone crosses the line and gets themselves chucked in prison or pisses off someone in power that they are literally forced to get involved. Fantasy Suicide Squad-style
Holundrian
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I like the discussion format for most types of content(would even take them for reviews but might be alone on this), so I liked the preview.
TheDarkKnight774
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Same here. I like it better than the VO previews they would do in GT
Also, last time they said to Barron
"ten minutes to think it over"
That made me laugh out loud.
It's great a quicker it got great, even compared to TTA.
Mikey Jr.
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They raised about what? 1500 since announcing the extra stretch goal?
Hope they do something with it. They have about 5 more days till June when the pledges will drop. I think they'll hit 39700 in the end imo. That should be a good amount of extra scratch the can do something with.
Plus the good thing is that it is extra hardware, and extra hardware is always nice.
I think Brandon said a stream camera and sorting out the audio for guys sitting in the back to be heard are the main priorities. If they came in at that, probably enough to sort that out at least.
Holundrian
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What a bummer here I was hoping they would blow the money to complete the whole FF XIII crew. Imagine a whole E3 with them in the back ground!!
I really just meant if any gaf'ers were playing on ps4
Maybe even buy a Vanille soundboard so we can get her reactions since they all (and we all) love that voice so much?
Why's that?
We are living the dreams, anythinh is possible!
Holundrian
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I think you're onto something!
You got it! I mean we live in a world where CrashE3 is a sure thing.
Not meant to be taken meanly, I just thought it was funny.
Yaser Tech
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TheDarkKnight774
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If they landed those two $200 open tier slots they'd almost be there
None of it seems crucial for covering E3 and stuff like a better camera seems important enough for general quality of their shows that it should have had funding allocated to on day1...from the 38k/month.
Man-is-Obsolete
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I think they are still finding their footing when it comes to marketing themselves. I think they would all admit they need to be better at self promotion, and it may be something as simple as lacking the time and resources at the moment. Ben appearing on Yahoo eSports and plugging EZA is a great start though, and hopefully more cross overs like that happen in the future. Like I would love to see Brandon or one of the others back on a Kinda funny podcast, or IGN or Gamespot to dish on games and plug EZA while there.
One of the biggest bumps they have had since launching was after the IGN buyout of GT. So obviously there is an audience out there yet to be tapped into.
One of the biggest bumps they have had since launching was after the IGN buyout of GT. So obviously there is an audience out there yet to be tapped into.
CyanideFuse
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I can't remember if it was mentioned but what is the starting tier for the names that Brandon reads out at the end of the podcast?
Thanks.
Thanks.
? They already had a "better equipment" goal, but this is a tier above that, and the E3 is just as good a reason as any other (being THE gaming event of the year) to push people to go the extra mile.
I mean once they buy the equipment, it's not like they're gonna throw it away after E3.
25 dollars.
Yea, I'm just wondering why not go for quality straight from the get-go or have allocated resources from their funds specifically for stuff like that.
Seems like a no-brainer that video/audio quality should have top priority for a company that produces audio/video content.
This part made me laugh so hard. Amazing episode.
Man-is-Obsolete
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The only problem I have with the E3 thing is that I don't think it mattered if they were at 38k or 40k a month to accomplish what they want and because it is a one off event the reason to stay at 40k goes away after June. I feel trailer scores at 40k and maybe frame trap weekly or a new show at 45k would have been better because that would carry the budget for longer, and still raised any extra funds they needed for E3.
The current 40k goal feels like a fundraiser where they are asking people to pitch in to help, rather than sell another good to reach their goal. Either method can work, but I think the latter would have been more successful.
TC McQueen
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I dunno if they'd love having to spend $10-30 on the games, then hundreds more dollars on the good DLC that isn't included in the ME trilogy edition.
I would like to help them reach 40k but $200 is way out of my budget.
Just for this month, I wish they had $75/$100 options with no extra perks other than to help them with their E3 plans.
Don't see why they would need to spend hundreds on the DLC, the games give you more than enough on their own.
Just for this month, I wish they had $75/$100 options with no extra perks other than to help them with their E3 plans.
About a year ago I bought the ME Trilogy on the PSN store for under 5 bucks.
Don't see why they would need to spend hundreds on the DLC, the games give you more than enough on their own.
Holundrian
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Ehm not sure what to say cause have you watched their shows? It's not like they looked like low quality garbage they have perfectly acceptable quality.
Your no brainer actually sound to me like super poor resource management.
Like as a start up you don't go for RED cameras(a bit hyperbole to make the point clear) you look at what you're going to produce and what's the minimum quality you have to achieve and then buy accordingly to your budget. Just because you produce video content doesn't mean that's going to be your only cost.
Dunno to me it makes perfect sense, especially when the stretch goals shouldn't come at the cost of making the studio thing more expensive.
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Also I don't what to be a party pooper but I feel like some are a bit over blowing the whole 40k thing. It really shouldn't be viewed as anything but the strawberry on top of your ice cream. Even if we don't reach 40k(although it seems plausible that we will) and even if we reach 40, keep it reasonable. We're still getting good "ice cream" lacking/getting that strawberry won't be some game changer.
In that spirit:
Like Brandon said, don't bleed yourself out
.No matter what happens we're still getting good E3 coverage.
The thing is, you buy equipment once (unless something breaks, but for the sake of argument), whereas you can't necessarily equate 5k more to a Frametrap every week or a new show, because time and money don't translate linearly.
I mean Ben is already full time, according to Cup of Jones, so i doubt more money could easily give him time to do more FrameTrap (even assuming a weekly frametrap is a good idea in general).
Similarly for another show, i think it's a safer bet to promise the new equipment, because it's a very straight forward proposition, easy to calculate and deliver (a camera costs 5k = i need 5k more).
I get your point though, E3 is a one time thing, and people may dial back after it has passed, but at the same time, you don't want to promise something that isn't realistic or you can't deliver.
Because their shows already look and sound very good, and you have to manage resources, since they are limited.
Which includes paying the people their salaries, bills and all the other amenities.
Equipment is important, but it's ONE part of the puzzle.
I think a balanced growth is smarter than throwing all of your eggs into one basket and have the other areas suffer for it.
You can pledge whatever quantity you want. You can even ask for a lower tier reward (or no reward) if you want.
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