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[Auctopus]

They are like old-schooled gamers who embrace the new breakout series but always have a soft spot for the old ones too. In short, it's like GAF personified.

If we're really going to generalise a diverse group like GAF then I'd say they're pretty much the opposite. Whereas GAF propagates this cynical mentality of lazy developers, copy + paste game development and publishers who are out to gouge every gamer, EZA/GT have always been largely optimistic/positive about most games. When I say that, I mean that at least one of the Allies will support a game pre-launch. Not that the team doesn't call out BS when it's apparent. Additionally, where GAF falls in to hype trains quite easily, I feel like each Ally (except one obvious exception) has quite a good control over their hype.

They're rational without being cynical and positive without being naive.

 

[Visceir]

Finished up the recent Frame Trap.

Have you thought about adding breaks into the recording process, Ben?

I feel like it would do good to have small breaks inbetween 45+ min segments where everyone could take a breather, refill their coffee and have their "research breaks".

Doing anything for 3h+ without any breaks can be quite exhausting, I imagine -- would also give you an opportunity to get some feedback from the other podcast members or give them a heads up for the next segment.

 

[Hasney]

Finished up the recent Frame Trap.

Have you thought about adding breaks into the recording process, Ben?

I feel like it would do good to have small breaks inbetween 45+ min segments where everyone could take a breather, refill their coffee and have their "research breaks".

Doing anything for 3h+ without any breaks can be quite exhausting, I imagine -- would also give you an opportunity to get some feedback from the other podcast members or give them a heads up for the next segment.

Can also insert a pre-recorded talk about how great Squarespace is. Squarespace: Build it Beautiful.

 

[Mista Koo]

Additionally, where GAF falls in to hype trains quite easily, I feel like each Ally (except one obvious exception) has quite a good control over their hype.

They're rational without being cynical and positive without being naive.

lol no. Just look at their reaction videos. That's not how rational people who don't fall in to hype trains act.

Not that there's anything wrong with that. During the FF7 remake announcement my reactions were kinda like Elyse's in that video while my friends next to me didn't care at all. If that was meh what did you leave for COD and the sport segment?!

 

[PepperedHam]

lol no. Just look at their reaction videos. That's not how rational people who don't fall in to hype trains act.

Not that there's anything wrong with that. During the FF7 remake announcement my reactions were kinda like Elyse's in that video while my friends next to me didn't care at all. If that was meh what did you leave for COD and the sport segment?!

Excitement over an announcement and riding the hype train until it derails into a fiery pit are different I'd say.

Hype train is like drinking the Kool-aid, some people on that won't admit a game is looking sketchy. Going bananas over two announcements that in no way shape or form anyone ever expected is pretty... normal lol.

 

[Auctopus]

lol no. Just look at their reaction videos. That's not how rational people who don't fall in to hype trains act.

Not that there's anything wrong with that. During the FF7 remake announcement my reactions were kinda like Elyse's in that video while my friends next to me didn't care at all. If that was meh what did you leave for COD and the sport segment?!

Getting excited for the announcement or the atmopshere of a press conference is different to riding a hype train for 9 months until release, I'd say. I'm not pretending their reactions aren't ecstatic but after their initial reaction to Resident Evil 7, I'd say they were pretty level-headed compared to a lot of people on GAF (Remember, I'm comparing to GAF) - even until the last weeks before release.

Also, I'd agree with you. Whilst I was impressed by the FF7 Remake announcement, I don't care for the game and was entertained merely by the crew's reaction. But why should mine or your reaction set the precedent for what is normal for everyone else?

 

[Fou-Lu]

My best friend and I literally had tears streaming down our cheeks when FF7 Remake was announced. Yet I still have worries about it and acknowledge that it isn't going to be the same FF7 I remember which could be both good and bad.

Those are the kind of things are hear from the Allies after they've settled down from the announcements of things too. Seems level headed to me.

 

[Budi]

Yeah agreed that excited reactions about press confrence reveals doesn't equal hype train. I think it's more excitement about how good the game could be, not that it will be. And there are franchises they love, ofcourse they get excited about them. Would be odd choice to work in games media if it wasn't a passion, imo. And I don't want that passion to be hidden.

 

[ito007]

I'm very please with Brandon's Horizon Preview.

In GG I trust.

 

[sora87]

Tales of Berseria
9pm - 11pm on Twitch
Ben Moore
Xenoblade Chronicles
11pm - 1am on Twitch
Ben Moore

Ben-kun putting in the jrpg work

 

[cm osi]

Tales of Berseria
9pm - 11pm on Twitch
Ben Moore
Xenoblade Chronicles
11pm - 1am on Twitch
Ben Moore

Ben-kun putting in the jrpg work

it's the first time he's been playing xenoblade? ben change that with Radiata Stories.

 

[Grayfox341]

it's the first time he's been playing xenoblade? ben change that with Radiata Stories.

Not the first time. I've put around 15-20 hours in before, but never finished. Radiata Stories is a good suggestion.

 

[False Witness]

I just watched your playthroughs of the Nioh demos (a second time each) back to back.

Oh man, I'm way too hyped for that game. I also clearly have way too much free time at work.

 

[Roubjon]

Not the first time. I've put around 15-20 hours in before, but never finished. Radiata Stories is a good suggestion.

Radiata Stories is my favorite JRPG of all time. If you haven't played it yet I highly recommend it!

 

[TheDarkKnight774]

Not the first time. I've put around 15-20 hours in before, but never finished. Radiata Stories is a good suggestion.

When are we going back and finishing Yakuza 1? It's been months!

 

[-Horizon-]

Caught up on tabletop

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of course they crash into the dock lol

Now watching some fiasco. This camp one lol

THE CHEMTRAILS!

*puts on tinfoil hat*

 

[sora87]

When are we going back and finishing Yakuza 1? It's been months!

Don't forget monster hunter too

 

[cm osi]

Not the first time. I've put around 15-20 hours in before, but never finished. Radiata Stories is a good suggestion.

oh alright, then proceed with xeno. it was just a suggestion, as a jrpigist with a massive backlog replaying games is a taboo
(sorry if i sounded mean it was just a suggestion in case you had already finished xenoblade)

Radiata Stories is my favorite JRPG of all time. If you haven't played it yet I highly recommend it!

it's the jolliest jrpg i've ever played probably. Huber would love the town

 

[Roubjon]

it's the jolliest jrpg i've ever played probably. Huber would love the town

There are so many things I think a bunch of the Allies would like about the game. The fact every npc has a house... so good.

 

[cm osi]

There are so many things I think a bunch of the Allies would like about the game. The fact every npc has a house... so good.

and a daily routine. and you can follow them. that was amazing

 

[Alucrid]

does kyle pass out during the re7 run?

 

[N° 2048]

So so so excited for tonight's Dioramas. Grabbing snacks and everything.

 

[Holundrian]

Guess we'll just have to get our stuff together and start paying Jones rent.

This gives "full time" a whole nother layer.
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Diorama hype. Nioh hype. End of exams within reach hype.
Can't wait to reach Valhalla.
Also so far EZA is and has been a pretty nice community to be a part of in times like these so good vibes to y'all.

 

[Hasney]

Stop adding games to my backlog y'all. Radiata Stories I have never even heard of and it looks good.

 

[Roubjon]

and a daily routine. and you can follow them. that was amazing

The fact that every single NPC is a unique and well designed character makes the world feel so alive. Not to mention the game's art style is beautiful.

 

[cm osi]

Stop adding games to my backlog y'all. Radiata Stories I have never even heard of and it looks good.

you can kick npcs!

 

[orthodoxy1095]

Radiata Stories sits on my shelf, waiting to be played, waiting for the day I find my PS2 in the garage.

Small shoutout to Japan for having the infinitely superior cover:

 

[Philippo]

Watching the latest Fiasconauts and the acting is Oscar tier, i cant stop laughing!

Radiata Stories sits on my shelf, waiting to be played, waiting for the day I find my PS2 in the garage.

Small shoutout to Japan for having the infinitely superior cover:

Woa never saw the JP one, incredible!

 

[TheDarkKnight774]

Watching the latest Fiasconauts and the acting is Oscar tier, i cant stop laughing

Choo choo

 

[sora87]

I always get radiata stories and radiant historia mixed up. We got neither in eu though so only played historia because ds was region free.

 

[ShadyK54]

Radiata Stories sits on my shelf, waiting to be played, waiting for the day I find my PS2 in the garage.

Small shoutout to Japan for having the infinitely superior cover:

Damn, that's a good cover.

 

[Karu]

If we're really going to generalise a diverse group like GAF then I'd say they're pretty much the opposite. Whereas GAF propagates this cynical mentality of lazy developers, copy + paste game development and publishers who are out to gouge every gamer, EZA/GT have always been largely optimistic/positive about most games. When I say that, I mean that at least one of the Allies will support a game pre-launch. Not that the team doesn't call out BS when it's apparent. Additionally, where GAF falls in to hype trains quite easily, I feel like each Ally (except one obvious exception) has quite a good control over their hype.

They're rational without being cynical and positive without being naive.

Well... the one group is nine people. The other potentially hundred of throusand of people. A little bit unfair comparison, either way lol.

 

[orthodoxy1095]

Damn, that's a good cover.

Woa never saw the JP one, incredible!

Yep. The NA one is aight, but the JP one is actually gorgeous. Someday I'll print myself a copy and replace my NA cover.

For any fans of Radiata, here's the art without any cover elements as well:

 

[BBboy20]

Where's Jawmuncher? Dioramas are starting.

 

[TheDarkKnight774]

Just like the songs for Brad. They're delivering with the dioramas. Such a crazy creative crew

 

[WarRock]

Diorama stream delivering. I love those guys so much.

 

[Daggoth]

Good lord, those dioramas were amazing.

 

[WarRock]

Dude, what the heck
the world is not worthy of Don

 

[Prompto]

Those were all great. Don's was amazing though

 

[Holundrian]

Don's Diorama was srsly next level.

Edit:
Kudos to the gift sending Allies. Half of the fun watching the unpacking is because so many gifts are so creative and surprising.

 

[Premium Quality]

Damn, Don delivered!

 

[WarRock]

Jones brought that Wonder Boy Dragon's Trap Cardboard Filter tech and I was floored, but then Don just elevated the whole thing to another level.

Edit-
Some excellent taste damn. Vinland Saga, I Am a Hero, Punpun, Spice & Wolf, Vagabond and Dorohedoro.

 

[Labrynian Rebel]

Caught up on tabletop

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of course they crash into the dock lol

Now watching some fiasco. This camp one lol

THE CHEMTRAILS!

*puts on tinfoil hat*

Spoiler

Take him out

 

[TheDarkKnight774]

Guys...the gifts. The escalation! Crazy night. Tons of gifts from the international fans

 

[BlackBuzzard]

Guys...the gifts. The escalation! Crazy night. Tons of gifts from the international fans

Feel bad for Blood with that Witcher stamp.

People are going to continues to send Steins Gate blurays now.

Also promote your Patreon.

 

[N° 2048]

Amazing stream!

 

[WarRock]

Someone will send them a copy/key of the Steins;Gate visual novel next week, no doubt.

 

[TheDarkKnight774]

A quick summary of the excellent group stream

- the dioramas shown were awesome. Blood could we get a separate video of just that for the main YouTube page to complete the betting arc?

- they spent an hour or so opening a ton of gifts

- anime podcast is going live this Sunday

- starting with next Tuesday's group stream and for the next 3 weeks, new episodes of dons discount gaming will be shown live during the stream

And finally I'm thinking their stream numbers are on the uptick. They're strong for press conferences but lately for group stream activities I'm seeing a spike. 1300ish for RE7, and 1200 tonight. Over 1000 for pokemon snap, etc

 

[ShadyK54]

Such a good stream, holy crap! The EZA community is amazing!

 

[plasmawave]

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