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[Zornack]

Alright, last-minute bets: does Witcher 3 make the top 10?

Not a chance. There are too many great games this year for a game that not one of them beat and that all of them have large issues with to make the top 10.

I could have sworn that was the case. I remember a year where there was just a list of runners up and then the GOTY. Huh.

Actually, yeah, that's what it was. Best game and a bunch of runners up. http://www.giantbomb.com/articles/giant-bomb-s-2014-game-of-the-year-awards-day-five/1100-5126/

They ordered them in the podcast.

 

[Deleted member 30609]

Arguing over Top 10 order is sort of GiantBomb's whole thing. They haven't ditched it yet, and I doubt they ever will. The bottom half of the list always feels a bit random, but they always rank.

I could have sworn that was the case. I remember a year where there was just a list of runners up and then the GOTY. Huh.

Actually, yeah, that's what it was. Best game and a bunch of runners-up: http://www.giantbomb.com/articles/giant-bomb-s-2014-game-of-the-year-awards-day-five/1100-5126/

 

[Antiwhippy]

Picked up Syndicate. Really like how quickly that game starts compared to some other AC games.

 

[daydream]

Look man goty is still like 14 hours away.

When's the goty thread coming up BTW?

Ask daydream, he's making it. Probably about an hour before the first content goes live?

My problem with anime fans is that any time anime is discussed the discussion seems to go on for about 10 pages at a minimum.

answered this earlier, brehs

ren and i are working on it right now, actually, and it should be ready to ship very soon. will post it as soon as it's done, in fact

ideally, a couple hours before the madness starts

it's not quite ready, yet, but it will be

 

[Bacon]

I could have sworn that was the case. I remember a year where there was just a list of runners up and then the GOTY. Huh.

Actually, yeah, that's what it was. Best game and a bunch of runners-up: http://www.giantbomb.com/articles/giant-bomb-s-2014-game-of-the-year-awards-day-five/1100-5126/

That's just how it was listed in the article. They assigned numbers from 1-10 on the podcast.

 

[Deleted member 30609]

They ordered them in the podcast.

Oh, weird, I guess I just forgot about that.

 

[justjim89]

The same part of Brad that got Skyrim to (rightfully) go over Saint's Row will get Witcher 3 on the list over something silly like Contradiction.

 

[Myggen]

I could have sworn that was the case. I remember a year where there was just a list of runners up and then the GOTY. Huh.

Actually, yeah, that's what it was. Best game and a bunch of runners-up: http://www.giantbomb.com/articles/giant-bomb-s-2014-game-of-the-year-awards-day-five/1100-5126/

That was just a weird way to format the list. The order they're posted there is the order they ranked them on the podcast, it's just that they for some reason didn't number them in that write-up.

answered this earlier, brehs

ren and i are working on it right now, actually, and it should be ready to ship very soon. will post it as soon as it's done, in fact

Cool.

 

[stump sock]

Picked up Syndicate. Really like how quickly that game starts compared to some other AC games.

yeah, I was thinking the same thing today. also Evie already has more charm than like all the other protagonists in the series combined

 

[BUNTING1243]

i'm more excited than i was on christmas eve this year

 

[Tubobutts]

The same part of Brad that got Skyrim to (rightfully) go over Saint's Row will get Witcher 3 on the list over something silly like Contradiction.

I don't think Contradiction will make the main list, but will instead dominate all the ancillary categories.

 

[Antiwhippy]

The same part of Brad that got Skyrim to (rightfully) go over Saint's Row will get Witcher 3 on the list over something silly like Contradiction.

Did brad even get out of the first part of the witcher 3?

 

[Bacon]

Hearthstone might be the weirdest thing on the list from last year now that Iook at it. Alex was literally the only one who had any interest in that game and it's Giant Bomb's 5th best game from 2014

 

[Deleted member 30609]

Hearthstone might be the weirdest thing on the list from last year now that Iook at it. Alex was literally the only one who had any interest in that game and it's Giant Bomb's 5th best game from 2014

I mean, Jeff gets at least one of these every year, so...

 

[Twin Tails]

answered this earlier, brehs

ren and i are working on it right now, actually, and it should be ready to ship very soon. will post it as soon as it's done, in fact

Put it up now, patch in content later.

 

[yami4ct]

I don't think Contradiction will make the main list, but will instead dominate all the ancillary categories.

Did anyone in GBWest even check it out? I know it's a fan favorite, but I highly doubt it gets more than 1-2 wins if any. I can see it hanging in Best Character and maybe Best Debut, but I highly doubt we'll see more than that.

 

[Anjin M]

Alright, last-minute bets: does Witcher 3 make the top 10?

Yes. I just have a feeling.

Let's play another GOTY game: Fallout 4. Over or Under 6th position?

Under. I don't think Austin has that much pull this year. Next year? Maybe.

 

[Lijik]

Hearthstone might be the weirdest thing on the list from last year now that Iook at it. Alex was literally the only one who had any interest in that game and it's Giant Bomb's 5th best game from 2014

thats the power of an alex free from the shackles of skype call.

splatoon goty 2015.

 

[yami4ct]

I find it interesting to see everyone thinking Fallout 4 is going to be deep into the bottom half of the list. I don't necessarily disagree, I just expected more pushback.

thats the power of an alex free from the shackles of skype call.

splatoon goty 2015.

This man knows where it's at. Splatoon deserves Top 5 if not outright GOTY.

 

[Phediuk]

Remember when Divekick made the top 10?

lol.

 

[LurkerPrime]

Giant Bomb mass appeal GotY shortlist:

• Destiny
• MGSV
• Mario Maker
• Fallout 4
• Bloodborne
• Rocket League
• Batman: Arkham Knight
• Rise of the Tomb Raider
• Splatoon
• Assassin's Creed: Syndicate
• Her Story
• Axiom Verge
• Halo 5
• Undertale

Cut a few and jumble it around some and the GotY list is right here.

 

[yami4ct]

I'm going to go out on a limb with a semi-crazy prediction.

Not a chance in hell Batman makes GB's Top 10.

 

[Antiwhippy]

I'm kinda more interested to see if undertale gets any mentions.

Austin loves it. Dan likes it. Jeff eh on it. Dunno what other people think though.

 

[Anjin M]

Put it up now, patch in content later.

Daydream and Ren are much more professional than me. I might pull that, but they are pros.

 

[Tubobutts]

I'm going to go out on a limb with a semi-crazy prediction.

Not a chance in hell Batman makes GB's Top 10.

I think Witcher 3 is more likely than Batman to make the list.

 

[Salty Catfish]

I'm kinda more interested to see if undertale gets any mentions.

Austin loves it. Dan likes it. Jeff eh on it. Dunno what other people think though.

It's going to be interesting -- I can see Jeff and maybe Brad giving it some pretty hard pushback (Brad mostly just out of fatigue from people talking about it).

 

[Joeku]

Gotta have the top 10 ranking. Getting games in there and the 1-2 spots can be a knife fight sometimes. Love that shit.

Watch ME!MEM!E (7-minutes long, EXTREMELY NSFW, the full potential of anime)

Yooooo that was nuts.

I should probably watch Paprika.

 

[skLaFarebear]

Witcher 3 won't make it in, Fallout will be #7 imo.

 

[nckillthegrimace]

I'm going to go out on a limb with a semi-crazy prediction.

Not a chance in hell Batman makes GB's Top 10.

I don't think that's crazy at all. Mediocre game.

 

[Moaradin]

I'm kinda more interested to see if undertale gets any mentions.

Austin loves it. Dan likes it. Jeff eh on it. Dunno what other people think though.

It'll be in the top 10 at least. How far will depend on how much Austin pushes for it.

 

[Joeku]

Giant Bomb mass appeal GotY shortlist:

• Destiny
• MGSV
• Mario Maker
• Fallout 4
• Bloodborne
• Rocket League
• Batman: Arkham Knight
• Rise of the Tomb Raider
• Splatoon
• Assassin's Creed: Syndicate
• Her Story
• Axiom Verge
• Halo 5
• Undertale

Cut a few and jumble it around some and the GotY list is right here.

Eh, sure. Any weird phone stuff gonna make it on this year? Lifeline was cool for a few days there back in May(?). Pac-Man 256 maybe with some love?

 

[daydream]

Put it up now, patch in content later.

we follow a strict philosophy here at daypatsu industries and feature-completeness is one of its pillars

57 years of continued excellence

 

[BUNTING1243]

Quick someone make an avatar bet with me.

Destiny will be on the list

 

[yami4ct]

I really want to see Austin pull something really weird out and push it onto the list this year. I know the last Gundam Vs game was last year, but I'd love to see a push for something of that level of niche.

Quick someone make an avatar bet with me.

Destiny will be on the list

We talking main Top 10? If so, I'll bet my any against it. I'm almost certain it'll get DQed even with a Brad filibuster. What stakes we going with?

 

[Deleted member 30609]

I can't see Axiom Verge, Halo 5 or Assassin's Creed making the top ten, surely?

 

[Anjin M]

Quick someone make an avatar bet with me.

Destiny will be on the list

There is no way it makes the list. I'll take that bet.

 

[skLaFarebear]

Eh, sure. Any weird phone stuff gonna make it on this year? Lifeline was cool for a few days there back in May(?). Pac-Man 256 maybe with some love?

If anything, Laura Croft Go.

 

[Lijik]

I dont see anyone being passionate enough about axiom verge for it to break the top ten. I get the vibe its gonna wind up like wolfenstein and get cut to make way for someones pet game if it even gets that far

 

[BUNTING1243]

There is no way it makes the list. I'll take that bet.

you're on

 

[StoveOven]

I dont see anyone being passionate enough about axiom verge for it to break the top ten. I get the vibe its gonna wind up like wolfenstein and get cut to make way for someones pet game.

I agree, except for the fact that the one person that would be passionate for it is Jeff

 

[broncobuster]

Where Axiom Verge and Ori place interests me. Both got top marks, but seldom mentioned since launch.

Until Dawn has a better shot than a number of those listed.

 

[yami4ct]

I dont see anyone being passionate enough about axiom verge for it to break the top ten. I get the vibe its gonna wind up like wolfenstein and get cut to make way for someones pet game if it even gets that far

Jeff gave that game a perfect score. Don't underestimate it.

 

[Salty Catfish]

I can't see Axiom Verge, Halo 5 or Assassin's Creed making the top ten, surely?

I think Axiom Verge will get the annual Gerstmann Bump and make it in.

 

[Tubobutts]

I think Axiom Verge will get the annual Gerstmann Bump and make it in.

He didn't like this year's Call of Duty so probably.

 

[justjim89]

-Undertale will get Best Story

-Jenks or Paul Rand will be Best New Character

-The quarantine platform mission in MGSV will win Best Moment or Sequence

-Arkham Knight will get Hottest Mess

-Hotline Miami 2 will win Most Disappointing

-Witcher 3 or Tomb Raider will get Best Looking

What are y'all's picks for the smaller categories?

 

[StopMakingSense]

Yeah, Jeff LOVED that game. Couple other people did as well, IIRC.

 

[LurkerPrime]

Oh, I forgot about Until Dawn completely. It should be in the list, I think.

...I nearly forgot about Bloodborne, you know.

 

[Anjin M]

Where Axiom Verge and Ori place interests me. Both got top marks, but seldom mentioned since launch.

Until Dawn has a better shot than a number of those listed.

I think the GBeast trio can get Until Dawn on the list if they want. It seems like a good game.

you're on

Till March 1?

 

[BUNTING1243]

I really want to see Austin pull something really weird out and push it onto the list this year. I know the last Gundam Vs game was last year, but I'd love to see a push for something of that level of niche.




We talking main Top 10? If so, I'll bet my any against it. I'm almost certain it'll get DQed even with a Brad filibuster. What stakes we going with?

i didn't see this post, i will also bet you. not sure on stakes, what's the worst anime or wrestling image that can be turned into a legitable avatar?

 

[Twin Tails]

Jeff gave that game a perfect score. Don't underestimate it.

Jeff gave gtav 5/5 and it didn't get in his top 10.