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[strafer]

There's minimal story, so it doesn't take away anything on that front. I have no idea how well it has sold but it seems like a smart way to release the game. And it makes for great monthly GB content, so there's that too!

So the story in each episode is their own and not globally connected?

 

[daydream]

another hitdan with some fantastic moments

this series is SO GOOD

 

[Zaph]

err...

 

[Jintor]

So the story in each episode is their own and not globally connected?

More or less. They're building to something but the protagonist seems to be another person entirely.

To put it another way, it feels like you're playing the setup for some other movie starring some other dude.

 

[TheTylerRob]

HARD CORE VIDEO GAME DUDES TALKIN MEDITATION

 

[Myggen]

I`m a hardcore video game dude.

 

[stump sock]

err...

the internet is weird

 

[kvk1]

Before you go off on him, Dan Harris is a really cool dude (not to mention an established journalist, wartime reporter, etc.) that has gone through some terrible anxiety attacks, one famously on live television, himself.

I just finished a fantastic audiobook of his on the subject called 10% Happier:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/0062265431/?tag=neogaf0e-20

I think it's fucking dope that something the GB guys were talking about caught his eye.

 

[Hot Coldman]

HARD CORE VIDEO GAME DUDES TALKIN MEDITATION

CHARMINGLY GARRULOUS

 

[Salty Catfish]

Wasn't Dan hitting him up on twitter recently for some contact info? Maybe for Danswers?

 

[Myggen]

Before you go off on him, Dan Harris is a really cool dude (not to mention an established journalist, wartime reporter, etc.) that has gone through some terrible anxiety attacks, one famously on live television, himself.

I just finished a fantastic audiobook of his on the subject called 10% Happier:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/0062265431/?tag=neogaf0e-20

I think it's fucking dope that something the GB guys were talking about caught his eye.

Yeah, that book is great.

 

[Volotaire]

Well, it looks like there is more Nintendo than we were led to believe (at least in a streamed capacity).

 

[daydream]

that bombcast thread shoutout in that ign vid

also jeff talking about scheduling, among other things

good stuff

 

[stump sock]

Before you go off on him, Dan Harris is a really cool dude

oh no, I meant more that it's weird that he's listening to and promoting GB, hah

that bombcast thread shoutout in that ign vid

there's a thing called links dd

 

[Myggen]

that bombcast thread shoutout in that ign vid

also jeff talking about scheduling, among other things

good stuff

Gimme a link.

edit Did you mean the Kinda Funny vid maybe

 

[Zaph]

Before you go off on him, Dan Harris is a really cool dude (not to mention an established journalist, wartime reporter, etc.) that has gone through some terrible anxiety attacks, one famously on live television, himself.

I just finished a fantastic audiobook of his on the subject called 10% Happier:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/0062265431/?tag=neogaf0e-20

I think it's fucking dope that something the GB guys were talking about caught his eye.

For what? Nothing wrong with the tweet, it's a pretty accurate description from an 'outsider'. Just so weird seeing Dan Harris tweet that.

 

[daydream]

my bad, it was linked earlier:

Giant Bomb's Impact on the Games Industry

Big words.

also, i totally wrote 'ign' by accident, whoops

didn't listen to the rest of the parts but this one has my approval

 

[Myggen]

my bad, it was linked earlier:



also, i totally wrote 'ign' by accident, whoops

didn't listen to the rest of the parts but this one has my approval

I wish jimmy was here so he could laugh at you.

 

[Antiwhippy]

Dan gets a massage every two weeks?

Has San Francisco already poisoned him this much?

 

[MG310]

Well, it looks like there is more Nintendo than we were led to believe (at least in a streamed capacity).

I don't know about all this Zelda stuff but I'm ready for someone at the Treehouse to give a live demo of new Amiibo.

 

[Patryn]

Giant Bomb's Impact on the Games Industry

Big words.

The most interesting thing about all this is how Penny Arcade had an indirect influence on the creation of Giant Bomb.

I remember the furor when Jeff got fired, but I didn't realize that the PA comic was one of the major things getting the word out (and helping convince Jeff he didn't need to go to the dark side).

 

[Fantastapotamus]

I think I have very negative feelings towards meditation cause every single person I know whos does it is an unbearable asshole. I'm not saying they are assholes because they meditate. But it made me associate meditation with asshole-people.

 

[LiK]

I think I have very negative feelings towards meditation cause every single person I know whos does it is an unbearable asshole. I'm not saying that's cause they meditate. But it made me associate meditation with asshole-people.

I mean, look at Dan.




I keed.

 

[MassiveNights]

Giant Bomb #23 | Hardcore Video Game Dudes

 

[kvk1]

For what? Nothing wrong with the tweet, it's a pretty accurate description from an 'outsider'. Just so weird seeing Dan Harris tweet that.

i thought we were doing a "how do you do fellow kids" routine on the tweet, guess i misread the room

that's a big retweet though, dan harris is no small bones in his endorsement for something, and the caliber of people that will be following that account is up there

very cool

 

[Myggen]

I wouldn`t exactly be shocked if Dan Harris is a guest on Danswers soon. Dan will find a way.

Lots of Dans.

 

[Meneses]

I think I have very negative feelings towards meditation cause every single person I know whos does it is an unbearable asshole. I'm not saying they are assholes because they meditate. But it made me associate meditation with asshole-people.

Vegans, crossfit, meditation.

I'd love to meet someone who didn't mention it for no reason.

 

[LiK]

I wouldn`t exactly be shocked if Dan Harris is a guest on Danswers soon. Dan will find a way.

Lots of Dans.

Triple Dan threat

Edit: Harris faved my tweet quoting his tweet. Neat.

 

[Xater]

I got inspired by Hitdan and the new map and made a contract. It's called "Pick your poison". Made it on PS4, not sure if they are multiplatform.

 

[The Dear Leader]

I need to hear Brad call Jeff "Dearest Jeffrey" in real life.

 

[Zaph]

Vegans, crossfit, meditation.

I'd love to meet someone who didn't mention it for no reason.

You probably have, but there was no way for you to know.

Yeah, some of those the mediation types can be insufferable, but a ex who was into it all talked me into going on a short retreat with her, and I was surprised by the wide range of guests. There's definitely something to it if you give it a chance.

 

[The Technomancer]

Oh man that moment when Dan and Brad look up and see the moose hanging over the guy's head is perfect

 

[Fox318]

Vegans, crossfit, meditation.

I'd love to meet someone who didn't mention it for no reason.

I think that goes for every lifestyle choice.

If people like it and it helps them chances are they want to tell people about it.

And if it helps somebody thats great.

 

[Meneses]

I think that goes for every lifestyle choice.

If people like it and it helps them chances are they want to tell people about it.

And if it helps somebody thats great.

Sure, but there's telling people, and there's "telling people".

 

[LiK]

Dan only recommends mediation but doesn't force it down our throats. That's when the persuasion works.

 

[Meneses]

Exactly, their approach is fine.

 

[Antiwhippy]

Vegans, crossfit, meditation.

I'd love to meet someone who didn't mention it for no reason.

That's like 2 out of 3 for drew.

 

[TharpDaddy]

The Hitman feature continues to be fantastic.

 

[Fox318]

Dan only shoves wrestling down peoples throats.

 

[MassiveNights]

Vegans, crossfit, meditation.

I'd love to meet someone who didn't mention it for no reason.

People like talking about themselves regarding all sorts of topics, god knows we have had a million pizza and burger conversations on the Bombcast.

It's weird that people only take notice of that fact when people talk about how they are bettering their health and well being.

If someone mentions they are a vegan, it gets brought up to them forever and ever. They become "the vegan guy". If someone mentions they had eggs for dinner, it never gets brought up again.

I have experience of this.

 

[strafer]

WHAT! According to Jeff they're doing a video version of their podcast :O

 

[LiK]

Dan only shoves wrestling down peoples throats.

and MGS

 

[Zaph]

WHAT! According to Jeff they're doing a video version of their podcast :O

This is new information!

Spoiler

Myg'd

 

[jaina]

WHAT! According to Jeff they're doing a video version of their podcast :O

yes, they've been doing test recordings for several weeks now: https://www.instagram.com/p/BF4MuVYnLb9/?taken-by=giantbombdotcom

 

[Antiwhippy]

Also they should make a counter for "X videos since dan ryckert didn't need to go to the bathroom"

 

[KingKong]

The best thing about Hitman is that this is the first set of levels theyve made, so the next ones should be even better

 

[Gjerven]

Giant Bomb's Impact on the Games Industry

Big words.

Would think CBSi covered the bandwidth usage that GB uses, since they own it.

 

[Fried Food]

Giant Bomb #23 | Hardcore Video Game Dudes

this is the next OT tag

Spoiler

Watch it be something that nobody wanted but the person who chose it

 

[Lunar FC]

WHAT! According to Jeff they're doing a video version of their podcast :O

Stone this kid for not being a hardcore gb fan.

 

[Patryn]

Would think CBSi covered the bandwidth usage that GB uses, since they own it.

They do, but the costs likely come out of the Giant Bomb budget. If they don't bring in enough revenue to offset those costs, GB gets less money to do things like buy equipment and hire new people.

It's not free money.