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[TharpDaddy]

It would've been interesting if the wrap was actually something interesting instead of as stated the most obvious generic shit it the world. I'm not going to praising the story for committing to it's dull conclusion.

Just hand waving it away as "generic shit" when that ignores the entire rest of the story and the context around the ending is incredibly reductive. I found that conclusion interesting, it was a powerful culmination of their relationship and the plot that the game created. A part of the ending can be generic and still work well, and in LiS imo it did work well. I don't need some M. Night Shyamalan twist for the ending to be impactful within the context of the characters and the plot points of the story. There's nothing wrong with a theme of ultimate sacrifice if a game can pull it off well and actually make it feel like something. Many games try to do it and it doesn't work because I don't actually care about that character. I'll sacrifice them without another thought. LiS made it work because I cared about the characters and world it crafted.

 

[hamchan]

What do you guys think is the best difficulty to play Doom on? I like a challenge but not having to replay sections a ton of times.

On PC I started on Ultra Violence and it felt like normal difficulty for other games, so if you're on PC you should probably start on that.

 

[daveo42]

What do you guys think is the best difficulty to play Doom on? I like a challenge but not having to replay sections a ton of times.

Ultra Violence. I played that on PS4 and only ran into some issues late game and only in a handful of encounters. The game handles surprisingly well with a controller, tho the ideal is still playing kb/m. Even going through some encounters again was more fun than frustrating because of how well designed each encounter was and how rewarding it felt to exploit the systems and tools at your disposal.

 

[Johndoey]

I will say once thing. Episode 4 of Life is Strange is incredible. It was that game delivering on the potential of it's premise.

 

[jaina]

This year I've played TR 2013, ROTR, Uncharted 2 & 3 for the first time and am almost through Uncharted 4.
ROTR does not out-unchart Uncharted, meaning it did better set pieces and dialogue. But it's a better game than any UC, for me.

 

[Incandenza]

*whispers* the gunpoint rope-a-dope

 

[Johndoey]

Jeff as always will decide the top ten structure.
Which means top three will probably be
Doom
Titanfall 2
Hitman

 

[Piston Hyundai]

*whispers* the gunpoint rope-a-dope

The Gunpoint Rope-a-Dope is immediately a more interesting concept as a video game than Gunpoint.

 

[BreezyLimbo]

The worst part about dead rising 4

is how damn dark it is. Why

 

[Plesiades]

HITMAN: Ghost Recon

 

[Meneses]

ROTR to me felt like a "let's just throw in everything we can" (which I imagine the previous game also did, I only played like half an hour of it).

It's hunting, crafting, collecting, quests with markers, level ups and skill trees, detective vision, QTEs, Uncharted-type "whoaa whoa whoooooa shit's breaking and i'm falling" - with way worse characters - and all of it felt like a lifeless chore so I don't think I had much fun in the end.

The best parts of the game were the puzzle-y tombs which, bizarrely, are mostly optional in a TOMB Raider game.

I played it on the PS4 and I really feel for the XB1 people who had to deal with that atrocious aiming lag / whatever monstrosity that was for so long and admire those who actually powered through that game, it was nearly unplayable for me and I basically gave up until the patch hit. It was a huge improvement.

 

[Human Trashcan]

It wasn't reductionist at all.

They explained what they liked so far, those elements do not pan out at all, so the only safe assumption is a negative one. It's GOTY, you can't just give an entirely story-based game the benefit of the doubt that you'll like where the story goes if the thing you said you like doesn't go anywhere.

And the ending was terrible. They ran out of money, couldn't wrap any of the more ambitious plot points up, so they went for the most basic and generic friendship story they could. It's only well regarded because the bar for video game writing is so low.

In what world is reading a plot summary on wikipedia not reductive. The quality of a story is in the telling. Anyway thanks for telling me what I should think about it while making a bunch of assumptions.

 

[Exterminieren]

Pokémon Sun and Moon should ABSOLUTELY be a strong contender for Best Soundtrack.

Unfortunately, the one who would have to make that argument would be Dan, so good luck with that one.

 

[brainzelda]

I think Furi could swoop in and win best soundtrack right at the table. There's enough club bangers on there that someone could just play it off the speaker on their phone and most of them will be impressed.

 

[Meneses]

From what i've heard so far, Furi, NMS, Stardew Valley all have great soundtracks, all in different styles.

Furi's probably my favorite as both stand alone and game implementation.

 

[MadLaughter]

Any surprise contenders for 'best looking' this year? Uncharted 4 probably makes top 3 in the 'most graphics' slot, but is there anything like Guilty Gear Xrd that could steal the show?

 

[brainzelda]

Any surprise contenders for 'best looking' this year? Uncharted 4 probably makes top 3 in the 'most graphics' slot, but is there anything like Guilty Gear Xrd that could steal the show?

I'm about 5 hours into Last Guardian, and it's just jaw dropping. It has like a pastel/watercolor look, but not cel-shaded, that I've never seen this well-realized before. The performance is hampered though (sub-30 most of the time), so I guess you can quibble over that. But goodness it looks stunning.

 

[Meneses]

Any surprise contenders for 'best looking' this year? Uncharted 4 probably makes top 3 in the 'most graphics' slot, but is there anything like Guilty Gear Xrd that could steal the show?

Maybe Bound and Abzû? Those games had a pretty striking look.

 

[Sleeping Lesson]

I've been playing DOOM for the first time on Ultra Violence. Really feels like a great balance of difficulty. There have definitely been sequences I had to replay multiple times, but my deaths (almost) always feel like my fault.

 

[TAFK]

What are everyone's bets on best moment?

Spoiler

and why is it Handibot in Rec Room?

 

[Maiden Voyage]

What are everyone's bets on best moment?

Spoiler

and why is it Handibot in Rec Room?

His entertainment value was done once that QL was over.

Spoiler

Rec Room GOTY tho.

 

[Archaix]

Any surprise contenders for 'best looking' this year? Uncharted 4 probably makes top 3 in the 'most graphics' slot, but is there anything like Guilty Gear Xrd that could steal the show?

Tilt Brush.

Think about it.

edit: Which reminds me, Rez VR sweeps everything.

 

[Zaph]

In what world is reading a plot summary on wikipedia not reductive. The quality of a story is in the telling. Anyway thanks for telling me what I should think about it while making a bunch of assumptions.

Because within the context of their limitations (a podcast studio where they must end their deliberations that day) reading a summary is one of the very few possible solutions? It's not like they could load the game up and play it. I would agree if it was just a regular bombcast and that's just how he decided to offer his take on a game.

And you gave your opinion on the ending and I gave mine. Just because I didn't prefix imo or fwiw it's still obviously an opinion. Nobody is telling you what to think, relax.

 

[Sleeping Lesson]

What it comes down to is that if they'd finished the game, the Wikipedia fiasco wouldn't have happened. Can't put a game you haven't completed on your top 10.

Spoiler

I do exactly that every year.

 

[FantasyFreak07]

What are everyone's bets on best moment?

Spoiler

and why is it Handibot in Rec Room?

Effect and Cause from Titanfall 2 has a good shot I think. Though I forget if a campaign mission fits into the best moment/sequence category.

 

[Teddified]

What it comes down to is that if they'd finished the game, the Wikipedia fiasco wouldn't have happened. Can't put a game you haven't completed on your top 10.

Spoiler

I do exactly that every year.

We all know that Vinny completed the "campaign" of kerbal.

Spoiler

 

[Sleeping Lesson]

Effect and Cause from Titanfall 2 has a good shot I think. Though I forget if a campaign mission fits into the best moment/sequence category.

That category is intentionally vague so they can fit whatever they need to into it. Titanfall should win.

And trust me, you guys don't want Handibot associated with Giant Bomb more than he is already.

We all know that Vinny completed the "campaign" of kerbal.

Spoiler

Hah, well yeah I guess. Doesn't bother me!

 

[Twin Tails]

vinny ✅

 

[funkystudent]

I got a new PC monitor and suddenly eveything looks better.

It was only a cheap LG IPS 1080p monitor but coming from my old 2008 dell, 900p tft mess its like I just got my eyes fixed.

edit

Also if anyone wants to live in Dans old rat trap, he is still looking

https://twitter.com/DanRyckert/status/806208155927465984?lang=en

 

[Strax]

Vinny and Alex already left?

 

[BreezyLimbo]

Vinny and Alex already left?

Wasn't Vinny just there right now?

edit-he was, around 21 min

editedit-alex cameo

 

[Chuck]

no rorie...*exhales*

 

[robotrock]

This set up looks like jeff brad alex and vinny are going to hand over the giant bomb keys to jason and dan and then start a patreon

 

[funkystudent]

 

[KillerDark]

On PC I started on Ultra Violence and it felt like normal difficulty for other games, so if you're on PC you should probably start on that.

Gotcha, I'll probably start with that then since I am on PC.

Thanks everyone for the replies, I appreciate it.

 

[Twin Tails]

Giant Bomb E-Juice
Up on the store

 

[daveo42]

What are everyone's bets on best moment?

Spoiler

and why is it Handibot in Rec Room?

Probably, tho I would totally go for WEED3 as best moment if it actually qualified. Hell, that's damn near best moment of the generation.

 

[Data West]

joey ryan is fucking terrible and dan should feel bad for exposing him to anyone

 

[Maiorum]

Oh hey, wrestling.

 

[Johndoey]

What are everyone's bets on best moment?

Spoiler

and why is it Handibot in Rec Room?

Spoilers incoming.

Cause and Effect from Titanfall 2

Infinite Warfare

Spoiler

Being spaced with Ethan

Uncharted 4

Spoiler

The sword fight with Rafe

Final Fantasy XV

Spoiler

The first time you go up in the Regalia Type-F, the start of the fight against Ifrit, discovering the secret dungeon, the after credits scene

Doom

Spoiler

The opening, the ending, the entire Olivia fight

Oxenfree

Spoiler

The opening, the ending, the mirror speaking to you, speaking through the mirror, the first possession

 

[Curufinwe]

I will say once thing. Episode 4 of Life is Strange is incredible. It was that game delivering on the potential of it's premise.

I dunno. I read what happened and it seems kind of lame.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Life_Is_Strange#Plot

 

[LiK]

Best moment is Bar Fight. So real that you could hurt your hands.

 

[JJDubz]

Best moment: Overhead knock-outs in Hitman with the fire extinguisher

 

[tryagainlater]

Hitman: too many great assassination moments to pick from that they won't be able to choose and nothing from it will be nominated

 

[TharpDaddy]

Hitman: too many great assassination moments to pick from that they won't be able to choose and nothing from it will be nominated

Hitman: Dan's adventure as the sheikh

 

[Data West]

so jason's one of those 'i want them to ruin another franchise for me instead of playing something else' guys

 

[Johndoey]

Actually the best moment is Watch Dog 2

Spoiler

Hacking the planet

and

Spoiler

Switching characters for the final mission

 

[repeater]

It should have won for this track alone

WTF? Does this song occur in the game at all?

 

[Jintor]

sounds like they fucked up dead rising to me

 

[Exterminieren]

Actual best moments:

Hitman-

Spoiler

walking the catwalk

Inside-

Spoiler

the blob sequence

The Witness-

Spoiler

realising that environmental puzzles exist