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[Space Wanderer]

That's strange. Have they ever recycled content like that before? I don't recall anything.

 

[strafer]

I hope there is a video of Vinny jumping into a christmas tree.

 

[LiK]

That's strange. Have they ever recycled content like that before? I don't recall anything.

I think there was another QL or Unfinished which was just a UPF segment. Forget which game it was. Not the first time but people noticed it more with the lack of content this week.

 

[Mupod]

I'd definitely watch a Hitman Danny-cumentary. I don't know if it's at all realistic for him to try and do one on The Last Guardian or FFXV. 2016 is a year of games with weird histories.

I really feel like the podcasts should start coming out before christmas/what have you because so many people travel during that time. would be nice to have something to listen to.

yeah, I actually started listening to the Bombcast/Beastcast because of the 5 hour drive to my parents' place a few times a year. Eventually I moved and just listened to them during my regular commute. But I could put a real dent in the GOTY stuff if I could listen to it during that drive.

 

[Piston Hyundai]

If you're just going to do something like this, maybe you shouldn't have segments of UPF that amount to Unfinished videos or Quick Looks.

 

[strafer]

Drew really like those shirts.

 

[stump sock]

If you're just going to do something like this, maybe you shouldn't have segments of UPF that amount to Unfinished videos or Quick Looks.

in a way it works out because like this you have two videos that are literally the same, instead of functionally the same.

 

[strafer]

and brad doesnt seem to care all that much...hmm

 

[Human Trashcan]

Wow, I didn't think they would actually do that. Smart move when people are already complaining that the amount of content coming out is a third of what it was last year.

 

[Piston Hyundai]

in a way it works out because like this you have two videos that are literally the same, instead of functionally the same.

and they pass the savings onto me people without premium

 

[NumberThree]

I'd love to see him talk to IO about Hitman, about how they basically defied all expectations with that thing. the devs seem pretty cool from other videos.

Oooh Hitman would be great!

 

[stump sock]

Wow, I didn't think they would actually do that. Smart move when people are already complaining that the amount of content coming out is a third of what it was last year.

it doesn't matter because we're just being entitled.

 

[strafer]

I hope Jeff doesnt meet with Trump

 

[MassiveNights]

Did they really pump out a premium segment as an unfinished? Because we're drowning in premium content otherwise right?

 

[kingocfs]

Wow, I didn't think they would actually do that. Smart move when people are already complaining that the amount of content coming out is a third of what it was last year.

I bet they did it for that very reason.

 

[Basileus777]

Clearly they're moving to a youtube/patreon business model where subscribers just get early access to videos.

 

[imBask]

it doesn't matter because we're just being entitled.

on top of the shady unfinished they released another quick look, a jar time, a home stream and a bombcast the same day

so yeah you really are entitled

 

[Piston Hyundai]

really though, the problem here is with UPF more than anything

they're totally in the right for wanting to have pre-release coverage of a game (that they received by request) free for everyone, but that kind of stuff really shouldn't be on UPF at that point

the UPF clip of Steep should be free, too

Spoiler

also if you were wondering where Myggen's been he's doing damage control in the comments

 

[Meguro]

I'm more annoyed at the answer Jeff gave to that question.
I'm starting to think he actually believes content on the site isn't a problem?
Which would be kinda bad.

 

[derFeef]

I don't see anything wrong with that. They let everyone get a taste of a premium feature (that is somehow hated, but I still do like it) plus it saved them a recording.

 

[pizzacat]

Remember guys premium is just a tip jar

Spoiler

even thogh premium videos never become free or anything >_>

 

[MassiveNights]

really though, the problem here is with UPF more than anything

they're totally in the right for wanting to have pre-release coverage of a game (that they received by request) free for everyone, but that kind of stuff really shouldn't be on UPF at that point

the UPF clip of Steep should be free, too

Spoiler

also if you were wondering where Myggen's been he's doing damage control in the comments

Correct

But don't worry anyway, everyone knows this is what being a premium member is really like

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmCmuOUDEC8

 

[Johndoey]

A documentary on Remedy would be incredibly interesting, they have this weird position in the industry, also Sam Lake.

 

[derFeef]

A documentary on Remedy would be incredibly interesting, they have this weird position in the industry, also Sam Lake.

Yessss!

 

[kingocfs]

really though, the problem here is with UPF more than anything

they're totally in the right for wanting to have pre-release coverage of a game (that they received by request) free for everyone, but that kind of stuff really shouldn't be on UPF at that point

the UPF clip of Steep should be free, too

Spoiler

also if you were wondering where Myggen's been he's doing damage control in the comments

Why shouldn't it be on UPF? I have no idea what you're complaining about.

 

[Sleeping Lesson]

A documentary on Remedy would be incredibly interesting, they have this weird position in the industry, also Sam Lake.

Oh man I would love that so much.

You guys were right about Quantum Break though, it's a fucking bummer. I don't think I can finish it.

 

[derFeef]

Oh man I would love that so much.

You guys were right about Quantum Break though, it's a fucking bummer. I don't think I can finish it.

It's incerdibly sad, but I still enjoyed it for what it is. How far are you into it?
And are you also thinking about Alan Wake while playing?

 

[stump sock]

Why shouldn't it be on UPF? I have no idea what you're complaining about.

because usually half of each UPF is just playing games that they QL the following week, and most of those games aren't interesting enough to need double coverage.

 

[Piston Hyundai]

Why shouldn't it be on UPF? I have no idea what you're complaining about.

Covering a game exclusively through UPF is lousy for people who don't have premium subscriptions, and excising those UPF segments as free clips is lousy for people who do.

 

[funkystudent]

Recycling UPF segments at Quick Looks now?


LOL

 

[ratcliffja]

Oh man I would love that so much.

You guys were right about Quantum Break though, it's a fucking bummer. I don't think I can finish it.

Worse than Alan Wake? I find that hard to believe.

 

[Sleeping Lesson]

It's incerdibly sad, but I still enjoyed it for what it is. How far are you into it?
And are you also thinking about Alan Wake while playing?

I have no idea, the story is so nonsensical and there aren't any meaningful plot points to mark progress. I think I just watched the second (terrible) TV episode. The first one never played, too, so I didn't even realize something was wrong except that there seemed to suddenly be a huge gap in the story.

I try not to think about Alan Wake because I find myself bawling when I do.

Worse than Alan Wake? I find that hard to believe.

Hey listen you I'll knock your block off

 

[NumberThree]

Worse than Alan Wake? I find that hard to believe.

I find you hard to believe.

 

[imBask]

Covering a game exclusively through UPF is lousy for people who don't have premium subscriptions, and excising those UPF segments as free clips is lousy for people who do.

idk man

like let's say they were doing video reviews and the review for a huge awaited game was premium, then yeah i'd agree 100%, but to me the type of "coverage" Steep and Nidhogg got is fine as premium content

 

[Glitchesarecool]

I don't see anything wrong with that. They let everyone get a taste of a premium feature (that is somehow hated, but I still do like it) plus it saved them a recording.

Oh yes it saved them a recording in their incredibly busy schedules so obviously it's fine for them to release paid content for free while they continue to barely post anything for premium members.

It's weird to see people play the entitlement card when there's a paid subscription service. Yes I would like to get content I paid for, that's the whole reason I bought the fucking sub in the first place.

 

[AuthenticM]

I bet they did this just to get a reaction out of you guys lol.

 

[MassiveNights]

I'm sure it probably is "smart" for CBSi.

 

[derFeef]

Oh yes it saved them a recording in their incredibly busy schedules so obviously it's fine for them to release paid content for free while they continue to barely post anything for premium members.

It's weird to see people play the entitlement card when there's a paid subscription service. Yes I would like to get content I paid for, that's the whole reason I bought the fucking sub in the first place.

I am not playing the entitlement card at all. Would it make a big difference if it would be another, new, 20 minutes of Nidhogg 2? Wouldn't people complain because of that as well? Like "We already saw that on UPF, maybe record some new stuff!" ?

 

[Basileus777]

I am not playing the entitlement card at all. Would it make a big difference if it would be another, new, 20 minutes of Nidhogg 2? Wouldn't people complain because of that as well? Like "We already saw that on UPF, maybe record some new stuff!" ?

No. They record quick looks with new footage of stuff played on UPF all the time and people are fine with it.

Though they couldn't record a new video with Vinny so I kind of understand why they did this here.

 

[Glitchesarecool]

I am not playing the entitlement card at all. Would it make a big difference if it would be another, new, 20 minutes of Nidhogg 2? Wouldn't people complain because of that as well? Like "We already saw that on UPF, maybe record some new stuff!" ?

It's less shitty of them to do that than to yank it off of UPF.

 

[Sleeping Lesson]

I am not playing the entitlement card at all. Would it make a big difference if it would be another, new, 20 minutes of Nidhogg 2? Wouldn't people complain because of that as well? Like "We already saw that on UPF, maybe record some new stuff!" ?

Like Piston said though, the problem is that UPF shouldn't just be a means to record regular content that will be meted out piecemeal.

 

[kingocfs]

because usually half of each UPF is just playing games that they QL the following week

I don't think that's true at all.

Covering a game exclusively through UPF is lousy for people who don't have premium subscriptions, and excising those UPF segments as free clips is lousy for people who do.

But UPF is an exclusive video for subs, that's the point of having a sub for a website about video games. Are you this upset about not getting to see Space Truckers? (you should be)

And I'm not seeing the problem with showing a clip of said game to others who may not be able to subscribe.

 

[derFeef]

Like Piston said though, the problem is that UPF shouldn't just be a means to record regular content that will be meted out piecemeal.

I understand the issue, I just think that in this particular case it was not really a problem.

 

[Glitchesarecool]

They literally pay a person to cut together Best Of so they really don't need "premium previews" or anything like that.

 

[Sleeping Lesson]

I understand the issue, I just think that in this particular case it was not really a problem.

If they were producing other content I would agree. As is the case though there has been a real, measured drop in content and we're about to go into 2 weeks where no content is produced.

 

[minty_ice]

a more accurate response to minty's question

Shhh I'm supposed to be anonymous.

 

[MassiveNights]

Well at least we have the next sale to look forward to, we should get hella content during that 2 weeks.

 

[Basileus777]

Like Piston said though, the problem is that UPF shouldn't just be a means to record regular content that will be meted out piecemeal.

It's just one video right now. I don't see any signs that this is actually going to be a policy of theirs.

 

[Death Metalist]

Speaking of Remedy, this is fucking cool.

Sam Lake ASMR

It's just one video right now. I don't see any signs that this is actually going to be a policy of theirs.

Are people seriously thinking they'll be doing their QL's and Unfinished during UPFs now? lol

 

[Sleeping Lesson]

It's just one video right now. I don't see any signs that this is actually going to be a policy of theirs.

Yes you're right. I don't anticipate them doing this regularly. I do think it's worth acknowledging though.