I actually don't understand Never-ending Nightmares being in there. We've seen the black/white sketch thing done plenty of times before and the art itself is not well drawn or animated. Something like Child of Light is a much better "artsy" pick, imo.
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I actually don't understand Never-ending Nightmares being in there. We've seen the black/white sketch thing done plenty of times before and the art itself is not well drawn or animated. Something like Child of Light is a much better "artsy" pick, imo.
ArkkAngel007
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I could say the same about Guilty Gear Xrd and anime, but that doesn't take away how well that game works visually.
Not sure what makes people so insecure about Destiny that the very mention of it has to turn into these kind of discussions every single time. I can understand if it ends up in GB top 10 (it won't; anyone who listened to the podcast would know this given how they all initially reacted to the nomination), but visual department Destiny has plenty of highs to go on. As did a few games that were, IMO, quickly and unfairly snubbed.
I feel like the others could've torn down Guilty Gear pretty easily. The graphics tech is impressive but... One could easily make an argument against the overdesigned, anime-as-hell character designs, which is definitely a big factor in judging how the game looks.
...but the truth is that everyone at Giant Bomb are secret anime editors. They all love anime. Crunchy Roll, Polar Bear Cafe, and Akira have changed them forever.
...but the truth is that everyone at Giant Bomb are secret anime editors. They all love anime. Crunchy Roll, Polar Bear Cafe, and Akira have changed them forever.
Mushroomer25
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Yep. The subject matter of Guilty Gear is average, but it's got a new idea in how they present it. The 3D models disguised as 2D drawings is an incredible trick.
You're also backtracking the whole time you're with Emma. It's the holy trinity of shitty game design in one single segment.
And yet you're still wrong, MGS2 is amazing.
Ingueferroque
Banned
P.T. definitely should have won best surprise.
Those screens are gorgeous, but I'm curious if anyone in the world is even playing the game at these downsampled resolutions cause that IQ is muh gawd.
To be fair, not much science fiction draws upon generic fantasy tropes. So, I guess putting demonic knights on the moon does make it sort of original.
Jeff also really likes some anime inspired video games such as Persona 4, Revengence, Money Puzzle Exchanger, etc..
BreezyLimbo
Banned
For Maximum Vinny days
I kind of think his clonded versions are acting like placeholders for who were sitting in the spots. Jeff Wave, Brad sleepy, Dan Excited, Patrick alert/surprised by Dan's Excitement.
I don't want to get all mean and shit...but I and anyone with After Effects could have done a better job masking in DanVinny's arm in like three minutes.
Still, I never noticed at the time he was being each other person. That's awesome.
Mushroomer25
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He's got the iPad, and thus editorial control over the final cut. We only hear what Jason WANTS us to hear.
#FollowTheMoney
Eh, it goes by so quickly that they probably didn't bother.
Too true. Just seeing it GIF form irks me a bit. Nonetheless, I'm hella excited for tomorrow.
Also, it is very brief but those few frames of his Dan impression are really good.
funkystudent
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For Maximum Vinny days
Would become a premium member of this website in a heartbeat
TwiztidElf
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I see Patricks list is up, but will the main guys have videos like years gone by? Does anyone know? I always like watching those.
Yeah, check the recap eps. Alex's pick was in recap 1.
Patrick is a main guy, but anyway, they did away with the video top 10s last year and they're not bringing them back for this year. Too much work.
Incorrect. The games looked at in the recap videos are the ones the community voted on (the voting took place on this page). Has nothing to do with the crew.
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Deleted member 30609
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the recap video was excellent, good work
what UPF was the Mount Your Friends video taken from?
what UPF was the Mount Your Friends video taken from?
cr_blah_blah
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Devilgunman
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That D4 play after recap is totally unnecessary. That looks just like the quicklook they did back then.
m_shortpants
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Jeff seems to be the only one who played it and he hates the physics for some reason. The more I play it the better they seem to me.
On top of that, Driveclub is definitely the best looking game I've ever played, period. I was blown away when it first came out but the weather update made my jaw drop like no other game has before. Photo-realism comes to mind.
I don't understand how a pool ball summoning assassin or blind man who fights with his shadow or woman with monster hair are average even in anime...gg is a unique and always has been
plasmawave
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No love for Alien: Isolation for most surprising. Not even a mention.
My mommy always said there were no monsters - no real ones - but there are.
Lots of publications put it on their list (specifically Act III, that is) despite including and prominently featuring the first two acts in their lists the year before.
I think in light of the unique quality of the three acts released thus far as well as the fact that GB did not consider it, at all, last year (and probably will continue to do so this year since it's technically not "complete", yet - bit of an archaic concept, mind) its inclusion on Patrick's list seens more than justified.
You could also put it like this: Act III is one of the best gaming experiences to be had this year and it's a new release.
Great way of putting it. Thank you.
chaobreaker
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I really liked the skit they have for the day 1 recap video. Anyone know any more good GB skits? I only been listening to the podcast and watching QLs for a while now.
Someone haven't watched Basilisk.
adamsapple
Or is it just one of Phil's balls in my throat?
That D4 game looks fucking bonkers.
Also, the name of the character .. isn't that the name they had for York before they changed how he looks etc ?
Also, the name of the character .. isn't that the name they had for York before they changed how he looks etc ?
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sammyCYBORG
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Shadow of Mordor will get GOTY, Destiny runner-up.
The main thing I've got out of the first podcast is that it's been a pretty bad year for games.
The main thing I've got out of the first podcast is that it's been a pretty bad year for games.
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I can't remember if Drew heard the Colonel say "I need scissors" during his playthrough. He didn't understand the reference.
they recorded that MGS episode after the GOTY podcasts.
I can't remember if Drew heard the Colonel say "I need scissors" during his playthrough. He didn't understand the reference.
Podcast was recorded before the end of Metal Gear Scanlon 2 was recorded
I'm really glad Drew brought up how MGS2 has so much attention to detail in its gameplay systems and even in inconsequential easter eggs. MGS is known for its cutscenes but that's really the least interesting part of the game. Few devs put that much thought into player agency. It was pretty disappointing how they basically brushed it off as a waste of time.