Agreed.
I can't say I regret ztd exististing, but in some ways the idea of ztd was so much stronger than what we got.
Ztd spoilers
still bitter or didn't end up with you paradoxing the entire idea of nonary games
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Agreed.
I can't say I regret ztd exististing, but in some ways the idea of ztd was so much stronger than what we got.
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ScientificPizza
Banned
Hearts of Stone came out last year
chaobreaker
Member
This might have been the least contentious top 10 list I've listened to but then again I only been following these GOTY talks since 2014. I remember 2015 being pretty bitter. Have to look up what 2014 had, though.
2011 Skyrim vs Saints Row 3 was the most contentious year by far.
RecRoulette
Member
I feel like 2009 and 2008 were worse, but it's been awhile since I listened to those. Red Dead vs Mass Effect 2 was something else
Yeah. And while I get what he was saying, Drew's constant talking about making a "site list" rubbed me the wrong way a bit. I know what he was going for, but I don't like the idea of creating a more diluted list that's safer just to represent giant bomb. The editorial staff is like six people, so there isn't much room to make it impersonal.
Pretty sure someone said "This isn't the hill I want to die on"
Think it was Alex on Day 4, but I can't remember the specific.
Subway Diet
Member
Regarding the GOTY choice
The last day was good, but not quite as juicy as previous years. I shouldn't be watching these for the drama, but when things got heated on Day 4, that was probably the highlight of the deliberation podcasts.
OP predicted it! I mean, it was obvious with how the game took over the office.
What threw me off was finding that for as much as Jeff seemed to really enjoy Doom, he took a huge exception to the multiplayer being not so great. It was a stance to take, and I'm glad he switched over to praising Hitman instead of making a huge deal out of a non-deal breaker.
What threw me off was finding that for as much as Jeff seemed to really enjoy Doom, he took a huge exception to the multiplayer being not so great. It was a stance to take, and I'm glad he switched over to praising Hitman instead of making a huge deal out of a non-deal breaker.
The last day was good, but not quite as juicy as previous years. I shouldn't be watching these for the drama, but when things got heated on Day 4, that was probably the highlight of the deliberation podcasts.
Wasn't obvious to most of this thread lol
Goose_Se7en
Banned
We all watch it for the "drama". It's cool -at least to me- to see the boys over at Giantbomb fanboy out and unlike some of us on Gaf actually defend something their stances with nuanced and thoughtful discussion instead of trolling or hurling insults.
It was so cool to see Brad call Jeff out and say something to the effect of
that he didn't mind if Hitman won over Doom but he thought it was stupid to try to get Hitman over but continually shitting on Doom's multiplayer -which is total shit- which was Jeff's strategy. Then again I applaud Jeff for being somewhat consistent throughout. He applied the same logic to Gears 4 which I thought was stupid but w.e.
These end of the year award shoes were awesome and the first for me since I'm new to Giantbomb or rather I didn't hear their podcasts at all until early this year. Great shit.
Ryckert is an idiot and a God, all in one.
tenderbrew
Member
Kind of a weak year of podcasts as someone who has been listening for about 6 or so years. The older cuts were messier and better for it. It was their original intention to air all thoughts and keep it transparent. Things that hurt it for me:
1. The "put 50 games on list, say 1 word about 45 of them and immediately cut." So unnecessary. Every game doesn't need to rep every category. Diluted a lot of real discussions, especially early on.
2. Alex's attempts at streamlining forcefully: "this doesn't hang" x500, "i think this wins" 2 sec into convo x100, etc. He had some moments, but way too much of this. Got repetitive fast for me.
3. A big time year where their list of games just didn't mesh with my interests. I know this isn't their fault and they shouldn't care what I like (I get that), but it enhances my enjoyment when I have a horse in the races and I often felt like I did not. Didn't think I'd miss Austin, but having nobody to pull for stuff like Tokyo Mirage Sessions & Stellaris hurt. Also, missing mentioning huge Nintendo releases like Fire Emblem Fates, Rhythm Heaven Megamix, Sun/Moon, and not even a nod from fighting dudes on Pokken (which was excellent with a substantial campaign.) And nobody played Tyranny? We need Rory in these.
This isn't to say anything about the site quality necessarily, I'm still a die-hard fan. Just felt it was an off year. Last year I thought they knocked it out of the park.
1. The "put 50 games on list, say 1 word about 45 of them and immediately cut." So unnecessary. Every game doesn't need to rep every category. Diluted a lot of real discussions, especially early on.
2. Alex's attempts at streamlining forcefully: "this doesn't hang" x500, "i think this wins" 2 sec into convo x100, etc. He had some moments, but way too much of this. Got repetitive fast for me.
3. A big time year where their list of games just didn't mesh with my interests. I know this isn't their fault and they shouldn't care what I like (I get that), but it enhances my enjoyment when I have a horse in the races and I often felt like I did not. Didn't think I'd miss Austin, but having nobody to pull for stuff like Tokyo Mirage Sessions & Stellaris hurt. Also, missing mentioning huge Nintendo releases like Fire Emblem Fates, Rhythm Heaven Megamix, Sun/Moon, and not even a nod from fighting dudes on Pokken (which was excellent with a substantial campaign.) And nobody played Tyranny? We need Rory in these.
This isn't to say anything about the site quality necessarily, I'm still a die-hard fan. Just felt it was an off year. Last year I thought they knocked it out of the park.
Maiden Voyage
Gold™ Member
Dan and Jeff's discussion about PIcross 3D Round 2 wound up making me cave and buy the game. I was in need of a good puzzle game.
On day 4, liking it so far, a couple thoughts.
I really don't like the trend they've had the past few years for the best music award of them just playing random songs from the soundtrack to determine the winner. Game music is just as much about context as the song itself.
If I had a nickel every time they said "I don't think this hangs"
It seems like these awards are more of "how many people at this table have played this game" rather than the quality of the game itself. Lots of times games will get scratched off because only 1 or 2 people have played it.
I really don't like the trend they've had the past few years for the best music award of them just playing random songs from the soundtrack to determine the winner. Game music is just as much about context as the song itself.
If I had a nickel every time they said "I don't think this hangs"
It seems like these awards are more of "how many people at this table have played this game" rather than the quality of the game itself. Lots of times games will get scratched off because only 1 or 2 people have played it.
MaKTaiL
Member
Physical release will feature the original soundtrack, special behind the scenes documentary and the pre order bonuses we got on digital release.
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Banned
I was watching the Rockband video and as Alex started singing a portal to hell opened up in my living room and demons dragged my wife into the underworld.
Count of Monte Sawed-Off
un33dab@dpu$$y
Jeff and Alex knew what was up with best Overwatch character. Can't believe they didn't at least put Zenyatta on there.
dfa records
Member
Oh man that Overwatch character category was insufferable. Dan hardly speaks for 4 days save for Stardew Valley and then acts like a child with this category.
AuthenticM
Member
Absolutely. It made me so happy. I really hope that's what they keep doing for the upcoming years, because it makes just so much more sense.
Hahaha, same! I intend on playing the trilogy once it comes out for PS4 next year. I didn't want to get spoiled!
mattiewheels
And then the LORD David Bowie saith to his Son, Jonny Depp: 'Go, and spread my image amongst the cosmos. For every living thing is in anguish and only the LIGHT shall give them reprieve.'
I've got a weird technical question about the Plex GB channel...I haven't been able to use it in many months, I just get the error video, and I even tried removing the API key to see what happened. Is it just broken for good?
adamsapple
Or is it just one of Phil's balls in my throat?
Sad but true. Honestly, Jason is very well spoken and I wouldn't mind him getting more screen time as well.
Smurfinator
Banned
I quite enjoyed these deliberations, it was my first time. I'm totally new to watching people talk about and play video games rather than just playing them myself. Can anyone recommend some similar things to watch? Especially if its "lets pay" type videos where people are playing a game they are passionate about. Ex. One of the giantbomb staff was raving about hyperlight drifer so I watched his quick look on it and I found it very interesting. That type of stuff.
A quick gooogle search does pewdewpie as pretty popular but it seems aimed at teenagers?? I need something less fart humor and more substance.
A quick gooogle search does pewdewpie as pretty popular but it seems aimed at teenagers?? I need something less fart humor and more substance.
GitarooMan
Member
Yeah Mei was robbed of top 3
That's the mark of a cool guy. You don't need to say a lot.
Jason does video and Jason has a kid. You know what that means?
Jason shoots and fucks.
Jason is GB's own Golgo 13, and that's why he is cool.
SatelliteOfLove
Member
Brad's cringing cuz he's liking what he's hearing.
What game is this about?
Felix Lighter
Member
I think Reinhardt is a solid choice, though depending on your team it can be some hard sledding playing as him if you can't depend on some damage and support. My Icon in Overwatch is a Jumpman inspired image of Pharah dunking a basketball and I consider it the coolest thing in the game. However, if I had to choose a character as a favorite personality and gameplaywise, it would be Zarya, even if I suck with her.
Thanks. Sounds...interesting.
RecRoulette
Member
Jason probably could've got God Eater over Hyper Light Drifter if he didn't sacrifice it so early lol. Funny how these deliberations work out.
wesleyshark
Banned
1, 7 and 8 are three of my favorites from this year. Especially #1. Seriously... What a gloriously fun game to play.
"Do you like cool art?"
Drew and Vinny deadpanning the song was so good. The first time I heard Dan sing was his Kermit/Neil Young impression, which at the time I didn't realize was pretty much Dan's actual singing voice.
petethepanda
Member
GOTY
. Still, solid list, and a hell of a week of #Content.
VLR was fun and ZTD wasn't bad (though I did sort of bounce off it), but yeah, 999 is the kind of standalone story that really didn't need sequels. They tied up the game in such an incredibly perfect bow, the last thing on my mind was "okay but what if it got even crazier?!"
Edit: I bet there's a non-zero chance that Dan has a decent singing voice that he doesn't bust out in public.
I wish someone had come back with a last-minute case for Titanfall 2, particularly along the "complete package" line that took down Doom
VLR was fun and ZTD wasn't bad (though I did sort of bounce off it), but yeah, 999 is the kind of standalone story that really didn't need sequels. They tied up the game in such an incredibly perfect bow, the last thing on my mind was "okay but what if it got even crazier?!"
Edit: I bet there's a non-zero chance that Dan has a decent singing voice that he doesn't bust out in public.
Mei doesn't settle for top 3. Mei wins then builds a wall to keep the other plebs out.
EdReedFan20
Member
Does that make it eligible for Game of the Year 2017 ;p
therealminime
Member
I'm listening to day 3 and how in the fuck does the CoD 4 remaster not even get mention for "best remaster". Craziness.I suppose though with their "most improved" leanings in the remaster, I get it.
The Dear Leader
Banned
Dishonored II was the biggest snub in my opinion, at least best moment or sequence with A Crack in the Slab or The Clockwork Mansion.
Word. Dishonored did it waaaay better than TF2
Jason played Dishonored 2, thought I'm not sure how much. It is weird he didn't try to bring up any of the levels for best moment.