Glass Shark
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Dota and anime are basically the same thing
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Sleeping Lesson
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That's a fair assessment. They have GOT to play through the first game, at least. That first episode is not an accurate representation of that game at all.
MassiveNights
Banned
I'm not sure GBWest care much about content feedback on GAF tbh, they mock it often enough, and if I wanted to be constructive about content or seek genuine response etc then I'd probably write into jar time or something.
Piston Hyundai
Member
yeah, I'd rather fuck a hornet's nest than watch either
I don't know if it would be quite as big but the gameplay and style are both incredible so I'm sure it would find an audience.
J.W. Stillwater
Member
I keep thinking about how better Splatoon would be if you could change weapons during a match.
OdysseusVA
Banned
So we all agree the Beastcast should switch to live video? Agreed
Or just do a video podcast. They got the gear.
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
And somehow alex will be playing megaman while recording.
Karspankey
Banned
Glass Shark
Banned
I don't care if it's live or not, but I wish it was recorded video at least. I'd probably watch / listen to it twice if it was
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
Like does anyone actually watch the video bombcasts?
I don't want to devote my full attention to consuming a podcast.
I barely do that with their videos as it is already.
I don't want to devote my full attention to consuming a podcast.
I barely do that with their videos as it is already.
I don't think they have the space for it because Bakalar's on the cast and I think Abby is in the control room during recordings. If they had a separate camera for Abby it could work, but it would be weird. I'd want them to have a larger studio space first before doing them.
Better idea is they should just invade the CNET studio.
Piston Hyundai
Member
What you're describing is exactly what they do with the Bombcast.
I don't want to dispel the magic of Jeremiah.
I think there were so many times I wanted to see what was happening on Beastcast, I want to see the action especially when Vinny and Jeff B are telling their stories.
Pretty sure they need the video to get reach on YouTube. For whatever reason all video podcasts are like that nowadays. If the YouTube kids don't see humans talking into a microphone they're not #engaged.
ashbash159
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I watch the Bombcast live after work every Tuesday.
I love the Steal My Sunshine series so far. One of my favourite Giant Bomb series in a while.
I haven't really been enjoying a lot of the Quick Looks recently and have watched many of them for about 10 minutes then flick through them or stop watching. I think it's because it's less entertaining and more informative discussion on games I lose interest in quite quickly.
I just really enjoy all of the Giant Bomb content recently except for all of the Quick Looks and I don't play DOTA so I don't watch that.
I would just like more features of them playing through full games, that's where my favourite pieces of GB content have been in the past.
I love the Steal My Sunshine series so far. One of my favourite Giant Bomb series in a while.
I haven't really been enjoying a lot of the Quick Looks recently and have watched many of them for about 10 minutes then flick through them or stop watching. I think it's because it's less entertaining and more informative discussion on games I lose interest in quite quickly.
I just really enjoy all of the Giant Bomb content recently except for all of the Quick Looks and I don't play DOTA so I don't watch that.
I would just like more features of them playing through full games, that's where my favourite pieces of GB content have been in the past.
This is great.
No, the booth is separated by a wall at East. She's got a window, but it's technically a different room. Jason is at least in the same room at the far end of the table.
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
Do they actually need that audience though? I mean their youtube numbers on the bombcasts are decent but if they actually have to stay in business over that number they would have gone bust by now. Though that goes for their whole youtube channel in general.
Though my indifference towards it is also because I'm usually asleep when they do the streaming.
There kinda were a lot of boring QLs lately. Not their fault every second game is a roguelike platformer with pixel graphics nowadays.
I wish they'd use that time otherwise though.
I really, REALLY, hope they'll bring some Sims 4 console content. Like Abby managing a GB house or something with weekly (or daily for a week) check-ins.
I wish they'd use that time otherwise though.
I really, REALLY, hope they'll bring some Sims 4 console content. Like Abby managing a GB house or something with weekly (or daily for a week) check-ins.
Glass Shark
Banned
Do they actually need that audience though? I mean their youtube numbers on the bombcasts are decent but if they actually have to stay in business over that number they would have gone bust by now. Though that goes for their whole youtube channel in general.
Though my indifference towards it is also because I'm usually asleep when they do the streaming.
It probably helps their podcast ad sales numbers
My weird need to watch Bombcast as video now (even if only off to the side) that it exists is also why I haven't actually gotten around to watching/listening all year. Gotta work on that.
Anyway- sorry if I came across as saying all crit is bad, and I'm not specifically talking about anything recent here. I think it is important to be able to criticize things, especially if it's something you're paying for. But keep in mind that despite CBS owning them, you're directly criticizing a small team of people that do not have a huge buffer of separation from you. I'm 100% not saying Always Be Nice Online but just not making content you like as much isn't something that merits criticizing a person themselves. I think there are lines there - for example, Dan definitely says some stuff that are indicative of his privilege/ignorance and that's absolutely worth talking about - but if something's harmless it's kinda hurtful to complain about without putting thought into your wording.
In any case- I know I'm easily amused, but I'm really happy with the direction the site's gone and I'm enjoying stuff more than ever, and that's with mostly consuming Beast stuff alone.
Bubble Metropolis
Member
Yeah, always. I'm not sitting there focused on them like I'm watching a movie, but I look over frequently when they're trying to explain something in order to watch their hand gestures, or I'll look to see if they're being serious with an opinion or if they're quietly smirking/laughing which doesn't play in audio.
I rarely listen to the Beastcast, but I genuinely think I would be more likely to do it if a video version popped up in front of me when I'm dicking around on YouTube.
MassiveNights
Banned
I haven't really enjoyed the implementation of the video bombcast tbh, there was a certain joy to getting it at a weird hour and sharing in the zeitgeist of consuming it with the new threads etc., which to me personally has been ruined a wee bit as that initial listening party has been fragmented and the GB chat sucks.
I dig the Friday morning slot for Beastcast too.
I dig the Friday morning slot for Beastcast too.
There are tons of games they don't Quick Look. Some of them have to be more interesting than a slightly different version of a game they've already covered. I'm playing a game right now called Mainlining that has Windows XP nostalgia. They could get something interesting from that, especially if they don't feel obligated to go for an hour on every game.
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
Also speaking of their youtube channel I kinda expect Ben videos to get negative bombed like patrick and austin had experienced, considering the general negative vibe he gets, but that's generally not the case actually.
Which either means that the giantbomb youtube audience has matured or there's a certain something about patrick and austin that irks those youtube shitposters...
Which either means that the giantbomb youtube audience has matured or there's a certain something about patrick and austin that irks those youtube shitposters...
Twin Tails
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Lord_Nergal
Member
Anime
Is
Is
Bad
Piston Hyundai
Member
Sure, but let's not act like Jason's setup isn't similarly impersonal even if they're in the same room:
Liquid Shake
Member
I miss the Bombcast threads. I never really posted in them so I'm part of the problem but they were cool as fuck.
Blitzrules240
Banned
I watch the video bombcast every Tuesday (I can) but just listen to the audio lol.
Bubble Metropolis
Member
Really? Maybe I just get in early along with all the haters, but any QL I watch on YouTube has around half dislikes these days.
VeryGooster
Banned
Piston Hyundai
Member
you tell me
(seriously though, I have no clue what Whippy's talking about; Ben even made a point to mention he stopped reading the YouTube comments in their AMA)
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
Alright, I guess plenty of people do watch the video bombcasts.
Can't say I find the appeal then again I rely on the bombcast and beastcast to help keep me engaged during work, so it's purely audio only for me.
Nah, I thought that would be the case but it's mostly likes.
There are your usual upvoted shittalking in the comments section but that's always seems to be the vocal minority and also lol youtube comments.
I'm talking about the likes/dislikes bar.
Can't say I find the appeal then again I rely on the bombcast and beastcast to help keep me engaged during work, so it's purely audio only for me.
Nah, I thought that would be the case but it's mostly likes.
There are your usual upvoted shittalking in the comments section but that's always seems to be the vocal minority and also lol youtube comments.
I'm talking about the likes/dislikes bar.
Death Metalist
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#notallanime
Sure, but let's not act like Jason's setup isn't similarly impersonal even if they're in the same room:
I'm not saying it's not, it's that there are more constraints at East to implement a video podcast because they aren't technically in the same space. A wide shot like that doesn't exist in the East studio. It's not about how close Abby is to the rest of the crew, it's appropriate framing and space to make it work.
Besides, I agree that Beast doesn't need a video podcast. I only half watch the live Bombcast, listen to it when it comes out as opposed to watch the video, and a new Beastcast on Friday mornings just work.
Liquid Shake
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Except for Metal Gear Soild. Apparently that's anime so yes to that.
MadLaughter
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I love The Sims and would be in favor of them trying out a feature with it, especially with Abby championing it. I think it would need one extra gimmick/layer to it (though I have no idea what), but I'd love to see them try.
Twin Tails
Member
Piston Hyundai
Member
I don't know, I kind of love the irony whenever someone makes a drive-by "this thread is garbage right now" post when we're talking about that shit
Austin and Patrick have a tendency to wear their politics on their sleeve. So by default the internet hated them for this.
I think generally, the internet isn't aware of who Ben is or what he's done. Which isn't the case for Austin/Patrick.
Like any other medium just watch the good stuff. Anime is kinda bad in general though. Manga is the way to go.
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