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[see5harp]

What "I" like and what Giantbomb, or others, like is very different. For example, Tokyo Jungle is a joke of a game that is only entertaining for a few hours, and mostly because of its ridiculous premise. Patrick rationalized his enjoyment of it some other way (though on twitter, when pushed, described his fondness for the game as something that could "only come out of Japan", but earlier said that the game isn't just about its weirdness. whatever). Then, there's The Walking Dead, which I enjoyed immensely, but for simpler reasons than what some people give. (Game gets too much praise just because it is a "serious" story).

I tend to ask people I know who are really into movies/games/books two questions: What is their favorite whatever, and what is the best whatever they've ever seen or read? More often than not, those are two different answers, and the enjoyment of discussion isn't what they listed, but why those two questions don't have the same answer. And, more often than not, the people who list the same question are pretentious and boring, saying Citizen Kane is the best and favorite movie, or more recently, Vertigo (or whatever is the thing of the year).

I like a lot of stuff, including Walking Dead. I think it's hard to compare someone's taste in films and games because people like those things for different reasons. Is Walking Dead a well written and acted video game? Of course. Do I think it would work if judged as a piece of high budget television or movie, of course not. People were writing in Persona 4 as well written in a thread (fuck no).

In the end, I just think a lot of people in this thread (perhaps the Giant Bomb crew haven't yet looked at the list) are ignoring some games that came out earlier in the year. I can't think of a single game that had as much great content at $15 than Trials Evolution.

 

[DangerStepp]

Where did the meme of Brad leaving come from?

I'm a GB noob.

 

[brianmcdoogle]

Where did the meme of Brad leaving come from?

I'm a GB noob.

It came about when Vinny offered everyone Pow Blocks, and only Brad refused.

"Pow Block, anyone?"

 

[MiniBossBattle]

Glad Jeff came to his senses and picked the Lexus over the Challenger.

Wait, Jeff finally got a car? What did he get? the IS430?

 

[SuperSonic1305]

I wonder who Giantbomb will hire as the next Anime editor since Brad is leaving.

I know this is a meme but I still have a near heart attack when I read these words.

 

[see5harp]

I thought Jeff was looking at the ISF, which is like a $60,000 ride. The Challenger isn't remotely close to being in the same class.

 

[Hoo-doo]

That latest mailbag with the stacks of old games makes me real excited for the next retro stream.

 

[slightconfuse]

Patrick Klepek ‏@patrickklepek
Submarine? Submarine. #999

One more down!

 

[funkystudent]

I wonder who Giantbomb will hire as the next Anime editor since Brad is leaving.

Kessler.


I miss Kessler

His first run with GB was a bit rough and he did try too hard to be Ryan Jr but once they started letting the interns do their own video stuff for youtube he did some good stuff. Heck he was producing more quality content then the main 4 guys for most of that summer.

 

[Haunted]

That latest mailbag with the stacks of old games makes me real excited for the next retro stream.

It's gonna be a marathon.

Good filler for empty holiday schedules.

 

[MNC]

I would listen to the bombcast if they would write a rundown with timestamps. 2+ hours is too much without any way to skip and choose the interesting parts.

I now know there's a queensize mattress as well!

 

[Jintor]

One more down!

Safe, then true

SHIT IS GOING TO ROLL

 

[meltingparappa]

Yeesh, checking Patrick's twitter feed made me see people (perhaps inadvertently) spoiling some major 999 plot points for him.

SAVAGES.

 

[Xater]

What "I" like and what Giantbomb, or others, like is very different. For example, Tokyo Jungle is a joke of a game that is only entertaining for a few hours, and mostly because of its ridiculous premise. Patrick rationalized his enjoyment of it some other way (though on twitter, when pushed, described his fondness for the game as something that could "only come out of Japan", but earlier said that the game isn't just about its weirdness. whatever). Then, there's The Walking Dead, which I enjoyed immensely, but for simpler reasons than what some people give. (Game gets too much praise just because it is a "serious" story).

I tend to ask people I know who are really into movies/games/books two questions: What is their favorite whatever, and what is the best whatever they've ever seen or read? More often than not, those are two different answers, and the enjoyment of discussion isn't what they listed, but why those two questions don't have the same answer. And, more often than not, the people who list the same question are pretentious and boring, saying Citizen Kane is the best and favorite movie, or more recently, Vertigo (or whatever is the thing of the year).

Crazy talk!

Also not to distract from the excitement about all those Nintendo tapes, but if I remember correctly we also never saw the rest of the Jurassic Park games. I wanted to see them in all their terrible glory!

 

[FStop7]

I'd like to see Load our Last Save from some 360 and PS3 launch titles like Condemned, PDZ, and Uncharted.

 

[Patryn]

Yeesh, checking Patrick's twitter feed made me see people (perhaps inadvertently) spoiling some major 999 plot points for him.

SAVAGES.

People don't like the idea that other people are playing games WRONG. They feel that this injustice must be corrected.

 

[Jintor]

YESSSSSSS

We're on a victory path here

 

[slightconfuse]

We're on a victory path here

IT HAS BEGUN

 

[MiniBossBattle]

We're on a victory path here

Guys. We did it.

999 to Zero Escape ho!
Can't stop this train.

 

[Jintor]

Hold up, we can't celebrate just yet, I've seen a few cases where people soured on the true ending... this could tip either way still

 

[Odrion]

Twist: Jintor is Brad's alt account, to try and transfer the curse of "Anime Editor" over to Patrick.

edit: and also to get him to play Crippled Girls because he wants to talk to someone about the the emotionally exhausting story conclusion of Elaine.

Spoiler

I don't know any of their names. Sorry.

 

[slightconfuse]

IN SCOOPS WE TRUST, he will lead us into the light.

Then get Vinny to play 999!

 

[TemplaerDude]

I look forward to seeing where Brad "anime expert" Shoemaker ends up now that he has left Giantbomb.

 

[Jintor]

Twist: Jintor is Brad's alt account, to try and transfer the curse of "Anime Editor" over to Patrick.

edit: and also to get him to play Crippled Girls because he wants to talk to someone about the the emotionally exhausting story conclusion of Elaine.

Spoiler

I don't know any of their names. Sorry.

Katawa Shoujo and Emi, but Rin is the one he would really want.

I would be honoured to be Brad's alt account! Dose dulcet tones!

 

[Sleeplessnights]

What's the game on Jeff's desk? For the life of me I can't figure it out.

 

[slightconfuse]

What's the game on Jeff's desk? For the life of me I can't figure it out.

Secret Service, came in a previous mailbag

 

[SomeOneInaHat]

What's the game on Jeff's desk? For the life of me I can't figure it out.

Shitty game that they got in a mailbag.
Edit: beaten with same photo.

 

[Sleeplessnights]

Secret Service, came in a previous mailbag

Shitty game that they got in a mailbag.
Edit: beaten with same photo.

I would have never guessed that on my own, thanks!

 

[Jintor]

IN SCOOPS WE TRUST, he will lead us into the light.

Then get Vinny to play 999!

I think he said "You would really enjoy it", but I can't remember if it was to Jeff or Vinny.

Jeff really liked the P4A VN sections (fuck, I want that game, god damnit Europe)... but Vinny is generally the 'open to new experiences' guy

 

[Dark Schala]

One more down!

But does this mean that he's enjoying it?

 

[slightconfuse]

But does this mean that he's enjoying it?

i think so from the podcast, plus

 

[bloodyroarxx]

I think he said "You would really enjoy it", but I can't remember if it was to Jeff or Vinny.

Jeff really liked the P4A VN sections (fuck, I want that game, god damnit Europe)... but Vinny is generally the 'open to new experiences' guy

It was to Jeff

 

[Dizzy-4U]

IT HAS BEGUN

I always imagine Brad Muir when I look at that gif.

 

[Jintor]

I always imagine Brad Muir when I look at that gif.

Fuck, can't unsee

 

[Salsa]

dat sealed copy of 999 sitting on my drawer since release

Spoiler

no joke

 

[slightconfuse]

dat sealed copy of 999 sitting on my drawer since release

Spoiler

no joke

 

[meltingparappa]

dat sealed copy of 999 sitting on my drawer since release

Spoiler

no joke

Open that mother, ASAP.

Or sell it on Ebay in ten years and buy a car.

Then drive around wishing you had played it.

 

[SatelliteOfLove]

That's their problem.

That's our problem.

i think so from the podcast, plus

This is how it works, Scoops. At first, confusion, but not anger. Then you're just there, admiring it, 5 endings later.

 

[Dark Schala]

i think so from the podcast, plus

Yesssssssss. Neither 999 nor VLR start off with you enthralled with it, but then it just... grows on you somehow.

Scoops is lucky because he doesn't have to wait for the sequel. Hahaha.

dat sealed copy of 999 sitting on my drawer since release

Spoiler

no joke

It's calling to you.

 

[Patryn]

Presented without comment:

Writing proper scripts. This year's Game of the Year stuff is getting dumb fast.

 

[Felix Lighter]

Fuckin' right, Sub-Terrania is an awesome game, Jeff!

 

[Lijik]

Oh man I really hope they do something with Dynamite Cop. What a great, dumb game.

 

[FStop7]

Presented without comment:

But reality shows are unscripted.

 

[alr1ght]

Next mailbag someone should send them a proper camera. That whole video is out of focus and shaky.

 

[Dany]

DAT CBSi monies gonna rain all over dis goty awards.

 

[Keyser Soze]

I wonder who Giantbomb will hire as the next Anime editor since Brad is leaving.

Brad is leaving?

OMG he left!!!

 

[Lombax]

Brad is leaving?

OMG he left!!!

<blink>
CONFIRMED!!!!</blink>

 

[chogidogs]

Brad got offered a job to be editor-in-chief at Anime Vice.

 

[funkystudent]

The best thing about last years GOTY award videos was how Vinny clearly put more work into his then anyone else.

He had different backdrops, costume changes, a actual story for scene to scene.

Impressive really.


I dont know how they can top what they did last year. It was so dumb.

 

[FStop7]

Brad's gained some weight.