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[JohnnyFootball]

We all have our blind spots. I remember him being angry during the live show when fans voted the game like 8 or whatever in the top ps4 list.

I stopped listening to SS because it's like four hours of mindless rambling nonsense and I don't think that one guy brings much to the show. The guy who likes halo more than any PlayStation franchise

Yeah, its a pretty good show, but it badly needs to be cut in half.

 

[JohnnyFootball]

I have figured out Neil Druckmann.

He is great. He really is, but I feel that he was at his best when he had someone to push back on him, rein in his worst tendencies like Bruce Straley and (maybe) Amy Hennig.
Giving him complete creative control I don't feel has served Naughty Dog very well and now he seems more interested in throwing fire on the culture wars.

I legit respect what he was trying to do with The Last of Us Part II in showing that actions have consequences and trying to make you sympathize with Abby. I just felt it that it was handled completely the wrong way.

 

[RJMacready73]

just popping into to give my love and admiration to an incredibly talented dude and studio who give me some of my best gaming experiences

 

[DenchDeckard]

It's more like I don't think Chris ever has anything interesting to say.


can you give some examples of this

Watch any of his content when discussing alternative platforms.

 

[yurinka]

Neil Druckmann the guy who simultaneously had nothing to do with TLOU1 and Uncharted 4 being good but had all the power to overthrow more senior people in the company?

Like the rest of the people, he didn't have power to overthrow more senior people. This is just a fanboy/hater fantasy that some people like to believe.

 

[Bartski]

look at this bitch eatling those crackers like he owns the place

 

[Bilbo Baggins]

This is great to see. No matter what else anyone could say about Neil Druckman, I have to respect him for doing this interview. He knows how some dumbass people will react to it.

 

[diffusionx]

Watch any of his content when discussing alternative platforms.

I was asking because I listened for a long time and never noticed any of this.

 

[AmuroChan]

Not that interested in the TLOU TV show discussion, but it's good to see Sony willing to work with Colin again.

 

[kpopSuperstar]

I like Colin's show, but I find his gaming taste odd, he is one of those sort of people who ignore any game that doesnt fit his taste, he is anal and picky and in turn become slighty ignorant.

 

[Deft Beck]

As woke as Druckmann clearly is, I respect him for being open minded enough to keep his friendship with Colin. Based on the chat at the start, it was also him who pressured Sony PR into working with Last Stand again.

Interesting that you call Druckmann woke, because Colin said before of him that he isn't. Whether this is bias or not, two people with different opinions can be friends, I agree. That's how real life friendships work.

I like LSM a lot, and I think it's unfair how much the rest of games media tends to snub or ignore them.

 

[hououinkyouma00]

He is literally the epitome of a Sony fanboy. He casts off any other platform because it isn't a playstation.

I like Colin a lot to be honest. I respect him. He makes good content and does give Sony shit when it's deserved.

The issue is he takes every opportunity, no matter how good something might be to shit on Xbox, Nintendo and PC to the point he is often downright wrong and extreme with his statements.

I'd still rather listen to him any time of the day vs the Kinda Funny squad.

I disagree 100% at least for my definition of a fanboy. A fanboy to me is somebody that is a fan of in this case a specific platform and blindly praises them and shields them from criticism. Basically this company can do no wrong.

Colin isn't like that at all. He openly criticizes Sony and is the first to admit when they fuck up. Hell every single episode of SS has him criticizing something about Sony.

You say he casts off any other platform because it isn't a PlayStation. Colin has gotten write ins on this subject and explained it. He likes focusing on a single platform because he feels like he can provide a level of knowledge that most others can't, and there isn't enough time to focus on everything. His platform of choice just happens to be a PlayStation.

If lets say I only played on Xbox because I liked being focused on one platform would that make me a fanboy?

It's more like I don't think Chris ever has anything interesting to say.


can you give some examples of this

Watch any of his content when discussing alternative platforms.

Yeah, I'm curious about examples as well because I can't think of anything off the top of my head outside of rightfully being judgmental of Xbox right now which might be the problem in this case.

I was asking because I listened for a long time and never noticed any of this.

Same.

 

[Hugare]

lol, expected responses for a thread with "Neil" name on it

Will listen to it while I work

 

[PurePlatinum]

They mostly just talk about the show. I shut it off.

 

[proandrad]

Hold up… what if Colin isn't some alt-right bigot, just a dude who tilts a bit conservative? And what if Neil isn't a spineless woke pawn, just a guy who wrote one game that pissed off half the fans?

 

[RJMacready73]

Hold up… what if Colin isn't some alt-right bigot, just a dude who tilts a bit conservative? And what if Neil isn't a spineless woke pawn, just a guy who wrote one game that pissed off half the fans?

you mean like.... normal people?

 

[VitoNotVito]

I will never understand those cry babies who hate on Druckmann. He's undoubtedly one of the greatest game creators out there.

 

[Woggleman]

Druckman also is openly a fan of Stellar Blade and took a picture with the creator. Maybe he us not the guy people think he is.

 

[mckmas8808]

Definitely not upset…I guess I should apologize for having an opinion of my own based on the many hours I've watched/listened to his commentary on the game, studio and my own perspective having played and experienced the title(s) multiple times;

I think it's great Neil is finally "allowed" to chat with Colin- and I think Colin, despite whatever my useless opinion on his takes regarding the series and Neil are, is obviously entitled to whatever feelings he has. I am also entitled to mine.

seems like you could take your own advice.

You were the only one upset that Colin has an opinion that's different than yours.