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[Video Game Podcasts] - New 'Out of the Game' is actually.. out?
Blegh, first day was a huge snub for Alan Wake. Sure, they acknowledged it for the best original game, but nobody really made a case for it, and it was quickly pushed aside. I understand they felt the gameplay got repetitive, but if you're going to make a case for Deadly Premonition I think Alan Wake deserves a second look.
That Bombcast has me really doubting my decision to not play Bayonetta. Someone wanna sell me on it? I'd love a new game to fall in love with, but nothing about that game from the outside looks appealing.
edit: I would sure as shit miss Brad.
What's with all the Brad hate? Jeff maintains much more annoying opinions than Brad, although I still like Jeff a lot. Then again, I liked Garnett and Shane from 1Up Yours.
Because Jeff articulates his opinions and doesn't whine about how tired he is all the time
And Jeff, Ryan, and Vinny are all funny
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The_SpaniardIt's never lupinesIrvine, CaliforniaRegistered Userregular
edited December 2010
Is the interwebbernets just overloaded with gaming podcasts, because I've recently started debating if I should start one up. With almost a decade in the industry working for various companies, running their sites, writing for them, consulting for them, etc, as well as a year+ of live broadcast media in the videogame industry, I thought that maybe I could actually make a half decent one. Would I have any chance of carving out a decent niche?
Is the interwebbernets just overloaded with gaming podcasts, because I've recently started debating if I should start one up. With almost a decade in the industry working for various companies, running their sites, writing for them, consulting for them, etc, as well as a year+ of live broadcast media in the videogame industry, I thought that maybe I could actually make a half decent one. Would I have any chance of carving out a decent niche?
Is the interwebbernets just overloaded with gaming podcasts, because I've recently started debating if I should start one up. With almost a decade in the industry working for various companies, running their sites, writing for them, consulting for them, etc, as well as a year+ of live broadcast media in the videogame industry, I thought that maybe I could actually make a half decent one. Would I have any chance of carving out a decent niche?
What do you sound like?
This is key.
Problem is that unless you are using super high end recording equipment everybody generally sounds like the same generic nerd online.
Is the interwebbernets just overloaded with gaming podcasts, because I've recently started debating if I should start one up. With almost a decade in the industry working for various companies, running their sites, writing for them, consulting for them, etc, as well as a year+ of live broadcast media in the videogame industry, I thought that maybe I could actually make a half decent one. Would I have any chance of carving out a decent niche?
What do you sound like?
This is key.
Problem is that unless you are using super high end recording equipment everybody generally sounds like the same generic nerd online.
A mediocre large diaphragm condenser and a decent preamp/soundcard is not super high end. That's like $300.
I just personally find guys with lower voices a lot easier to listen to than those with high voices. Another reason I dig the Bombcast so much. It's really jarring to me when they have someone like Jeff Green or Alex Navarro on there. I like hearing their thoughts and opinions and so on, but if everyone on your podcast sounds like that I probably would find myself barely ever listening to it.
Is the interwebbernets just overloaded with gaming podcasts, because I've recently started debating if I should start one up. With almost a decade in the industry working for various companies, running their sites, writing for them, consulting for them, etc, as well as a year+ of live broadcast media in the videogame industry, I thought that maybe I could actually make a half decent one. Would I have any chance of carving out a decent niche?
What do you sound like?
This is key.
Problem is that unless you are using super high end recording equipment everybody generally sounds like the same generic nerd online.
A mediocre large diaphragm condenser and a decent preamp/soundcard is not super high end. That's like $300.
I'm just thinking of using my Tritton AXPro headset plugged into my motherboards optical port because my fancy soundcard doesn't work anymore.
we've found that if you're looking for a cheap alternative if you're just starting (since you don't want to invest heavily in the beginning) rockband mics give really good fucking quality because they're logitech microphones.
That Bombcast has me really doubting my decision to not play Bayonetta. Someone wanna sell me on it? I'd love a new game to fall in love with, but nothing about that game from the outside looks appealing.
edit: I would sure as shit miss Brad.
What's with all the Brad hate? Jeff maintains much more annoying opinions than Brad, although I still like Jeff a lot. Then again, I liked Garnett and Shane from 1Up Yours.
I don't dislike Brad, I just found him particularly grating this time around. Jeff too. But that's not new. He's usually antagonistic and negative about the weirdest things.
The thing about these guys is that I don't really listen to them because I find them particularly insightful, more so because they're just entertaining and fun to listen to.
I don't know why I liked Shane Bettenhausen. He certainly had some of the worst qualities of gaming "journalism" in him, but 1UP Yours was pretty goddamn miserable after he and the others went their separate ways.
I liked Shane because he had an encyclopedic knowledge for weird and obscure/retro games. Sometimes having stuff like that thrown into the conversations made it a little more interesting. He was great on Retronauts.
I'm really happy to see, so far, Heavy Rain and Alan Wake not popping up in a too serious manner. While I think both those games are far from terrible, I do think they are stunningly overrated by a vocal few. Which makes me me even more surprised that Brad didn't bring them up more, because he seemed to rather enjoy them earlier this year.
I don't really agree with these lighter choices so far (Bayonetta, while kinda rad, best debut? John Marsden knocked out for the almost nearly joke of York? Oh well) but I'm glad they have them and do the debates. Most sites just throw out the arbitrary choice and don't talk about them. These guys air the laundry and I respect the shit out of that.
That Bombcast has me really doubting my decision to not play Bayonetta. Someone wanna sell me on it? I'd love a new game to fall in love with, but nothing about that game from the outside looks appealing.
- She is a witch
- Her clothes are made from her hair
- Her special attacks also involve using her hair (usually in the shape of a giant fist or stiletto heel)
- She has a set of guns named Scarborough Fair (Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme, named after the awesome Simon and Garfunkel song), two in her hands, two on her heels
- But you can attach shotguns to the hands and feet as well
- You get samurai swords to use
- Entering bullet climax is essentially a breakdance that you get to control as you shoot down enemies
- She sprouts butterfly wings during a double-jump
- She quotes Dante and says "Flock off, feather-face" at one point
- There are Space Harrier-inspired levels. I'm not going to spoil what these entail but they're a nice change of pace and pretty awesome
- Probably my favorite addition to the whole DMC-style formula, they make it really easy to dodge attacks if you pay attention, and if you wait till the last possible second to dodge, it activates Witch Time (bullet time), which gives you a few seconds to whack enemies while they're slowed down. Using this liberally definitely helps maintain a feel of control (or at least a small sense of power) during all the crazy action. I love it.
- Sucking on lollipops restores health
- The battle theme is a J-pop cover of the Frank Sinatra classic "Fly Me to the Moon"
That ain't doing anything for me. Maybe I'm dead inside.
If it's 10 bucks though, I can take a chance.
On Marston and Best New Character: As much as I liked RDR, John Marston really was just a GTA-style cipher protagonist. He had actual character at the very beginning and end of the game, and his mannerisms were really neat, but that leaves him as rich a character as Niko Bellic.
That Marston thing was what annoyed me with Jeff's opinion on him being "just a generic cowboy", because Niko Bellic was the exact same thing yet he went absolutely apeshit for that game's story and presentation.
UnbreakableVow on
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MongerI got the ham stink.Dallas, TXRegistered Userregular
That Bombcast has me really doubting my decision to not play Bayonetta. Someone wanna sell me on it? I'd love a new game to fall in love with, but nothing about that game from the outside looks appealing.
- She is a witch
- Her clothes are made from her hair
- Her special attacks also involve using her hair (usually in the shape of a giant fist or stiletto heel) - This means that there is an amount of naked in direct proportion to the amount of ass-kicking happening - There are costumes. You bet your ass there are costumes.
- She has a set of guns named Scarborough Fair (Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme, named after the awesome Simon and Garfunkel song), two in her hands, two on her heels
- But you can attach shotguns to the hands and feet as well
- You get samurai swords to use - The sword has a laser - You get, among other things, a whip and ice skates to use - There is a weapon that makes her Bruce Lee yell
- Entering bullet climax is essentially a breakdance that you get to control as you shoot down enemies
- She sprouts butterfly wings during a double-jump - Also her shadow is a butterfly
- She quotes Dante and says "Flock off, feather-face" at one point - There are, on multiple occasions, dance battles.
- There are Space Harrier-inspired levels. I'm not going to spoil what these entail but they're a nice change of pace and pretty awesome
- Probably my favorite addition to the whole DMC-style formula, they make it really easy to dodge attacks if you pay attention, and if you wait till the last possible second to dodge, it activates Witch Time (bullet time), which gives you a few seconds to whack enemies while they're slowed down. Using this liberally definitely helps maintain a feel of control (or at least a small sense of power) during all the crazy action. I love it.
- Sucking on lollipops restores health
- The battle theme is a J-pop cover of the Frank Sinatra classic "Fly Me to the Moon"
The question is, do you like character action games like DMC or Ninja Gaiden? If so, this is really worth looking at because it really takes this genre of gaming to a whole new level. In many ways it feels like a fresher experience for it.
The way I look at Bayonetta is that it amplified what I loved about DMC and NG, and combined it with some of the mindblowing level designs and thoughtfulness of Mario Galaxy.
That Marston thing was what annoyed me with Jeff's opinion on him being "just a generic cowboy", because Niko Bellic was the exact same thing yet he went absolutely apeshit for that game's story and presentation.
I will never understand this. I am normally a Gerstmann apologist, but this hypocritical vendetta he seems to have against Red Dead baffles me.
Are there actually other people who think GTA IV is a better game than Red Dead Redemption? I mean, it's one thing to prefer one over the other, that's just preference, but Red Dead is just far and away a better game in my opinion.
Bayonetta is just one of those Japanese titles that is completely inscrutable to me so I will never understand why people like it
Because it's really fun, and makes no qualms about what it is. Either you like these styles of action games or you don't, and you probably don't. Pretty simple.
I think what's catching me off-guard is that I traditionally don't like that style of game, but on multiple podcasts now the Bombcast guys have said that they didn't care for DMC but loved Bayonetta.
That Marston thing was what annoyed me with Jeff's opinion on him being "just a generic cowboy", because Niko Bellic was the exact same thing yet he went absolutely apeshit for that game's story and presentation.
I will never understand this. I am normally a Gerstmann apologist, but this hypocritical vendetta he seems to have against Red Dead baffles me.
Are there actually other people who think GTA IV is a better game than Red Dead Redemption? I mean, it's one thing to prefer one over the other, that's just preference, but Red Dead is just far and away a better game in my opinion.
I don't think they're as comparable as they seem at first glance. The timeframe makes them very different games in terms of tone, and some people just aren't into the western setting. Not everybody's going to like every game.
Bayonetta is just one of those Japanese titles that is completely inscrutable to me so I will never understand why people like it
Because it's really fun, and makes no qualms about what it is. Either you like these styles of action games or you don't, and you probably don't. Pretty simple.
Yes, that is what I'm saying
You will notice that I never said the game was bad
That Marston thing was what annoyed me with Jeff's opinion on him being "just a generic cowboy", because Niko Bellic was the exact same thing yet he went absolutely apeshit for that game's story and presentation.
I will never understand this. I am normally a Gerstmann apologist, but this hypocritical vendetta he seems to have against Red Dead baffles me.
Are there actually other people who think GTA IV is a better game than Red Dead Redemption? I mean, it's one thing to prefer one over the other, that's just preference, but Red Dead is just far and away a better game in my opinion.
I don't think they're as comparable as they seem at first glance. The timeframe makes them very different games in terms of tone, and some people just aren't into the western setting. Not everybody's going to like every game.
Hey, that's understandable. Problem is, he holds this apparent dissidence with Red Dead despite admittedly only playing a couple hours of it.
That Bombcast has me really doubting my decision to not play Bayonetta. Someone wanna sell me on it? I'd love a new game to fall in love with, but nothing about that game from the outside looks appealing.
Bayonetta is the one game I've played where I feel like - at all times - I have absolute control of my character. The combat system is simplistic and yet complex as hell. There's only two real attack buttons - kick and punch - but the combo system, tied to wicked weaves (complete combos give you extra-powerful attacks), tied to dodge offsets (the ability to maintain your combo through your dodges), parry systems, witch time, and weapons makes it combat fluid, graceful and enjoyable. It never feels unfair, never feels like the game is cheating, never feels like Bayonetta is doing anything that I don't want her to do. Combat in Bayonetta is a joy the likes of which I have never, ever seen equalled.
The story is bizarre and Japanese and wonderfully voice acted (YMMV) and all around inanely great if you're into that sort of thing (I am, it's fantastic). But what really sells Bayonetta is the gameplay first, the oodles of style second, and the ridiculous world third.
I think what's catching me off-guard is that I traditionally don't like that style of game, but on multiple podcasts now the Bombcast guys have said that they didn't care for DMC but loved Bayonetta.
edit: And apparently UnbreakableVow also
The dodge thing I mentioned? I think it really helps with the accessibility of the game. On normal difficulty, it's not nearly as balls-hard as a DMC or NG.
Plus it has in-game combat tutorials, they don't just throw a menu at you full of moves like the other two do and say "go." They teach you what you need to get buy, and it's up to you if you want to add your own personal finesse to it.
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Also wtf is squarecore.
Or chiptunes.
Or more hilariously nintendocore, though that's something else entirely.
http://www.giantbomb.com/news/giant-bombs-top-10s-for-2010-day-one/2814/
I don't know who this Zodiac Motherfucker is, but they should have him do a list every year
Brad is always the worst out of the Giantbomb staff
He's the only one that if he left I wouldn't care
edit: I would sure as shit miss Brad.
What's with all the Brad hate? Jeff maintains much more annoying opinions than Brad, although I still like Jeff a lot. Then again, I liked Garnett and Shane from 1Up Yours.
Well I would care.
He jives pretty well with the other guys, and can be prettty funny.
Plus that voice.
Also, vinny, drew, or whoever that did the design of the GOTY videos, fucking fantastic job.
And Jeff, Ryan, and Vinny are all funny
But yeah, he just never seems like he wants to be there. Seems like he doesn't really like his job.
What do you sound like?
This is key.
Plus ryan and jeff's personalities pretty much dominates anything.
Problem is that unless you are using super high end recording equipment everybody generally sounds like the same generic nerd online.
A mediocre large diaphragm condenser and a decent preamp/soundcard is not super high end. That's like $300.
All right, people. It is not a gerbil. It is not a hamster. It is not a guinea pig. It is a death rabbit. Death. Rabbit. Say it with me, now.
Jeff Green is awesome though
get a stand for it, though.
I don't dislike Brad, I just found him particularly grating this time around. Jeff too. But that's not new. He's usually antagonistic and negative about the weirdest things.
The thing about these guys is that I don't really listen to them because I find them particularly insightful, more so because they're just entertaining and fun to listen to.
Gamer Tag: LeeWay0
PSN: Leeway0
I miss Retronauts...
Gamer Tag: LeeWay0
PSN: Leeway0
I don't really agree with these lighter choices so far (Bayonetta, while kinda rad, best debut? John Marsden knocked out for the almost nearly joke of York? Oh well) but I'm glad they have them and do the debates. Most sites just throw out the arbitrary choice and don't talk about them. These guys air the laundry and I respect the shit out of that.
- She is a witch
- Her clothes are made from her hair
- Her special attacks also involve using her hair (usually in the shape of a giant fist or stiletto heel)
- She has a set of guns named Scarborough Fair (Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme, named after the awesome Simon and Garfunkel song), two in her hands, two on her heels
- But you can attach shotguns to the hands and feet as well
- You get samurai swords to use
- Entering bullet climax is essentially a breakdance that you get to control as you shoot down enemies
- She sprouts butterfly wings during a double-jump
- She quotes Dante and says "Flock off, feather-face" at one point
- There are Space Harrier-inspired levels. I'm not going to spoil what these entail but they're a nice change of pace and pretty awesome
- Probably my favorite addition to the whole DMC-style formula, they make it really easy to dodge attacks if you pay attention, and if you wait till the last possible second to dodge, it activates Witch Time (bullet time), which gives you a few seconds to whack enemies while they're slowed down. Using this liberally definitely helps maintain a feel of control (or at least a small sense of power) during all the crazy action. I love it.
- Sucking on lollipops restores health
- The battle theme is a J-pop cover of the Frank Sinatra classic "Fly Me to the Moon"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQ2QgcRrWlc
And it's $10 right now on toysrus.com and Amazon.com
I just gave you like a billion reasons to get it
If it's 10 bucks though, I can take a chance.
On Marston and Best New Character: As much as I liked RDR, John Marston really was just a GTA-style cipher protagonist. He had actual character at the very beginning and end of the game, and his mannerisms were really neat, but that leaves him as rich a character as Niko Bellic.
Mordin was a great choice.
Also
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVkJTv-dDaM
All right, people. It is not a gerbil. It is not a hamster. It is not a guinea pig. It is a death rabbit. Death. Rabbit. Say it with me, now.
The way I look at Bayonetta is that it amplified what I loved about DMC and NG, and combined it with some of the mindblowing level designs and thoughtfulness of Mario Galaxy.
Gamer Tag: LeeWay0
PSN: Leeway0
I will never understand this. I am normally a Gerstmann apologist, but this hypocritical vendetta he seems to have against Red Dead baffles me.
Are there actually other people who think GTA IV is a better game than Red Dead Redemption? I mean, it's one thing to prefer one over the other, that's just preference, but Red Dead is just far and away a better game in my opinion.
Twitter 3DS: 0860 - 3257 - 2516
Because it's really fun, and makes no qualms about what it is. Either you like these styles of action games or you don't, and you probably don't. Pretty simple.
Gamer Tag: LeeWay0
PSN: Leeway0
And only kinda liked the first and fourth DMC, enough to play them once and never want to look at them again
Bayonetta is awesome though
edit: And apparently UnbreakableVow also
I don't think they're as comparable as they seem at first glance. The timeframe makes them very different games in terms of tone, and some people just aren't into the western setting. Not everybody's going to like every game.
Yes, that is what I'm saying
You will notice that I never said the game was bad
Hey, that's understandable. Problem is, he holds this apparent dissidence with Red Dead despite admittedly only playing a couple hours of it.
Twitter 3DS: 0860 - 3257 - 2516
Bayonetta is the one game I've played where I feel like - at all times - I have absolute control of my character. The combat system is simplistic and yet complex as hell. There's only two real attack buttons - kick and punch - but the combo system, tied to wicked weaves (complete combos give you extra-powerful attacks), tied to dodge offsets (the ability to maintain your combo through your dodges), parry systems, witch time, and weapons makes it combat fluid, graceful and enjoyable. It never feels unfair, never feels like the game is cheating, never feels like Bayonetta is doing anything that I don't want her to do. Combat in Bayonetta is a joy the likes of which I have never, ever seen equalled.
The story is bizarre and Japanese and wonderfully voice acted (YMMV) and all around inanely great if you're into that sort of thing (I am, it's fantastic). But what really sells Bayonetta is the gameplay first, the oodles of style second, and the ridiculous world third.
The dodge thing I mentioned? I think it really helps with the accessibility of the game. On normal difficulty, it's not nearly as balls-hard as a DMC or NG.
Plus it has in-game combat tutorials, they don't just throw a menu at you full of moves like the other two do and say "go." They teach you what you need to get buy, and it's up to you if you want to add your own personal finesse to it.