Holy Shift Asks
You mentioned some time ago that there is a "The Heart of Cyberpunk 2077" video kicking around in your head. With the latest update kinda turning the narrative around the game, which was your main obstacle to covering it at the moment, should we get our hopes up?
Not in my head, complete on digital paper. However, I wouldn't expect this video to get made anymore at this juncture. It'd be a total of 5-6 minutes, and I'd rather cover that game ...
2022-03-16 19:16:40 +0000 UTC
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I mentioned In Bruges last week in the Q&A, so I better recommend it here! in Bruges is a terrifically funny film that never the less, has a darkness to it that many films wouldn't dare cross.
It's not just a brilliant directorial debut by Martin McDonough (who also did Seven Psychopaths, another film I've recommended), it's just a flat out great film with some of the best performances by every actor involved, Colin Farrell in particular. Martin was nominated for his screenplay, bu...
2022-03-14 13:01:04 +0000 UTC
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There's lots of depression surrounding the gaming industry. Derivative designs. Exploitive business practices. Exploitative work practices. Middling sequels. Etc.
So let's dive into something that's kind of cool.
This is Shattered Horizon, a bespoke multiplayer FPS set in space. Released in 2009 exclusively for Windows Vista via a requirement for DirectX 10. You probably then don't need m...
2022-03-12 00:50:33 +0000 UTC
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Jake Malone Asks
What are some of your favorite movies?
Guy Richie's my George Lucas, and Snatch is my Star Wars. So I'll watch almost anything he does (I've not seen Swept Away).
Aside from the works of Guy Richie, there's films like Le Mans, Casino Royale, Ghost in the Shell, The Italian Job (OG), and anything by Martin Mcdonagh. In Bruges, Seven Psychopaths, and Three Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri are all fantastic.
I love ...
2022-03-10 06:37:37 +0000 UTC
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I love Civilization! I hold so many fond memories of multiplayer matches with friends and personal campaigns. However.. it's been a long time since I've played Civ, purely because of the time commitment. I've heard so many matches of Civ be started by friends and left unfinished, it's become something of a joke...
A joke the developers of Ozymandias are very much aware of and address via effective streamlining of the 4X/Grand Strategy genre. This demo really stands out, not only as a pr...
2022-03-07 14:01:03 +0000 UTC
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There's something I don't do nearly enough of in my life and that's reading.
The irony of where I'm writing this isn't lost on me, but I mean, reading books. I've got plenty of them on my shelves and I've read a decent chunk them, but I've enforced a personal ban on purchasing more of them.
Why I haven't enforced this rule for video-games? Well, Steam doesn't require you to buy a third sh...
2022-03-05 02:06:14 +0000 UTC
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Juhana Asks
Thoughts on Moneyball? The concept, not the movie.
Who makes balls out of their money?
San_Rayncloud Asks
What's your opinion on the Manhunt games? Do you think a game with that kind of subject matter and portrayal of violence can be successful in the modern day if done well?
I think anything can, even the ultra-violent, ultra edgy stuff, though I can't speak much to Manhunt, as I've never played it. Goref...
2022-03-03 19:37:23 +0000 UTC
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While I might've recommended this film in my Metro Exodus video, Ukraine's sadly fallen under far worse circumstance since then. Obviously, you can't watch a documentary about history that's being made right now, but you can watch vital events that've ultimately led to this.
Winter on Fire is quite a remarkable film to watch. The imagery is genuinely breathtaking at times, during its most intense scenes of war and most heartwarming gathering of people. That acknowledgement of empathy an...
2022-02-28 22:08:47 +0000 UTC
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Good quotes are dangerous, because people can misinterpret them and use them to justify acts the original quote never intended.
Well you see… I wrecked out thirty people at turn 1 because…
One of the most misattributed quotes in-gaming comes courtesy of Jamie Griesemer in the Making of Halo 2 Documentary.
“In Halo 1, there was maybe 30 seconds of fun that was repeated over...
2022-02-26 01:44:43 +0000 UTC
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Hey everybody!
Years ago, I stopped pausing the Patreon every month I didn't put out a video while still working hard behind the scenes, but... this is different. The next video has gone slowly, not because there wasn't progress being made. I even scored a pretty big interview I can't wait for you to get a glimpse of.
However, progress was halted while I got caught up viewing the escalating crisis in Ukraine, that is now suffering from a full Russian invasion.
There's better...
2022-02-24 07:49:38 +0000 UTC
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Juhana Asks
Thoughts on Moneyball? Not the concept, the movie.
It has Bobby Kotick in it.
That's all I know.
The Great Leveler Asks
What are your favorite game osts, what are a couple underappreciated/less known ones you think deserve more recognition?
I've been real tempted to make a video about this, even an alternative of "Awful Games with Awesome Music." In the meantime, GRID 2's is seriously underrated, not because of its music (tho...
2022-02-23 14:01:03 +0000 UTC
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I was originally planning to recommend Squid Game, which I still will at some point, as I think it's a program worth watching, irrespective of the hype attached to it. I also hold the same belief for Arcane, I went into it with pretty low expectations, as someone who hasn't played a second of League of Legends, and doesn't plan on changing that.
However, as much as I liked Squid Game, I haven't seen it twice... I have for Arcane.
It's hard to talk about this show without hyping it...
2022-02-21 20:43:52 +0000 UTC
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You can't talk about art, without someone else talking about "liberalization" (???) of characters.
The sequel to Horizon Zero Dawn's been released, and predictably, lots of conversations regarding the game aren't about its open world, graphical fidelity, or storytelling, but its main character not being attractive enough.
You've likely seen bait posts online being unironically carried by ...
2022-02-19 00:25:15 +0000 UTC
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n3mz Asks
Have you considered covering fps-z games from the Tribes franchise and did you play any of them competitively? I've not found anything that can match Tribes 2 for player satisfaction, 2 decades later.
I've only really played Tribes Ascend but have very fond memories of that game. I also got to play a little bit of Midair; I've got no idea if it's got a constant population, but the game's a free download and was fun to play so...
Alex Dica...
2022-02-16 19:43:51 +0000 UTC
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So, this isn't always true, but typically, if I'm still thinking about scenes in a movie 5+ years after watching, it must've done something right. That's Lord of War for me. While I've not watched Andrew Niccole's most famous films like The Truman Show or Gattaca, Lord of War is fantastic.
One key part of how this film stands out is how much it puts the anti in anti-hero. Nicholas Cage is charismatic as all hell, his lines are very quotable, and he'll even make you laugh, but that doesn...
2022-02-14 14:01:03 +0000 UTC
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Status Report on the Goldeneye Rogue Agent video…
I've played the game, played the 1v1 maps, recorded lots of footage, and wrote the main opening. Next tasks on the list are to finish the script, host a larger multiplayer session, and capture footage of earlier games.
One of those steps was previously to try contacting developers, and I almost got close but… seems like I've hit a dead end.
2022-02-12 03:08:46 +0000 UTC
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The Great Leveler Asks
Are there any games you are excited for that came out/come out this year?
It's really hard for me to not hold some excitement over IO Interactive's 007 Game. It's such a match made in heaven on paper, though, we've seen hype for potential before not at all realized, so I'm trying to keep a leash on those thoughts.
...but come on! A NEW BOND GAME!
LETS GOOOOOOOOO!
Nathan Tallent Asks
Do you believe ...
2022-02-09 22:56:08 +0000 UTC
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Don't be surprised if lots of this bands content show up in my recommendations from here on out, not because I just discovered them, but because I found them years ago, and I'm still listening to the same music.
I'm a sucker for aggressive distorted electronics, and Battle Tapes more than salsify, but what they manage to maintain is a positive exuberant energy you typically don't get from the NIN's, KMFDMs, and Amon Tobin's of the world.
It's refreshing, unique, and will make you ...
2022-02-07 14:01:03 +0000 UTC
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Apologies to those who've already heard this diatribe from me in the past, but I've had a crusade against Canon for some time…
Not these guys.
Well… they're a big company, so they've probably done something shitty in the past, but different topic.
The Halo Television show's in the horiz...
2022-02-04 14:01:03 +0000 UTC
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Holy Shift Asks
SInce you seem to lean more towards heavier music lately, let me recommend to you a song: Boris – Farewell. Please share your thoughts on it. Alternatively, favorite picks from Korean or Japanese cinema?
I'm definitely ignorant when it comes to Korean and Japanese Cinema, the furthest I've really gone is watching Akira in Theatres, however, the little I've seen, I loved. Like everyone else, I watched Squid Game but also My Name, and that's ...
2022-02-02 16:36:30 +0000 UTC
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Ever wanted Ace Combat multiplayer but with Dragons?
It doesn't really matter if the answer's yes or no, you should want it now, and it exists via Century Age of Ashes. Ignore the boring ass title, because this is a shockingly polished free to play PVP game that is perfect for kicking back with friends as you light enemies on fire.
It's small to download, looks beautiful, and is easy to pick up and play with a couple unique modes that make it stand out from the competition. Really...
2022-01-31 14:01:03 +0000 UTC
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I'll try to not just copy and paste the introduction of my next video. Long story short, IO Interactive announced a new 007 Game and… I can't think of a better developer for the job. Hitman has effectively been the closest thing to a true James Bond game for some time. It's got the espionage, disguises, and slick kills you'd expect from a secret agent.
It's kind of interesting that for all th...
2022-01-29 20:02:33 +0000 UTC
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Cameron Wright Asks
What’s your process like in creating a video? I.E, do you have a strict process of researching, writing, and editing or is it more dependent on the type of video?
The order of steps can vary depending on the project, but for the most part, I play through the game fully, then research heavily, before starting the script, narrating, organizing audio, applying footage, and adding music.
The reason for playing through the game first b...
2022-01-26 21:16:17 +0000 UTC
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Weirdly, I've been listening to edgier music now than when I was a Teenager. What's refreshing about this The Hell EP then? Well, it's as heavy as any other heavy music out there. Thunderous guitar riffs, screaming vocals, and sudden switches, only it doesn't take itself very seriously.
Lyrics like "Drop an LP and the sales go WOOSH" or "Dickheads lose their shit and lap up what we bring" are so silly, they wrap around and become entertaining on top of all this production.
The EP'...
2022-01-24 20:42:37 +0000 UTC
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So Ubisoft has finally released a new Rainbow Six game…
Not that you'd instantly guess that based on screenshots.
The latest entry Rainbow Six Extraction is built off of the well-received Outbreak mode in Rainbow Six Siege, which took the small scale destruction based PVP military shooter, and turned it into a linear co-op infection/zombie shooter.
It obviously had tons of effort ...
2022-01-21 14:00:07 +0000 UTC
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Jake Malone Asks
Any experience with soulsborne games?
I've played Dark Souls 1, 2, 3, and Bloodborne, but 3's the only real one I've gotten into. Absolutely loved it, and still recall many things about my experience in that game. The others either feel clunkier, or aren't available beyond 1080p30fps in the case of Bloodborne.
San_Rayncloud Asks
What's the most out of left-field topic you'd ACTUALLY make a video on?
W...
2022-01-19 14:00:07 +0000 UTC
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I've loved James Bond movies since I was a kid who stumbled into matches of 007 Nightfire at a friends house, but growing up, I mostly stuck with Connery and Brosnan films. Moore never clicked with me as a kid, but having recommended Live and Let Die previously, that changed, and it changes even more with The Spy Who Loved Me.
This film's fantastic, and one of the most fun James Bond romps you can get. It's got everything, superb action scenes, over the top gadgets, memorable henchmen, ...
2022-01-18 01:30:06 +0000 UTC
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One of my favorite types of media (pictures, music, shows, etc) are ones that generate the exact same reaction regardless of the person. It's quite entertaining to be in a Discord call, post a picture, and each time someone new joins, and they same the exact same thing as the last three. So, let me show you something that did that, something that'd perfectly fit on r/mildlyinfuriating.
This, is...
2022-01-15 00:25:11 +0000 UTC
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The Great Leveler Asks
Unused/underused setting for an RPG you'd like to see?
I'll avoid saying Spies or Racing, because I've already gone on tirades in videos about those concepts. One that springs to my mind is in Military Shooters. It's obviously a lot more difficult to make your transitional RPG in a setting where guns are all lifted from the real world and you can't cast magic, but considering the management aspects of Metal Gear Solid 5, and the sheer ...
2022-01-12 14:01:03 +0000 UTC
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Last band I recommended was Whores, and now, Wargasm... I swear I'm not recommending based on the names. Though, this group has a similar amount of aggression. I've seen many compare them to Prodigy, but I think my friends right to compare them to KMFDM.
Unfortunately, they've not made an album yet, but singles such as Spit, Rage All Over, Salma Hayek are an absolute blast, with my favorite being Pyro Pyro. It has all the heavy riffs, aggressive vocals, and quick change ups you'd expect...
2022-01-11 01:18:19 +0000 UTC
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