games  anime  |  toys
This is a Dtoid readers's blog. For staff blogs click here. Confused? read this Create you own!  |   Members: Login now





I did a video blog thing. It is here.
Conrad Zimmerman | 7:28 PM on 05.06.2009 39 comments




Hey, look at that. It's a video blog. I'm aiming to be more pretentious and egomaniacal every day! Below are links to various things I'm talking about.

- Sam and Max Surfin' the Highway: Anniversary Edition (on Amazon)
- Bioshock Art Book (Take Two store)
- My Name is Bruce (Youtube)

Do you want more of this? What would you like to see if I did do more of them? Is it just me, or is my left eyebrow totally screwed up? Answers to all of these questions and more can be found in the comments if someone else bothers to put them there.



  related blogs:
 

Is this post awesome? Vote it up!

0


Comment with Facebook





Click connect and comment instantly!

Comment with Dtoid





New? SIGN UP - it takes 5 seconds

39 comments | showing # 1 to 39

prev next

Krow's Destructoid Blog
I enjoyed that far more than I should have. You're adorable.
zeph's Destructoid Blog
Great first attempt at the video blog, I would definitely watch more. Also I totally agree with the Mountain Dew Throwback. I have been looking for some more sugar based sodas and I think it tastes much better than the original. Still need to try the Pepsi one though.
Origin488's Destructoid Blog
keep 'em comin', Conrad.
Origin488's Destructoid Blog
also, that mountain dew seems interesting, but I happen to live in Canada, so I doubt that I'll be seeing that at all.
TheCleaningGuy's Destructoid Blog
Great little VBlog, I liked it!
In terms of PS3 games to get, Uncharted should certainly be on your list. It's an absolutely amazing game, with great graphics and nigh on perfect voicework. I'd also recommend Disgaea 3, if you like some SRPGs, and Ryu ga Gotoku Kenzan and 3 if you can read Japanese at all.
Ninja Gaiden Sigma, Devil May Cry 4 and Heavenly Sword are all fun little jaunts. If you've already beaten DMC4 and a version of Ninja Gaiden, Heavenly Sword is still worth a playthrough.
The Young Scot's Destructoid Blog
I liked it, I'd watch more.
garison's Destructoid Blog
Nice job my friend :) You look much less "hunter guy from Jumanji, and more "hi ... I'm a normal guy" in your video. I fully expect an explorer's hat and extended cigrarette thing in your next video blog.

Also, I don't know if it's my speakers, but the volume was a bit on the quiet side.
Samit Sarkar's Destructoid Blog
I hate you for using the "word" vlog. Other than that, though, it wasn't bad! You've played Uncharted, right? I wasn't sure if you were including that under the "shooter" umbrella.
ran24's Destructoid Blog
I agree with Garison. Dress up as your avatar!

My Name is Bruce is pretty entertaining, and I love how they make him out to be a struggling B movie actor in a trailer park when he actually is pretty damn rich.
Wexx's Destructoid Blog
Fireside chats with Conrad? DO WANT.
Tdiddy9182's Destructoid Blog
You need to spend more time with us in IRC, we're starting to feel ignored =/

Heavenly Sword is really fun on the PS3, though I would rent it and not purchase it. The game is really short, 4-5 hours long, but is really fun during that time.
mid3vol's Destructoid Blog
that was refreshing.. very refreshing. next time dance for us. 8]
Jack Maverick's Destructoid Blog
You know that hat you have in your avatar? You need to wear it or at least staple it on the wall near the background. Do something to have the thing in view because it just doesn't feel complete without it.

As it stands now, I enjoy this and I would like to see more. If you planned on making more, I personally think one thing you could do is talk, like, two minutes about your personal views on what's coming over the gaming horizon. Like what your thoughts about the new things Capcom have been planning, stuff like that.
Grimspoon's Destructoid Blog
I'd like to see more Destructoid staff doing regular video web log posts. It's always good, even when it's bad!

(In this case it's just good though, keep it up!)
Conrad Zimmerman's Destructoid Blog
@garison: It's partly down to your speakers and partly down to the microphone I'm using. I have a great condenser mic that delivers high quality audio but tends to be a bit on the muted side. It sounds pretty good on my speakers but I could barely be heard on Impossible Plant's laptop a few minutes ago. I'll see if I can do something about that in the future.

@everyone asking about the hat: Alright. I'll see what I can do to have appropriate headwear in the next one.

@everyone else who offered suggestions: Thanks! I'll see about incorporating some of those in the future.
Ballistic's Destructoid Blog
C-Zim, can I call you C-Zim? Why don't more people do Video Blogs? This was awesome, and much more personal than reading a person's words about the same stuff. If I wasn't such a slob and knew that people were repulsed at the sight of my form I'd do one myself.
Colette Bennett's Destructoid Blog
1. You are cute
2. You are cute
3. Do more of these
HarassmentPanda's Destructoid Blog
Yo, bitches, fix your shipping!

Enjoyed the video, but I hardly ever actually watch videos online.
garison's Destructoid Blog
I second Colette's comment.
Y0j1mb0's Destructoid Blog
And the video swine blog flu has infected you also. Beware people, its contagious! :)
seigfreid's Destructoid Blog
WOOT! Do more please.
GBreaux's Destructoid Blog
we need MOAR VIDJA BLAGS! especially with conrad in them.
taumpytears's Destructoid Blog
You're a good man Conrad Zimmerman.
Technophile's Destructoid Blog
Man, I wish I had a decent camera/mic setup. I would totally do video blogs as I can't write for shit.

Also, I just wanna be like conrad.

Conrad, this was very good. Do more.
mr spooky's Destructoid Blog
Neat video blog idea, the YouDtoid
Butmac's Destructoid Blog
Conrad - I heart you - seriously.
Wedge's Destructoid Blog
Try to look at the camera a bit more possibly, were you actually reading notes you had? Also remember the cigarette holder along with the hat next time.
Conrad Zimmerman's Destructoid Blog
@Wedge - I did have notes, but they were on the screen just below the camera lens and I doubt that my reading them would have been picked up by it. No, that's actually just a product of my natural conversational style. For some reason, while talking, I have to look away for moments while I gather my thoughts in my head. I'll try to work on it.
Niero's Destructoid Blog
I enjoyed this! Also, we have Ikea laptop tables in common.
Bulkmailer's Destructoid Blog
Oh God I hope the spine isn't messed up on my book.
Hitogoroshi's Destructoid Blog
@Conrad- I'll play Eye of Judgement with you. Hit me up on Gtalk or in IRC.
Dudemullet's Destructoid Blog
Well this is not a ps3 exclusive but its a game that gets probably the most of my play time, and no one will probably believe but, my friends list can vouch for me.

Civilization: Revolution(Sid Meiers Edition)

I can't explain how fun it is and how much replayability it has, its like taking risk + Age of Empires and sugarcoating it for the masses.
Naim Master's Destructoid Blog
OMFG , you're exactly like Desperate Housewife's Carlos Solis !
vexed alex's Destructoid Blog
More Conrad!
Dexter345's Destructoid Blog
Your left eyebrow is fine. It's your right eyebrow that is screwed up.
Dexter345's Destructoid Blog
Also: I have Eye of Judgment, but I probably won't ever play it again. I just couldn't get into it at all. Try Hitogoroshi.

I don't have any other suggestions for PS3 games, because I've only got five myself, and none are really suitable for your request.
HarassmentPanda's Destructoid Blog
Love to see that your cblog has long since ditched its Kryptonite-like past.
de BLOO's Destructoid Blog
You get points for not being scripted.

more are welcome.
DtoidToronto's Destructoid Blog
@Conrad Was there one particular part of the bioshock art book that made you feel justified for buying it?


prev next


Comment with Facebook





Click connect and comment instantly!

Comment with Dtoid





New? SIGN UP - it takes 5 seconds

Comments policy

Destructoid is an open discussion community. You don't need to "audition" to post a comment - just speak your mind. We respect differing opinions on the site, so have at it. Be smart, funny, insightful, clueless, or cute -- but back it up with substance. Keep your cool, keep it fun. We only ask that you act respectfully and above all: don't be a troll and ruin it for everyone else. Don't bring down gamers or we'll, you know, gently shoot you in the face and stuff you into a flaming mailbox. Each comment is your opportuntity to make this community awesomer. Is that even a word?

Avoiding the banhammer only requires common sense: spamming, trolling, racism, NSFW stuff, and other forms of sucking will not be tolerated. If anyone is griefing please report abuse. Be good. Don't suck!

 about me

I write for Destructoid, primarily reviews and recurring columns. I'm probably best known for RetRose Tinted, a series which I began in the Community Blogs and ran for six months before joining the site staff and taking it to the front page. I also contribute to An RPG Draws Near and the recently minted Sexy Time! column as well as serve up a weekly collection of the best deals on games (and completely gratuitous photos of women) in Discountoid.

I'm fond of all types of gaming, either on a screen or a tabletop. In terms of video games, my interests vary wildly from platformers (2D preferred) to RPGs and the occasional FPS. The greatest game of all time is Mega Man 2 and any suggestion otherwise will be met with swift vengeance.

E-mail: conrad@destructoid.com
Twitter: ConradZimmerman
Jenny: 867-5309

Currently playing:
Plants vs. Zombies (PC)
LEGO Battles (DS)
Geometry Wars 2 (XBLA)
Trauma Center: New Blood (Wii)
Burn, Zombie, Burn (PSN)


Old Features


On the Table


RetRose Tinted


Death by Cartoon

About Rodney Dangerfield:



The mere inclusion of Rodney Dangerfield can vastly improve anything. Films, music, toasters, anything. In particular, the force of Rodney Dangerfield could elevate video games to the level in which they are accepted by the mainstream as a true art form, bringing together people of all races, creeds and tax brackets in peace and harmony.

RIP Rodney.

 xbox 360 gamertag
 mii friend code:
1987-8471-4268-2488

 friends' updates
BluDesign's Profile BluDesign
A More Positive Katamari Forever Review...
CblogRecaps's Profile CblogRecaps
Cblogs of 11/25/2009 + Sykisms
ceark's Profile ceark
I can't figure some things out and it's driving me nuts.
Coonskin05's Profile Coonskin05
A Not-So-Weird Kid's Top 10: NES Games
Cowzilla3's Profile Cowzilla3
Monday Review: Drag Me to Hell
CronosBlade's Profile CronosBlade
360 Paradise Wednesday Week 2 - 10PM EST
Electro Lemon's Profile Electro Lemon
CAPTION CONTEST: Jim Sterling in Miami!
Excremento's Profile Excremento
A Weird Kid's Top 10 -- NES Games That You Had To Leave on All-Night To Beat
FAILCAST's Profile FAILCAST
Failcast episode 54 records tonight; [insert additional phrase here]
Hamza CTZ Aziz's Profile Hamza CTZ Aziz
The Daily Hotness: Gift Guide 09
HarassmentPanda's Profile HarassmentPanda
Review: Magic the Gathering - Duels of the Planeswalkers
Hitogoroshi's Profile Hitogoroshi
Catching up on Bru-Ray Releases.
ImpossiblePlant's Profile ImpossiblePlant
Game related art! (aka, I'm back, bitches)
Knives's Profile Knives
Destructoid's PAX 09 Panel
Koobert's Profile Koobert
Siren: Blood Curse - The (Secretly) Best Survival Horror Title of the Year? (Lotsa Spoilers.)
Mikey's Profile Mikey
The Destructoid Comic: Power up!
Necros's Profile Necros
Cheesy Double Down (fixed!)
Niero's Profile Niero
Join Destructoid at the University of Miami's Launchpad
P3T3Y's Profile P3T3Y
Lurk no further
razerangel's Profile razerangel
Are Games Becoming Homogenous?
rice cracker's Profile rice cracker
Woodworking in gamer land
riomccarthy's Profile riomccarthy
Blow those candles out! Rio's Mario RPG Bundt cake
shipero's Profile shipero
PS3 Friday Night Fights: Boldly Going Forward, 'Cause We Can't Find Reverse
Snaileb 's Profile Snaileb
I've been having a blast, but miss you too, Dtoid!
Soulhammer's Profile Soulhammer
Seeing Red: Red Colored Teams Win Games, Sports
Variable Gear's Profile Variable Gear
Fails at blogging.
vexed alex's Profile vexed alex
Beneath the Pixels: Wind Waker Part One
Y0j1mb0's Profile Y0j1mb0
A Destructoid Thanksgiving.


 

 
  get involved

register or login
post a blog
post a forum
enter a contest
contribute a news tip
suggest a feature
be a guest editor
support

new member's guide
login assistance
tech support
report abuse
email our editors
read our dev blog
nuclear crisis?
keep in touch

RSS feed
Twitter
Facebook
Myspace
Flickr
Game nights
Meetup+play online
seriously

about Destructoid
advertising
terms of use
privacy policy
jobs at MM
buy our crap
our network

Tomopop
Japanator
Despingation?




Destructoid is an independently-run publication forged by our love of video games and the gaming community's need of accountable enthusiast press
living the dream since March 16, 2006