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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.



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Krow's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/06/2009 20:24
Krow
I enjoyed that far more than I should have. You're adorable.
zeph's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/06/2009 20:28
zeph
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 Avatar - Comment posted on 05/06/2009 20:28
Origin488
keep 'em comin', Conrad.
Origin488's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/06/2009 20:32
Origin488
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 Avatar - Comment posted on 05/06/2009 20:51
TheCleaningGuy
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.
Jamie McGinn's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/06/2009 21:06
Jamie McGinn
I liked it, I'd watch more.
garison's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/06/2009 21:21
garison
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 Avatar - Comment posted on 05/06/2009 21:26
Samit Sarkar
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 Avatar - Comment posted on 05/06/2009 21:36
ran24
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 Avatar - Comment posted on 05/06/2009 21:36
Wexx
Fireside chats with Conrad? DO WANT.
Tdiddy9182's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/06/2009 21:50
Tdiddy9182
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 Avatar - Comment posted on 05/06/2009 22:04
mid3vol
that was refreshing.. very refreshing. next time dance for us. 8]
Jack Maverick's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/06/2009 22:04
Jack Maverick
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 Avatar - Comment posted on 05/06/2009 22:14
Grimspoon
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 Avatar - Comment posted on 05/06/2009 22:27
Conrad Zimmerman
@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 Avatar - Comment posted on 05/06/2009 22:48
Ballistic
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 Avatar - Comment posted on 05/06/2009 22:50
Colette Bennett
1. You are cute
2. You are cute
3. Do more of these
HarassmentPanda's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/06/2009 22:55
HarassmentPanda
Yo, bitches, fix your shipping!

Enjoyed the video, but I hardly ever actually watch videos online.
garison's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/06/2009 22:55
garison
I second Colette's comment.
Y0j1mb0's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/06/2009 23:06
Y0j1mb0
And the video swine blog flu has infected you also. Beware people, its contagious! :)
seigfreid's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/06/2009 23:07
seigfreid
WOOT! Do more please.
GBreaux's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/06/2009 23:12
GBreaux
we need MOAR VIDJA BLAGS! especially with conrad in them.
taumpytears's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/06/2009 23:21
taumpytears
You're a good man Conrad Zimmerman.
Technophile's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/06/2009 23:50
Technophile
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 Avatar - Comment posted on 05/07/2009 02:00
mr spooky
Neat video blog idea, the YouDtoid
Butmac's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/07/2009 02:16
Butmac
Conrad - I heart you - seriously.
Wedge's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/07/2009 02:33
Wedge
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 Avatar - Comment posted on 05/07/2009 03:27
Conrad Zimmerman
@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 Avatar - Comment posted on 05/07/2009 07:29
Niero
I enjoyed this! Also, we have Ikea laptop tables in common.
Bulkmailer's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/07/2009 08:15
Bulkmailer
Oh God I hope the spine isn't messed up on my book.
Hitogoroshi's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/07/2009 09:31
Hitogoroshi
@Conrad- I'll play Eye of Judgement with you. Hit me up on Gtalk or in IRC.
Dudemullet's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/07/2009 10:40
Dudemullet
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 Avatar - Comment posted on 05/07/2009 11:56
Naim Master
OMFG , you're exactly like Desperate Housewife's Carlos Solis !
vexed alex's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/07/2009 13:26
vexed alex
More Conrad!
Darren Nakamura's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/07/2009 14:50
Darren Nakamura
Your left eyebrow is fine. It's your right eyebrow that is screwed up.
Darren Nakamura's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/07/2009 14:59
Darren Nakamura
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 Avatar - Comment posted on 05/07/2009 15:18
HarassmentPanda
Love to see that your cblog has long since ditched its Kryptonite-like past.
de BLOO's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/07/2009 18:11
de BLOO
You get points for not being scripted.

more are welcome.
DtoidToronto's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/07/2009 19:26
DtoidToronto
@Conrad Was there one particular part of the bioshock art book that made you feel justified for buying it?
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