Back to the regularly irregular news episodes that made Podtoid so famous quasi-popular at least moderately well known within the Destructoid community long-running. Tonight, Jim, Aaron, Topher and I (Samit may be on a plane, or something) will discuss the Shadow Complex boycott, the PS3 slim, sociopathic game heroes, and other topics. And listener questions, obviously, which we hope you will provide after the jump.
Also, Podtoid is now recording on Tuesdays -- hope that doesn't screw anything up for you.
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1:00 PM on 08.25.2009
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Anyway, if I want to buy a game for my PSP, what should you consider a good game for it ?
And why do Indie games look better than most of the big games ?Does this show a beggining in the lack of creativity in the industry ?
A moment so 'WTF?!' that you stopped liking the game or defended its flaws, e.g. The Dragonball Z/Matrix moments in Fahrenheit/Indigo Prophecy, the switch to Freedom Fighters jungle action in Kane & Lynch: Dead Men, the whole orphanage moment in Final Fantasy VIII, the head exploding thing in Condemned 2.
Euclids best go out and buy Metroid Prime Trilogy
/math joke
Is Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box the most unintentional pornographic game name ever or at least in recent memory?
My question is do you this thing apathy stems from gamers truly not caring, i.e. is our "generation" simply unwilling to care about larger political issues beyond the idiotic attempts at video game legislation, or do you think there is a common viewpoint shared by those of us with this hobby, and where do you think that common viewpoint begins and ends?
You should be playing Policenauts.
Would you still think it's "fucking awful." Even if it isn't shoving its messages down your throat?
Great game, or greatest game?
I, for one, remain hopeful for the big black beast.
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"I think if you're obviously too disgusted to enjoy the game, avoid it, and speak out. However, if you want to play the game, play it. Enjoy it, but offset the hate: if you buy Shadow Complex, donate $5, $10, $15 if you can spare it to a gay charity. Let them know why you're giving the money. Card won't get nearly that much per game."
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[i]"No, what bothers me is people who suggest that it's a non-issue because the topic of discussion is a game. "Holy crap, it's just a game," says user intheinbetween. "Don't judge a picture by its painter," suggests Lagunamov. "Remember back when we were kids and we just enjoyed games?" asks Wizman23.
Yes, I do. But we are not kids anymore. I'm of the NES generation. Born in 1977, the same year as the Atari 2600, I was 10 for the release of Metroid, 16 for the release of Super Metroid, and 20 for the release of Symphony of the Night, the touchstone games that inspired Shadow Complex. I was 32 on the day it became available for download on Xbox Live Arcade, and my life, it's safe to say, has changed drastically. I can't approach things the way I did as a child. That's not me being self-righteous; I mean that I literally cannot do this. "[/i]
It sounds like some of you may have read or heard of TvTropes, a website devoted to the various cliche's that exist through movies, tv, games, etc. What are you're favorite videogame related cliches and what are you're least favorite?
a) Think could be pretty fun games (e.g., District 9, Inglourious Basterds).
b) Had terrible games (e.g. Star Trek) but could have been interesting if developers had put in more effort.
c) Shouldn't have been, or ever be, made into video games.
Also, that's 3 Podtoid posts in a row that feature my screencaps/shops! At least I got something done instead of finishing cblogs I'm working on.
This is different from other attempts at boycotts against games like GTA or Mass Effect, as I would argue that those were driven by organizations outside of the gaming community. But this one has its roots traced back to NeoGAF.
I personally don't give a damn about what Card believes. I think he has a right to peacefully advocate for whatever cause he chooses, just as we all do. And while I'm aware that people who choose to boycott are peacefully advocating their cause, doesn't a boycott seem a touch ham-fisted? Can't we just agree to disagree and enjoy a quality product as long as we are co-mingling peacefully?
If your answer to that is no, consider this. Some of the pioneers of the early space programs which have given us everything from space exploration to modern satellite communications, were former Nazi engineers and scientists grabbed up by the Allies and Soviets after the war. Do you not use some telecommunications devices or watch satellite TV out of memory of the holocaust?
Also, LOVE.
That is all.
Not making a statement pro or against the boycott, and I'm certainly not implying that homophobia and anti-semitism are in any way comparable.
I'm just curious about whether the extremity of someone's intolerance/hatred/ignorance who is tangentially associated with a game would affect your willingness to support the game with a purchase.
What is the worst game any of you have played that you would still recommend others try?
Based on fan reaction to said mod, it would seem to be a smart move for Valve to step in and back up the project, maybe even going so far as to turn it into a full fledged game and release it (i for one would be perfectly happy paying money for the mod).
So basically, do you see it as a financially viable option for game developers/publishers to finacially endorse such ambitious fan projects (including regular mods) rather than, on some previous occasions, shut them down?
Your thoughts.
(Also you can't say David Jaffe because everybody knows he's a good game designer but kinda of a asshole. And no that's not me agreeing with Anthony who can sometimes be a menstruating mary.)
Do you think the creators should have tried harder to put their own unique spin on the genre, instead of copying a better game?
Only written works seem to have the same flexibility of duration, ranging from the short Billy Budd to the painfully long Moby Dick. Why is it people can accept ridiculously long books and games, but almost nobody would watch a four hour movie?
I would say Apple, given the success of iPhone games and the impression that they're more than just super casual filler. There still aren't enough games in the iPhone market to overtake the DS or PSP, but could developers support the iPhone, and in a couple of years, become a valid gaming company?