Here's the first episode of Season 2 of Sundays with Sagat. If you're new to the series, here's a quick recap; this is a video series where a man named Sagat talks to you about videogames. This is serious business. Sadly, Sagat is a busy guy. We can only get together every five weeks or so, so when we do, we always shoot enough material to cover at least five different topics (one for each week). On top of that, our time in the local studio is pretty expensive, so we do these as fast as we can, and only do one take for the whole thing.
At least, that's how we used to do things.
This week, Sagat was nowhere to be found, so I had to call in another Street Fighter 1 alumnus to fill in for him. Before you cry "PLAGIARISM!" on the fact that Birdie is English (or Welsh, or Australian, or something), remember that Hollie Bennett and Jim Sterling aren't the only servants of the Queen who like to talk about videogames. We found a third one, and he's got really awesome hair.
In this episode, Birdie tells us about his three favorite videogames ever, and one that he doesn't like at all. In following weeks, we'll get to hear a little more about what Birdie thinks of gaming and gamers in general, but for now, let's just sit back and get to know this strange gentleman.
Also, a couple of side notes -- until we find Sagat (assuming we can find him), the name "Sundays with Sagat" doesn't really make any sense. As a result, we may be switching to a new name, and a new day of the week, at least temporarily. Breakfast with Birdie is one potential option, which would have these videos posted in the morning, probably on Mondays. The other bit of housekeeping is, if you already watched this video on YouTube, you may want to watch it again. We made some additions and corrections this morning, so I guess you could consider this the "director's cut."
OK, that's all. Hope you like this one!
Contest:
1:00 PM on 06.27.2010
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holmes, if I have to hear that guitar intro again, I'm going to tear my bals out and process them through my eye sockets. I'm making you a better theme song...
I laughed so hard at the video
Great job Holmes
or a Sony guy.
or a Sony guy.
Foebidden love will with tits and bums.
Excellence Holmes, please please keep it up!
also, lmao, i look forward to more of this.
Seriously, this was great. I wish I could be half as smooth in front of the camera as you, Holmes.
Keep it up, Holmes!
@ Dexter and Guncannon- I think it's safe to say that most competitive/cooperative games are only as "mature" as the people you play them with. Online competition tends to be generally more mean-spirited that arcade or home competition, but other than that, it's pretty much all the same.
Just goes to show that "Mature" games really aren't that mature.
I definitely agree that online competition is mean. I suddenly get bursts of rage for no reason, but I always play without my mic. I don't want to offend anyone for something that isn't their fault.
Birdie is tits though.
There's really no wrong answer. Also, great video. A little long, but the last minute or so was rock solid.
@ Tubatic- All these were shot in one take, and probably always will be. This one is just a little more heavy on the jump cuts. Thanks for saying that you like them that way, but honestly, I'd edit the crap out of them if we had the time and the resources. Sadly, both are in short supply over here at Vtoid Massachusetts.
@ RichardBlaine- Yeah, I thought it was a little long too, but I ran out of time with my editor. He's currently working on his own TV show, and given how much time that takes up, it was a miracle that he was willing to shoot these at all (hence the less than enthused face).
With all the editors updating their avatars lately, when are you gonna update yours? Just wondering because I don't think your avatar looks anything like you.
Great video, btw!
Hold on a second...
HOOOOOLMES!
(This was fantastic, you're unstoppable.)
0 out of 10 titties
7 out of 10 titties.
@ epic-koryuken- Do you know Adon? If so, get me in touch with him. I'd love to have him on the show.
@ DaedHead8- I doubt I'll ever update my avatar. As you might have guessed, having accurate visual depictions of myself out on the internet is not one of my top priorities.
1. You ARE NOT funny.
2. You do not have real Camera presence and/or personality.
3. Rev Rant WAS WAY BETTER!
Bring back ANTHONY BURCH in 2011 and cut this filler bullshit out!!!
I'd rather listen to Jims raspy womans voice than watch this Sagat CRAP!
Just a suggestion :)
IMO Jonathan Holmes can do no wrong on-camera.
I also get the feeling that you didn't even watch the video.