Yes folks, the time has come for what promises to be the most controversial episode yet, but what will actually turn out to be a mild disappointment. Also, Wardrox doesn't want me to swear as much anymore, but f**k that c**t. Yes, I realize that my edgy attempt at looking rebellious falls flat on its face when I have to censor the words f**k and c**t, but unfortunately that's the kind of s**t I have to f**king put up with like a b***h.
I can say "dwarf's foreskin," though. Nobody's taking that away from me.
Anyway, what was I talking about? Ah yes, Podcastle 15 is going to be recorded tomorrow for a Wednesday posting, and myself, Wardrox and Atheistium need help in crafting our episode all about controversy. This ep was inspired by listener Sun Tzu ostensibly saying Grand Theft Auto IV was the worst game ever made. Hate him for it.
What games do people love that you hate? What opinions or questions would you like to share to go against the grain? The gaming community loves to get their knobs in a froth over some ridiculous "controversy" or other -- this is the podcast that hopes to give you drooling dingoes the meat you crave.
Jim Sterling serves as reviews editor for Destructoid.com, head of the Podtoid podcast, and produces a number of news stories, original features, one-of-a-kind videos. With his passionate argumentative style, controversial opinions, harsh delivery, and dedication to brutal honesty Sterling is a name that you can't help but recognize.
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10:27 AM on 06.23.2008
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How about you?
This is Sir Jim Sterling we are talking about, he is above all mortal laws and rules, not even the mighty Dtiod overlord has any control over him.
But, seriously, it is a good pic, and does go in line with what the podcastle episode is about, it HAS something to do with the content.
Also Jim, the game that I love, yet everyone else hates is, ummmm, well it's Spiderman 3, I know it's kinda shit, but I
fell in love with it as the web swinging is amazing, the fighting, once you get used to it, is brilliant as well, yet all I hear from the net is everyone saying it is a pile of shit, so thats the game I love, but EVERYONE else hates
I just want to say that ranking on XBox Live is the only thing that makes me feel alive and that Halo 3 is the greatest game ever made ever, ever.
The setting was great, but I thought the actual gameplay was pretty standard, not bad by any means, but not great either.
Each to their own I guess, wait, this is supposed to be controversial right? Erm...
BIOSUCK IS BAWS!
There's no cock, muff or bumhole. The image was good enough for a public MTV poster, it's good enough for me.
If this is true, then it offers far more than any other expansion pack I've ever seen. A whole 20 hour heavily-cg single player mode, new characters, other new mini-modes, an entire online component, several new control schemes, etc. Melee is more like an expansion pack to the original than this was to Melee.
Besides, she wanted to bleed!
I think you're missing the point of the post.
Puzzle Quest. The biggest joke at gaming's expense since that game Takeshi Kitano made. I mean seriously, you give Bejewelled a story and the worst AI this side of Mario Kart and suddenly every gamer from here to my asshole is all over it like its lactating.
It was a very exaggerated sarcastic comment, I didn't mean it literally.
Podcastle is so crap, I don't need a question.
Yeah, take that.
OR how about just not going there?
So... controversy... How come British people have to say so many words wrong? How come MS Points have wildly differing monetary values, with Canada in particular completely getting the shaft (2800 points here costs the same amount as 4000 points in the US)? How are you guys enjoying Rock Band, the greatest game ever made?
^_^
It makes the whole thing funnier.
- Why is Cabela's Trophy Bucks so much superior than the old Metroid games (which suck btw)
- Why do they even release games for the winter if Starcraft 2 comes out? No, your counter argument is invalide in advance, whaaa!
- Why do all so-called "great exclusives" for all consoles in the 'E3 lineup' all look "ok" at best?
It is "your" podcast isnt it Jim?
Katamari Damacy
Halo
Again, but actually right this time:
Why is it that in every Final Fantasy game, the same characters, the same enemies, the same (boring) battle system, and the same gameplay (tap X) return, plus some other 'new' thing, and it all ends up being even more shite than ever?
let's talk about AiTD... many people say it sucks...
but I disagree!
Also, I remember, as a kid, thinking how awesome it would be if RPG elements were utilized for like every genre. Now they are utilized for every genre.. and I miss simplistic games :-(
- Is there anyone out there who thinks that though the story of MGS4 may be of a generally decent quality, the actual execution of the dialogue and character construction is bloody awful at times?
- Second, not actually my question, but one an ex-girlfiend posed when she saw me playing GTA3 back in the day - Shouldn't you be able to commit rape in GTA since you can pretty much murder people in any way you see fit too?
let's talk about AiTD... many people say it sucks...
but I disagree!
Everyone on the podcastle must now state their opinion that they feel is the most controversial.
-Also: Why do developers try to capitalize on controversial issues? Most games I've seen that focus on controversial content are horrible, and sell like crap. Why not focus all that energy into making a decent game?
When 2k announced the PS3 version of BioShock would feature new content, do you think they meant the game would now be enjoyable to people that aren't slack-jawed, pretentious art-fags?
Second Question:
Do you think Rockstar will ever cast a black man as a main character again, or is the idea of a brother with a source of income too "Next-Gen" for them?
Third Question:
Remember when MGS4 got a score below a Nine? Oh, that's right, THAT NEVER HAPPENED DID IT?
On that note, do you feel games should be judged based on both their positive and negative qualities, or should we just continue to issue a score based on how much hype a game receives? If it's popular, it must be good! Just look at that repetitive shoot-em-up, Half-Life, or those terrible "Shin Megami Tensei" RPG's that Atlus shits out every once in a while that all those depressing "Narutards" go crazy over because, "OMFG JAPAN KAWAI DESU NE ^___^"
Final Question:
Recently, Laurent Fischer said the only people that want a hard drive for their Wii, something that should have been included in the first place, are "Geeks and Otaku's."
Does the fact that he is insulting gamers, the very market that made Nintendo what it is today, make him A) Retarded, B) An asshole, or C) Both.
Also, does his claim that we "Misunderstood him" make him even more of a condescending douche? Or, does all this make him the greatest troll since Jack Thompson?
In closing, I'd like to add that there is no God, and Girl Gamers don't have time to game, based on how unkempt my bedroom is, and how hungry I am presently.
What do you guys think of the differences between games made by American and English developers, and what about Japan?
Who makes the best games for your tastes? (Except wardrox)
If that wasn't enough, every single aspect of that game becomes a completely retarded meme, forever solidifying it into the gaming culture. Brilliant. And Joystiq names it game of the fucking year. Did they even play Halo 3?! When I saw that I had to drown five puppies just to cheer myself up.
Eat shit Valve.