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Last week I received a magical box that allows me to capture gameplay footage from my Xbox 360 and PS3. I'd hoped to do this sooner so that people would realize I'm not just doing retro games, but it's not like anybody is paying attention anyway, so I can do what I want. I might make the next video about Biker Mice From Mars, just because I can.

Anyway, this week's episode is about BioShock, so if you want to learn about how 2K Games plagiarized movies, books and TV shows in order to create it's so-called "original" game, then you might want to watch it. Or not. Whatever you want, really. You're entitled to the sweat of your ... video watching ... thing. I guess.








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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. Likes PS2, iPod Touch, Silent Hill 2, Metal Gear Solid, Dynasty Warriors 3 Meet the rest of the team



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Exquisitor's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/22/2009 12:01
Exquisitor
System Shock 2 > Bioshock
gatorsax2010's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/22/2009 12:10
gatorsax2010
Excellent choice of end credits music.
Topher Cantler's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/22/2009 12:11
Topher Cantler
That Gremlins theme is going to be in my head for days.
Sanaj's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/22/2009 12:11
Sanaj
Nice, Toucan Games...I've been waiting for them to make something.

The message at the end is classic.
AstralDrmz's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/22/2009 12:14
AstralDrmz
Always look forward to these.
Gyrael's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/22/2009 12:14
Gyrael
You forgot to mention that LotR invented fantasy.
Abusement's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/22/2009 12:15
Abusement
You are terrible at British accents.
Super Drybones's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/22/2009 12:19
Super Drybones
The brick hit you in the hear didn't it. Would explain a lot, so it wouldn't be BioShocking.
andycadaver's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/22/2009 12:24
andycadaver
Ayn Rand is rolling in her grave.
A Very Drunk Panda's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/22/2009 12:25
A Very Drunk Panda
Oh dear, I laughed so hard. Great video, Jim.
Abusement's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/22/2009 12:29
Abusement
I think Jim needs an ASBO.
Velt's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/22/2009 12:30
Velt
Oh you... you Jim... you did it again!
Wexx's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/22/2009 12:41
Wexx
Nice.
4knuckleshuffle's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/22/2009 12:44
4knuckleshuffle
Atlus is foundAIDS?
tomothy25's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/22/2009 12:47
tomothy25
As soon as I laughed at "sweets of his brow" I knew we were in for a treat. Great video as usual, Jim.
Trebz's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/22/2009 12:49
Trebz
I... I never realized...
Soulwax's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/22/2009 12:50
Soulwax
You've been rumbled toucan games. You could say that the game is up.

YYYYYYYEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH
Electro Lemon's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/22/2009 12:55
Electro Lemon
Bioshock by Toucan Games.
Trebz's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/22/2009 12:55
Trebz
Actually, this is the first time I bothered to watch Your Video Game What You've Done Show and it's actually a lot more journalistic integrity than I what thought it would be, actually.
Chris Carter's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/22/2009 13:00
Chris Carter
Nice work! Love the abusive father jokes!
zombielifecoach's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/22/2009 13:01
zombielifecoach
F'ing Jim!!!

When "the city was created by Meg Ryan" bit was said, I laughed fucking cheese steak pizza all over my netbook.

I shall be sending you the bill. Great job too!
SadCheese's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/22/2009 13:12
SadCheese
Best line

"you know my Dad was a bit like Ryan, but instead of building an underwater city so the great would not be constrianed by the small, he got really drunk and threw a brick at me once"
PhazonYoshi's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/22/2009 13:13
PhazonYoshi
Man, your voice has ass cancer? I'm so sorry, this isn't something to joke about. I wish you a speedy recovery.

I'm glad to see you're continuing your videos in the face of such horror.
So many things where you said something, paused, and I knew what you were going to say next - but you said something completely different! Brilliant :D
sylphx's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/22/2009 13:19
sylphx
I think this is my favourite video in the series so far. Good work.
UglyDuck's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/22/2009 13:25
UglyDuck
Best yet.
Usedtabe's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/22/2009 13:32
Usedtabe
SIMILARITIES. JIM FINDS THEM.


Now I'm going to have to hunt down a Gremlins collection.
Occams electric toothbrush's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/22/2009 13:49
Occams electric toothbrush
The female hooker gremlin was kinda hot?
manasteel88's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/22/2009 13:52
manasteel88
It did rip off Gremlins 2: Electric Boogaloo! Good catch Mr. Sterling.
Ravana's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/22/2009 13:53
Ravana
What did we do?
ErigBurger's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/22/2009 13:57
ErigBurger
The similarities between Gremlins 2 and Buy Yo Shockz is nowhere near as close as the similarities between your voice and ass cancer, actually. My mother had ass cancer and it sounded like a British guy. True story.

Anyway, good work, possibly. I may or may not have enjoyed this a lot. You're funny?
yeti5d's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/22/2009 14:00
yeti5d
Bioshock copied Scooby-doo? Those bastards!
Al Fapwn's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/22/2009 14:11
Al Fapwn
yeah Speilburger, take that
call that city Raptor
Mr Wrighty 987's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/22/2009 14:13
Mr Wrighty 987
Oh jim.
wormguy's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/22/2009 14:14
wormguy
I don't understand why these are so funny, BUT THEY ARE.
Electrium's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/22/2009 14:25
Electrium
PS3 DUN SUCK U WRONG

...sorry, I had to.
WAIW's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/22/2009 14:28
WAIW
Nice.
trueb7ue's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/22/2009 14:37
trueb7ue
gremlin's theme = love
Xhumation's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/22/2009 14:57
Xhumation
The Ending was priceless. another great video Mr. Sterling
naia-the-gamer's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/22/2009 15:01
naia-the-gamer
I'm so glad you put in the Gremlins 2 comparison. I feel so fortunate to be part of that conversation during E3.

Hilarious job, Jim.
wanderingpixel's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/22/2009 15:05
wanderingpixel
Gremlins 2: The New Batch was ok. But the original is where it's at!
Chris Morris's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/22/2009 15:12
Chris Morris
Haha, for some reason I thought this was going to be a serious critique of BioShock at first. lawlz.
Infininja's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/22/2009 15:47
Infininja
Lol Bioshocked.
teknomcr's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/22/2009 15:58
teknomcr
The female gremlin could be related to Neicy Nash or Paula Abdul.
FinalDragoon's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/22/2009 17:45
FinalDragoon
You know, parody reviews are supposed to be funny.
Arch649's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/22/2009 18:31
Arch649
Sarcasm: Dtoid has dem.
b1zarr0's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/22/2009 18:48
b1zarr0
More comedic gold Mr. Sterling!
The Amazing Shenazin's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/22/2009 19:25
The Amazing Shenazin
I lol'd pretty hard
Drack48's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/22/2009 19:37
Drack48
Always have to give my love for these, great as always.
vintagenuck's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/22/2009 20:30
vintagenuck
You do excellent work Jim.
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