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We record Podtoid 52 tonight; give us questions, insults, and sound files


Reverend Anthony \\ 05.07.2008	65 comments

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Gentleman Dinosaur LIVES!

Created by AgentMOO for his multiplayer work-in-progress, AMMO (there'll be a session on Friday night, for all those who would like to attend), we finally have our first -- but hopefully not final -- version of Jim and Aaron's Gentleman Dinosaur.

Tonight at 8 pm PST, we again return to that most comforting of Podtoid structures: the random news episode. We'll be talking about game review vocabulary, first-person parkour and, if we're not careful, probably more stuff about GTA IV.

But what does this mean for you?

Well, there's still time to submit an entry in the MGS Podtoid contest, write a sonnet (this week's sonnet theme: the Gentleman Dinosaur), and, of course, ask a question of the cast that may or may not net you twenty-five dollar dollar dollar bills.

65 COMMENTS, LATEST BY qwerty
what is your opinion on the flawed argument about games as art? I think the big problem with the argument is in the words, not the idea. If you look up the English definition of art, videogames ... - view discussion

There are 65 comments about this post:

PaperBowser0 says:
05/07/2008 16:04

Nice, I just got done listening to Podtoid 51! :D

wilbo says:
05/07/2008 16:05

i got naked for you people and recorded my sound clip and im not even american so doing snake wasn't easy
the prize must be mine!!

AgentMOO says:
05/07/2008 16:08

squeeee!

riomccarthy says:
05/07/2008 16:08

What are your opinions of game reviews that receive perfect scores? Is it better to give a game a perfect review when no one else agrees, or wait for that perfect game that everyone will enjoy? Do you think it's possible that there will one day be a game that everyone agrees on?

Hopefully that's somewhat on topic, also your Metal Gear Contest, totally win. That was waaaaaay too much fun.

Neonie says:
05/07/2008 16:10

Cool.

Carac says:
05/07/2008 16:14

Kinda liked the flow of "Dinosaur Gentlemen" better, but awesome pic none the less.

Brian Keljore says:
05/07/2008 16:16

I am now back at home and in between searching for work and writing a better resume, I took it upon myself to play No More Heroes on the Wii. I beat the game and enjoyed the WTF 4th wall shattering (non) ending that was presented to me. I really want to know exactly what Suda51 is on.

Anyways, I suppose I will put forth a relevant question to a random news show. Jim put up the post about the SecuROM nonsense with Spore and Mass Effect. I suppose I will ask if you guys see this getting pulled out of the final release or will they react at all to the negative feedback this has generated?

I can understand wanting to make sure your product is not being pirated, but this is quite excessive. Mass Effect is a single player RPG, why should I have to be connected to the internet for that? I know through personal experience that parts of the midwest are suffering some pretty bad routing issues from time to time due to certain networks having hardware issues, and having single player games that were not reliant upon my internet connection where pretty nice to have at those times.

As for the MGS contest, I'd enter myself, but I can't find my mic. Oh well, such is life.

Barcode says:
05/07/2008 16:18

Wewt.

Question: How well do you think Earthbound will do as far as sales go? People over at IGN feel that it will only sell 2,000 copies.

www.starmen.net has the audio clip from ign talking about Earthbound.

PAWEES put that on the podtoid, I'd like to hear opinions!

Torzelan says:
05/07/2008 16:19

Mine, old, bored, low-key and sick-of-Chad Snake. Kinda.

zombiezeus says:
05/07/2008 16:20

Oh my god that alt text is brilliant. Thank you.

Faceless says:
05/07/2008 16:27

Going off what Brian Keljore said, I'd really like to know your opinions on these piracy checks. Do you think other developers will ever realize the success a program like Steam can provide? It seems to me that a lot of developers are forgetting that they should be selling the experience of a video games and not a disc specifically. I don't support piracy, but it's a problem which can't ever be completely eliminated, unless you fuck over your customers as they are trying to do with Spore etc. And even with these checks in place, people will find ways around them. People need to see what programs like iTunes have done for music sales, and Steam has done for video games. Let PC gamers pay to download the game from the official site. Let people buy the convenience of the easy download. Fuck discs. Fuck places like GameStop. Rant over.

Tactix says:
05/07/2008 16:29

What do you think of the Nintendo channel that was just released for the US? Do you believe that Nintendo will make full use of this channel, or will it be cool for a week, and then forgotten?

Joe 100517 says:
05/07/2008 16:31

haha I'm glad Gentleman Dinosaur gets taken seriously.

Nintendo power had a poll on most wanted upcoming Virtual Console releases and Earthbound was #1 with Mother 1 coming it at #4.

Wookiee says:
05/07/2008 16:33

Question: A hundred prisoners are each locked in a room with three pirates, one of whom will walk the plank in the morning. Each prisoner has 10 bottles of wine, one of which has been poisoned; and each pirate has 12 coins, one of which is counterfeit and weighs either more or less than a genuine coin. In the room is a single switch, which the prisoner may either leave as it is, or flip. Before being led into the rooms, the prisoners are all made to wear either a red hat or a blue hat; they can see all the other prisoners' hats, but not their own. Meanwhile, a six-digit prime number of monkeys multiply until their digits reverse, then all have to get across a river using a canoe that can hold at most two monkeys at a time. But half the monkeys always lie and the other half always tell the truth. Given that the Nth prisoner knows that one of the monkeys doesn't know that a pirate doesn't know the product of two numbers between 1 and 100 without knowing that the N+1th prisoner has flipped the switch in his room or not after having determined which bottle of wine was poisoned and what colour his hat is, what is the solution to this puzzle?

yourmomX2 says:
05/07/2008 16:36

Speaking of reviews, my questions:
How much would it cost to get a 8, 9, or 10 score on Destructoid? seriously.
And, ethical or not - can/should/do publishers track reviewers stats online (to see if they played and for how long). can you be called out on your review?
I'll listen to that.

Brilliam says:
05/07/2008 16:37

A SONNET ABOUT A GENTLEMAN DINOSAUR? Not even I can pull that off. OH SHIT WAIT

A corncob pipe and monocle he dons,
But etiquette is unbeknownst to him.
His favourite foods are neither crepes nor flans;
His only foodie pleasure comes with skin.

Miss Manners wouldn't give him time of day,
Although he tries his best to act mature.
I doubt that she would really like the way
He'd eat her; but, she always was demure.

It's tough, you see, to brush your teeth and such
With talons built like toothpicks on your chest.
While high society thinks he's too much,
The d-toid fanbase all think he's the best.

A gentleman of prehistoric girth,
I wish he wasn't extinct from this earth.

seriously that was awful. fuck you guys for making me do that.

TWO QUESTIONS FOR PODTOID:

#1. We hear about all this stuff in GTA IV that pisses people off. Does anything in it make you guys uncomfortable? (I, for one, was a little sketched out by the cynical homophobia in that one mission.)

#2. WHICH ONE OF YOU HAS THE BIGGEST CRUSH ON LITTLE OL' SONNET-WRITING ME? DON'T LIE, I WON'T TELL ANYONE

Crackhippo says:
05/07/2008 16:38

The first person perspective seems to be the most effective for for storytelling in games (bioshock, HL2). Do you you think a 3rd person view or other perspectives could be equally as compelling? any examples?

MrFwankie says:
05/07/2008 16:39

How much do you hate the phrase "built from the ground up"?

naia-the-gamer says:
05/07/2008 16:41

I would have sent an email, but I couldn't find the podtoid general email, so I suppose I'll post it here:

Since I wrote some theme music for the Haikus I thought if you guys want I would write some theme music for the sonnets as well! Feel free to use if if you want, and if not I can license it or something :)

Find it here (click on sonnet.mp3)

liquidninja says:
05/07/2008 16:42

@Wookiee

42

Brian Keljore says:
05/07/2008 16:44

@Faceless: Even with the success of steam, there are ways around it. One of my roommates pirated Portal and it worked fine for him. Not once did he have to log on to steam. I am sure within a week of release, some clever coder somewhere will find a way around these security devices.

Scary Womanizing Pig Mask says:
05/07/2008 16:45

Now that I've got your attention here's my question

What games have made you cry and who is each of your favorite Phoenix Wright character

Genki-JAM says:
05/07/2008 16:48

I did this contest entry instead of studying because I MUST FIND THE MEH-TALL GE-YURRR!!!!

As for questions, I think I've got a few.
1) What do you think of this Killzone/LittleBigPlanet mashup Sony made?
2) Do you think it means Sony is planning on making more modified versions of the characters based on their franchises? Or better yet, do you think they might allow a UT3 level of character mods for the players?
3) What kinds of modified versions would you be looking forward to if this came true, and would you be willing to pay for these if they charged a small amount?

wardrox says:
05/07/2008 16:49

GTA is not a 10/10 game, why have so many reviews come out and given it the full 100%?

OH SHI- CONTROVERSY ALERT!

Mr Happyfunlovetime says:
05/07/2008 16:50

What video game reviewers would you like to see in a deathmatch, and in what setting should the deathmatch take place?
Also, what would be their skills and combo attacks?

Genki-JAM says:
05/07/2008 16:54

Geh, one more question. Next week, "big-ish" Fable 2 info is supposed to come out. Do you think that Fable 2 will really deliver and be as incredible as they're making it sound, or will it just end up like Fable one--not bad, but lacking all the cool/interesting stuff they said would be in (like real-time tree growth).

Dead Movie Star says:
05/07/2008 16:57

I am working on a Gentlemen Dinosaur text based adventure but it is very linear...
Also, I am spelling the dinosaurs Dhapasourus Rex and Hoatcoatadactyl, is that correct enough?

entrager says:
05/07/2008 16:58

Gentleman Dinosaur must certainly be an English sonnet (as opposed to Italian). My iambic pentameter is not great, but here goes...

Giant lizards of dignity and grace
Drinking their tea in a leather armchair
Their stock tickers at a furious pace
My plan... I do hope they are not aware

One wears a monacle upon his eye
This gentleman from an age so long past
Would not hesitate to cause me to die
One wrong move would probably be my last

I act quickly so as not to be caught
With my intention the oddest of goals
My end achieved, a most successful plot
Embarrassment for one of these ass holes

For I took a dump in his bowler hat
Placed back on his head, it made a loud splat

Wheeliedude says:
05/07/2008 17:01

What is your favorite 3D0 game?

MissHinasaki says:
05/07/2008 17:08

Anthony. Go read Grand Theft Childhood and then go on a tangent about parenting, media, and why people suck. That would be my ideal podcast.

Suff0cat says:
05/07/2008 17:13

I have no question, I just wanted to say good job with the sneaky Jurassic Park quote.

graphic says:
05/07/2008 17:13

Question 1: I want to start playing MGS, will I be scared away by the "old" gameplay of MGS1 and should therefore begin by playing Substance or Subsistence?
Question 2: WHY is nearly all of america ignoring Trackmania? (USA 42000 Users; Germany 119000 Users)

bdeff4life says:
05/07/2008 17:14

Today is my birthday... and what did I do when forced into working? Fuck off and live vicariously through the whole dToid crew by listening to lasts weeks pToid, RFG and Podcastle... cause I was suppose to be playing HalfLife2 and/or Dai Senryaku VII right now! Thanks for everything guys... u 2 Tiff! BTW Tiff I wud never cut you off!

niacin says:
05/07/2008 17:15

So are any of you lot getting wii fit? Or since your are all perfectly proportioned already do you think you don't need it?

CjnLion says:
05/07/2008 17:17

Uh, I'll tell you the problem with the scientific power that you're using here: it didn't require any discipline...to attain it. You read what others had done -- and you took the next step. You didn't earn the knowledge for yourselves, so you don't take any responsibility...ah...for it. You stood on the SHOULDERS of geniuses to accomplish something as FAST as you could and before you even KNEWWHATYOUHAD! you PATENTED it, and PACKAGED it, and slapped it on a plastic lunchbox, and (SLAM) now you're selling it, (SLAM) you wanna sell it.

UMF Skibum says:
05/07/2008 17:21

What are you most tired of hearing in terms of hyperbole in reviews: groundbreaking, dynamic, "from the ground up" (thanks MrFwankie), or some other overused term?

Also, why does Aaron Linde hate Ocarina of Time so much? Is it some kind of poorly-hidden racism, sexism and homophobia?

RRDelay says:
05/07/2008 17:25

Is GTA4 , after spending a good amount of time with it, worth the cash to plop down, or is spending 12 dollars at a local blockbuster and holding it for a month or so the better economic investment :o

JTHomeslice says:
05/07/2008 17:34

I bought the MGS: Essentials collection and I have a quick question. Is it wrong that I am almost constantly laughing while playing? Between every scene with Eva and Snake always staring at her tits and finding out the my eyes adjusted to a previously pitch dark cave, to fuckin' Miller calling me in the air vent while I'm trying to infiltrate the base.

Anyway, love you people, especially that sexy brit Jim Sterling.

Jetsetlemming says:
05/07/2008 17:35

So apparently Shacknews writers were given an exclusive look at Duke Nukem forever in person at the 3d Realms offices, and saw the real live game being played, proof the game actually exists in some state or another.

Your thoughts?
http://www.shacknews.com/onearticle.x/52423

Eschatos says:
05/07/2008 17:51

Sadly I can't listen to this because I lost my iPod and I'm too lazy to listen to it on my computer.

ryanrab1 says:
05/07/2008 17:53

When you get around the ages of 50-70 do you still want to work as video game journalist?

kratosmaster says:
05/07/2008 18:12

What game have any of you guys played had a story that was very well written, but completely hampered by terrible voice acting and/or editing?

MisterMingo says:
05/07/2008 18:22

I would like to apologize to Mr. Jim Sterling for getting my panties in a bunch over that Brawl article. I was being a pissy little SSB fanboy that day. Not that Jim gives a shit, but yeah. I'm a retard. Good work not strangling Jack Thompson through the phone. "JIM JIM JIM JIM JIM WOULD YOU LET ME FINISH?" What an ass.

ANYWAY MY QUESTION:

What was the most emotionally poignant plot point of Burger Time? The tomato landing on the lettuce? The infamous pickle mutilation scene? Inquiring minds must know!

moot button says:
05/07/2008 18:27

whataboutthefuckinggolfshoes!?!?!

NihonTiger90 says:
05/07/2008 18:34

Shit, I wish I had more time to write a sonnet for you guys. Will a haiku do instead?

The Gentleman Dinosaur

A classy reptile,
Clearly sophisticated -
Stop eating the guests!

Also, question: the new crossover game on the front page, Cross Edge... did you need new pants, too, after reading about it? Will it ever come to America, or are we looking at Namco x Capcom all over again?

Rider Chop says:
05/07/2008 18:56

wait? am I supposed to include my entry in the comments too?
MAGNETISM!?
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=RRKOJHM4

Kapkomi says:
05/07/2008 19:03

I played and finished No More Heroes recently (I got the "Real" Ending), do you think it will get a sequel?

Also

I know thatRetroforceGO! has There Will be Blood.

But what does Podtoid have? No County for Old Men?

If that's the case, what does the Podcastle have?

Wedge says:
05/07/2008 19:12

ZOMGRAZOR'SEDGEYAR.

Yeah I got nuffin.

Brilliam says:
05/07/2008 19:15

GUYS YOU HAVE TO COUNT THIS ONE STILL.

http://rapidshare.de/files/39344361/mgsohgodlol.ogg.html

Wiid Whacker says:
05/07/2008 19:31

Do you prefer doing missions in GTA, or running around willy nilly?

Reverend Anthony says:
05/07/2008 19:48

Dead Movie Star:
I believe it's Dappersaurus and Houtecouturedactyl.

Kapkomi:
Oh man. We're DEFINITELY No Country for Old Men. Nihilism fo' life, yo. Though I doubt we'll find as many excuses to say, "Looking for a man who has recently drunk milk" as RFGO! has with the milkshake thing.

Droll says:
05/07/2008 19:52

Are you guys ever considuring taking audio file questions? It might be fun to here the community say their questions!

Rider Chop says:
05/07/2008 19:56

will the top MGS entries be played on the podcast?

arsons just a felony says:
05/07/2008 20:06

What would you guys think if Jean Claude Van Damme had a cameo role in the new SF movie? If he was in it they have to give him that fake ass american flag tattoo on his bicep.

angusm says:
05/07/2008 20:15

What do you think of the art direction in Mirror's Edge, I found it very similar to that of Portal, should next-gen games start to try to differentiate themselves from the "gritty brown masses" and perhaps try to put forward other more visually interesting games, like Portal, Team Fortress 2, Mirror's Edge, Psychonauts or Okami? I'm sure there's more I'm forgetting.

Anyways, the basic idea is, "do you prefer realistic looking games or more artistically styled games?".

Gynecologist Cobra says:
05/07/2008 21:16

I'm so glad I decided to listen to 51. It was the first one I've listened to since 28. Gentleman Dinosaur & sonnets ftw.

BlackSunEmpire says:
05/07/2008 21:32

What do you think was the reasoning behind Rockstar's decision to give IGN the only prerelease copy of GTA4 to review??

Having exclusive access to one of the biggest releases this year seems to be a bit of a conflict of interest when you're meant to be reviewing it especially when you're trying to balance this with possible future exclusives.

Was this just more hype?? Or did R* have a valid reason.

KMCC says:
05/07/2008 21:43

Just watched King of Kong again:

Do you hate Billy Mitchell or love to hate Billy Mitchell? Or simply love Billy Mitchell?

He apparently just beat Steve Weibe 's score last week. What a dick.

Gynecologist Cobra says:
05/07/2008 22:32

http://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Gynecologist+Cobra/mgs-podtoid-contest-chad-concelmo-s-bear-animation--85065.phtml

My entry, for your consideration.

TheToiletDuck says:
05/07/2008 23:44

God i wish i could find a better quality version of this:

TheToiletDuck says:
05/07/2008 23:47

Or the deviantart version:

BlackSunEmpire says:
05/08/2008 00:47

For my earlier question, I guess Take-two more would have made the decision, so just replace R* with Take-Two

Fading_Star says:
05/08/2008 06:26

@Wardrox
Your opinion.

@Scary Womanizing Pig Mask
Lol :D.

How do you guys feel about the upcoming Star Wars: The Force Unleashed?

P.S. How was the Iron Man movie? Would you recommend seeing it?

Reginald says:
05/08/2008 07:04

no sonnets ... but i've got a jack thompson haiku for you:

JIM JIM JIM JIM JIM
SOR-RY ITS MY TURN TO TALK
STOP IN-TER-RUP-TING

also i'd like to propose more dinosaurs:

The Philanthropistadon
Diplomatodocus
Topdraweratops or Tophatatops
Dandymimus
Cufflinkonychus
Pennydreadfulophus

qwerty says:
05/08/2008 09:26

what is your opinion on the flawed argument about games as art?

I think the big problem with the argument is in the words, not the idea. If you look up the English definition of art, videogames fit it. The thing is art doesn't have to be good. there is a such thing as bad art, bad music. I don't think we need to wait for the messiah of video games to settle this dumb argument.

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