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Im generally a McHale fan; but i thought he was one of the worst parts of the show. His questions were awkward and 90% of his jokes didnt hit (doubt he wrote his own stuff though). That and I hated every viral bit (even Mega 64 and Roosterteeth who are generally groups I enjoy)

Very Surreal. I like their visual design

My top 10 games because I'm boring and unoriginal. 10. Rogue Legacy 9. Grand Theft Auto V 8. Stanley Parable 7. Dota 2 (I know it should be higher, but I have only played against bots so far) 6. Papers, Please 5. The Last of Us 4. Brothers 3. The Swapper 2. Gone Home 1. Bioshock Infinite Keeping in mind this list has no appropriate categorization they're just an approximation of my favourite games released this year. i haven't played gunpoint, but its next on my list

I feel very similarly about Facebook and all social media (wait- unless you count forums, which I guess are technically that as well). I don't feel any one posting on either site wants to converse as much as they want to have their thoughts heard. I'm not even trying to tear down Facebook/Twitter by saying that, it serves a purpose and one that I actually use. The internet is a big place, and seeing all of the people I care about's commentary all in one place is helpful in navigating it. I just don't expect to have conversations there, and I don't generally follow people who "keep up with their followers". absolutely perfect ^.^

My argument being, Bogost claims that as gamers we fear being pigeon-holed by "adolescence", and suggests we instead accept that even Gone Home, a game generally regarded as being one of the most mature in gaming is only less adolescent than something from Epic. That may be over simplifying his argument, and I do agree with TheCineaste, in that I'm glad it exists, but comparing the story told here or in bioshock to that of the hunger games or twiligiht Is overlooking all of the qualities which elevate either genre. Granted Bioshock isn't nearly as mature as Gone Home, but the importance of either aren't their existence within the genre. The best part of Gone Home isn't that it some how manages to be praised despite it being a video game.

Yes. And I feel the same way in comparing those to literature. A creator who understands how to utilize their medium is more likely to make something interesting within it.

I love this. So. So much.

I'm going to school early next year for some non-gaming stuff. But I desperately want to learn how to make games (my school don't have applicable courses). I've downloaded Unity, and have been following an instructional series on youtube, but am still completely lost in many aspects of the program. To those who understand this or any other similar softwares, how did you learn to program/develop? How would you suggest someone who has NO experience in these programs learn? Any help is appreciated

Not as good as the original. 9.5

Que another 3 page debate. I love this forum. Edit: SecretAsianMan please take note. My hands are clean in this one.

Is that why he does that?! That attack was an hour of playtime for me!!! I kept dropping down there, trying to estus, and immediately getting tossed into the air. Damned From! Teaching me to use a skull lantern for an entire level then punishing me for using it at the boss. They're like evil geniuses.

I started playing this morning. So far its decently entertaining.

I understand why Gone Home, more than most games, would be subject to literary debate, but by doing so one would sort of be taking away the games most appreciable quality. Novels convey the thoughts of their characters and mood of their environments through incredibly precise diction (in the way poetry does). Where poetry/literature has diction, games have direction (in the way film does) inferring significance through both visual and auditory messaging. Because the player is such an important aspect to the story (at least in relation to any other form of media) directing what the player sees/hears is a games most difficult challenge to overcome. The best examples of games are those that use every aspect of their creation, including and surpassing the narrative, to tell their story or share their experience (in games with little to less story). Gone Home isn't amazing because the story is new or significantly different but because its soundtrack, its art style, its voice acting, and every other aspect that makes it a video game (even its level design), are magnificently cogent. Even if you don't care for the story told it is still told in an amazing way, and in a way no novel ever could.

Thanks. I saw that on Ploygon, but I didn't realize I had to subscribe to the beta channel.

How did I miss this? Thanks (Also, yes, very nice thread title)

I was watching my brother in law play for the first time. He killed Capra on his first try, and got passed the archers on his first try. I wanted to strangle him and he didn't understand what the big deal was.

Sentiment shared. I don't understand the growth of livestreams. I love that people can be enthusiastic about the games they're playing, and I can get behind the competitive aspects of those mediums (ie Spelunky daily challenges) but one guy talking into one mic over a singular gaming experience bores me. The idle thumbs streams are at least unique it that they have multiple people involved, sharing their perspectives. While I'm complaining, I also don't get Google Hangouts. They're essentially low quality livestreamed podcasts.

I found this oddly profound.

I was born in the early 90's, so a lot of this episode was beyond my experience. I often wish I was able to have experienced this decade of gaming, so thanks for the retrospective. Another great episode!

I've put about 150 hours into this game. And I've never had a character make it to the dlc. I guess I should get to it before march

To be fair we don't know for sure there isn't a bottom... eventually.

Jonathan Blow is crying right now.

This was exactly what I was hoping it would be ^.^

I drank a little and tried playing L4D2 with some friends. But they couldn't all install it properly, so we ended up playing DOTA 2. My first time playing DOTA 2. And I was intoxicated. So much self loathing.