[coopolon]

A mega-thread for WC was the only way to get a WC thread above two pages since the last few WC threads have dropped off from their usual 6+ page epics.

Well, we could all start posting random memes to fill up 6 pages like gb or idle thumbs threads. I have always appreciated that wc threads don't boil down to that.

[Deadstar]

When's Jeff coming back? Question about the episode with Ken Rolston...is he really as arrogant as he sounded, or was that a joke? I got tired of him mentioning that he's an internationally renowned genius over and over and stopped listening after 15 minutes.

Just a joke. I thought he was serious to at first but as you listen you'll realize he just has an eccentric personality. He's fun to listen to. He really gets excited talking about all this.

[Skyrim]

the last episode was the first that I didn't finished. I really couldn't stand the guest.

with this new format, does this mean Major Nelson will be a guest soon? I remember during 1up yours GL doesn't want Major Nelson because he's a PR guy

[AngryMoth]

Awesome show this week. Its so great listening to Jaffe talk about Twisted Metal with all the depth and strategy they've designed in. I agree with basically all the points he makes on multiplayer gaming and I'm really excited to pick up TM next month; it sounds like exactly the kind of game I'll love.

[Slime]

The reason I loved 1UP Yours so much was because the discussions would engage me so much that I would feel almost frustrated that I couldn't chime in. Weekend Confirmed hasn't really done that for me, but this week's episode kind of has.

Really good stuff so far. Always great to hear from Jaffe.

[chickdigger802]

Goddamn happylitesabre3

Great stuff.

[Benjamin1981]

Really good show this week with an interesting guest and good discussion.

Jaffe delivers like he always does.

If only WC could be this good every week.

[IMACOMPUTA]

Must say, I like del Rio's chiptune beats. Always wondered why he wasn't making those for the show instead of playing his own gaming-unrelated music.

[AgentCooper]

WHAT HAPPENED TO PLAN B? THIS IS HIS MOTHER ASKING

Mom, I died off screen.

[RiccochetJ]

Edit: Was a bit too negative.

[Riposte]

Love Jaffe. Entertaining guy. I'm excited for Twisted Metal, will be there day one.

Anyway, Twisted Metal actually reminds me of (TPS) Mecha games like Armored Core. If you've listened to the podcast where they talk about "car combat" you can draw a lot of parallels. Surprised no one sees this.

[CartridgeBlower]

Might get hated on for this, and that's totally fine, but this podcast -- IMO -- is better without Jeff's constant pontificating and childlike euphoria that has hijacked its fair share of episodes. His absence this week gave the entire rest of the crew more room to breathe, and it showed in spades.

Jeff seems like a cool dude, and I'm sure he's super nice, but he constantly seems like he's either trying to a) show how funny he is, or b) show how smart he is. Gotta be honest, I don't think he and Garnett ever really click on air, even if they are super friends off the air.

I haven't listened to this show in a while, but this was a great episode. This is what this show needs to do on a consistent basis. Garnett is a great host, he just needs to find the right combination around him. Awesome guests like Jaffe obviously don't hurt, either.

[sikkinixx]

I don't think it was discussed in public, but Garnett split with his wife, and is now dating Ariel.

That was confusing me as well. I kep thinking "are there two of them..?" Makes sense. Don't wanna barge into dudes personal life

[Riposte]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKlca...ddFAAAAAAAAWAA

we should start including stuff like this.

Anyway, I find it funny they didn't mention Resident Evil: Revelations in their RE6 talk. Just like every other discussion on the game that touches on "action vs horror".

[Fjordson]

Makes sense to have a unified topic, great OP! Always love listening to this show.

Jaffe was a great guest. I seem to be on the opposite end of things as far as story in games and all that, but I could listen to the dude talk endlessly. McWhertor was pretty boring, but what are ya gonna do.

[Rlan]

Garnett's description of Unit 13 sounded just like RE: The Mercenaries on 3DS.

[The Bookerman]

That was confusing me as well. I kep thinking "are there two of them..?" Makes sense. Don't wanna barge into dudes personal life

The only thing I wanna know... Did Garnett keep the Porsche?:P



Seriously I don't care about his personal life, it's his. Let him be happy.

[Kuran]

Jaffe's 'consoles and gaming handhelds will be replaced by iPad and Google Chrome' rant was just off the wall, especially in context of Garnett asking him his thoughts about the Vita.
Sure, eventually this will change.. but it is at least one new console generation away from happening.

And yes the iPad is a great entertainment device.. but I am not looking forward to playing Twisted Metal on it.. at the same time the Vita would be the perfect platform for a Twisted Metal port.

Apple is going to stay touch-only, they will never, ever cater to dedicated gamers.

[Rez]

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[Kuran]

At least I hope that's what Jaffe said, I was sleep deprived and was listening to the show during sleep.. and parts of it seeped into my dream (I played Unit-13 but it had one-bullet-anywhere-on-the-body kills like Rainbow Six 1).. and I was hitchhiking and got picked up by a really old couple, but the guy turned out to be really into the Vita and let me try his.. and the thing was the size of an old Nokia phone. Really tiny.

blargh

No Garnett in my dream. :(

[Neifirst]

Might get hated on for this, and that's totally fine, but this podcast -- IMO -- is better without Jeff's constant pontificating and childlike euphoria that has hijacked its fair share of episodes. His absence this week gave the entire rest of the crew more room to breathe, and it showed in spades. Jeff seems like a cool dude, and I'm sure he's super nice, but he constantly seems like he's either trying to a) show how funny he is, or b) show how smart he is. Gotta be honest, I don't think he and Garnett ever really click on air, even if they are super friends off the air. I haven't listened to this show in a while, but this was a great episode. This is what this show needs to do on a consistent basis. Garnett is a great host, he just needs to find the right combination around him. Awesome guests like Jaffe obviously don't hurt, either.

Agree x1,000,000. For me, it's not Jeff Cannatta himself, it's that Garnett seems to be a hell of a lot better as a host and being part of the discussion. This and last week's were the best episodes of Weekend Confirmed in a really long time.

[Kiriku]

Nice OP apart from the staring/starring, although the mistake works quite well with Jeff's picture at least. :P

[infinityBCRT]

Dexter, is that you?

I don't think it was discussed in public, but Garnett split with his wife, and is now dating Ariel.

He joked a few weeks back about needing a lawyer, and that's when I kinda guessed that had happened.

[Fjordson]

He's dating Ariel? Jesus, I must be dumb. All the times she's been on the show and I had no idea.

[DaBuddaDa]

Only ~40 minutes into Jaffe episode and it's already one of the best ones in a long time. Jaffe really brings interesting discussion to the table and has intelligent things to say. He put out the "gameplay" vs. "immersion/story" dichotomy clearly and concisely in a second when most people can't even put it into words.

[Flavius]

Might get hated on for this, and that's totally fine, but this podcast -- IMO -- is better without Jeff's constant pontificating and childlike euphoria that has hijacked its fair share of episodes. His absence this week gave the entire rest of the crew more room to breathe, and it showed in spades. Jeff seems like a cool dude, and I'm sure he's super nice, but he constantly seems like he's either trying to a) show how funny he is, or b) show how smart he is. Gotta be honest, I don't think he and Garnett ever really click on air, even if they are super friends off the air. I haven't listened to this show in a while, but this was a great episode. This is what this show needs to do on a consistent basis. Garnett is a great host, he just needs to find the right combination around him. Awesome guests like Jaffe obviously don't hurt, either.

No hate here.

I think you nailed it.

[TheLegendOfMart]

Jaffe is an idiot, especially how he can only express himself with profanity I zoned out every time he opened his gob.

[DaBuddaDa]

Jaffe is an idiot, especially how he can only express himself with profanity I zoned out every time he opened his gob.

Thanks for sharing your intelligent and insightful internet post. Please jump off a bridge.

[PowderedToast]

very enjoyable episode. respect for garnett for asking the right questions despite being both a friend and a twisted fan. the back and forth is always well articulated and honest between him and jaffe. real good stuff.

[Curufinwe]

Jaffe's 'consoles and gaming handhelds will be replaced by iPad and Google Chrome' rant was just off the wall, especially in context of Garnett asking him his thoughts about the Vita. Sure, eventually this will change.. but it is at least one new console generation away from happening. And yes the iPad is a great entertainment device.. but I am not looking forward to playing Twisted Metal on it.. at the same time the Vita would be the perfect platform for a Twisted Metal port. Apple is going to stay touch-only, they will never, ever cater to dedicated gamers.

Skipping this episode.

[Porthos]

Might get hated on for this, and that's totally fine, but this podcast -- IMO -- is better without Jeff's constant pontificating and childlike euphoria that has hijacked its fair share of episodes. His absence this week gave the entire rest of the crew more room to breathe, and it showed in spades. Jeff seems like a cool dude, and I'm sure he's super nice, but he constantly seems like he's either trying to a) show how funny he is, or b) show how smart he is. Gotta be honest, I don't think he and Garnett ever really click on air, even if they are super friends off the air. I haven't listened to this show in a while, but this was a great episode. This is what this show needs to do on a consistent basis. Garnett is a great host, he just needs to find the right combination around him. Awesome guests like Jaffe obviously don't hurt, either.

Have to disagree here. Garnett is a great host and I have listened to him for years, but Jeff is my favorite part of the show. Of course I would probably still listen if Jeff was gone but I like him around.

However, I also liked Brian L. and think Andrea is good on the show too, both of which are unpopular opinions so I guess I could be on my own with Jeff too.

[entrement]

Skipping this episode.

lol.

[Rygar 8 Bit]

can listen to jaffe talk for hours

[ArjanN]

Good episode, Jaffe is always an entertaining guest.

Jeff is a great castmember but, yeah, he sometimes dominates the conversation a bit.

Also, Garnett needs to play more games. Games like Saints Row the Third. ;)

[Margalis]

Liked Jaffe a lot. Probably helps that I agree with him on most things. A lot more "real talk" from Jaffe than from most industry guests.

[Atruvius]

This has been the best episode I've listened. (Been listening WC since last spring) Jaffe should be regular guest on the show.

[Jake Tower]

Jaffe should be regular guest on the show.

Yeah, Garnett, Jaffe said he loves the show and would come on any time you ask, so take him up on that offer.

[NullPointer]

can listen to jaffe talk for hours

Seriously. This week was one of the better Weekend Confirmeds in a long while.

[Omega.Blaze]

Why does Jaffe have to say "fucking" every 5 fucking seconds?

[ReturnOfTheRAT]

This week is the Jaffe episode? This is going to be a fantastic compliment to his "Game On!" appearance.

[Jake Tower]

This week is the Jaffe episode? This is going to be a fantastic compliment to his "Game On!" appearance.

Link?

[Keyser Soze]

Link?

http://twit.tv/show/game-on/1

Pretty much everything but him is shit... It is a very over produced / over acted show.

[mujun]

Great ep. Love Jaffe, very articulate and open minded.

Not a big fan of how much influence GAF seems to have over people in the industry these days. So many people have been referencing GAF whining on podcasts recently, I wish they wouldn't even consider pandering to the forum.

[CartridgeBlower]

Why does Jaffe have to say "fucking" every 5 fucking seconds?

Not to sound like a jerk, but seriously why does this bother people?

I can understand not wanting to hear it if there are children present, or on a TV show, or a movie, but this is a video game podcast with four friends/co-workers talking about their profession. It's loose and informal.

It's not like Jaffe uses it to mask not being articulate, which I could understand having a beef with. Quite the opposite, he is very articulate. I never even notice him saying it because I'm usually into what he's discussing. It's just a word, and it doesn't distract from his point, and in this format, I honestly don't know how it could.

[a secret-boss]

Just 30mins in but already liking the show

[elrechazado]

Can't listen to anything with Jaffe for more than 5 minutes. The guy is terrible and his schtick is so boring.

[Omega.Blaze]

Not to sound like a jerk, but seriously why does this bother people? I can understand not wanting to hear it if there are children present, or on a TV show, or a movie, but this is a video game podcast with four friends/co-workers talking about their profession. It's loose and informal. It's not like Jaffe uses it to mask not being articulate, which I could understand having a beef with. Quite the opposite, he is very articulate. I never even notice him saying it because I'm usually into what he's discussing. It's just a word, and it doesn't distract from his point, and in this format, I honestly don't know how it could.

Why does it bother people? Let's see.

The fucking reason why it fucking bothers me it's because I fucking hate to hear someone saying fucking every 5 fucking seconds. The fucking guy can't come up with a fucking sentence without saying fucking, it's like if it's fucking impossible for him to avoid the unnecessary fucking swearing.

The point is, it becomes extremely annoying. I can get rid off the "fucking" in the stuff that I posted above, and my point would still be clear. Why does he need to "emphasize" everything he says with the word fucking? It's annoying!

[benny_a]

^ Clearly there is a difference between just unedited talking as opposed to writing paragraphs that you can re-read and fix before submitting.

I'm in the same camp as CatridgeBlower, I mostly only notice him saying "fuck" when he himself points it out as he tries to reduce it.
But then again, I think The Big Lebowski is a good movie.

First episodes in many months and it was very enjoyable, but that's probably because Jaffe is one of the best video game persons you can have on your show.

[Shadow780]

Why does it bother people? Let's see. The fucking reason why it fucking bothers me it's because I fucking hate to hear someone saying fucking every 5 fucking seconds. The fucking guy can't come up with a fucking sentence without saying fucking, it's like if it's fucking impossible for him to avoid the unnecessary fucking swearing. The point is, it becomes extremely annoying. I can get rid off the "fucking" in the stuff that I posted above, and my point would still be clear. Why does he need to "emphasize" everything he says with the word fucking? It's annoying!

Well, if it bothers him to not say fuck every 5 seconds, then bring on the fucks. I rather he be himself than to please a certain portion of listeners.

[Keyser Soze]

Gonna listen to this now... will do a Jaffe curse word counter!!