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Seraphis Cain · 07:05 PM

(Sorry, best picture I could find :lol)

Because seriously, I'm pretty sure I could listen to Mark talk forever. Besides Mark's incredible man voice, CGR is really just the best review show on Youtube. No overblown personalities or bad (over)acting (this is not a shot at AVGN, I love AVGN), just straight-up informative reviews. And their output is just ridiculous. Something like 1-2 new videos per day? Crazy.

So yeah. CGR: best Youtube game review show, or best Youtube game review show?

EDIT: And if you've never seen it, then what are you waiting for? Click the link below and start watching!

http://www.youtube.com/user/InecomCompany?feature=watch

Uncle Rupee · (01-12-2013, 06:09 PM)

I can't believe they made that logo/mascot, stood back from it, and said, "Yep, we're going with this." Guy also has a really weird of way of narra...ting ... his videos.

Baconsammy · (01-12-2013, 06:10 PM)

The only thing I hate is when I click on one of their reviews and I don't get the older guy. The younger guy's reviews stink. But yeah, great site. The main guy is basically Garnett Lee if Garnett Lee actually played games.

Seven Force · (01-12-2013, 06:11 PM)

I was just thinking of making this exact same thread a day or two ago, heh.

But yeah, great reviews, pleasant reviewers. Pretty much the only internet review series I watch these days.

Kwixotik · (01-12-2013, 06:11 PM)

Originally Posted by Baconsammy

The only thing I hate is when I click on one of their reviews and I don't get the older guy. The younger guy's reviews stink. But yeah, great site. The main guy is basically Garnett Lee if Garnett Lee actually played games.

This. I need the badass voice guy.

Seraphis Cain · (01-12-2013, 06:12 PM)

Originally Posted by Baconsammy

The only thing I hate is when I click on one of their reviews and I don't get the older guy. The younger guy's reviews stink. But yeah, great site. The main guy is basically Garnett Lee if Garnett Lee actually played games.

The younger guy's stuff is all under the CGRUndertow account, so it's pretty easy to differentiate between the two.

CrunchinJelly · (01-12-2013, 06:12 PM)

They had the best Game of the Year awards show: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJsjO-reW6Y

Bgamer90 · (01-12-2013, 06:12 PM)

I love CGR.

About to watch the review of Crash Team Racing.

ironcreed · (01-12-2013, 06:12 PM)

Indeed, they tend to focus more on the fun factor above everything else (which is why we play games) and are always appreciative of many games that the mainstream gaming media absolutely trash.

TheMan · 06:18 PM

i watch CGR and CGR undertow videos every day. CGR undertow's reviewers range from downright terrible (i skip anything done by ryan) to awesome (i actually like derek more than mark), but overall it's good shit.

i-Lo · (01-12-2013, 06:13 PM)

I watch that and Zeitgeist review on ytube. I like them primarily because they review the games without attaching scores to them.

Lowlander2 · 06:17 PM

It's been a while since I've seen him, but I wasn't ever too keen on the regular CGR reviews. He never told or showed me enough of the game, didn't feel like he was reviewing all that much.

I liked a few of the Undertow reviews, though.

Originally Posted by CrunchinJelly

They had the best Game of the Year awards show: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJsjO-reW6Y

I definitely liked the GOTY vids I saw.

didamangi · (01-12-2013, 06:14 PM)

Let's hope Mohammed from Qatar keeps sending Mark more awesome game to review xD

cheststrongwell · (01-12-2013, 06:15 PM)

Sweet intro music, great reviews, awesome voice.

Bgamer90 · (01-12-2013, 06:16 PM)

Originally Posted by didamangi

Let's hope Mohammed from Qatar keeps sending Mark more awesome game to review xD

Haha... he must be rich. Goodness.

MrNyarlathotep · (01-12-2013, 06:16 PM)

Originally Posted by ironcreed

Indeed, they tend to focus more on the fun factor above everything else (which is why we play games) and are always appreciative of many games that the mainstream gaming media absolutely trash.

Yeah, it was surprising to see how much he enjoyed 007 Legends.

NinjaBoiX · (01-12-2013, 06:16 PM)

I quite like CGR, but, the way, the reviewer, keeps making, these awkward pauses, is really, off putting. It's like, he's formulating, his, thoughts in, to a, review on, the fly.

Seraphis Cain · (01-12-2013, 06:17 PM)

I can't be the only one who plays imaginary turntables at the start of every video. Dat intro.

BlackJace · (01-12-2013, 06:18 PM)

It's the voice. I could listen to it all day.

Yawnier · (01-12-2013, 06:19 PM)

I enjoy many of their hardware and software reviews and how they cover some of the more obscure games from generations past + that intro music.

Dr Dogg · (01-12-2013, 06:20 PM)

I've been on the fence. Yeah some stuff is alright and some not to my tastes. Then again I was pissing myself watching the Far Cry 3 review.

gumby_trucker · 06:25 PM

Originally Posted by ironcreed

Indeed, they tend to focus more on the fun factor above everything else (which is why we play games) and are always appreciative of many games that the mainstream gaming media absolutely trash.

Without a doubt my favorite aspect of the reviews are how un-cynical Mark is.

edit: I didn't know their new logo was an M&M, thought it was this guy:

Baconsammy · (01-12-2013, 06:21 PM)

Originally Posted by Bgamer90

I love CGR.

About to watch the review of Crash Team Racing.

Perfect of example of how the site is hit and miss. They have two reviews of this game. One by the good guy, one by one of the not-so-good guys. Huge difference in quality. Loved watching their new review. Nostalgia!

darkjedi187 · (01-12-2013, 06:22 PM)

CGR is wonderful. Always enjoy their reviews.

KDash31987 · (01-12-2013, 06:24 PM)

Classic Game Room is practically the only reason I even go on YouTube. I love Mark's reviews...they're entertaining, informative, and he's just nice to listen to. Derek is cool, too.

I love how they'll review pretty much anything. It's awesome.

Originally Posted by didamangi

Let's hope Mohammed from Qatar keeps sending Mark more awesome game to review xD

I laugh every time I hear Mark say that now, because it's gotten to ridiculous levels nowadays. Seriously. Haha.

CrunchinJelly · (01-12-2013, 06:25 PM)

Does anyone else find it weird how it looks like they're in a storage unit?

Raife · (01-12-2013, 06:25 PM)

When I started watching I found the reviewer's narration really distracting, but they were entertaining enough that I kept watching. Now I actually quite like his style. The focus on the positive aspects of the game are what make his reviews interesting to watch. It almost feels like he really does enjoy loving games, always trying to find the most positive aspects of even some mediocre to bad fare.

Seraphis Cain · (01-12-2013, 06:26 PM)

Originally Posted by CrunchinJelly

Does anyone else find it weird how it looks like they're in a storage unit?

The Intergalactic Space Arcade is clearly not a storage unit.

It probably is. :lol

Baconsammy · (01-12-2013, 06:27 PM)

Mark's love of pinball video games makes me happy.

Kilrogg · (01-12-2013, 06:27 PM)

Originally Posted by Uncle Rupee

I can't believe they made that logo/mascot, stood back from it, and said, "Yep, we're going with this." Guy also has a really weird of way of narra...ting ... his videos.

First: I actually like the way he talks. I don't find it off-putting at all, but then I'm not a native speaker.

Second: his style is actually even weirder than you guys make it out to be: he'll pause in the middle of the word, then finish saying the sentence and immediately start the next sentence like there's no period between the two.

antispin · (01-12-2013, 06:27 PM)

Very great indeed.

Ledsen · (01-12-2013, 06:29 PM)

Originally Posted by NinjaBoiX

I quite like CGR, but, the way, the reviewer, keeps making, these awkward pauses, is really, off putting. It's like, he's formulating, his, thoughts in, to a, review on, the fly.

Yep. Can't stand his voice and way of speaking, otherwise I'd probably watch the show.

Kilrogg · (01-12-2013, 06:29 PM)

Also I always wonder why GAF barely ever talks about CGR given the incredible output, broad range of games and popularity of the channel. CGR has to be one of the top professional games reviews channel on YouTube, right?

ironcreed · (01-12-2013, 06:30 PM)

Originally Posted by gumby_trucker

Without a doubt my favorite aspect of the reviews are how un-cynical Mark is.

Absolutely. It's refreshing to hear an older gamer who has not lost sight of why we play games. He brings an enthusiasm that is akin to how I felt as a kid when I first played Atari or when I got my NES. Most reviewers today just come off as being too damn jaded and the fun factor of games is lost in the mix of nit-pickery and overboard technical analysis.

Seraphis Cain · (01-12-2013, 06:30 PM)

Originally Posted by Baconsammy

Mark's love of pinball video games makes me happy.

This. I love how they have a sub-channel dedicated to pinball videos, even if it's been months since they added anything new.

Originally Posted by Kilrogg

First: I actually like the way he talks. I don't find it off-putting at all, but then I'm not a native speaker.

Second: his style is actually even weirder than you guys make it out to be: he'll pause in the middle of the word, then finish saying the sentence and immediately start the next sentence like there's no period between the two.

He does do this, and it IS a bit weird. But it's not off-putting or anything. I usually just laugh it off as Mark just being Mark. That's his style. :lol

Window · (01-12-2013, 06:30 PM)

Yeah his reviews are great and I often find reviews of games on his channel which haven't been covered by the major websites at all which is pretty nice as well.

olimpia84 · (01-12-2013, 06:31 PM)

Derek (from CGR Undertow) >>> Mark from CGR

Seraphis Cain · (01-12-2013, 06:32 PM)

Originally Posted by Kilrogg

Also I always wonder why GAF barely ever talks about CGR given the incredible output, broad range of games and popularity of the channel. CGR has to be one of the top professional games reviews channel on YouTube, right?

Pretty close to it, yeah. The main channel has close to 345 million views, and the CGRUndertow channel has 44 million.

Xater · (01-12-2013, 06:32 PM)

I really like it as well. I don't really watch his stuff on newer games. I am only there for classic games and hardware reviews.

papersleeves · (01-12-2013, 06:34 PM)

I agree. I love CGR. One of my favorite channels on Youtube. Like anyone else already said, I like how they actually review anything. I mean, ANYTHING. This can ranges from a video game to a controller or even a freaking box.

specialguy · (01-12-2013, 06:35 PM)

Originally Posted by Baconsammy

The only thing I hate is when I click on one of their reviews and I don't get the older guy. The younger guy's reviews stink. But yeah, great site. The main guy is basically Garnett Lee if Garnett Lee actually played games.

huh? he's nothing like whiny, annoying garnett...

i dont love cgr though, seems kind of glib to me, and he seems to pretty much like every game, so there's not much point to his reviews (since you know they'll be positive)

He's fine though, worth a subscribe.

EdgeXL · (01-12-2013, 06:35 PM)

I've been enjoying CGR for years now. I really like how they do not try to shoehorn video game reviews into some kind of numerical score; they just tell you whether or not they like a game and why. Mark also strikes me as an actual gamer; I mean, he is quite open that he preferred the Sega Genesis back in the day but he also recognizes that the SNES had some amazing games as well.

jbueno · (01-12-2013, 06:37 PM)

They´re my go to reviewers nowadays, over the years I´ve found that I pretty much agree with them on their videos. Pleasant to watch too.

Foxix · (01-12-2013, 06:38 PM)

Love the show <3 I end up watching a bunch practically every day haha. I was waiting for his 2012 GOTY stuff, thanks for posting that. He's the only guy that listed Nier as a GOTY contender back in 2010. He's got great taste. Also didn't realize under defeat came out.

Originally Posted by Seraphis Cain

I can't be the only one who plays imaginary turntables at the start of every video. Dat intro.

I will now.

I still play my Genesis quite a bit. Really, he's probably my only truly trusted reviewer.

GANGSTERKILLER · (01-12-2013, 06:40 PM)

Yup. I like Classic Game Room, especially their hardware and games reviews of the great old times.

rallaren · (01-12-2013, 06:40 PM)

I watched it all the time a few years ago. Cool to see it's still going. One of my top fav youtube channels of all time.

Banjoman · (01-12-2013, 06:41 PM)

Originally Posted by CrunchinJelly

They had the best Game of the Year awards show: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJsjO-reW6Y

and even the best game of the year awards show of the forever (!!!!): http://youtu.be/PFwu6eRJgOY

Kilrogg · (01-12-2013, 06:41 PM)

Originally Posted by GANGSTERKILLER

Yup. I like Classic Game Room, especially their hardware and games reviews of the great old times.

The silly hardware vs. matches (like NES vs. 360) were the best, but you can only make so much of them before you've done all the systems :(.

SniperHunter · (01-12-2013, 06:41 PM)

hilarious reviews, I love mark :)

MYE · (01-12-2013, 06:42 PM)

I love CGR because they have an upbeat style and actually seem enthusiastic about videogames and playing them, unlike the overrated nest of cynicism and negativity that is Giant Bomb (Vinny excluded)

Mark is cool. Love how he narr-ates his vi-deos