Derek stinks, he's completely closed-minded and cynical towards almost everything that isn't made by Nintendo. Pretty much the anti-Mark. His reviews are mostly filled with lame puns and random whining about something unrelated to the game. TJ is the best Undertow reviewer by a long shot - he's extremely insightful and informative, and he's constantly making out-there analogies and references which tie perfectly into the game that he's covering.
Sometimes it seems like the reviews games without finishing them. Like a lot of his SMT game reviews. He's pretty entertaining though.
I love CGR. I'll check the channel if I'm interested in picking up a retro title. I agree with OP. I love listening to Mark.
I'm a fan of it, it's highly positive without diving into hyperbole and generally has me thinking "video games, fuck yeah" after I'm done watching some of it. I don't really go to it actually looking for reviews, but it's plenty entertaining listening to Mark rattle off the things he likes in whatever random game or peripheral he's showing.
It's also given me a greater appreciation for pinball.
It's also given me a greater appreciation for pinball.
Last edited by Rickenslacker; 01-12-2013 at 08:37 PM.
The guy is awkwardly hilarious and addicting to watch.
Fun!
Fun!
My favorite "talk about games over video" guy is by far Dr Sparkle from Chrontendo, but CGR is good too
But...Mark hates Ridge Racer 7. :(
CGR Undertow sucks
CGR Undertow sucks
I love CGR. Developers, if your game has a flamethrower, Mark will love it.
I just started watching this series today thanks to this thread. It's pretty enjoyable - as mentioned earlier, a lot of gaming culture today is very negative and kind of a drag given that it's supposed to be a hobby that people enjoy, so coming across a series where the reviewer actually seems enthusiastic about playing games is nice.
I love Classic Game Room. No bloat just the good stuff.
I love it. His videos is very pleasant.
What's up with Mohammed from Qatar anyway? He's like Mark's video game sugar daddy.
Mark had an interview with him.Originally Posted by Rickenslacker
What's up with Mohammed from Qatar anyway? He's like Mark's video game sugar daddy.
My theory is that he just sent Mark one big-ass box of games and Mark's just been going through them over the past several months.Originally Posted by Rickenslacker
What's up with Mohammed from Qatar anyway? He's like Mark's video game sugar daddy.
EDIT: Ooh, interview? Neat!
EDIT2: Mohammed paid $600 for a Klonoa plush. Yep. He's loaded. Seems he runs some sort of company that makes...stuff...or something. He said his company made a Wind Squid plush for Mark, so it must have something to do with fabrics.
Last edited by Seraphis Cain; 01-12-2013 at 08:49 PM.
Yeah, Derek can be a tad bit annoying, especially when it comes to Nintendo. It's like, dude we get it, you've got a hard-on for anything Nintendo, tone it down a notch.Derek stinks, he's completely closed-minded and cynical towards almost everything that isn't made by Nintendo. Pretty much the anti-Mark. His reviews are mostly filled with lame puns and random whining about something unrelated to the game. TJ is the best Undertow reviewer by a long shot - he's extremely insightful and informative, and he's constantly making out-there analogies and references which tie perfectly into the game that he's covering.
And I agree with TJ being the best reviewer at Undertow.
Mark is just great, I wish he'd bring back Heyzoos every once in a while. :P
I don't always like the games he likes, but his reviews are the most useful in influencing my purchases, if that makes sense.
I love Classic Game Room. And you know why? Because yesterday he posted a review of Crash Team Racing. So random yet so perfect
Who would win in a fight between Crash Bandicoot and Klonoa? ... I'm going with Godzilla
Who would win in a fight between Crash Bandicoot and Klonoa? ... I'm going with Godzilla
I love RR7, but I also love hearing Mark ripping into it. It's hilarious how much he hates the gal that commentates on your driving. One of the few times where Mark outright dislikes a game.But...Mark hates Ridge Racer 7. :(
CGR Undertow sucks
By far my favorite game review series. The corny-ish/random jokes make it even more awesome than it already is.
I love CGR. Mark has the weirdest sense of humor and I love it. He also apparently really likes Atlus games, so that's a plus in my book.
Love this show.
This and Matt Chat are my two favorite videogame related Youtube channels. Dig the history.
This and Matt Chat are my two favorite videogame related Youtube channels. Dig the history.
That one guy who reviews everything in this semi I'm kind of joking, monotone deep voice manner? Yeah, that guy kicks ass.
I like his videos. He seems like someone that never really grew up, but I don't mean that in a bad way. He just seems to have an appreciation and excitement for games that most of us lose as we grow older.
This is a really great show.
i also love CGR Undertow.
Great production, humor and love put into every episode.
i also love CGR Undertow.
Great production, humor and love put into every episode.
I remember how I found CGR. I wanted to find out about old Atari games, found one of his reviews, and was instantly hooked. Love this guy, usually doesn't have anything bad to say. Unless it is a truly bad game.
Derek from CGRU is cool too. Dude knows what he is talking about but his style is better in smaller doses
I really like his vids.
Also, just watched that Destruction Derby vid and man that game was amazing back then.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDvLb...wS5dmA&index=4
Also, just watched that Destruction Derby vid and man that game was amazing back then.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDvLb...wS5dmA&index=4
I enjoy the show and it is great for the times when I see a game title on a well known system that I haven't heard of before. I can search for it on youtube and he will have a video for it, same goes for accessories. The guy is a hard worker and pumps videos out every day. I am not a fan of CGR Undertow though, just a bunch of cynical kids. I do like that he just looks for the fun in games, but that being said it can be hard to find a game that he doesn't recommend. I think he could be a bit more critical (not cynical, but just being honest for review purposes). His videos are more like a showcase with narration. It seems that in order to drag out what would be a 2 minute video into 4 minutes he narrates it very slowly and seems to always repeat the name of the system. "This is Mortal Kombat...for the... Sega Genesis, you've gotta love classic games on the... Sega Genesis. There is nothing like... playing a game with the... Sega Genesis Controller." However, due the amount of content he puts out there everyday I can overlook those flaws. He seems like a cool guy and is a huge video game fan (that collection must be enormous).
Host sounds like Patrick Warburton. LOL!
Mark is great.
The guy just loves games.
The guy just loves games.
Some of my favourites:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghp9ztA3nxQ
Above is his review (Can I even call it that?) of a sandwich that looks so tasty to me at the moment, that I think I will make one later on today. Love the shots of his dog Stella as well.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n35JHLaKsw0
This... well, I just love his rants that are barely even related to the topic of that video. Bonus points for one of his pinball games interrupting him. I think this was probably more of an excuse for him to test his new audio equipment more than anything else.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ruo6lchKCEk
His reactions in this video around the 3:44 and 4:00 mark make me laugh every time. I love it.
I discovered CGR and Mark years ago, since his company is pretty much one of the first that appear in a search on youtube whenever you type in a game. At first, I was kind of unimpressed and annoyed at the "FIRST GAME REVIEW SHOW ON THE INTERNET" claim, but after doing my research and watching more and more of Mark and his reviews, I really enjoy them now. His style has really grown on me.
Also he likes Hockey (Pens fan, I assume since he lives in Pittsburgh?) so that's a plus too. I also love his fandom for the Vectrex and the fact that he goes to Pinball tourneys and does reviews of many of the machines there.
I wouldn't have bought EDF: Insect Armageddon if it weren't for his review. I like how I can discover new games that I normally would pass on via CGR.
Mark's basically a guy that I think would be cool just to hang out, have some beers and play some games with. The show reflects the laid back attitude and I love it all the more for that.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghp9ztA3nxQ
Above is his review (Can I even call it that?) of a sandwich that looks so tasty to me at the moment, that I think I will make one later on today. Love the shots of his dog Stella as well.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n35JHLaKsw0
This... well, I just love his rants that are barely even related to the topic of that video. Bonus points for one of his pinball games interrupting him. I think this was probably more of an excuse for him to test his new audio equipment more than anything else.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ruo6lchKCEk
His reactions in this video around the 3:44 and 4:00 mark make me laugh every time. I love it.
I discovered CGR and Mark years ago, since his company is pretty much one of the first that appear in a search on youtube whenever you type in a game. At first, I was kind of unimpressed and annoyed at the "FIRST GAME REVIEW SHOW ON THE INTERNET" claim, but after doing my research and watching more and more of Mark and his reviews, I really enjoy them now. His style has really grown on me.
Also he likes Hockey (Pens fan, I assume since he lives in Pittsburgh?) so that's a plus too. I also love his fandom for the Vectrex and the fact that he goes to Pinball tourneys and does reviews of many of the machines there.
I wouldn't have bought EDF: Insect Armageddon if it weren't for his review. I like how I can discover new games that I normally would pass on via CGR.
Mark's basically a guy that I think would be cool just to hang out, have some beers and play some games with. The show reflects the laid back attitude and I love it all the more for that.
I love this show! does he really broadcast from outer space?
Yea his positivity is great for my cynical self. It's a good balance.
CGR Undertow fucking SUCKS!!!!
I hate clicking on it by accident because I though it was a proper CGR.
I hate clicking on it by accident because I though it was a proper CGR.
One thing I liked about how Mark reviews games is how he is enthusiastic whenever he plays them. Gives you that feel that he is indeed enjoying the games he's playing.
Also, I like how most, if not all of the games he chooses for GOTY are games based on his taste. I can't forget how people kept on bitching at his 2009 GOTY list lol
Also, I like how most, if not all of the games he chooses for GOTY are games based on his taste. I can't forget how people kept on bitching at his 2009 GOTY list lol
This game actually has good music. I'm surprised.Originally Posted by SolidSnakex
Tekken Advance review
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6J8FQGos4o
I love CGR because of the random reviews, it's pure entertainment.
I love CGR but sadly I haven't kept up in the last year or so (since I got married). Barely have enough time to watch the Giant Bomb stuff I want to.
The best part definitely is the fact that he'll do both old and new stuff. I really wish Giant Bomb was a little more dynamic with what games they covered like CGR is.
The best part definitely is the fact that he'll do both old and new stuff. I really wish Giant Bomb was a little more dynamic with what games they covered like CGR is.
I love CGR, Mark just has a great personality and he does completely bullshit-free reviews. And a LOT of them. Great YouTube material.
Last edited by SamwiseRed; 01-13-2013 at 01:13 AM.
I like CotGW too, but Game Sack is the best!Originally Posted by Naked Snake
Meh, I like Clan of the Gray Wolf a lot more:
http://www.youtube.com/user/ClanOfTheGrayWolf
I really like most of their videos but there are a few which rub me the wrong way, their F355 challenge video is one of them.
watched some videos, didn't click with me. any good suggestions?
You shut your mouth.Originally Posted by olimpia84
Derek (from CGR Undertow) >>> Mark from CGR
CGR is my favourite youtube channel with avgn. I too could listen to Mark forever, he has a really nice and calming voice and his reviews are always top notch. I'd even say he's the best "reviewer" on youtube.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HEBkL4D9skIOriginally Posted by paperboywriter
watched some videos, didn't click with me. any good suggestions?
One of the few people I can listen to talk about video games. He's naturally funny, charismatic, and approaches games in a way I really appreciate.
His comedic timing is also really great, and sometimes you barely notice it.
His comedic timing is also really great, and sometimes you barely notice it.
They're kinda addressing this with Encyclopedia Bombastica. Should check it out if you haven't already.Originally Posted by infinityBCRT
I love CGR but sadly I haven't kept up in the last year or so (since I got married). Barely have enough time to watch the Giant Bomb stuff I want to.
The best part definitely is the fact that he'll do both old and new stuff. I really wish Giant Bomb was a little more dynamic with what games they covered like CGR is.
Want to give another shout out to this guys love of pinball. He really got me addicted with his diverse coverage. Hopefully there's more on the way.
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