I want to play Cosmic Carnage with Mark.
Love these guys. Got me into Front Mission with their reviews!
CGR is the absolute best. Love his videos.
This man sold me on Ys Seven. I love him for getting me back into the series.
Hahaha, oh man, the latest review (Tekken Advance) is pure gold:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6J8FQGos4o
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6J8FQGos4o
Certainly one of the best game review shows out there. I love the focus on the fun factor in cgr's reviews, and the wide range of games that are covered each day. It's just a fun show to watch, and really reminds me why I play games, unlike so many of the super nit picky reviewers out there at other sites and such. And yeah their game of the year videos are awesome!
CGR reviews Dishonored: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvJSVHbqf5c
Interestingly enough, it opens with the title "the cure for the corporate review", which tends to echo the sentiment of his fans (myself included) here.
Not only that, but the review hits all the right buttons for me: he criticizes the game for punishing the player when they wanna go for the 'fun' way (i.e. killing people instead of using stealth) and for having a boring political plot which he compares to having a trade federation in Star Wars (is Mark a Plinkett fan? I'd like to think so!). Also he finally finds a replacement to flamethrowers, an obsession which I never quite got to be honest. Shotguns and rocket launchers are where it's at.
Interestingly enough, it opens with the title "the cure for the corporate review", which tends to echo the sentiment of his fans (myself included) here.
Not only that, but the review hits all the right buttons for me: he criticizes the game for punishing the player when they wanna go for the 'fun' way (i.e. killing people instead of using stealth) and for having a boring political plot which he compares to having a trade federation in Star Wars (is Mark a Plinkett fan? I'd like to think so!). Also he finally finds a replacement to flamethrowers, an obsession which I never quite got to be honest. Shotguns and rocket launchers are where it's at.
I'm not sure I would classify CGR as an "informative" review source. He covers the basics and shows some gameplay of him being bad at the game (unless it's a SHMUP, pinball, or driving game). The show is excellent, though. Definitely one of the best videogame reviewers. I...love...his voice.
Read these in his voice:
Flamethrowers. Vectrex. Lord Karnage.
Also I love the episodes with his dog and/or beer.
Read these in his voice:
Flamethrowers. Vectrex. Lord Karnage.
Also I love the episodes with his dog and/or beer.
Fine, I'll watch one.
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Wait, this is awesome.
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Wait, this is awesome.
Love CGR, dude deserves all the views in the world and a better logo.
Reading the OP I was like, without the (over) acting, wouldn't that take the fun out of it?
Nope. This is great. Gonna watch a bunch of them.
Nope. This is great. Gonna watch a bunch of them.
Went back to watch Mark's EDF 2017 for 360 review in anticipation of portable on Vita. I just love the way the guy approaches every game with a blank slate and will look for the positives and rarely overblows the negatives. Great reviewer.
I especially remember his Haze review, which he did in 2 parts. Part 1 was like a standard one of his reviews where he highlights the good things the game does and what you could like about and the comments section was filled with disbelief at how he could say such nice things about it.
That was at least until Part 2 when he showed how broken the game was and set the record straight on his overall feelings on the game. You could sense his disappointment because he LOVES Timesplitters (those reviews are great by the way, should watch all of them). Also really liked his Killzone and Killzone 2 reviews.
Great reviewer, always love seeing a new video in my subscriptions!
I especially remember his Haze review, which he did in 2 parts. Part 1 was like a standard one of his reviews where he highlights the good things the game does and what you could like about and the comments section was filled with disbelief at how he could say such nice things about it.
That was at least until Part 2 when he showed how broken the game was and set the record straight on his overall feelings on the game. You could sense his disappointment because he LOVES Timesplitters (those reviews are great by the way, should watch all of them). Also really liked his Killzone and Killzone 2 reviews.
Great reviewer, always love seeing a new video in my subscriptions!
Holy shit there are so many
Yeah, he's got an odd way of speaking. But I love it.
I've avoided this because I don't want to get the urge to collect again. I'm happy sticking to GOG for older stuff at a good price. I don't want to fill my home with expensive games and consoles again.
I should just check it out anyway at some point. I'm tired of cynical games podcasts. Listening to the Bombcast for as long as I have, I pretty much wait for a Vinny alert like everybody else now. I Iike when Jeff goes on about some obscure game but mostly they talk about AAA games in unimpressed terms and that's getting old. Oh, and how many times am I gonna tolerate Ryan shutting down a crazy discussion about headtracking or flight sims or something but letting people go on at length about word games for their cell phones...
I should just check it out anyway at some point. I'm tired of cynical games podcasts. Listening to the Bombcast for as long as I have, I pretty much wait for a Vinny alert like everybody else now. I Iike when Jeff goes on about some obscure game but mostly they talk about AAA games in unimpressed terms and that's getting old. Oh, and how many times am I gonna tolerate Ryan shutting down a crazy discussion about headtracking or flight sims or something but letting people go on at length about word games for their cell phones...
This is like the dude you go to and ask him if a game is good, and he'll tell you.
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It was started with a mock about the 'winner don't use drugs' and they made this mascot to say 'drugs don't use winners'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.
But for me the best 'mascot' they had was Heyzoos: The coked up chicken... Unfortunately only 3 videos were made:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZczoyalXzs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lo7dO1JRKlU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFwu6eRJgOY
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!
His cadence is weird at first, but you get used to it, and I then find myself laughing at times where I probably shouldn't be. I like it. :) His views on stealth made me an instant fan.
Jesus, Mark hasn't aged a day in 12 years. He only lost some weight.Originally Posted by Hero of Legend
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ZVZGwdA7-Q
Seaman, you owe yourselves to watch it. XD
Parasol Stars: The Story of Bubble Bobble 3 (TG-16) review
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mx0N69fAm-I
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mx0N69fAm-I
Awesome review, and really shows just why I like Mark's reviews so much. He doesn't go into technical details or whatnot, "oh the graphics could use some work", "well, the sound wasn't quite up to par", etc. He's only concerned with how much fun he has with the game, and from the sounds of it he loved Parasol Stars. That's awesome. :DOriginally Posted by SolidSnakex
Parasol Stars: The Story of Bubble Bobble 3 (TG-16) review
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mx0N69fAm-I
Mark is awesome.
I did a 3 part interview with him about The Art of Video Games exhibition and he was a fantastic interviewer who had some great questions. As well, he did a great review of my book that sits at more than 57,000 views at present. THANKS MARK!
I did a 3 part interview with him about The Art of Video Games exhibition and he was a fantastic interviewer who had some great questions. As well, he did a great review of my book that sits at more than 57,000 views at present. THANKS MARK!
I like Mark's reviews. Dude pretty much reviews games in a way where he just tells you about them with no real judgment. Is it good? Bad? Well that's ultimately up to your taste, but Mark keeps it very neutral, and seems to find some fun even in games that aren't that spectacular. Just loving the hobby. I like that.
One of my favorite things is how he says words like "nineteen" as "ninteeng."
Ehhh, I'd say he's more average with a lot of genres. He does suck at some.Originally Posted by Sub_Level
I'm not sure I would classify CGR as an "informative" review source. He covers the basics and shows some gameplay of him being bad at the game (unless it's a SHMUP, pinball, or driving game). The show is excellent, though. Definitely one of the best videogame reviewers. I...love...his voice.
I also like that he's able to approach games from a perspective of who the games are aimed at. His Brave review does a good job of thatOriginally Posted by Seraphis Cain
Awesome review, and really shows just why I like Mark's reviews so much. He doesn't go into technical details or whatnot, "oh the graphics could use some work", "well, the sound wasn't quite up to par", etc. He's only concerned with how much fun he has with the game, and from the sounds of it he loved Parasol Stars. That's awesome. :D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1iQQdWLdvmY
I don't really have any interest in the game, but it's nice that he doesn't look down on the game because it's obviously aimed at kids. And that trophy part is hilarious!
His reviews are pretty much the only ones i trust.
still watching these
Dude has an attitude about gaming that I can really appreciate in this day and age, when it seems like many people play games just looking for a chance to say "this game blows."I like Mark's reviews. Dude pretty much reviews games in a way where he just tells you about them with no real judgment. Is it good? Bad? Well that's ultimately up to your taste, but Mark keeps it very neutral, and seems to find some fun even in games that aren't that spectacular. Just loving the hobby. I like that.
Love it. He's such an old Sega fanboy :3
one of my favorite youtube channels.
His reviews have both saved and cost me money
His reviews have both saved and cost me money
Banjo Pilot (GBA) review
One of the rare reviews where he doesn't really care for the game. He doesn't hate it, but ends up finding it to be a dull game after a while.
One of the rare reviews where he doesn't really care for the game. He doesn't hate it, but ends up finding it to be a dull game after a while.
Great show, it also helps that the narrator has the voice of a God.
I love Mark, even If I'm not interested in the game that's being reviewed I still watch it and get enjoyment out of it!
Mark has an awesome radio voice, good comedic timing, great taste in games, and he covers a random mix of new and retro games.
And he avoids the trap of giving out review scores.
It's pretty much the perfect review show.
And he avoids the trap of giving out review scores.
It's pretty much the perfect review show.
Subbed to the YouTube channel awhile ago and there's still tons of content I haven't watched. I enjoy seeing reviews or gameplay of older stuff without having to hear a guy yelling about how shitty everything is.
^yeah, i was looking at the YT but there's so much stuff there, and i've only watched the GOTY videos when linked here & always loved his choices. as others've said, Mark's lack of cynicism & general feel of the show is refreshing, gonna sub to this thread to remind myself to comb over the links here.
CGR and AVGN are really the only two things I watch on Youtube. If anybody has any recommendations for other Youtube channels I'd appreciate it :)
VinesauceCGR and AVGN are really the only two things I watch on Youtube. If anybody has any recommendations for other Youtube channels I'd appreciate it :)
Vinny is the coolest motherfucker on the planet and insanely talented. His Mario & Luigi cartoon voiceovers are mindblowing.
I really like CGR. I only discovered it rather recently. I'm also a big fan of Lazy Game Reviews and Nerd^3.
LGR: www.youtube.com/user/phreakindee
Nerd^3: www.youtube.com/user/officialnerdcubed
They have their own personalities as well. These are the three I've been watching mostly lately.
LGR: www.youtube.com/user/phreakindee
Nerd^3: www.youtube.com/user/officialnerdcubed
They have their own personalities as well. These are the three I've been watching mostly lately.
Game Sack is pretty awesome. Here is an episode guide. They're better than most retro game youtube channels in that they aren't sitting in front of their game collections showing off the crap they just picked up and then begging for likes. It's shot well and they put effort into each episode and the endings are always great.CGR and AVGN are really the only two things I watch on Youtube. If anybody has any recommendations for other Youtube channels I'd appreciate it :)
This, I agree with.Originally Posted by rampitup46
Game Sack is pretty awesome. Here is an episode guide. They're better than most retro game youtube channels in that they aren't sitting in front of their game collections showing off the crap they just picked up and then begging for likes. It's shot well and they put effort into each episode and the endings are always great.
I discovered them this past summer, and they have quickly shot up to my favourites. I just like how the whole show is done, music, pacing, production overall and what they choose to discuss. Plus they are pretty likeable and grew on me as I watched more and more. I still prefer CGR, but Game Sack is up there for me.
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