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[jwhit28]

No one ever suggest to try the Wii version of RE4 to Jeff. It certainly solves the aiming problem.

 

[mnz]

Just listened to the Inside section. What did Brad even spoil? I honestly don't know.

Nothing...

 

[Golden Slumbers]

FTFY

i genuinely feel bad for you

Ok it's been like 5 years since I've been there but I don't see how unlimited (decent) pizza and cinnamon rolls for like $6 can be that bad. I will stand by it.

 

[J_Viper]

Just listened to the Inside section. What did Brad even spoil? I honestly don't know.

All he said was "it gets interesting".

I don't know what the fuck is wrong with people

 

[ShockingAlberto]

What was up with that SFV section? I shit on that game more than it probably deserves and even I think that part was crazy.

I mean, yeah, June update is July 1st. That is symbolically hilarious, but doesn't actually matter to anyone.

 

[Ninja Scooter]

Thank you GAF for warning me about potential Insider spoilers on this episode. I'll skip it until I finish the game.

There were no spoilers, unless you consider an interesting graphical mechanic that literally happens in the first 2 minutes (and isn't treated as some kind of twist either, it's just a pretty basic but cool design choice) a "spoiler". I listened to that entire thing and i still have no clue what the game is or what it's about other than "it's like Limbo but better".


Like, I totally get being sensitive with regards to story spoilers for games that just came out and are really narrative driven, but if you think that mentioning that certain gameplay mechanics exist or discussing how they work on a podcast that discusses games is somehow a spoiler, then the onus is on you to to protect your media blackout, not on the people who's job it is to produce content based around game discussions.

 

[bomma_man]

what

Instant mashed potatoes are potatoes that have been through an industrial process of cooking, mashing and dehydrating to yield a packaged convenience food that can be reconstituted by adding hot water or milk, producing a close approximation of mashed potatoes. They are available in different flavors.

Guess it has a different name in the US

 

[corin7]

What was up with that SFV section? I shit on that game more than it probably deserves and even I think that part was crazy.

I mean, yeah, June update is July 1st. That is symbolically hilarious, but doesn't actually matter to anyone.

Yeah I found that a little harsh. It might actually be a full game this week. How about we celebrate that? I know I am looking forward to having a reason to jump back into it.

 

[SexyFish]

Thank you GAF for warning me about potential Insider spoilers on this episode. I'll skip it until I finish the game.

As someone who just finished Inside and listened to this podcast last night, I have no fucking idea what people in this thread consider to be spoilers anymore.

You should be perfectly fine.

 

[RPGam3r]

As someone who just finished Inside and listened to this podcast last night, I have no fucking idea what people in this thread consider to be spoilers anymore.

You should be perfectly fine.

Ill never understand spoilers here, every time I go in a Souls thread and they tag the boss names I just stare blankly at the screen and think wtf. Note some bosses may deserve this as they tie into a super vague story... Most do not.

 

[Owensboro]

Ill never understand spoilers here, every time I go in a Souls thread and they tag the boss names I just stare blankly at the screen and think wtf. Note some bosses may deserve this as they time into a super vague story... Most do not.

People tag boss names in those games because figuring out what the boss does is half the fun of the boss encounter. If you walk into Boss #4, see the name, and then immediately go "Oh yeah, this is the boss that you're supposed to X, Y, and Z against", it kind of ruins the whole damn encounter and/or surprise.

 

[Weetrick]

People tag boss names in those games because figuring out what the boss does is half the fun of the boss encounter. If you walk into Boss #4, see the name, and then immediately go "Oh yeah, this is the boss that you're supposed to X, Y, and Z against", it kind of ruins the whole damn encounter and/or surprise.

If you're the type of person who thinks random boss names are "spoilers"... why would you know the strategies in advance? Wouldn't you avoid strategy discussions at all costs?

 

[FStop7]

The Inside talk was so frustrating. Like it was 15 minutes straight of saying nothing but "It's really good guys, it's really good. It's better than Limbo. it's really good."

For God's sake, talk some bloody specifics and let the people who care about spoilers skip past the segment. That discussion said virtually nothing about the game.

But then there are complaints about zomg spoilers.

It's kind of a no win situation.

 

[FStop7]

A comforter...cover?!

Most nice comforters are down filled and require dry cleaning. To keep them clean you use interchangeable slipcovers.

Of course this is a site where like half the population recoiled in horror at the suggstion of washing their sheets more than once a year, so...

 

[Curufinwe]

No one ever suggest to try the Wii version of RE4 to Jeff. It certainly solves the aiming problem.

He also hates motion aiming.

 

[Weetrick]

Of course this is a site where like half the population recoiled in horror at the suggstion of washing their sheets more than once a year, so...

More than once a year? What are you, a filthy sweaty pig?

Spoiler

lol

 

[mnz]

Of course this is a site where like half the population recoiled in horror at the suggstion of washing their sheets more than once a year, so...

What? When did that happen? What's wrong with people?

 

[Zaph]

He also hates motion aiming.

What a controversial opinion that is.

 

[KuwabaraTheMan]

Just listened to the Inside section. What did Brad even spoil? I honestly don't know.

Absolutely nothing. Spoiler culture is out of control if anyone actually thinks Brad "spoiled" anything.

 

[Wensih]

The Inside talk was so frustrating. Like it was 15 minutes straight of saying nothing but "It's really good guys, it's really good. It's better than Limbo. it's really good."

For God's sake, talk some bloody specifics and let the people who care about spoilers skip past the segment. That discussion said virtually nothing about the game.

This is how most conversations go with recently released games.

"Oh, it's so good... there's this... wait... can't spoil... well it's soooo good... I don't want to spoil anything... the submarine is cool... is that the part you were talking about... yes... no... oh, they show it in the reveal trailer it's not a real spoiler... trust me it's so much better than the last game... can I say... no... err... it's so hard not to spoil... the mind control section is really cool... errrr.... it's soo good.....WOOAH Dan don't say that you're spoiling it!"

 

[Curufinwe]

What a controversial opinion that is.

No one said it was. Hope you don't strain anything jumping to Jeff's defense over a slight that only existed in your imagination.

 

[Vire]

That's exactly what the quick look was too, Brad running to the right, essentially doing nothing in the very intro and just saying "ITS SO GOOD".

I still have no idea what the game is.

 

[Zaph]

No one said it was. Hope you don't strain anything jumping to Jeff's defense over a slight that only existed in your imagination.

It was a challenge writing those 6 words, but I got there in the end. Thanks for the concern.

 

[Dr Duncan Steel]

oh so they're like Max Payne 3 fans

Log out of GAF and disconnect your keyboard. This cannot be tolerated.

 

[nckillthegrimace]

That's exactly what the quick look was too, Brad running to the right, essentially doing nothing in the very intro and just saying "ITS SO GOOD".

I still have no idea what the game is.

It's probably mediocre like all the other games Brad drops effusive praise on.

 

[hamchan]

What was up with that SFV section? I shit on that game more than it probably deserves and even I think that part was crazy.

I mean, yeah, June update is July 1st. That is symbolically hilarious, but doesn't actually matter to anyone.

I guess this is another instance of the bomb crew being in their own bubble.

So weird that they're acting like Capcom has "fooled" the cheering crowd and covered up their disatrous one day delay by releasing one more character than expected 30 days earlier. Yeah good job you devious Capcom guys, you sure fooled me into being positive on SFV.

 

[NumberTwo]

Between that prison conversation and the revelation to Dan that the US justice system doesn't always treat everyone equally, I am so thankful he didn't end up with a career in law enforcement. Jesus.

 

[chaobreaker]

I wonder if Drew goes into some Alex-like fugue state whenever Dan starts another one of his fast-food discussion.

 

[LiK]

Just listened to the Inside section. What did Brad even spoil? I honestly don't know.

some unexpected stuff that happens if you came into this game blind. glad i skipped it. i blame Dan. he asked too many questions which made Brad go specific. Glad Jeff put a stop to it.

 

[Owensboro]

If you're the type of person who thinks random boss names are "spoilers"... why would you know the strategies in advance? Wouldn't you avoid strategy discussions at all costs?

I don't.....what? Because you're in the OT where everyone is talking about the game. If the names aren't spoiler-ed (what we're talking about) they you immediately get the boss mechanics ruined for you for any future bosses you aren't up to yet. Souls games are all about discussing with other peeople what half the things in the game do, so taking out the "talking to other people" or "reading the OT" kind of ruins the other half of the fun of those games.

I'd, of course, prefer to have the whole mechanics part spoilered, but that's never going to happen. 90% of the time it's someone posting the name and then somehing the boss does. I'm okay with the 10% of posts that are just "Oh man, [Boss Name] was rough!"

 

[SatelliteOfLove]

Absolutely nothing. Spoiler culture is out of control if anyone actually thinks Brad "spoiled" anything.

I *noped* out of a podcast earlier that was even beginning to touch ZTD.

Avoiding spoilers where they exist is one's own responsibility.

 

[Anth0ny]

Because what they've shown at the last two E3s looks insanely fun.

Horizon looks so good!

Because Horizon has shown off new, really incredible shit every time it's on display?

Game looks and apparently plays good, seems like it's worthwhile to be excited about it. I know I am.

How many games "look" great before launch only to end up disappointing? Again, it's the kill zone team I worry about. I have no reason to believe they are suddenly going to deliver on a great game. The killzone games looked great before they were released, too. Sure Horizon looks great, but will that translate to a full, fun game once it launches? I obviously hope I'm wrong, but I kinda doubt it.

We'll see.

 

[irrotational]

Most nice comforters are down filled and require dry cleaning. To keep them clean you use interchangeable slipcovers.

Of course this is a site where like half the population recoiled in horror at the suggstion of washing their sheets more than once a year, so...

Until this bombcast I have NEVER heard of anyone sleeping under an uncovered duvet!

Is it an american thing?

Surely it's easier to put a cover on and wash that, than trying to wash an entire duvet frequently!?

 

[NumberThree]

I've stayed at a German hotel (in Cologne even) and I don't remember anything odd about their beds. But I'm European, maybe we all have fucked up beds?

 

[dLMN8R]

Well I listened to the episode anyway despite my post above. People were right - no spoilers at all. No idea what people were bitching about.

 

[mnz]

I've stayed at a German hotel (in Cologne even) and I don't remember anything odd about their beds. But I'm European, maybe we all have fucked up beds?

I think it's super weird how they don't have a cover for the comforter. That's the thing I wash all the time and the comforter itself very rarely.

Americans, man.

 

[NJD316]

I think it's super weird how they don't have a cover for the comforter. That's the thing I wash all the time and the comforter itself very rarely.

Americans, man.

Yeah, I don't really get how it works over there. Sounded like they're used to an uncovered duvet with a separate sheet you sleep under?

 

[Jamie OD]

I've stayed at a German hotel (in Cologne even) and I don't remember anything odd about their beds. But I'm European, maybe we all have fucked up beds?

I don't think we call our quilts, duvets and blankets "comforters" either.

 

[Gaogaogao]

when is beastcast?

 

[Gravy Boat]

How many games "look" great before launch only to end up disappointing? Again, it's the kill zone team I worry about. I have no reason to believe they are suddenly going to deliver on a great game. The killzone games looked great before they were released, too. Sure Horizon looks great, but will that translate to a full, fun game once it launches? I obviously hope I'm wrong, but I kinda doubt it.

We'll see.

Why do you sound so worried? Shadowfall is the only mainline KZ game that isn't good. The first 3 games are all pretty solid, and reviewed very well. I'm not sure why you're leaning on the impression that historically the Killzone games are bad games.

 

[mnz]

Brad's comments about how he sees Limbo now was my impression back when it came out, I waspretty underwhelmed. Some of the praise was so weird. The game is not even that old, it's not like our whole perception of puzzles in games has changed.

 

[jediyoshi]

I have no reason to believe they are suddenly going to deliver on a great game.

Are these bad scores?

 

[Piston Hyundai]

Are these bad scores?

They're not great scores, either.

 

[Zen_Arcade]

Until this bombcast I have NEVER heard of anyone sleeping under an uncovered duvet!

Is it an american thing?

Surely it's easier to put a cover on and wash that, than trying to wash an entire duvet frequently!?

Not really. I throw all of the covers on my bed in the wash at the same time and it only takes one run through the dryer to get everything dry. It's exactly like every other load of laundry I've ever done.

 

[Brad Grenz]

Most nice comforters are down filled and require dry cleaning. To keep them clean you use interchangeable slipcovers.

Of course this is a site where like half the population recoiled in horror at the suggstion of washing their sheets more than once a year, so...

Let's be real. Dan's "Comforter" is probably the same Return of the Jedi blanket he's been sleeping under since he was six. Machine washing probably isn't an issue.

 

[kiguel182]

I would definitely prefer that they discuss some current game indepth with spoilers.

So many games that interesting plots/twists/mechanics barely get talked about because have to be careful to not spoil people.

After 2 weeks everyone has forgotten the game and we get a 2 sentence summary of "that was cool" during GOTY discussions and that's it.

There's like one spoilercast a year for specific games they love. It's a bummer to hear them talk about stuff like Inside, firewatch or the witness and they can't talk about what's actually good about them.

Then they should do more spoiler casts.

If they started spoiling games I wanted to play on the bomb casts all the time then I just couldn't listen to them. Just do that separately so if you want you can have that.

Ruining the game I want to play isn't ideal.

 

[Deleted member 47027]

I dunno, just wash the comforter. It doesn't take any extra work. It's big - so what?

 

[popo]

I dunno, just wash the comforter. It doesn't take any extra work. It's big - so what?

Drying them is a fucker though. They soak up a lot of water and are not easily spun. American duvets might be different.

I am allergic but the traditional feather ones will be destroyed by regular machine washing.

 

[shiftplusone]

They're not great scores, either.

There's a 90 and an 86 for kz 2 and 3

Those are objectively great scores

Cambridge did the vita one, not guerrilla proper(and even then it deserves better scores, that game was legit great)

Only kz1 and shadow fall we're not great games

 

[PanicFreak]

As someone who just finished Inside and listened to this podcast last night, I have no fucking idea what people in this thread consider to be spoilers anymore.

You should be perfectly fine.

Inside is kind of like fight club so basically you just spoiled Inside.