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4 Guys 1UP: 03/19/2010
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ShockingAlberto
Member
Fixed for me.JWong said:
ShockingAlberto
Member
I ain't your pal, bro!JWong said:
....wait.
Trent Strong
Banned
Jade is delightful.
I listened, and I did enjoy the interview, but the rest of the podcast was kind of lacking energy. And I don't mean that as some criticism of the participants' natural energy levels or something. It just felt so quiet. Much, much quieter than ATB or Retronauts. Sharkey has got to be on this show if Parish will host because Sharkey and Parish are like perfect foils.
Stig's awesome. Motion controls are for babby. And I agree with Stig because it looks like it would be possible for him to actually rip my head off in real life.
Stig's awesome. Motion controls are for babby. And I agree with Stig because it looks like it would be possible for him to actually rip my head off in real life.
Jex
Member
Well this is some triple-dipping on Parish for me.(Retronauts, ATB and this show all in one week? Maddness) And I love it. Then again I've always enjoyed what Parish has to say, it's just weird for him to be talking about like, new games. I'm enjoying the whole cast actually, have to see what they do with it.
Ninja Scooter
Member
Yikes. Not very good. Especially when it opens up with God of War 3 discussion that Jeremy has zero interest in and makes it painfully clear he doesn't. His questioning about the series just came off as almost sarcastic or cynical. I guess for me, the old crew of Garnett, Shane, John, Mark and even David came across more as a group of friends getting together discussing games. They aren't always going to be right about everything, or even have their facts straight, but at least its entertaining. Listening to, say Jeremy and/or Sharkey makes me feel like im stuck at a Gamestop hearing having to listen to those one or two guys that hang out by the register all day with nothing else to do other than comment on what game you are buying, or tell you how the japanese version is so much better.
Jex
Member
Ninja Scooter said:
Yeah it sounds like you are adding an unfavourable spin to Jeremy's questions. His first question may be a little much, but it's no more extreme then the kind of thing that has been said on previous episodes of the show. Sure, he has 'painfully' little interest in the game but not everyone has to like every game. He asks from the perspective he naturally has as opposed to feigning neutrality. He certainly allows for other people to say why they like it and it overall fairly even-handed.
On the general lack of energy this episode I can only guess that it's a bit odd for these people to all get together and podcast together. Not to mention they just saw another person leave their company. Hopefully they will work something out over time.
Ninja Scooter said:
What? Parish certainly seemed to enjoy and champion Mass Effect 2 as much as FFXIII. Sharkey certainly seems to have an interest in any kind of independnt or web based game so I don't think you can claim any kind of pro-japan obsession from that.
indigo-cyclops
Member
I really enjoyed Ellis' final episode; it was nice to have the old crew back together, again, and sad as well. Always great conversations, and they never take themselves too seriously. I enjoy Parish in ATB, but one of his first remarks on the new 4 Guys really rubbed me the wrong way. It was this subtle diss at the past lineup for the show and it was just poor form. Don't think I'll be sticking with it. ATB will be the extent of 1up for me these days.
Maybe I heard wrong, but what was that about? Does he have a new show starting up?
Edit: Nevermind, just saw it in this thread! Didn't realize it was actually called WEEKEND CONFIRMED
witness said:
Maybe I heard wrong, but what was that about? Does he have a new show starting up?
Edit: Nevermind, just saw it in this thread! Didn't realize it was actually called WEEKEND CONFIRMED
lowrider007
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Tobor said:
Who are you referring to when you say that? I hope not David Ellis becuase he took 4guys1up in a completely new direction compared to the old 1up, Ellis definitely put his own stamp on the show.
Suzzopher said:
I've yet to see the appeal of FFXIII, frankly. I have to actually force myself to play through that game. That's a first for me for a Final Fantasy game (and most RPGs in general), and I've played and beaten every single one in the main series outside of XI (which I never played).
Both FFXIII and God of War 3 put focus on visuals and combat, but I find that GoW3 is a lot more entertaining to actually play. And yes, it's also far better-paced.
I'll continue to slog through FFXIII, mostly to see and experience Gran Pulse. Along with Spore, it's the most disappointing game I've played since Quake 2. And I hate that fact.
Truespeed
Member
This was painful to listen to - with the exception of the excellent GDC interviews with David Cage and Stig Rasmussen. Parish is out of his element discussing anything that requires you to kill something. I kept wanting to homerow him every time he asked Matt to explain God of War to him. He's much better as as contributor than a host of their flagship podcast.
Rustymonke
Member
Well, that was a bit of a car crash. :/
Jeremy's fine. He might not be the most suitable to talk about grrr... big manly blockbusters (and he recognizes that), but he's honest, knows what he's talking about (when he says he does), and most importantly is a good host. The problem was he had to spend the entire show trying desperately to drum up any conversation whatsoever from the rest of them. It was like pulling teeth.
- I really don't understand the appeal of GoW. What do you like so much about it?
- It's alright.
- Em, it is getting a lot of praise, there must be some reason why people like it so much beyond the teenage fantasy.
- It's pretty I guess.
- Err.. anything else to add, we really haven't talked about it enough.
- Eh, well I don't know why everyone calls me the God of War guy...
Jesus F Christ! I feel like I could say a lot more about the bloody game, and I haven't even played it. The rest of them weren't much better, speak up Mike Nelson! And after introducing herself Jade literally spoke twice.
Hopefully, it's better next week when they know what they're doing (and have a different crew).
Jeremy's fine. He might not be the most suitable to talk about grrr... big manly blockbusters (and he recognizes that), but he's honest, knows what he's talking about (when he says he does), and most importantly is a good host. The problem was he had to spend the entire show trying desperately to drum up any conversation whatsoever from the rest of them. It was like pulling teeth.
- I really don't understand the appeal of GoW. What do you like so much about it?
- It's alright.
- Em, it is getting a lot of praise, there must be some reason why people like it so much beyond the teenage fantasy.
- It's pretty I guess.
- Err.. anything else to add, we really haven't talked about it enough.
- Eh, well I don't know why everyone calls me the God of War guy...
Jesus F Christ! I feel like I could say a lot more about the bloody game, and I haven't even played it. The rest of them weren't much better, speak up Mike Nelson! And after introducing herself Jade literally spoke twice.
Hopefully, it's better next week when they know what they're doing (and have a different crew).
The interview was great though, as is inveitable when you have two interesting developers talking.
well, i'm 20 minutes in, and i'm liking it. but my problem with it is that there's kind of... not enough sarkiness to the discussion. I like podcasts where the hosts respect each others opinions, but i also enjoy a good argument :lol
but its still a good podcast, and the cast itself is pretty good
but its still a good podcast, and the cast itself is pretty good
They need to get a out of left field person to host the show. Ryan Scott never spoke a word in Brodio but he turn out to be an awesome host after 1up broke up. And his show is the only one I listen to every week out of all the former gfw guys (you couldn't pay me enough to listen to "out of the game" podcast.)
In other words, get somebody who barely speaks like Matt Leone, or Jade Kraus to host the show.
In other words, get somebody who barely speaks like Matt Leone, or Jade Kraus to host the show.
Dr Bad Dude PHD
Banned
I'm not a God of War kind of guy, but really Jeremy Parish? A Teen Angst story? This coming from the guy who plays JRPG's all day?