I'm with the aquatic mammal on this one.Dolphin said:Am I the only one who doesn't think this guy is maddeningly funny?
I'm with the aquatic mammal on this one.Dolphin said:Am I the only one who doesn't think this guy is maddeningly funny?
speculawyer said:You are right . . . he actually liked that game.
And yes, I own it and it is the only xbox game I've bothered to play in BC mode.
JCtheMC said:And how is this a bad thing? I'm pretty much the same and i still manage to buy a handful of games a year. (Rentals ftw).
speculawyer said:No . . . if he were not biased against anything, he'd actually give something a good review. I agree that his bias is pretty equal . . . it is against everything.
Could it be that some people might actually enjoy playing single player games as opposed to multiplayer games?LakeEarth said:Reviewing Halo based on its single player experience is like saying tennis sucks when you play against a wall.
ZealousD said:You're confusing bias with hate. Being biased against everything is an oxymoron.
speculawyer said:But if you took his reviews completely seriously
Of course. But if you don't like multiplayer games, don't bitch about playing a game where that's its main focus. If you don't like racers, don't buy racers, etc.Hesemonni said:Could it be that some people might actually enjoy playing single player games as opposed to multiplayer games?
LakeEarth said:Reviewing Halo based on its single player experience is like saying tennis sucks when you play against a wall.
Dolphin said:Then I guess you didn't get my post at all. Congrats.
**hint, my post was supposed to be the opposite of funny.
speculawyer said:You would never buy another game if you did that. Basically, he seems biased against everything. :lol
LakeEarth said:Of course. But if you don't like multiplayer games, don't bitch about playing a game where that's its main focus. If you don't like racers, don't buy racers, etc.
Prime crotch said:I dare anyone say they did not laugh at Carl Weathers joke.
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=8082728&postcount=200MarkMacD said:I'm all for a good Carl Weathers joke, but the character is obviously based/ripped off of "Aliens" Sgt Apone, right down to the cigar.
To be honest I rarely have the AI drive because I play co-op. But on those few occasions I've dabbled with single-player it seemed fairly good. Not something I particularly noticed to be bad, at least. I guess I'm in the minority here.speculawyer said:You've never had the AI drive like an idiot? Really? You gotta be kidding me!
The point was that he's like every one of the other ten million people who think they're Dennis Miller.VonGak! said:You sure put his humour in sharp contrast.
BigFwoosh said:I can see where he's coming from with the Halo 3 review, but he when he said the game is all stuff we've done before I don't agree. What about File Sharing, Theater, and Forge? It kinda bugs me when people review a game without looking at the whole package. Still, he made some good points, and it was funny :lol
This is true. As far as console shooters go though, you rarely (if ever) get features like these. I guess I just wish reviewers would take that into consideration instead of being like "Yeah, we've had level editors since Jedi Knight, old news." I'm sure there were ones before Jedi Knight, but you get my point.Kintaro said:Keep in mind, he's also coming from a PC gaming background. Level creator/editors, etc aren't breaking any new ground to those used to it. Some probably consider it pretty old hat by now.
MarkMacD said:I'm all for a good Carl Weathers joke, but the character is obviously based/ripped off of "Aliens" Sgt Apone, right down to the cigar.
Dolphin said:The point was that he's like every one of the other ten million people who think they're Dennis Miller.
The problem I have with the review is he is comparing it to Bioshock. Playing Halo 3 by yourself is like playing fighting games against the CPU; you're doing it wrong. At the very least you should be playing the campaign co-op. I'll be playing Halo 3 co-op and multiplayer with friends for a long time, but Bioshock? One and done.PetriP-TNT said:LTTP, but who cares: Halo 3 review was GOLDEN.
a Master Ninja said:The problem I have with the review is he is comparing it to Bioshock. Playing Halo 3 by yourself is like playing fighting games against the CPU; you're doing it wrong. At the very least you should be playing the campaign co-op. I'll be playing Halo 3 co-op and multiplayer with friends for a long time, but Bioshock? One and done.
It bugs me when console gamers are crazy about stuff that's been in games like Quake for years ("Theater").BigFwoosh said:I can see where he's coming from with the Halo 3 review, but he when he said the game is all stuff we've done before I don't agree. What about File Sharing, Theater, and Forge? It kinda bugs me when people review a game without looking at the whole package. Still, he made some good points, and it was funny :lol
decon said:It bugs me when console gamers are crazy about stuff that's been in games like Quake for years ("Theater").
Shut up.decon said:It bugs me when console gamers are crazy about stuff that's been in games like Quake for years ("Theater").
Dude whatever. I've been enjoying movies from the Quake communities for years and now you Halo guys are all hypped about this feature. Yeah it's cool that they bring it to consoles but it's nothing new and alot of people make it sound like it is.Littleberu said:"High definition movie? It's been done in theater for a decade, what's the big deal!"
He's like Dennis Miller . . . except he's funny.Dolphin said:The point was that he's like every one of the other ten million people who think they're Dennis Miller.
You're so cool. Can I touch you please?decon said:Dude whatever. I've been enjoying movies from the Quake communities for years and now you Halo guys are all hypped about this feature. Yeah it's cool that they bring it to consoles but it's nothing new and alot of people make it sound like it is.
speculawyer said:He's like Dennis Miller . . . except he's funny.
Dennis Miller is not as fast, has no visual jokes, and makes obscure references. Yahtzee doesn't make that many obscure references, just lots of elaborate Brit/aussie-flavored insults.
Only if I may touch back :OBobFromPikeCreek said:You're so cool. Can I touch you please?
BobFromPikeCreek said:You're so cool. Can I touch you please?
Broktune said:When unknown gaming sites give well received/well reviewed games low scores, they are hammered with countless accusations. Mainly due to wanting to get publicity for their site. When you eventually read the review, it is usually shit. They got their hits, mission accomplished. I now feel the same with Zero punctuation/Yahtzee.
Hmmm, do I see a pattern? Bioshock, well received/reviewed. Hey, Yahtzee, why don't you create one of them there witty review things that bashes the game. Our site needs the hits. A month later, Halo 3 drops, same result. I would like to see him review a game BEFORE the masses so he doesn't have the chance to be oh so witty.
I know, I know, I just don't get it. No I do. I loved his past reviews, but the last two games (which are just unbelievably great games) getting thrashed for the reasons he says. I don't buy it. And I found that there was much less humor in this review than any of the past. This was just an all out assault on anyone that likes the game.
He should just go The Angry Video Game Nerd route and review past "bad" games and inject his unique humor into it. I know his site needs the pub, but I think he can do better.
Broktune said:When unknown gaming sites give well received/well reviewed games low scores, they are hammered with countless accusations. Mainly due to wanting to get publicity for their site. When you eventually read the review, it is usually shit. They got their hits, mission accomplished. I now feel the same with Zero punctuation/Yahtzee.
Hmmm, do I see a pattern? Bioshock, well received/reviewed. Hey, Yahtzee, why don't you create one of them there witty review things that bashes the game. Our site needs the hits. A month later, Halo 3 drops, same result. I would like to see him review a game BEFORE the masses so he doesn't have the chance to be oh so witty.
I know, I know, I just don't get it. No I do. I loved his past reviews, but the last two games (which are just unbelievably great games) getting thrashed for the reasons he says. I don't buy it. And I found that there was much less humor in this review than any of the past. This was just an all out assault on anyone that likes the game.
He should just go The Angry Video Game Nerd route and review past "bad" games and inject his unique humor into it. I know his site needs the pub, but I think he can do better.
Broktune said:When unknown gaming sites give well received/well reviewed games low scores, they are hammered with countless accusations. Mainly due to wanting to get publicity for their site. When you eventually read the review, it is usually shit. They got their hits, mission accomplished. I now feel the same with Zero punctuation/Yahtzee.
Hmmm, do I see a pattern? Bioshock, well received/reviewed. Hey, Yahtzee, why don't you create one of them there witty review things that bashes the game. Our site needs the hits. A month later, Halo 3 drops, same result. I would like to see him review a game BEFORE the masses so he doesn't have the chance to be oh so witty.
I know, I know, I just don't get it. No I do. I loved his past reviews, but the last two games (which are just unbelievably great games) getting thrashed for the reasons he says. I don't buy it. And I found that there was much less humor in this review than any of the past. This was just an all out assault on anyone that likes the game.
He should just go The Angry Video Game Nerd route and review past "bad" games and inject his unique humor into it. I know his site needs the pub, but I think he can do better.
speculawyer said:Wow . . . you figured out what he explicitly admits to in his Bioshock review. (Being mean for the sake of attention.) Aren't you clever?
Darkpen said:so, I haven't watched today's episode yet, but I must know
Are there spoilers?
Broktune said:When unknown gaming sites give well received/well reviewed games low scores, they are hammered with countless accusations. Mainly due to wanting to get publicity for their site. When you eventually read the review, it is usually shit. They got their hits, mission accomplished. I now feel the same with Zero punctuation/Yahtzee.
Hmmm, do I see a pattern? Bioshock, well received/reviewed. Hey, Yahtzee, why don't you create one of them there witty review things that bashes the game. Our site needs the hits. A month later, Halo 3 drops, same result. I would like to see him review a game BEFORE the masses so he doesn't have the chance to be oh so witty.
I know, I know, I just don't get it. No I do. I loved his past reviews, but the last two games (which are just unbelievably great games) getting thrashed for the reasons he says. I don't buy it. And I found that there was much less humor in this review than any of the past. This was just an all out assault on anyone that likes the game.
He should just go The Angry Video Game Nerd route and review past "bad" games and inject his unique humor into it. I know his site needs the pub, but I think he can do better.
Broktune said:When unknown gaming sites give well received/well reviewed games low scores, they are hammered with countless accusations. Mainly due to wanting to get publicity for their site. When you eventually read the review, it is usually shit. They got their hits, mission accomplished. I now feel the same with Zero punctuation/Yahtzee.
Hmmm, do I see a pattern? Bioshock, well received/reviewed. Hey, Yahtzee, why don't you create one of them there witty review things that bashes the game. Our site needs the hits. A month later, Halo 3 drops, same result. I would like to see him review a game BEFORE the masses so he doesn't have the chance to be oh so witty.
I know, I know, I just don't get it. No I do. I loved his past reviews, but the last two games (which are just unbelievably great games) getting thrashed for the reasons he says. I don't buy it. And I found that there was much less humor in this review than any of the past. This was just an all out assault on anyone that likes the game.
He should just go The Angry Video Game Nerd route and review past "bad" games and inject his unique humor into it. I know his site needs the pub, but I think he can do better.
speculawyer said:Wow . . . you figured out what he explicitly admits to in his Bioshock review. (Being mean for the sake of attention.) Aren't you clever?