Recent content by Squintsalot

When is that not the case? All protagonists of AAA games are created to appeal to a perceived market.

I'm surprised Yahtzee didn't bring up Deus Ex: Invisible War, with the most bizarre and unnecessary gender split ever.

Thanks. And I agree, dismissive statements of the "well, that's just your opinion" kind, can be very frustrating. To avoid headaches, I try to keep in mind that they're not valid counterarguments.

Gameplay, graphics, level design, technical design, characters and story are what make up the game. Other things are secondary to that. Are you saying that because you have a vast options menu and cool lighting effects, that this is a "good" game? To whom? I didn't call a "whole game"...

I never questioned whether or not some people had fun playing it, I merely pointed out that this is a bad game. There may be a few good things about it (lighting and smoke effects, options screen), but they are overshadowed by everything that's wrong with it. They barely warrant a mention...

Yes, really. ...Is there a problem? I already mentioned "technical issues and design mistakes", and suggested further reading. It's not just an opinion - TB actually said all of that in his video on Thief. He identified himself as a person who hates stealth, and as someone who has not played...

TB is misconstruing the issue. This isn't a difference of opinion, the game is just bad, objectively speaking. A matter of opinion would be saying I don't like Arma 3 because I don't have the patience for military themed tactical shooters. However, there is legit criticism to be leveled at...

I never said blackmail, but manipulation. Take the time to read my post again carefully, please. The value of one's opinion is not determined by whether or not they contribute to Jim's paycheck. Contributing is utterly irrelevant in establishing the value of opinions. Value comes from whether...

You made a very good point, actually. Finding better revenue sources is exactly what content creators should be talking about.

I agree wholeheartedly with everything you've written here. Videos like this feel like they miss the most important point - content creators should be looking at ways to keep themselves afloat, other than "inconveniencing" your audience and then saying you're sorry. It would be a more...

Brutal honesty's my middle name. ;) Haven't sifted through every post yet, but I was hoping someone might have taken the discussion in this direction.