Jimquisition: Videogames Are Not Movies, Get Over It
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Cripes. F* F* F* F*. F-ing videogames aren't F-ing movies. F-ing hollywood is F-ing stupid. F* F* F* F*. learn a new swear word already. speaking of swear words, they're like season salt. used appropriately they add spice and depth. upending a dumptruck's worth into the kettle leaves you with a corrosive nasty mess.
We've already got a caustic misanthrope videogame critic around here, and he's a damn sight better'n you. sorry.
TL;DR: Yahtzee does the same thing but better.
We've already got a caustic misanthrope videogame critic around here, and he's a damn sight better'n you. sorry.
TL;DR: Yahtzee does the same thing but better.
Hmm...I'm kinda on the fence here.
He makes good points, and intelligent points, just not in a very intelligent way.
I'll watch a few more before I make a call.
Maybe if he was doing something more than standing in front of a wall. I need pretty colors to entertain me.
One last thing, really diggin the threads.
He makes good points, and intelligent points, just not in a very intelligent way.
I'll watch a few more before I make a call.
Maybe if he was doing something more than standing in front of a wall. I need pretty colors to entertain me.
One last thing, really diggin the threads.
Zorn and Thorn, alsosolidsnake101023 said:what was the name of those clowns i forgot and thats my favorite final fantasy
together they're called Meltigemini
Is it just me, or are we getting less original video ideas. It seems these days, all the escapist series are just videos of people bitching all....the....TIME.
So you're using Heavy Rain as an example of how games are not like movies... lol jk,I quite liked the video but it needs more images and stuff, particularly as your face is half covered by those glasses. Seriously, if you want a job on epic meal time then you need to work out a bit more first.
Would be more at home on youtube, as the rant has already been done.
If his USP is a pair of shades that make his face look huge ) being used as a counter to Yahtzee's trilby then it's not a particularly good one.
With an argument that lacks proper structure and states the obvious, it's not really hitting the funnies as much as other features on The Escapist, however refreshing it is to have another Brit.
If I wanted to see someone rant in front of a camera then I could have checked youtube for the replies made by any number of nobodies after something worth noting on the news has cropped up.
All in all I think this could have been how Yahtzee turned out if he was less creative with visual puns, less funny, less charismatic and wore stupid glasses.
If his USP is a pair of shades that make his face look huge ) being used as a counter to Yahtzee's trilby then it's not a particularly good one.
With an argument that lacks proper structure and states the obvious, it's not really hitting the funnies as much as other features on The Escapist, however refreshing it is to have another Brit.
If I wanted to see someone rant in front of a camera then I could have checked youtube for the replies made by any number of nobodies after something worth noting on the news has cropped up.
All in all I think this could have been how Yahtzee turned out if he was less creative with visual puns, less funny, less charismatic and wore stupid glasses.
Hello, I came here over from Destructoid to support Jim, if it wasn't for that, I would have never step foot inside this elitist camp filled with nonsensical ramblings about a writer who has more talent then the pretentious Movie Bob or the tiring Yahtzee. Really, I wasn't going to leave a comment, but strolling down one page on this very comment section reminds me why I left The Escapist and never looked back.
I agree with his points, but his presentation could have been better.
I absolutely hate it when I hear a game described as cinematic I find it to be an insult rather then a compliment and I feel like many games do certain things infinately better then a movie ever could horror being a perfect example.
I absolutely hate it when I hear a game described as cinematic I find it to be an insult rather then a compliment and I feel like many games do certain things infinately better then a movie ever could horror being a perfect example.
Thank Christ it was a British accent. Not sure I would've coped had it been the smarmy American accent I was expecting. Good stuff.
Yes you are right, this does demystify it, but now how you state. He still holds his stance that "games can never be art" but shows that he has no backing for such a statement.Venereus said:
Not only does he insult games, but he when valid points are established he tosses them aside because HE can't see the joy in it. Because it doesn't move HIM it CAN'T be art.
I think it's safe to say that THAT....was not the voice I expected to come out of that body. Other than that, I actually agree with his overall point that games shouldn't try to be like movies, and vice-versa.
Also, not sure why, but that really just looked....awkward. That seems like the wrong kind of setting for this guy, that him just standing in front of a camera occasionally editing in random pictures/clips just doesn't fit him. For starters, the camera angle (TOO FAR OUT!), combined with his body size just looked....well, terrible. Same for the whole "Webcam dude making a video in front of a random wall in my house" thing he has going, just felt off the whole time I was watching. And I really haven't even commented on your actual rant.
Advice? Try filming outside, or atleast some different location, other than a plain wall behind you. You've got presence, your size and personality give you that in spades, and your film style should take advantage of that, not, and I apologize if this sounds rude, make you look fat. If your gonna get paid to do this, I also expect some crystal clear mic quality, not that echo bullshit. As for actual material....you really need to flesh out your argument, get some transitions going, don't just repeat yourself while cursing and throwing random pictures up to keep your audience entertained. If you have to do that shit, your already doing it horribly wrong.
I'll watch again next week, but if it's the same thing as this was....sorry mate, but not a chance. This site has more than enough videos of people standing on figurative soapboxes talking about random game things.
Also, not sure why, but that really just looked....awkward. That seems like the wrong kind of setting for this guy, that him just standing in front of a camera occasionally editing in random pictures/clips just doesn't fit him. For starters, the camera angle (TOO FAR OUT!), combined with his body size just looked....well, terrible. Same for the whole "Webcam dude making a video in front of a random wall in my house" thing he has going, just felt off the whole time I was watching. And I really haven't even commented on your actual rant.
Advice? Try filming outside, or atleast some different location, other than a plain wall behind you. You've got presence, your size and personality give you that in spades, and your film style should take advantage of that, not, and I apologize if this sounds rude, make you look fat. If your gonna get paid to do this, I also expect some crystal clear mic quality, not that echo bullshit. As for actual material....you really need to flesh out your argument, get some transitions going, don't just repeat yourself while cursing and throwing random pictures up to keep your audience entertained. If you have to do that shit, your already doing it horribly wrong.
I'll watch again next week, but if it's the same thing as this was....sorry mate, but not a chance. This site has more than enough videos of people standing on figurative soapboxes talking about random game things.