So the first part of the latest Bonus Round has been posted, which is still my favourite gaming show (not that I really watch anything else). To my surprise, it turns out Jeff is on there, along with Pachter and Andy McNamara.
 
I've just finished watching and it's good stuff as I had expected. The first segment is all about Sony.
 
So this is just a heads-up for all you folks. Watch it here, and get hyped for e3.
 
*I had issues watching the video on that webpage using firefox and had to disable adblock plus to get the video running. Also didn't realise that I could just embed the video, so here you go!
  
Part One - Sony
 

Awesome. I watch that show even though it sucks. Maybe this one won't suck so much.

Would this be the secret assignment he was on last week?

Nice, the show is poop, but Jeff makes anything better.

" Would this be the secret assignment he was on last week? "

" @Binman88: He did this stuff a couple weeks ago. Last weeks secret assignment was pre-e3 stuff. "

He said 'Gertsmann'. 
 
Bah.

Why isn't Jeff wearing shorts?

" Why isn't Jeff wearing shorts? "

" Why isn't Jeff wearing shorts? "

That was a good discussion.

They have to realize that 3D TVs won't be mainstream until 10 years from now (or possibly slightly sooner) when they'll be at an affordable price.  I can't see any normal person caring enough about stuff popping out of the screen to pay out the ass for televisions capable of it, costing anywhere over $1500 or so.

" @Wes899 said:

" @Binman88: He did this stuff a couple weeks ago. Last weeks secret assignment was pre-e3 stuff. "

Ah right.   Can't believe Keighley still pronounces Gerstmann wrong. "

" Awesome. I watch that show even though it sucks. Maybe this one won't suck so much. "

Damn, it's not up on iTunes yet...  Probably the only content I enjoy from Gametrailers is "Bonus Round" and their reviews.  I watch Invisible Walls for no reason, though.

bangin. he did a preview show before i think. love seeing jeff doing things other than GB.  
 
he picked better clothes this time: 
 
remember the bib:  

" Nice, the show is poop, but Jeff makes anything better. "

If they do update the software I hope Sony will intends to release PS3 firmware  and update for the internet browser 
I want to be able to watch Videos on GiantBomb on my PS3 damn it!

" They have to realize that 3D TVs won't be mainstream until 10 years from now (or possibly slightly sooner) when they'll be at an affordable price.  I can't see any normal person caring enough about stuff popping out of the screen to pay out the ass for televisions capable of it, costing anywhere over $1500 or so. "

Holy Shit! Jeff's wearing pants! Must be a sign of the end times.

" @Shadow said:

" They have to realize that 3D TVs won't be mainstream until 10 years from now (or possibly slightly sooner) when they'll be at an affordable price.  I can't see any normal person caring enough about stuff popping out of the screen to pay out the ass for televisions capable of it, costing anywhere over $1500 or so. "

This is true.  HDTV is only mainstream NOW.  Even so, most content providers are still not broadcasting in HD.BTW, how long ago was HDTV introduced to the market? "

Dude what. He's wearing pants!

Part two is up now, covering Microsoft.
 
The majority of conversation is regarding Natal.
 

Bit slow to the draw on this one as I was busy yesterday, but the third part is now up, covering Nintendo.
 
They talk about what you'd expect: Zelda, the 3DS, Vitality Sensor, etc.
 

That was pretty good.  I think Giant Bomb could use a discussion video show like this on occasion.  G4TV's Feedback with Adam Sessler is evolving into this, as well, and I'd like to see GB's version.  Last year at E3 they had some footage posted in their hotel room that displayed a potential but it was never followed up. Too bad because it could be kind of neat.  Anyway, Jeff was cool and Pachter was less grating than usual, so I give it a thumbs-up.

" If they do update the software I hope Sony will intends to release PS3 firmware  and update for the internet browser  I want to be able to watch Videos on GiantBomb on my PS3 damn it! "

this show is good and provides some good commentary and good guests. pachter surprisingly knows video games a lot better than you would expect from a video game analyst, so don't sell him short.

how hard is it to say GERST - MAN... not GURTS - MAN 

Who the fuck is this Michael Pachter idiot and how does he have a job.
 
"Netflix on the PSP2?" I mean, I wouldn't rule it out, but what's the reasoning? That because of their deal with Sony, they're gonna put it on the PS3? Fuckin' Microsoft was the first game company they made a deal with, and they've had the longest run on the 360. Every console can Netflix it up now. How has Sony's deal been "very profitable" for them any more than the others have been?
 
And what's this shit about WiiHD? No of course not you big idiot. Nintendo committed to this shit and god damn it they are not gonna waffle in the wind like other companies. Sure, they made a mistake in assuming that HD wouldn't become as prevalent as it has, and hell yeah they made a mistake in underestimating the value of online multiplayer and the online experience, but they have a gameplan and they are sticking to it.
 
Microsoft and Sony want their piece of the motion control pie and they're getting into it real late in the game, after Nintendo basically dominated the market for four years and has so much market penetration that it's basically a game of catch-up for second place. Nintendo are making money hand over fist every single month and turn in millions of dollars in profits without doing a single fucking thing differently. Why would they now announce a new console just for an HD upgrade that clearly doesn't matter to little kids or grandparents or the people who like to play Mario games? What would they gain?
 
Nintendo's predictive powers certainly have to be honed before the next generation rolls around, but I don't think they should be taking advice from some jerk in a cheap suit proclaiming that THIS is correct and any deviation from my mighty predictions is FOLLY, SIR. FOLLY OF THE WORST KIND.
 
In summary: Michael Pachter is a dumb butt.

Final part is up covering the third parties and potential games of the show.
 
It's a short one, without much substance to it. It's also seeming a bit more dated now, since a lot of info has come out since it was filmed.
 
 

surprised to see Keighley saying he doesnt think Arkham 2 will be at the show (maybe he meant playable), and Andy Mac saying "i know" (and he probably does), kind of a bummer if they dont show some gameplay at least in trailer form, I dont want just another cgi trailer :/

Oh hey! Thanks for reminding me to watch part 4.
 
This was Jeff's best Bonus Round yet. He seems really comfortable with all those dudes, making for more relaxed, natural conversation.

Jeff let out a huge sigh when Keighley said what about 3D

" how hard is it to say GERST - MAN... not GURTS - MAN  "

I felt a bit surprised about those hints about Batman, though i'm glad. I thought they announced it way too soon, so it's good if they're taking their time with it.

Man, Andy McNamara's non-committal stance on every question he's asked is really irritating. Pretty much everything the guy says is either obvious ("There's going to be some games from some well known developers"), impenetrably vague ("I know one big game that we're going to put on our cover"), or simply uncreative (picking Portal 2 as a game of show candidate when prompted by the host).
 
He gives the answers I would have expected Pachter to give. But Pachter, despite looking like he came home from a hard day at the bank to find his kids doing a TV show, gave surprisingly solid answers.

I really like Pachter.

" @Olivaw:  So he's wrong for having an opinion that differs from that of Nintendo Executives?   I happen to agree with him. The PS3 Move is essentially the WiiHD that Nintendo should have done, why would someone buy a Wii when they can get a system that plays Blu-Ray and has the exact same casual appeal. Or even a 360 which will take the physical controls out of the picture with Natal?   Michael Pachter is a smart guy and it is his job to make predictions based on information. He likely knows a lot more of what is going on behind the scenes than you or I ever will. No, he's not always right and I disagree with a great number of his predictions myself. But by no means is he a 'dumb butt' because he disagrees with Nintendo. "

" @99X said:

" how hard is it to say GERST - MAN... not GURTS - MAN  "

I actually find it harder to say Gurtsman! There is no excuse, people!! "