That's cool. Early access games (in general, not just Steam) seems like enough of a thing, and one that isn't about to go away soon, to warrant serious attention. Lumping preview content in there as well makes sense, unless it's a final build you're looking at. I assume that'd just be a Quick Look?
Cool. I find it kinda strange how much thought giant bomb seems to put into how to properly categorise their videos and new feature ideas when at the end of the day it's all just them playing video games with some funny commentary. Make more of the funny less of the thinky. Were "unfinished" games not getting coverage just because they didn't fit into the very loose definition of a "quick look"? Who cares?
I think it's the GB audience that cares more than the staff. People lost their shit when Patrick did a QL by himself because QLs "had to be with multiple people".
Anyway, this sounds great and I'm glad we got to see that e-mail. Thanks!
I'm totally into this. I'm definitely into seeing the incomplete/early access games and I'm glad you're making a clear distinction between games that are (more or less) finished, and games that are still works in progress.
Does this leave the door open for Unfinished games getting proper Quick Looks after they've been completed?
Sweet! I was wondering if they'd get any coverage of some early access games like DayZ or Rust. Pretty awesome of @drewbert to get the ball rolling on this! Thanks!
Is a game like Battlefield 4 ever finished? How many games get released knowing that they're not done with plans to just patch it post-release, even with a Day 1 patch. When is a game really ever finished?
Cool. Sounds like this allows some wiggle room for more content, which I'm always for. And it also sounds like you guys are working on organizing the video content on this site a little better, which is also great news.
I'm sure it's been said a ton of times, but I'd like to see separate video sub categories for all the types of content (e.g.: Breaking Brad, Load Our Last Save, Unprofessional Fridays all being their own area). As is, finding specific older videos that don't fit into a specific category, or cover multiple games, is very difficult to do if you don't know exactly what they were titled. Terms like "features" and "events" are super nebulous and vague. Would Big Live Show be a feature or an event? Either? Even worse, is when videos get filed in the wrong spot, because with the current layout that might as well mean they don't exist. I think the Unprofessional Fridays episode with the 101 Games in 1 thing fell victim to this.
Anyway, it's always great to see you guys trying new things. I look forward to seeing it in action tomorrow!
That sounds perfect. There are definitely games that don't necessarily qualify for something like a quick look, but would do well being shown off in another video format.
Is a game like Battlefield 4 ever finished? How many games get released knowing that they're not done with plans to just patch it post-release, even with a Day 1 patch. When is a game really ever finished?
When the Dev sells it in boxes or for money without mentioning anything like "early", "beta" or stuff like that, then it counts as finished. Doesn't mean that it should be called finished, but the dev feels like it's done.
Seems like a good plan in today's brave new world of selling alphas/betas and games that could be unofficially out for years before being officially released.
I approve! Not that it matters, but I do either way. I think it's wise to pay attention to unfinished games whether they're early access or whatever the case is. That kind of stuff is becoming more prevalent in the industry. Changing with the times is smart. Plus, I just straight up enjoy content.
Man, that's gotta be the best screencap ever taken of Jeff!
I like this! Only good experience with Early Access I've ever had was Starbound, and it was "recommended" by that quick look the GB dudes did a while ago. I'd love to see if there's more 'unfinished' games out there that are worthy of buying before they are done.
Nice!, it will be awesome to see coverage from early access game's from you guys. I still shit my pants laughing when you guys play an actual released game. I can't wait to see the you all enjoy the bug's, glitches, fun and all around fuckedupery that early access can bring.
Cool. I find it kinda strange how much thought giant bomb seems to put into how to properly categorise their videos and new feature ideas when at the end of the day it's all just them playing video games with some funny commentary. Make more of the funny less of the thinky. Were "unfinished" games not getting coverage just because they didn't fit into the very loose definition of a "quick look"? Who cares?
The developers of an early-build game might not want it presented under the same banner as finished, retail games. Maybe that fear is unfounded, but if this rebranding makes anyone feel better about sending unfinished projects to Giant Bomb, that just equals more games to look at.
I think it's a great distinction given the state of the early-release phenomena, and in general will aid in the flexibility when talking about these games and being able to automatically couch the discussion in the fact that this game is unfinished.
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