Ok so, i'm really interested to know what specifically it is that you like about Persona 4 Endurance Run.

The only reason why i continue to watch it is i love to watch that story unfold (commentary as a bonus) but...when it gets to a dungeon, not that interested, i've never liked JRPG's for gameplay. The only time that i think it really gets good there is a boss fight.

One downside is of course, you have people (one in particular, i think we all know who, not naming names) being uncontrollable nerds and "helping" Vinny and Jeff, and that's all they do.

So what is it that you like about it? is it the same thing? because then i can understand its ridiculous popularity a little more. It started off really cool for me...but now...when i see the videos get 100-200 comments plus, i'm like, "what?"

I just dont want this to be all that GiantBomb is known for/cared for. These guys happen to do other stuff too, if you know what i mean.

So let me know!

Do you mean Aion? He's just a troll, he only signed on to comment on their video's, I wouldn't pay him any attention.

I like Jeff and Vinny talking about the game and I love Persona 4. It's a perfect match.  However I too am greatly surprised by the extreme popularity of ER, I figured most people would hate it.

"Do you mean Aion? He's just a troll, he only signed on to comment on their video's, I wouldn't pay him any attention."

"I like Jeff and Vinny talking about the game and I love Persona 4. It's a perfect match.  However I too am greatly surprised by the extreme popularity of ER, I figured most people would hate it."

I watch it mainly for the commentary, but I've found myself wanting to know wehat happens in the story

I can watch a weird crazy JRPG that I would usually never play, and during the boring grinding, fusing parts, instead of boring myself to death, I can listen to 2 people joke around in something almost exactly like me and my friends playing games.  Also I like to watch games being played, takes me back to when I was a kid.

Also, feels good man :3

"I can watch a weird crazy JRPG that I would usually never play, and during the boring grinding, fusing parts, instead of boring myself to death, I can listen to 2 people joke around in something almost exactly like me and my friends playing games.  Also I like to watch games being played, takes me back to when I was a kid.Also, feels good man :3"

Well having completed Persona 4 (almost) it is now less about watching the story unfold, and more about looking forward to parts of the game I'd like to see again and hearing Vinny and Jeff's commentary over it. Surprisingly, knowing what's going to happen next hasn't taken any of the enjoyment out of the Endurance Run for me yet.

"Well having completed Persona 4 (almost) it is now less about watching the story unfold, and more about looking forward to parts of the game I'd like to see again and hearing Vinny and Jeff's commentary over it. Surprisingly, knowing what's going to happen next hasn't taken any of the enjoyment out of the Endurance Run for me yet.

And for some reason, I also like watching other people play through games.

"

Like Jeff said on his blg, some people take it a bit too seriously. I suppose I'm partially responsible for this, since I created the 339-post Endurance Run thread on GameFAQs, but I've also brought in people like Ashogo who have been much more sensible about the Endurance Run. It's really hit-or-miss.
You're actually probably better off not reading the comments at all. Just watch the video and enjoy the commentary.

"Do you mean Aion? He's just a troll, he only signed on to comment on their video's, I wouldn't pay him any attention."

Funny.  I had written the exact same question on another thread and I got attacked for it.

I haven't been watching it since I just bought P4 because of the Endurance Run. I'll start watching it again once I catch up with them, though. I love the commentary, because the stuff in this game is just... so crazy. It's awesome. It'd probably be beneficial to have them be recorded live though, for times like when they were fighting those crazyass mage dudes, and they had a vanish ball but forgot about it.

"Well having completed Persona 4 (almost) it is now less about watching the story unfold, and more about looking forward to parts of the game I'd like to see again and hearing Vinny and Jeff's commentary over it. Surprisingly, knowing what's going to happen next hasn't taken any of the enjoyment out of the Endurance Run for me yet.

And for some reason, I also like watching other people play through games.

"

I like how they mock this ridiculous batshit insane JRPG. Just like a video game equivalent of MST3K.

"Like Jeff said on his blg, some people take it a bit too seriously. I suppose I'm partially responsible for this, since I created the 339-post Endurance Run thread on GameFAQs, but I've also brought in people like Ashogo who have been much more sensible about the Endurance Run. It's really hit-or-miss.You're actually probably better off not reading the comments at all. Just watch the video and enjoy the commentary."

At first it was to hear their commentary on it and to watch the story unfold. Now that I've bought, played, and beat the game myself, I'm interested even more on what they will say, especially at specific plot points.

I think I watch it because of it's Mystery Science Theater feel. They are freakin hilarious and they can even make somethings like the vanish ball incident and the ghoul thing funny.

Thanks people! you've given me a bit of needed insight and opinion.

FluxWaveZ said:

"Funny.  I had written the exact same question on another thread and I got attacked for it."

"Like Jeff said on his blg, some people take it a bit too seriously. I suppose I'm partially responsible for this, since I created the 339-post Endurance Run thread on GameFAQs, but I've also brought in people like Ashogo who have been much more sensible about the Endurance Run. It's really hit-or-miss.You're actually probably better off not reading the comments at all. Just watch the video and enjoy the commentary."

I like ER because it's persona 4. The fact that it's a good (and fitting for situation) game is what matters. Do the same with Halo or God of War and I bet nobody will give a rat's ass.

At first I thought it was cool watching someone with seemingly no gaming skills/SMT experience play P4 on a website created by gamers for gamers. I also liked the amusing comments that were made early on; during the prologue.

Now? I just watch to see Vinny struggle to handle his PS2 pad, get ambushed and do stupid things. I then point and laugh, in an internet sense. I follow that up by attempting to upset the people who want to rim Jeff for extra lulz,

The GBER has turned into the GBFR since episode 50. Just for the sake of daily laughter because of Vinny struggling to navigate and Jeff doing things such as informing Vinny that electronic food goes stale, I want the fail to continue.

The commentary for sure. Watching the story is good too but I find it so much better with their commentary. Its great!

I started to watch the P4 Endurance Run because of LordAndrew's thread on GameFAQs. It piqued my interest only because I read "Persona 4" and "video." I think it's kinda sad that I only go to GiantBomb because of the Endurance Run, and I'm sure many others do the same :(

As for the reason I continue to watch the Endurance Run... The commentary is awesome.
I also enjoy observing their reasoning when it comes to buying items, social linking, fusing personas, strategizing in battles, etc.
Someone else has said this, but if Vinny and Jeff were to follow a guide, then it would make the Endurance Run very boring.  I'm just concerned that they might get the bad ending (if they get that far lol).

Vinnys screaming.

Can't wait until they reach the end of the stripclub.

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At first I thought it was cool watching someone with seemingly no gaming skills/SMT experience play P4 on a website created by gamers for gamers. I also liked the amusing comments that were made early on; during the prologue.

Now? I just watch to see Vinny struggle to handle his PS2 pad, get ambushed and do stupid things. I then point and laugh, in an internet sense. I follow that up by attempting to upset the people who want to rim Jeff for extra lulz,

The GBER has turned into the GBFR since episode 50. Just for the sake of daily laughter because of Vinny struggling to navigate and Jeff doing things such as informing Vinny that electronic food goes stale, I want the fail to continue.

"

"Vinnys screaming."

@Aion, you might feel like it's fail, but it's what EVERY player does. When I played Persona 4 I sucked a lot worst than Vinny and Jeff, and I played with guides!

But at the same time I can school 99% in Starcraft, and Soccer. So quit being so high and mighty already.

It's all in good fun.  That's what I like.

the commentary and the outside-of-battle sections are my favorite. dungeons are kinda boring.

i only watch for jeff and vinny's comments, and the story.

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At first I thought it was cool watching someone with seemingly no gaming skills/SMT experience play P4 on a website created by gamers for gamers. I also liked the amusing comments that were made early on; during the prologue.

Now? I just watch to see Vinny struggle to handle his PS2 pad, get ambushed and do stupid things. I then point and laugh, in an internet sense. I follow that up by attempting to upset the people who want to rim Jeff for extra lulz,

The GBER has turned into the GBFR since episode 50. Just for the sake of daily laughter because of Vinny struggling to navigate and Jeff doing things such as informing Vinny that electronic food goes stale, I want the fail to continue.

"

I like the part with Michael Phelps.

Sometimes I want to see them in the dungeons, sometimes I like the social links, cut scenes are the best...it doesn't really matter, I think the game is amazing and I love seeing them experience it and getting their reactions to stuff.

I pretty much love everything about it. I got into it late (about a fortnight ago) so amstill behind (ep47?) I like the game, especially as the only JRPG I've ever played is Lost Odyssey and it got me to start playing that again. The commentary is interesting (not to mention often hilarious) just to see how people play games, plus I like how frustrated I get when I think they've missed something. As for the comments, both the people who get really pissed off that they're doing it "wrong" and the people pissed off at people criticising are very entertaining to me.