E3 2012: Best of Xbox Showcase

Fuckin Big Bo!

Jeff is probably the best interviewer ever, he never, ever makes the interview feel awkward.

@mowcrosoft said:

Why is everyone raving about that John Drake fellow?? I found him sort of annoying, and I have a feeling Jeff was quite un-amused with his antics as well. In fact I'll bet he is who jeff is referring to with the, 'depressingly familiar faces' bit.

I can't tell if you're joking or just new here. John Drake is a good friend of the site. He used to be Alex's boss and gets the band together for every Giant Bomb PAX panel.

Tony Hawk was a pretty cool dude. He clearly knew the series and was enthusiastic. Or, as enthusiastic as he's capable of being.

Also glad to hear that Usher was really nice, because hearing him sing was fuckin terrible. Sure he can dance, if not in a way I can appreciate beyond the technical level, but dear god he cannot sing. It was bad.

Love some Tony Hawk action.

I am actually in love with John Drake. Marry me please!

@Robaota said:

Man, Jeff just pulled an awesome Tony Hawk interview out of his ass. That's outstanding work.

Yeah, noticed the same. That was some skills there - dudes were talking like they would've scripted the whole thing, but no, totally impro. :) Good interview. Jeff Gerstmann Pro Interviewer ;)

Man, you had to freakin' improvise an interview with Tony Hawk and the only sign of you being nervous I could see is you being a little more red than usual, I'm impressed honestly.

Teach me how to Dougie, teach me, teach me how to Dougie.

@clovy said:

Love the ending. The best of xbox.... and Dance Central 3

and John is STILL excited :D

Man was not lying, time travel and fucking dance crimes.

@demazin said:

Tony Hawk.

He's Tony Hawk.

I'm gonna make a t-shirt with this on it.

Can I have one?

Draaaaake

Dance Central 3 = another time travel game that won't make sense.

@demazin said:

Tony Hawk.

He's Tony Hawk.

I'm gonna make a t-shirt with this on it.

Arrow pointing down.

I love any references to Big Bo

Dave Lang is very funny here.

Great Interviews Jeff!

Keep up the awesome coverage of E3 you guys!

Dave Lang and John Drake = good times

@zaglis said:

Jeff is probably the best interviewer ever, he never, ever makes the interview feel awkward.

except when he wants it to be awkward.

John Drake and Dave Lang both seem like pretty cool dudes. I appreciate that they were being laid back and silly instead of being overly cautious and PR about everything.

''Jeff you want to talk to Tony Hawk?' 'Yeah sure' 
 
Love how that went down... so casual. 

Dave Lang is hilarious! He would've made for a much better presenter at Microsoft's conference than that lady.

Tony Hawk was looking at Jeff like, 'Who is this dude?' But once he started talking about the Tony Hawk games, he got really into it. He knows his games, too.

GiantBomb + Dave Lang = the way every interview should proceed.

I love Baird.

What you gonna do about it, Jeff?

John Drake is totally not kinda drunk.

Jeff makes interviews awkward.......... On command.

Tony Hawk is gonna hunt down Jeff and John Drake for their slander.

I enjoyed Jeff's foray into the Lang Zone.

Haha Lang was epic, and Jeff does well interviewing with Tony Hawk! Stopping himself seeming awkward because he's slightly starstruck

Jeff is a champion. He's rivaled only by Brad in his interviewing abilities.

Very nice. A lot of great interviews in here. Lang and Drake of course kind of steal the show but the whole showcase had quality presentations I'd say and Jeff always excels at the interviews in my opinion anyway.

Nice work Jeff! Very clutch.

Tony Hawk seems like a legit cool dude.

Nice hearing from Tony, seemed like his PR guy just randomly asked Jeff

Dave Lang is cool, awesome Tony Hawk interview just pulled off right at the spot (he also seems cool), and John Drake is awesome. One might say this was a cool video.