Thursday Night Throwdown: 06/14/12

I like how video game dudes can act uppity about comic books

My nerd senses were going off hearing Ryan get things wrong. I can't expect everyone to know who Dum Dum Dugan is, though :P

@Peanut said:

This game is nowhere near as deep as Ryan made it out to be and certainly didn't make for an entertaining TNT. Although I do like these kinds of TNT's better than the "MULTIPLAYER SHOOTER!" ones.

Most people expected an arcade-like beat-em-up from this, and instead we got a Diablo clone too. I'd say, Ryan has plenty reason to say this game has more depth than you'd expect.

do they have this on the easiest level of difficulty? I remember it being uh, harder

Do not stop Brad from getting to the nearest dude.

@Bassman2112 said:

Starts around 2:30 guys/gals =)

Way to spoil it, I was hoping it would continue with the intro loop for the full 1:36:26.

YES! TIME BELT!

Seriously, though, great TNT. Shame I missed it live, but this was the best TNT in a while. Although, often when they do crazy co-op they get hilarious.

Anyone else think it's time for a new TNT intro? I like it but it seems to be getting a bit long in the tooth...

FUCK YOU JEFF CAP'S A LEGEND.

Vinny is the best DJ.

@MagusMaleficus said:

My dick crawled inside me when Ryan described Dum Dum Dugan as Tony Stark's "buddy," played by Jon Favreau in the movies. No Ryan. No.

He got him confused with Happy Hogan. In fairness, one overly-alliterative side character is about as good as another.

Did you actually see the Thor movie?

HELL NO! Jeff always cracks me up

@AssInAss said:

@Peanut said:

This game is nowhere near as deep as Ryan made it out to be and certainly didn't make for an entertaining TNT. Although I do like these kinds of TNT's better than the "MULTIPLAYER SHOOTER!" ones.

Most people expected an arcade-like beat-em-up from this, and instead we got a Diablo clone too. I'd say, Ryan has plenty reason to say this game has more depth than you'd expect.

Maybe if everyone hadn't played it 6 years ago? It's not like MUA is a hugely obscure game that no one played. Also, I wouldn't call a game with an extremely basic "progression" system and no actual loot a Diablo clone.

Digging the studio, although I'll admit I will miss Vinny's green screen antics. This TNT was alright for a first one back, but seeing how bored Jeff was for most of the session kind of brought down the mood to me.

@Peanut said:

@AssInAss said:

@Peanut said:

This game is nowhere near as deep as Ryan made it out to be and certainly didn't make for an entertaining TNT. Although I do like these kinds of TNT's better than the "MULTIPLAYER SHOOTER!" ones.

Most people expected an arcade-like beat-em-up from this, and instead we got a Diablo clone too. I'd say, Ryan has plenty reason to say this game has more depth than you'd expect.

Maybe if everyone hadn't played it 6 years ago? It's not like MUA is a hugely obscure game that no one played. Also, I wouldn't call a game with an extremely basic "progression" system and no actual loot a Diablo clone.

No, I meant when the game came out. Not everyone's played MUA unless if you're a Marvel fan.

If not Diablo clone, let's call it a dungeon crawler. Happy?

@DoctorWelch said:

What the hell song is that playing 1:04:00?

Anyone know this?

Longest. Intro. Ever.

@JamieOD said:

It's time to throwdown, so throwdown. *guitar rift*

Guitar crevasse?

Jeff's roommate will make you a tv stand made of anything you want.

You know, in Ryan's defense, it's probably not that unreasonable that he got a character named Dum Dum Dugan mixed up with a character named Happy Hogan.

It probably wasn't intentional but the set looks fantastic

All new additions to TNT are awesome. Just sayin.

WORD UP DJ VINNY IN THE TNT POWERED BY KERRANG HOUSEEEEEEEEE

I love that the E3 Break music comes up during the upgrade :D

I've had Comic Vine open for reference the whole time.

I think Ryan convinced me; that game looks pretty fun.

I remember kinda liking this on the PC, I think...

EDIT: I love how they get lost in the beginning because of camera angles and not paying attention.

@VirgilLeadsYou: It's a production music track - Party Hard.

"Can you dump points into Tony's Alcoholism?"

Oh god...

I love the fact they aren't even playing the 2nd one.

Love the new set.

Hm I dont like all the comic slagging they'v got going on here

@VirgilLeadsYou: As @jas0n said, it's a production track, you can find it here: http://www.audionetwork.com/production-music/party-hard_45027.aspx

Sponsored by Katy Perry?

Pretty sure I hear Steve Blum coming out of one of those characters.

wow 5 minutes in and they got turned around twice.

I can't think of a better way to end TNT then with MODOK.

@AssInAss said:

@Peanut said:

@AssInAss said:

@Peanut said:

This game is nowhere near as deep as Ryan made it out to be and certainly didn't make for an entertaining TNT. Although I do like these kinds of TNT's better than the "MULTIPLAYER SHOOTER!" ones.

Most people expected an arcade-like beat-em-up from this, and instead we got a Diablo clone too. I'd say, Ryan has plenty reason to say this game has more depth than you'd expect.

Maybe if everyone hadn't played it 6 years ago? It's not like MUA is a hugely obscure game that no one played. Also, I wouldn't call a game with an extremely basic "progression" system and no actual loot a Diablo clone.

No, I meant when the game came out. Not everyone's played MUA unless if you're a Marvel fan.

If not Diablo clone, let's call it a dungeon crawler. Happy?

Indeed, sir. We've come to an agreement.

I mostly enjoyed the entire viewing of this video but I have some constructive feedback if the bomb squad is interested. For one thing Jeff and Patrick made me laugh throughout the feature but I a lot of times I could tell they did not want to be there. I don't hold it against them since neither of them are into comics outside some movies and Jeff in particular probably doesn't relish in the idea of replaying a game that he most likely finished only a few years ago. While their presence was still entertaining I can't help but wonder if procuring Tony and/or Sara was completely out of the question at the time of recording. Even if both sites are content under CBS I can't tell if you guys are as tight as you were in the days of whiskey media.

I very much appreciate the knowledge of both comics and video games that Ryan dished out as he ran the entire feature himself. However I must say that his frequent profanity was unfortunate to say the least. I don't really have a fucking problem with bad language but my 4 year old niece really wanted to watch this with me. She plays a ton of MUA 2 so she was very interested but I didn't want her to listen to all the cursing. I don't expect Mr. Davis to change the way he runs things but he should be aware that he's making it hard for parents out there to watch this with their kids around.

Overall great video. This game was amazing when it came out though I feel like some of the systems were needlessly deep. At some point I just auto spent all the abilities and equipment because it was just a hassle to load through menus especially during local multiplayer. The story was a lot better than the sequel and it had better environments. I would really like another Avengers action adventure game but maybe not this isometric style. Just let me play as Dr. Pym or The Vision and I'm good.

Why is there 2 minutes of the intro at the start? Wouldn't it be better to edit that?

lol. fighting over who plays ironman.

Wow, that intro is far too long.

@StriderNo9 said:

Wow, that intro is far too long.

I was scared the intro was the whole video

This was amazing. Extrodinary personality doesn't need no million dollar set.

Sick beats at the Wrenchworks.

Also, seems it's time for another one of these. Could be an Avengers game with all sorts of special guests, even.

I never liked this game, but this was a funny TNT, Jeff's distaste made it much better.

@Dberg: you are correct sir!

@king0fprussia said:

what is the lighting in this "studio"?

It's not really a studio, it's just the office space down the hall from them. Windows to their right and elevators in front of them! They showed the area on this earlier video.

C-C-C-CHECK IT OUT!

http://www.giantbomb.com/vinny-caravella/72-93491/thursday-night-throwdown-reanimated/35-551064/

this soundtrack is a lot more bumpin' than I remember