Coffee 'n Cameras 'n Q&As: 09/04/2014

All really really well said. As usual, you respond intelligently and with tact and honesty. I can't speak for all but I will say thank you for addressing all this stuff. I trust you, Alex. Please come to PAX South in January. Definitely want to hang out if you guys are there. :)

Annoyed? We're talking about people whose home addresses have been publicly plastered on Twitter, with death threats lovingly attached. It's not possible to be "sorry" about that. That angle of this discussion has taken over, and it's impossible to have a discussion about the other. That was my point. If you seriously think any concerns about nepotism or issues with the indie scene's clique-y nature are worth talking about as people are being driven from both the industry and their homes, I don't know what to tell you.

Great video Patrick. I had the same issue with Twin Peaks. After listening to Jeff and Ryan talk so longingly about the show I gave it a shot. I was 2 episodes in and it just didn't grab me as much as I hoped it would. Might be time for a second go-round.

Keep up the great work!

I'm just annoyed that there's a group of people attacking individuals when there's obviously a big nepotistic problem in the indie-development and press scene.

While you may not think it's the "biggest issue" Patrick, it's still what's being highlighted right now by everyone, and while there are assholes doing nefarious shit (which doesn't interest me and I'm sorry and annoyed that they do that), some of the things that have been brought up regarding the IGF NEEDS to be addressed as the evidence - at least from someone observing all this BS from the outside, like myself - is piling up.

I think a lot of the amped up hatred would settle down a bit if someone, ANYONE with some amount of respect and integrity in the industry actually investigated those claims instead of defaulting to the "misogyny!" part.

There's a huge crowd of us left behind with a ton of questions, but those with the answers are only responding to the hatred, not the valid points.

Point well made about all the drama Patrick. Whether you think Sarkeesian comes across as having an axe to grind or Phil Fish is 'playing to the camera' or whether what you think you know about Quinn's personal life doesn't sit well with your morals, or any other thoughts you have about people or behaviour you don't like in the industry; insulting people, threatening people, publishing private information about people is much more damaging to the industry and much more abhorrent than the things you're complaining about. However much you dislike or disagree with Phil Fish, Anita Sarkeesian or Zoe Quinn, they deserve, at worst, polite criticism of their mistakes.

Also Patrick it's a bit rich talking about full disclosure when you've obviously received something from Sega for that Alien: Isolation advert, it's written on your face.

@patrickklepek: What is your audio setup for using the Sony N6?

Put this video on the list of best video thumbnails on Giant Bomb.

It will only happen before you need to be on camera or speak publicly. Pimples are evil. Anyways I'm really looking forward to this. :)

EDIT: Well said, throughout, Patrick. Great stuff.

I bet he'd love the jams! :)

Yeah, I bought a Sony N6 a few weeks back to step up my video setup. It only records in 30-minute chunks, which you really only run into for stuff like this. But I'm hoping to move away from webcam stuff when I can.

Sigh... What I wouldn't give to hear Ryan's take on Guardians of the Galaxy.

"I'm ready for whatever you've got, Tumblr" - famous last words.

If you haven't should you definitely see twin peaks. It starts slow and the quality fluctuates wildly but the shows unik mix of soap-opera, whodunit and horror makes the experience well worth it.

@patrickklepek Nice...is there a new camera setup as well? Maybe it's just me but the lens quality looks better, bit of shallower focus and bokeh effect on the background. Makes a significant difference.

I kind of hate that this is a premium video, because I want to share this with all of my friends that aren't members of this site. A lot of what you're saying is so important. Keep up the great work.

Good stuff @patrickklepek Thanks!

@patrickklepek As a 25 year old whose skin has mostly cleared up from my teen years, I feel your pain. I too get the random massive annoying zit at the most inconvenient of times, just a reminder that maybe I'm still a kid.

@patrickklepek: Continuing to get zits as a 30 year old is the only part of adulthood my education didn't prepare me for. D:

I'm never ready for whatever Tumblr has!

Ahh, good ole Audio Sync Issues!

Couldn't help but instantly notice that NES in the corner.

Good talk about the realities of (game) coverage and closeness between media and developers/publishers.

A few things to keep in mind before watching this video.

• In testing a new audio setup, it goofed the first few minutes and I couldn't fix it. I know what went wrong, though, and it shouldn't be an issue in the future. It fixes itself in time.

• Yes, I'm aware of the big ass pimple on my head. Such is life.

• I talk about some of the recent week's events. Be cool in the comments. Message me in private if you're not sure if you should post it. Moderation ain't gonna mess around.