Game of the Year 2012: Patrick's Top 10

00:26:29

Quick Look: Dead Island Riptide

Posted by Drew Scanlon | Apr. 22 2:21pm

Those tropical zombies are up to their old tricks again. Brad is not amused.
00:18:02

I Love Mondays 04/22/2013

Posted by Ryan Davis | Apr. 22 12:58pm

Pharmaceutical flying advice, CaravellOS, and more Dead Island. What other reasons do YOU need to love Mondays?
00:01:20

This Is What Splinter Cell: Blacklist Looks Like on the Wii U

Posted by Alex Navarro | Apr. 22 10:25am

It's like, how did we even fight terrorism before we had tablet controllers?
00:02:04

Here's the Live Action Teaser for Shinji Mikami's The Evil Within

Posted by Alex Navarro | Apr. 22 7:39am

Step 1: Raid an old horror movie costume/prop warehouse. Step 2: Drench everything in fake blood. Step 3: Add tentacles liberally.
00:26:11

Quick Look: God Mode

Posted by Drew Scanlon | Apr. 20 6:00am

For millennia the gods reigned over the people of antiquity, but Jeff's got something they didn't: GUNS.
02:19:42

Unprofessional Fridays: 04/19/2013

Posted by Vinny Caravella | Apr. 19 11:00pm

Patricks dusts off before his Eve trip, Drew gets his papers in order, surgery, speed runs, and what do Brad here?
00:19:45

Giant Bomb Mailbag: Spring Cleaned Edition

Posted by Ryan Davis | Apr. 19 12:29pm

Vinny and Drew unearth incredible treasures and waking nightmares alike!
00:15:29

Quick Look: Starseed Pilgrim

Posted by Drew Scanlon | Apr. 19 6:00am

Patrick and Jeff set sail on a Mayflower of confusion as they try to puzzle out this horticulture simulator.
01:30:35

Spookin' With Scoops 04/18/2013

Posted by Patrick Klepek | Apr. 18 11:32pm

The return of late night horror games results in a bunch of swearing at a computer monitor, thanks to Slender: The Arrival, DreadOut, and Among the Sleep.
01:34:15

Thursday Night Throwdown: 04/18/2013

Posted by Vinny Caravella and Drew Scanlon | Apr. 18 7:30pm

Say what you want about Aquaman, but his shark friend is SICKkkkkkkkk!
00:25:09

Let's Drink Coffee and Discuss New 3DS Games

Posted by Patrick Klepek | Apr. 18 12:14pm

Patrick had the chance to play the Link to the Past, Mario & Luigi, and a few others. He talks about them, and "promises" he's wearing pants.
00:03:00

Michael Biehn Sort of Talks About Making Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon

Posted by Alex Navarro | Apr. 18 10:12am

#YearOfTheBiehn
00:42:53

Quick Look: Capcom Arcade Cabinet: 1984 Pack

Posted by Drew Scanlon | Apr. 18 9:00am

Jeff and Brad fly off into the sunset with Capcom's final arcade pack. Plus, BONUS GAMES!
00:01:28

Monaco: What's Yours Is Mine Sneaks Into Digital Stores Next Week

Posted by Alex Navarro | Apr. 18 8:03am

I adore Austin Wintory's soundtrack for this, but I'll probably just put Notorious B.I.G.'s "Gimme the Loot" on repeat while I play.
00:17:46

Quick Look: Sacred Citadel

Posted by Drew Scanlon | Apr. 18 6:00am

Brad and Jeff prove that nothing is sacred anymore, except the words "Golden Axe with loot."
00:01:03

Other Games Don't Have Synthesizers Because FRACT OSC Took 'Em All

Posted by Patrick Klepek | Apr. 17 2:18pm

If you've ever wanted to play in a world that sounds like a John Carpenter film, you've found it.
00:02:51

Here's a Brief Look at the Making of Deus Ex: Human Revolution Director's Cut

Posted by Alex Navarro | Apr. 17 12:08pm

You've rarely heard people sound so excited to still be working on the same game they already put out almost two years ago.
00:01:41

Level-5 Has Three New Games Headed to the 3DS eShop

Posted by Alex Navarro | Apr. 17 10:56am

They all look kinda neat, though I am admittedly most taken by Inafune's Iron Tank-meets-Honey I Shrunk the Kids thing.
00:25:54

Quick Look: Dishonored: The Knife of Dunwall

Posted by Drew Scanlon | Apr. 17 6:00am

It is unclear who or what the Knife of Dunwall is. All we know is, he/she/it still really hates whales.
00:52:41

Bradley May Cry: Part 03

Posted by Drew Scanlon | Apr. 16 5:00pm

Masters of DMC Brad and Vinny go on a demon-killing tear, from creepy castles to UNDER WATER!
00:03:48

Metro: Last Light Can't Get Here Soon Enough

Posted by Patrick Klepek | Apr. 16 11:24am

It's dark. It's moody. It's Russian. Yep, it's another Metro game. Hell yes.
00:02:47

Sam Fisher Stalks and Strikes Silently in This New Blacklist Trailer

Posted by Alex Navarro | Apr. 16 9:48am

Nope, still not Michael Ironside.
00:01:10

Capcom Arcade Cabinet Travels Back to 1984 and 1942 Simultaneously

Posted by Alex Navarro | Apr. 16 9:10am

Also provides other, non-year based arcade games like Higemaru and SonSon.
00:47:10

Quick Look: Injustice: Gods Among Us

Posted by Drew Scanlon | Apr. 16 6:00am

Jeff and Ryan get downright divine in their application of DC Comics fists to DC Comics faces.

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Posted by Joker369 - December 27, 2012 at 12:01 PM

kleptok!

Posted by SUPERSTEFF1 - December 27, 2012 at 12:01 PM

VIDEO GAMES!

Online

Edited by Gyoru - December 27, 2012 at 12:06 PM

Edited by golguin - December 27, 2012 at 12:07 PM

Crazy Slender shout out.

EDIT: Okay a few things. It's fantastic to see Asura's Wrath there. Journey is great. I feel like I should play more of Fez after beating it once and getting stuck on the number system despite figuring out the language.

I really hope that Patrick gives Dark Souls another shot after enjoying the design choices made in ZombiU. Vinny can't be the only person on the site carrying the Souls flag.

Online

Posted by OokySpooky - December 27, 2012 at 12:10 PM

I like girls

Edited by Droop - December 27, 2012 at 12:17 PM

Hipster list :D

Edit: No Binary Domain? ;_;

Posted by LarcenousLaugh - December 27, 2012 at 12:18 PM

Nice list, Patrick. I'll never play Slender, same as I will never go down the hole that is Amnesia, but I'm glad you're hear to Spook us lol.

Posted by DevourerOfTime - December 27, 2012 at 12:20 PM

I wonder if Patrick would have put Virtue's Last Reward on the list if he had gotten farther in it?

Edited by Winsord - December 27, 2012 at 12:20 PM

As just like that, the only chance of us seeing Dragon's Dogma on someone's list slips away...

Posted by Tirion - December 27, 2012 at 12:21 PM

FUUUUUUUUUUUUUCK! Patrick is the best to happen to Giantbomb since Giantbomb.

Posted by C0V3RT - December 27, 2012 at 12:25 PM

Really dug Patrick's list because some entries were so far off the beaten path. No, Pap & Yo and Slender weren't the most impressive games, but they resonated and stuck with him. Kudos Patrick.

Posted by HalfDane1975 - December 27, 2012 at 12:28 PM

A great presentation of a slightly indy and oddball influenced list :) .

Posted by Animasta - December 27, 2012 at 12:33 PM

@DevourerOfTime said:

I wonder if Patrick would have put Virtue's Last Reward on the list if he had gotten farther in it?

he said he would've somewhere (on twitter or the spoilercast)

Posted by probablytuna - December 27, 2012 at 12:34 PM

Finally, The Walking Dead tops the list.

Posted by Mezmero - December 27, 2012 at 12:37 PM

Another cool list of games from Tricky. I could never see the draw of those Slender games but I understand why he would like that. Can't wait for the conclusions of the deliberations.

Posted by NaeemTHM - December 27, 2012 at 12:38 PM

Nice to see ZombiU get some props. It's the best (probably only at this point) reason to own a Wii U.

Posted by m2cks - December 27, 2012 at 12:43 PM

Wow- probably the most controversial list of the year. And yet I congratulate Tricky for having a unique taste that lets us see another opinion towards the games that came out this year.

Posted by punkxblaze - December 27, 2012 at 12:49 PM

I can't rip on Tricky Scoops for being kind of a video game hipster, because hey, we're all entitled to our personal tastes, but man mine just do not line up with his. Also everyone who considers TWD the numero uno best game of the year is fucking nuts.

Posted by LordLOC - December 27, 2012 at 12:52 PM

Wow, I expected to see Hotline Miami on Patrick's list.

Posted by I_am_Lono - December 27, 2012 at 12:54 PM

His choice for number 10 made me think -- once again -- that he is a pompous aficionado of the new wave. His choice for number 1, however made me think he know his games. I think The Walking Dead should be GOTY, although sadly I know it wont.

Posted by AssInAss - December 27, 2012 at 12:56 PM

@m2cks said:

Wow- probably the most controversial list of the year. And yet I congratulate Tricky for having a unique taste that lets us see another opinion towards the games that came out this year.

What's controversial about it?

Putting Mass Effect 3, Assassin's Creed 3, Black Ops 2, or Max Payne 3 on the top of your GOTY list would be controversial.

I still need to give Papo & Yo a go, I'll forgive mediocre gameplay for a good story.

Posted by jozzy - December 27, 2012 at 12:57 PM

Good list Patrick!

Posted by BD_Mr_Bubbles - December 27, 2012 at 1:04 PM

Great list, glad to see ZombiU get some attention.

Posted by Irishranger - December 27, 2012 at 1:07 PM

Shit, Patrick. I got something in my eye while you were talking about Papo Y Yo. I hope this year treats you better than the last one did. Thanks for everything you do around here.

Posted by civid - December 27, 2012 at 1:11 PM

So this years GOTY battle is going to be XCOM vs The Walking Dead with an honorable mentoin to Farcry 3, right? Right?

Posted by happymeowmeow - December 27, 2012 at 1:18 PM

Ah I thought Tokyo Jungle might have had a chance to make your list, too bad.

Posted by Excast - December 27, 2012 at 1:25 PM

4 days.. 4 duders ..4 different #1s

It is going to be an interesting battle for the top spot.

Posted by OllyOxenFree - December 27, 2012 at 1:39 PM

@punkxblaze said:

Also everyone who considers TWD the numero uno best game of the year is fucking nuts.

Then I'm cuckoo for cocoa puffs!

Posted by danielcampbell - December 27, 2012 at 1:40 PM

No Dragon's Dogma? That makes me sad. :-(

Posted by Lelcar - December 27, 2012 at 1:43 PM

Oh, I wish you played through Virtue's Last Reward!

Posted by Anders_P - December 27, 2012 at 1:44 PM

Is anyone else having problems with watching videos on GB? I very regularly get > 00:00 / 00:00 (on the flash player). Most videos works on the front-page, but ~0% works when I'm not on the front-page (like this page).

Posted by LegendaryChopChop - December 27, 2012 at 1:46 PM

I am so, so, so, so sick of people saying "roguelike".

Posted by Bistromath - December 27, 2012 at 1:47 PM

@LegendaryChopChop said:

I am so, so, so, so sick of people saying "roguelike".

Rougeliek.

Posted by stryker1121 - December 27, 2012 at 1:53 PM

The more I see of Dishonored, the more I think I played it wrong. I'm not very good at stealthing and completely forgot that you blink while jumping.

Also, Patrick is cute as a baby panda!

Edited by Knigge - December 27, 2012 at 2:06 PM

Truly. No, guys... TRULY.

Edited by GuardianKnux - December 27, 2012 at 2:07 PM

Hey! I just realized I know that song from his number 9. I used a version of it for a game I made for a game jam. It's Shocking, or one of the versions of it anyway. http://www.audionetwork.com/production-music/shocking_5938.aspx

Posted by Xeirus - December 27, 2012 at 2:22 PM

@OllyOxenFree said:

@punkxblaze said:
Also everyone who considers TWD the numero uno best game of the year is fucking nuts.
Then I'm cuckoo for cocoa puffs!

Same here.

I'll freely admit there are other games that could also fill the spot, but TWD just beats them. Just the way things go.

Posted by MeatSim - December 27, 2012 at 2:24 PM

Where the Dragon's Dogma at? Okay it's probably not a top 10 game if you play as many games as the GB crew does.

Posted by bloodsoul5 - December 27, 2012 at 2:30 PM

no tokyo jungle or dragon's dogma? boo patrick, boo.

Posted by NapTimeSleeper - December 27, 2012 at 2:41 PM

Nice list.

Posted by Redhotchilimist - December 27, 2012 at 2:42 PM

@Anders_P said:

Is anyone else having problems with watching videos on GB? I very regularly get > 00:00 / 00:00 (on the flash player). Most videos works on the front-page, but ~0% works when I'm not on the front-page (like this page).

I have this issue too.

Posted by Milkman - December 27, 2012 at 2:44 PM

@punkxblaze said:

I can't rip on Tricky Scoops for being kind of a video game hipster, because hey, we're all entitled to our personal tastes, but man mine just do not line up with his. Also everyone who considers TWD the numero uno best game of the year is fucking nuts.

lol ok

Posted by aldo_q - December 27, 2012 at 2:54 PM

Seeing how I seem to share pretty much an identical state in games as Patrick this top 10 immediately gave me some new games I need to check out... (Except Fez, it seems great.. but married life with kids and a busy job makes it kinda hard to invest that much into a game).

Posted by MetalGearSunny - December 27, 2012 at 3:02 PM

I fail to see how to choice are, according to some of you, "hipster" or controversial.

Posted by Nation764 - December 27, 2012 at 3:12 PM

@Bistromath said:

@LegendaryChopChop said:
I am so, so, so, so sick of people saying "roguelike".
Rougeliek.

This is why I like the internet sometimes :)

Posted by ArbitraryWater - December 27, 2012 at 3:18 PM

This is such a Patrick list.

Posted by Milkman - December 27, 2012 at 3:26 PM

@MetalGearSunny said:

I fail to see how to choice are, according to some of you, "hipster" or controversial.

Because they're idiots and they don't know what words mean.

By the way, the comments for this video on YouTube are hilarious. I don't know who these people are that watch and comment on Giant Bomb videos from YouTube but it looks like 4chan vomited all over them. A bunch of really sad, sad people over there.

Posted by fisk0 - December 27, 2012 at 3:33 PM

@danielcampbell said:

No Dragon's Dogma? That makes me sad. :-(

@MeatSim said:

Where the Dragon's Dogma at? Okay it's probably not a top 10 game if you play as many games as the GB crew does.

@bloodsoul5 said:

no tokyo jungle or dragon's dogma? boo patrick, boo.

Did Patrick or anybody else in the GB crew actually like Dragon's Dogma? I really loved it, but I don't recall any of them being very into it, so it's understandable but kinda sad that it's not on any of their lists.

Posted by gbrading - December 27, 2012 at 3:36 PM

Well said, good list.

Posted by BBQBram - December 27, 2012 at 3:41 PM

@Irishranger said:

Shit, Patrick. I got something in my eye while you were talking about Papo Y Yo. I hope this year treats you better than the last one did. Thanks for everything you do around here.

Seconded. I like how unpredictable this list is, too! Adds some perspective. If only Dishonored was number one! Someone needs to give Brad some shit for dismissing it.