PAX East 2013: Giant Bomb Panel - Part 02

I don't get the correlation.

I don't know if I'm just dead inside, but the questions didn't seem as cringe-inducingly horrible this year.

http://www.gamespot.com/monster-hunter/reviews/monster-hunter-review-6108338/

...that was awesome.

You guys should really get a job at Wal-Mart. It kills your cringe reflex for these Q&As.

Beardtrick is so likeable!

That guy that last time asked about the endurance run, this time asked about how to get into game journalism, which is probably the question they get even more now.

I thought they would stop doing Q&A since last time, this panel was pretty freaking amazing and I am not just saying that. I need to watch the rockband night cause I forgot.

Ummm, that's Alex's entire gimmick. I can't recall a time he doesn't act like or give the impression of being an asshole. He always does this, he just has this really loud and particular way to speak that makes him sound like he's trying to be the cool guy that makes fun of others. A bit like bullying, even if it's not exactly totally intended to be a hurtful prude. He also seems to try way too hard at being funny, as well.

He needs to interject some more humility into his appearances if he wants me to think otherwise. Everyone else on the crew has so far except him.

Ryan is kind of dickish at times too, but he is more jolly about it, and doesn't breathe/laugh into the microphone like Alex does consistently.

That being said, I love how Vinny schooled that prick who got onto Brad's case for his personal favorite games of last year. That guy was an ignorant asshole. Great job Vinny.

Despite Alex constantly shouting down the mic I can't think of one funny or interesting thing he said. He mainly just made things awkward. Why does someone that annoying feel the need to speak non-stop, you can tell through a lot of him speaking Patrick is just cringing.

Q&As are a good way to test if your cringe reflex works.

NERDS! Actually the Q&A was pretty susinct, vinnys t-shirt was a nice touch.

@patrickklepek really well spoken answers, thought you did a really good job.

Man, I loved Patrick's answer to guy quitting videogames for books. People should really start talking about stuff they like rather than stuff they hate more.

Yep. Best panel yet, without a doubt. So many awesome moments and no cringe-inducing questions for once!

This was both a really entertaining and interesting Q&A session, have to admit. Possibly the best overall PAX panel GB's done thus far.

I too am disappointed :/

Well the thing you understand as you get older is that not all "females" are girls, some are women. There's a difference and a sense of respect that goes along with it.
Think of it as if I was to refer to you as "little boy" vs calling you a man, make sense? Maybe I'm just -that- respectful. I answer my sons with "yes sir" and "no sir" as I hope they grow up to do the same.

Either way, I think you're putting too much thought into it. But just know it's about respect......
r-e-s-p-e-c-t, find out what it means to m-....them.

Had a look at that guys Infikno site. Seems like an awesome concept.

Enjoyable panel but QAs continue to be the worst.

@pancakehumper: Agreed. Not every sentence made by every person is a joke opportunity.

YES!!! My question got a response out of DAVE LANG!!!!

Pins for Life!

Patrick you have gained a lot of respect across the Internet.

Alex has not...

The Q & A portion! It wasn't terrible! It was actually pretty good. Well done, Giant Bomb question askers, you've levelled up!

Some good questions in the 2nd part. I really need to save some money so that I can get out to PAX next year

Brad really didn't say almost anything, guess he wasn't feeling too well.

I don't like Q & A. People come up with the most weird ass questions that lead to such awkwardness. Maybe they are trying too hard to come up with 'funny' or original questions?

Jeff 'rap game' Gerstmann

Not a bad Q & A this year. I think its super cool of Jeff and Patrick to give people some really thoughtful answers.

@spiderjerusalem: Aye that's true, hahaha.

Well, there was at least a couple good questions this year. That last question, in particular. Thankfully, even when the questions are terrible, it's entertaining in a train wreck kind of way.

I haven't seen the video yet, but that thumbnail right there perfectly embodies the phrase "amused condescension", which in turn perfectly describes what I've seen of previous PAX Q&A rounds, not just for GB but for everybody else as well.

@cashewual:

At least we got to see Vinny give the guy the sickest of burns after Brad's super polite answer.

What gives with guy asking Brad about why he chose ME as his game of the year?

Jesus...shut up for a second, Shoemaker!

Always seeking the spotlight, that Brad.

This is the reason why I'm happy to donate a few dollars to support Giant Bomb.

It's never easy to be put on the hot seat and you guys always pull it off with a terrific sense of humor and a whole lot of heart.

Please make sure you keep doing exactly what you've been doing.

Excellent work gentlemen.

You know, he was actually pretty entertaining this time around, when I remember him being nearly insufferable in panels and podcasts of yesteryear. Still a bit of a dick, but I've warmed up to him.

I'm the doofus in the green shirt who asked about Jeff getting a big bunch of feelings from a game he previewed.

For the record, I think the guys might've misunderstood my question, though I got some responses (particularly Vinny) that kind of hit the point. What I wanted was the guys to brush away cynicism for a sec and talk about a recent moment in video games that really reminded them why they wanted their job in the first place. I'm a huge cynical prick, and it's easy to never really act like you enjoyed something or were moved by it. Jeff saying seeing new, cool stuff can still make him tingly made me realize I haven't for a while, and I wanted to hear about their personal recent experiences (if there were any). They kinda took it in a "Previews are cool, huh?" direction at points, but it was still really cool to sorta get them out of their typical all-nonsense personas.

Naturally, I butchered the question, so I don't blame the guys. Just figured I'd post my peace before anybody (rightfully) jokes at my obvious ineptitude. I promise to try and be better prepared next year.

This had to be the best Q&A so far. I really don't understand what some of you are complaining about. Well other than Alex raising his snark levels to critical, but that's his thing.

Also totally adorable of that guy making shirts for Vinny/Max.

I'm so glad I'm not the only one who thinks Alex is kind of an asshole here. It's like he's stuck in the 16 year old mentality of loud and mean = funny.

Jeff and Patrick were on fire during this whole panel.

And you could tell that the entire visible audience was just looking up longingly during Drew Scanlon's bit.

EDIT: Elecaletics. Electronic athletics.

Elecaletics.

Oh, and closing out on Riot Rhythm was terrific.

I loved Patrick in this. He nad really intelligent answers without fooling around too much or making jokes just for the sake of them. Overall, thank you Giantbomb for being so awesome, fantastic team.

Don't talk black to me! Anyway, you know what I mean. It just makes it sound like lab talk.

"Look at that hot female!"

It just sounds so... Disconnected.

Bravo to anyone willing to get up in front of the crowd and pose a question, that shit ain't easy. The old video game enthusiast community isn't known for it's charisma and public speaking ability, that took balls.

These questions need a time limit. Just ask your question, nobody needs to hear your two minute backstory.

Brad looks so sad in this

The waiting... worth it all.

@sharkman:

This

I like Jeff and Patrick's thoughtful answer to that "should I go back into video games" question after Alex's rude outburst. xD

Took the words out of my mouth.

I'm not saying you have to be deadly serious, we are talking about video games here, but don't think you have to go toe to toe with the guys in terms of humor or sarcasm. The best questions, like the last one, were great because they were clearly stated and evolved naturally into a humorous back and forth after answered.

Just my two cents, don't want to sound preachy.