Is there still a way to download Giantbomb videos?

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#1  Edited By Superchris129

Before the update to the media player on Giantbomb, I used to be able to use the Firefox download helper to download any Giantbomb video I wanted. I used to download quicklooks or the endurance run, convert it to iPod format, and watch them on the long drives to college. 
 
Now that we've changed the media player, Firefox isn't able to do it anymore. Is there still any way to download the Giantbomb videos, besides pulling them off youtube or whatever. Thanks dudes.

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#2  Edited By matthew

Please do tell.  I'm for this.

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#3  Edited By Pazy

Ye there totally is, open up the page of your chosen video and then look at the address. Lets say:

http://www.giantbomb.com/quick-look-dragon-age-origins-awakening/17-2236/

You then remove the middle part to make it:

http://www.giantbomb.com/video/params/2236/

And then you look at the code to get:

http://media.giantbomb.com/video/vf_dragonageawakening_ql_700.flv

What you looking for is the number assigned to the video (for the Awakening Quick Look its 2236) and then going to http://www.giantbomb.com/video/params/XXXX (where XXXX is the number assigned to it).

Hope it helps :)

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#4  Edited By j0rdan
@Superchris129: 
Surely watching videos while driving is a no no.
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#5  Edited By Pazy
@j0rdan said:
" @Superchris129:  Surely watching videos while driving is a no no. "
All western laws include an amendment for Giant Bomb videos since they are so good. Though I dont think insurance will cover it. 
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#7  Edited By tyxja

i have the easiest way to do it I think. On Firefox just go to view and then page source(on your chosen video page) and hit ctrl+f and type in .flv. it'll highlight the video and you can download it by pasting the link into your browser =] 
 
(you can change the 700 in the link to 1500 for a higher quality download)
 
File sizes are pretty large though :D

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#8  Edited By Superchris129
@Pazy said:
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Ye there totally is, open up the page of your chosen video and then look at the address. Lets say:

http://www.giantbomb.com/quick-look-dragon-age-origins-awakening/17-2236/

You then remove the middle part to make it:

http://www.giantbomb.com/video/params/2236/

And then you look at the code to get:

http://media.giantbomb.com/video/vf_dragonageawakening_ql_700.flv

What you looking for is the number assigned to the video (for the Awakening Quick Look its 2236) and then going to http://www.giantbomb.com/video/params/XXXX (where XXXX is the number assigned to it).

Hope it helps :)

"
Perfect. You my friend are a genius.
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#9  Edited By matthew
@Pazy said:
"

Ye there totally is, open up the page of your chosen video and then look at the address. Lets say:

http://www.giantbomb.com/quick-look-dragon-age-origins-awakening/17-2236/

You then remove the middle part to make it:

http://www.giantbomb.com/video/params/2236/

And then you look at the code to get:

http://media.giantbomb.com/video/vf_dragonageawakening_ql_700.flv

What you looking for is the number assigned to the video (for the Awakening Quick Look its 2236) and then going to http://www.giantbomb.com/video/params/XXXX (where XXXX is the number assigned to it).

Hope it helps :)

"
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" i have the easiest way to do it I think. On Firefox just go to view and then page source(on your chosen video page) and hit ctrl+f and type in .flv. it'll highlight the video and you can download it by pasting the link into your browser =]   (you can change the 700 in the link to 1500 for a higher quality download)  File sizes are pretty large though :D "
Plus 3 internets.  For the both of you.
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#10  Edited By Dylabaloo

Thanks duders! very handy my flight will be a lot less boring with the amped 3 quicklook!

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#11  Edited By armaan8014
@Superchris129:
I know I'm late but just download this it's great and simple
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#12  Edited By imad81

file sizes are HUUUUGE man..and thanx @tylerjacob 

" i have the easiest way to do it I think. On Firefox just go to view and then page source(on your chosen video page) and hit ctrl+f and type in .flv. it'll highlight the video and you can download it by pasting the link into your browser =]   (you can change the 700 in the link to 1500 for a higher quality download)  File sizes are pretty large though :D "
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#13  Edited By Gizmo

I'm assuming someone is archiving all Giantbomb content ever released?

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#14  Edited By tyxja

I've been archiving the endurance run in case the internet ever gets destroyed :D

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#15  Edited By LordAndrew
@Gizmo said:
" I'm assuming someone is archiving all Giantbomb content ever released? "
I understand that's one of the goals of the Giant Bomb History Foundation. Which of course does not exist.
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#16  Edited By Phished0ne
@LordAndrew said:
I understand that's one of the goals of the Giant Bomb History Foundation. Which of course does not exist. "
Untill now!