No more endurance runs thank you very much!

" Whatever you say man, just because I like the site and dont like the endurance run means that I should not be able to say anthing about the fact I don't like it on a DISCUSSION FORUM. Pleaase dont take the site to seriously, Your hotdog analogy is pointless, this is the internet. There are 2 of the same endurance run's going on which I don't like either of them I wish the resources were spent making all the cool shit they were doing before.  People that say they are still knoking out the same content... I'm not personally conviced and niether are alot of people. I love the site, hate the ER. So i guess that makes me an arsehole!

lol at the flamebait

To the people who enjoy the ER runs:  Do you also enjoy watching Mystery Science Theater 3000?  I have never understood why people watch that show.  I would also like to add my 2 cents on the ER video debate.  More quick looks and video reviews please.  Less of this ER stuff.  I would even rather watch a review of a really bad game.  You dont even have to play it all the way through.  You can just talk about how bad it was and how after a few hours you just couldnt take it any more.  Bad reviews could be just as funny as playing through an entire crap game just to make fun of it.

Endurance runs aren't for me either.

"I would also like to add my 2 cents on the ER video debate.  More quick looks and video reviews please.  Less of this ER stuff.  I would even rather watch a review of a really bad game.  You dont even have to play it all the way through.  You can just talk about how bad it was and how after a few hours you just couldnt take it any more."

1. This is a slow release period for games right now
2. The GB staff (if you haven't noticed) is very picky about what they review, and even pickier about what they give video reviews to
3. There hasn't been a ton going on in terms of press events showing off game development, and what has been going on, they have covered
4. You can get further insight as to their opinions of games both released and in development if you listen to the Bombcast

" @Scullinator said:

"I would also like to add my 2 cents on the ER video debate.  More quick looks and video reviews please.  Less of this ER stuff.  I would even rather watch a review of a really bad game.  You dont even have to play it all the way through.  You can just talk about how bad it was and how after a few hours you just couldnt take it any more."

For what it's worth, the perceived slowdown in Quick Looks and Video Reviews has nothing to do with the Endurance Run. It's got everything to do with the following: 

1. This is a slow release period for games right now
2. The GB staff (if you haven't noticed) is very picky about what they review, and even pickier about what they give video reviews to
3. There hasn't been a ton going on in terms of press events showing off game development, and what has been going on, they have covered
4. You can get further insight as to their opinions of games both released and in development if you listen to the Bombcast

When the ER actually, certifiably interferes with the release of other video content on the site, this argument will be more justified. "

Hell, what game released in the past 3 weeks didn't get a quick look even though it deserved it?
 
Nothing much of worth is coming out.
 
@Astras said:

" @ev_rowe:  Really?? I'm not listing through the list of latest releases of games... I know the GB staff are fairly specific but there has been some worthy releases this and last month.. or have you not been keeping track? "

" Hell, what game released in the past 3 weeks didn't get a quick look even though it deserved it?  Nothing much of worth is coming out. "

" @mutha3 said:

" Hell, what game released in the past 3 weeks didn't get a quick look even though it deserved it?  Nothing much of worth is coming out. "

woah. red dead redemption. dont hate "

" @Ryax said:

" @mutha3 said:

" Hell, what game released in the past 3 weeks didn't get a quick look even though it deserved it?  Nothing much of worth is coming out. "

woah. red dead redemption. dont hate "

That's not out yet. "

" @mutha3 said:

" Hell, what game released in the past 3 weeks didn't get a quick look even though it deserved it?  Nothing much of worth is coming out. "

woah. red dead redemption. dont hate "

" @Ryax said:

" @mutha3 said:

" Hell, what game released in the past 3 weeks didn't get a quick look even though it deserved it?  Nothing much of worth is coming out. "

woah. red dead redemption. dont hate "

How much you wanna bet that they'll do a video feature of some sort on Red Dead Redemption?  Either a Quick Look or a Video Review.  The ER has no effect on the amount of other content that is produced. "

" @ev_rowe:  Really?? I'm not listing through the list of latest releases of games... I know the GB staff are fairly specific but there has been some worthy releases this and last month.. or have you not been keeping track? "

Is there a way to flat out totally make a person disappear from your view of the forums?  Reading through bits and pieces of this topic and a few other posts I've seen scattered around I've come to the conclusion that any post by Astras is a post I really don't need to read. 
 
Dude tries to make an argument but then doesn't bother to actually back it up. I am all for standing your ground for what you believe in but damn it, have something to say about it beyond "I don't like it."  Seems flat out too lazy to bother actually making a real argument. 
 
So, knowing there is no way to truly set someone to "Total Ignore" I am going to go perform a frontal lobotomy and forget about his lunacy.

" @Ryax said:

" @mutha3 said:

" Hell, what game released in the past 3 weeks didn't get a quick look even though it deserved it?  Nothing much of worth is coming out. "

woah. red dead redemption. dont hate "

How much you wanna bet that they'll do a video feature of some sort on Red Dead Redemption?  Either a Quick Look or a Video Review.  The ER has no effect on the amount of other content that is produced. "

" @crono11 said:

" @Ryax said:

" @mutha3 said:

" Hell, what game released in the past 3 weeks didn't get a quick look even though it deserved it?  Nothing much of worth is coming out. "

woah. red dead redemption. dont hate "

That's not out yet. "

he said coming out "

" @Astras:  
while i enjoy the ER once in awhile, i totally agree with you. been thinking about this ever since they started the DP ER.
@fwylo: yo do realize that this makes YOU a complete asshole. "

" @ev_rowe:  Really?? I'm not listing through the list of latest releases of games... I know the GB staff are fairly specific but there has been some worthy releases this and last month.. or have you not been keeping track? "

" Is there a way to flat out totally make a person disappear from your view of the forums?  Reading through bits and pieces of this topic and a few other posts I've seen scattered around I've come to the conclusion that any post by Astras is a post I really don't need to read.  Dude tries to make an argument but then doesn't bother to actually back it up. I am all for standing your ground for what you believe in but damn it, have something to say about it beyond "I don't like it."  Seems flat out too lazy to bother actually making a real argument.  So, knowing there is no way to truly set someone to "Total Ignore" I am going to go perform a frontal lobotomy and forget about his lunacy. "

" @fwylo: cool, cheers dude.. what can I say apart from the game sucks.. and watching people play it TWICE sucks even more "

you could..you know...just not watch it. 
...... 
does sarcasm work on the internet? discuss now.

" @KarlHungus01 said:

" @Ryax said:

" @mutha3 said:

" Hell, what game released in the past 3 weeks didn't get a quick look even though it deserved it?  Nothing much of worth is coming out. "

woah. red dead redemption. dont hate "

How much you wanna bet that they'll do a video feature of some sort on Red Dead Redemption?  Either a Quick Look or a Video Review.  The ER has no effect on the amount of other content that is produced. "

For every hour the spend on ER is another hour they could spend writing or recording other stuff. "

" @KarlHungus01:  Dude ive been through this in older threads about a month ago... i even brought up the entire release list.. in not doing it again... just google it if you want to see. "

" @KarlHungus01:  Dude ive been through this in older threads about a month ago... i even brought up the entire release list.. in not doing it again... just google it if you want to see. "

" @KarlHungus01 said:

" @Ryax said:

" @mutha3 said:

" Hell, what game released in the past 3 weeks didn't get a quick look even though it deserved it?  Nothing much of worth is coming out. "

woah. red dead redemption. dont hate "

How much you wanna bet that they'll do a video feature of some sort on Red Dead Redemption?  Either a Quick Look or a Video Review.  The ER has no effect on the amount of other content that is produced. "

For every hour the spend on ER is another hour they could spend writing or recording other stuff. "

" Is there a way to flat out totally make a person disappear from your view of the forums?  Reading through bits and pieces of this topic and a few other posts I've seen scattered around I've come to the conclusion that any post by Astras is a post I really don't need to read.  Dude tries to make an argument but then doesn't bother to actually back it up. I am all for standing your ground for what you believe in but damn it, have something to say about it beyond "I don't like it."  Seems flat out too lazy to bother actually making a real argument.  So, knowing there is no way to truly set someone to "Total Ignore" I am going to go perform a frontal lobotomy and forget about his lunacy. "

You don't have to watch the Endurance Run then.

What do you think they're going to be taping?  A Quick Look of "Shrek Forever After: The Game"? "

I'm really enjoying the DP Endurance Runs - it appeals to the MST3K fan in me. My biggest worry was when Brad was getting so frustrated trying to kill wall-crawling-hairy girl, he sounded so angry that I wondered if that was going to be the final Brad-Ryan episode. Ryan can rest assured that, should he need a career change, his soothing voice would fit perfectly with one of the helping professions, like Family Counseling.  Sometimes, it's nice to know that occasional hair-tearing frustration doesn't discriminate among its numerous unfortunate victims.
 
That said, I can see why they don't appeal to everyone. I love RPG's, but, for some reason, I just can't stand playing the Fable games. Believe me, I've tried. I wish they'd do an ER of Fable II so I could see story unfold without actually having to PLAY it. I need the running commentary - watching gameplay on YouTube just isn't the same, just like watching "The Blood Waters of Dr. Z" would be intolerable without the MST3K guys cracking jokes.

There's a reason why the timing for both the P4 and DP Endurance Runs have been during the slow release season, people.  When they run an ER for a game during the fall release window, and coverage of games slack, you'll then have a valid argument.

I enjoy the Endurance Run because it's a justified means of producing daily video content. That is something a lot of sites don't do.

A lot of people really wanted an Endurance run for this game and it speaks a lot of the staff members to respond and deliver. I personally stopped watching after about the 4th or 5th 'episode'  and can't help but feel it is beyond boring in every way. However, I respect the fact people enjoy the ER I just do NOT understand why their are two teams on one long ass game. I think it would have been better if Brad and Ryan waited for another game to do an ER for. Maybe something like Alan Wake? (I know it just came out, but the QL really made me want more)

"I love RPG's, but, for some reason, I just can't stand playing the Fable games. Believe me, I've tried. I wish they'd do an ER of Fable II so I could see story unfold without actually having to PLAY it."

ER started, and continues to exist for one reason, it's a way to play a game that they otherwise wouldn't.  Go watch the first episode of the P4 one and see how little they really wanted to play it.  When deciding on what game to do next, it was between DP and Resonance of Fate.  As goofy as DP is, it's nowhere near the chore to play that RoF is, so they went with DP.
 
I'm not watching the ER because I'm playing DP, so I didn't want to start confusing what I saw and what I played.  I also don't care for how Vinny plays and comments during it, it's like watching a dipshit 12 year-old smart-ass play a game.  Trying too many times to be funny or say something outlandish for attention.  Having two other dudes play the same game was probably due partly because of it, I'm sure some people on this site like some of the guys more than others, so another ER with the other two was formed.  Unfortunately Ryan is a dick who likes to run through a game, and Brad is the complete opposite, making for an episode of the Odd Couple playing a game.
 
The ER should move to a Ustream format where they play it live and everyone can chat while they play.  You could let people decide where t ogo and what to do i nthe game.

I'm calling it.  Deadly Premonition > Fable 2.

In this thread: feeding trolls.

" ER started, and continues to exist for one reason, it's a way to play a game that they otherwise wouldn't.  Go watch the first episode of the P4 one and see how little they really wanted to play it.  When deciding on what game to do next, it was between DP and Resonance of Fate.

" I'm not watching the ER because I'm playing DP, so I didn't want to start confusing what I saw and what I played.  I also don't care for how Vinny plays and comments during it, it's like watching a dipshit 12 year-old smart-ass play a game.  Trying too many times to be funny or say something outlandish for attention."

Wait, you're not watching the ER, but you speak about Vinny's commentary in the ER. Time paradox? And yeah, let's insult the staff more, I can't get enough of that.

Unfortunately Ryan is a dick who likes to run through a game, and Brad is the complete opposite, making for an episode of the Odd Couple playing a game.

And yeah, a community-driven ER would be a great idea. I can picture it right now: "FUSE TRUMPETEER YOU DIPSHITS", "DO THAT, I DID THAT, I DON'T CARE YOU DON'T LIKE FISHING".

surely this guy has his achivement by now :p

"

And yeah, a community-driven ER would be a great idea. I can picture it right now: "FUSE TRUMPETEER YOU DIPSHITS", "DO THAT, I DID THAT, I DON'T CARE YOU DON'T LIKE FISHING".

"

Don't watch the endurance run if you hate it dude.

10/10 troll thread.  i mad

" Eh, that's pretty much how the original and this one went anyways.  No streaming, though. Video quality usually blows, I'd prefer them to keep doing the same thing they have been doing up until now. "

Yeah, but now it would be live. And we know what anonymity combined with a microphone/live chat can produce.

And I agree with the streaming, barely watchable and it would alienate half of the community - not everyone can watch them live streams, due to technical or time difference.