The Metagame: Joey vs. Ben!

Video producer Joey Fameli throws down against intern Ben Pack in a battle of wits, moderated by none other than Cool Baby.

This time around, the contestants take on an uncharacteristically introspective question. Who do you think was the better battler? Let us know who won in the comments!

Oh, also: if you want to see the rest of the Metagame videos, we've organized them into a YouTube playlist for your viewing pleasure right here! Enjoy! <3

Video producer Joey Fameli throws down against intern Ben Pack in a battle of wits, moderated by none other than Cool Baby.

This time around, the contestants take on an uncharacteristically introspective question. Who do you think was the better battler? Let us know who won in the comments!

Oh, also: if you want to see the rest of the Metagame videos, we've organized them into a YouTube playlist for your viewing pleasure right here! Enjoy! <3

I hope Ben gets to argue for a game he actual knows something about his time.

EDIT: OK, I laughed out loud when Ben said "I haven't played any of these games". Not again!!!

Joey is pretty stacked :O

Can't get enough of these videos!

All Ben.

I give Ben a 10/10

GG!
 Honestly,I'd say Ben had the more eloquent argument.However,it's impossible to meditate whenever Captain Jack is involved,so by default,I'm picking WoW.
 
Finally,a question.Will future segments of the Metagame feature audience participation?And in relation,who in the office has the best Rod Roddy impersonation?

Big Ben won handily. But Joey is still awesome.

@DrJota said:

Honestly,I'd say Ben had the more eloquent argument.However,it's impossible to meditate whenever Captain Jack is involved,so by default,I'm picking WoW.

The day Captain Jack died was the day I was finally confronted by my own mortality. #GOOOOOOOOOOLEFTGORIGHTGOPICKUPTHESTEPGOLEFTGORIGHTGOLEFT

WoW is the more meditative game by far if you ask me.

Argument-wise, Ben takes it. 

As far as the card choices go, DDR was perhaps the worst choice out of the five. ICO would've been much more the sort of laid-back experience the card wanted, though since Ben had never played any of the other games he was given he definitely made the best of a bad situation. Ironically, had Joey used Ben's argument that meditation is doing the same thing over and over until you enter a trance-like state, WoW would've fit perfectly because it has no end of repetitive bullshit for people to unconsciously pour months of their lives into.

I vote for Ben. 
 
edit; USA #1.

i think ben won that, but i still love joey

Ben won? hmmm

The grinding experience in WOW is a mindlessly repetitive exercise that can lead to a more relaxing and meditative experience.

But Ben wins with a better argument for his choice.

Better argument, Ben.  But between the two choices, I'd probably have to go with WoW.  I can see an argument being made for DDR still, since I can find something like Guitar Hero to be somewhat meditative, but, DDR is a more demanding game I feel, and as such, it's hard to get nearly so lost in what you're doing compared to GH.  When you compare it to WoW, it gets even worse.  Leveling, daily quests, working on professions, it all really requires such minimal effort that it lets you kind of just zone out if you want and can be relaxing.  So, for me, Ben wins the argument, but WoW wins between the choices.

Ben takes it! Watching a tranced out expert DDR player is a sight to behold.

Uncle Ben orates his way to victory.

I think Ben had the better argument and I think DDR is the more meditative game. WoW is too social to be meditative. I define meditation as forgetting all pressures and emptying your mind of the push-and-pull of your colleagues, desires, and pressure. Many people at the endgame of WoW practically see it as pure obligation to guildmates and the pressure to play on raid nights is extraordinary. Part of meditation is being able to focus purely your own desires. Maybe it's because I've done some actual yoga meditation and define it slightly differently from those guys, but escaping your daily life to an equally stressful virtual life is not it.

I want to see a Jeff vs Ryan or Ryan vs Brad.

wheres the new romancecast?

Joey poked a hole in the table during his debate. Ben wins!!!

Ben wins. 
 
These videos have been interesting. I'm looking forward to an eventual matchup of two "core" Giant Bomb staff.

@JayDee said:

wheres the new romancecast?

YOU TAKE THAT FAKE PODCAST TALK OUT OF HERE, FRIEND!

@GlenTennis said:

@JayDee said:

wheres the new romancecast?

YOU TAKE THAT FAKE PODCAST TALK OUT OF HERE, FRIEND!

I read that in your voice. I can't envision you angry.

Joey is handsome.

More Joey content is always awesome

I really enjoy these MetaGame videos, keep them coming! I'm looking forward to getting my own copy when decks are available.

@Babylonian said:

@DrJota said:

Honestly,I'd say Ben had the more eloquent argument.However,it's impossible to meditate whenever Captain Jack is involved,so by default,I'm picking WoW.

The day Captain Jack died was the day I was finally confronted by my own mortality. #GOOOOOOOOOOLEFTGORIGHTGOPICKUPTHESTEPGOLEFTGORIGHTGOLEFT

Wait... wait... Captain Jack is dead?

Both games are pretty good answers, but Ben made the more convincing argument.

I get what Joey's going for, but Ben still takes it.

Joey is the most awesomest, yes I wrote awesomest... deal with it, but Ben honestly had the best argument.

Joey gets my vote because DDR is more frustrating than relaxing at times, plus they're a physical workout. MMOs tend to be more escapist.

Ben wins. And DDR wins too.

Aww, Joey, you should have gone with Ms. Pac Man. You could have also just put up a better argument, but Ben takes it.

Joey wins this round

Ben made a good case for DDR. I say he wins.