It's that tone you notice in a group of Marines,or Soldiers use when talking to civilians at an event, that odd awkward happy professionalism where both parties knows its a show. I notice it when a Mechanic talks to friend, when they ask about their car. It's strange in podcasts about video games. I can hear the stress of the tone as the struggle not to use professional office terms[industryterminologies], water cooler stuff, in the podcasts. Maybe I'm crazy, but anyone else hear this?
I've noticed a tone in podcasts...
I can't tell if you mean a disinterestedness in the topic of their conversation or just industry keywords that most of us don't know?
Either way I don't hear much of any "tone" in their voices, and it has never come across as just a "show." It's always come across as a few guys talking about video games that they like, among some other things like funny-named energy drinks, good burger restaurants, and interesting cuisine choices.
When has anyone on the Bombcast used industry terminology that isn't easily understood? I mean occasionally someone will mention a facet of web design regarding the site, but that's about it. A few weeks ago, they sat around talking to Adam Sessler about the good ol' days and that was about as casual and non-professional as you can get.
Now, all of them have gotten a bit "too cool for school" as of late, but I can excuse a bit of fatigue especially during the summer doldrums.
I hate pre-E3 podcasts. The only "tone" I hear is a bunch of spoiled brats who honestly seem to think hanging out at a trade-show (regardless of how busy, monotonous or tedious) is harder than the daily grind.
I'm not saying they're all fun, fun, fun but I've been to enough to know that no matter how boring a trade-show might be it still involves a lot of good (or interesting) eats, good (or interesting) drinks, good (or interesting) accommodations and good (or interesting) conversations.
I don't care how many times you've been, your job must be pretty easy when the thought of having to go to E3 is a legitimate source of stress.
if you dont know what something means, look it up. in my opinion, i enjoy when they get technical because i love learning new things about how games work and when they say something i dont get, i do a little research and bam i know something new about how a game is made.
@BigChickenDinner said:
O_o I was speaking of podcasts in general, not just the Bombcast
Then no one here cares. lol
No, that's harsh. I think I know what you're trying to get at, but I don't believe the Bombcast and crew partake in that at all. In fact, I try to avoid podcasts where it's "strictly business" or seems insincere. I like the tangential style a lot more. That said, the crew doesn't mind pulling out a cup of jargon now and then.
@ProfessorEss: I get the impression that they just ham it up for the camera/podcast when they talk about E3. I also think one of their concerns, which is legitimate, is coming down with sickness due to a combination of low amounts of sleep and exposure to other people. That seems to happen pretty frequently to them after or around the occurrence of these trade shows.
You mean like most of them don't like to say the word "gamer" except for Patrick and Dave , yes sometimes it feels like they want to say those things without saying them because they think it makes them sound like the tipical game journo wich I don't think is a bad thing you can be funny and keep it "professional" at the same time just look at the guys at Destructoid.
Not at all. Were that the case they would not talk very specifically about local restaurants. Remember the first half of the Adam Sessler bombcast.
THe word is jargon. Chemists use specific jargon, words or phrases that a chemist would know, when speaking to other chemists. Soccer players use specific jargon for sports.
The podcasters, especially the bombcast try to use 'developer jargon' when speaking on games and it just makes them look dumb. Ryan and Patrick tend to overdo it.
I agree with you, this last podcast felt a bit forced. Honestly it felt like the guys would rather have been getting shit together for E3. TnT this week also felt forced, TrackMania kept being busted. Should we take questions from chat? Naw *closes laptop* I would rather the guys do the podcast when they felt they really had things to catch up on, and discuss. Instead of Mondays here we better have the podcast up, Thursdays here we better do TnT. I wouldn't mind if they recorded a few 'Evergreen' podcast about "Retro" games that are shorter. Get 5-6 of those saved up.So if they don't have the time to do a Bombcast that week they could throw one of those up. I wouldnt even care if they just posted a short message "no podcast this week because of XYZ event." fucking life happens they shouldn't feel forced to do something because 'premium members', or letting the fans of the site down.
That being said Bombcast was good this week, as well as TnT with trackmania. I do agree there was a bit of a tone, and a wink and a nod of "yeah we know, and we know that you know."
I don't feel the over all quality or production value suffered at all from it. Showing there true professionalism, and consummate level of proficiency in there abilities. except for Patrick.
Edit: Thanks for all the cool content and hard work you guys put up for free. (bombcast crew, and duders who help with the wiki, and the elfs who keep the site great)
@DjCmeP said:
What?
EDIT: Also fuck Patrick.
Jesus Christ. What the fuck did Patrick ever do to anybody?
@clstirens said:
I believe the OP is saying that Jeff and the gang avoid using too much gaming jargon while talking, because they (and this isn't my opinion) feel obligated to make a podcast that is easier to interpret by people not in the industry.
Just my interpretation of his post
i like learning all the gaming jargon though, but that's just me.
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