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Endurance Run

Endurance Run: Deadly Premonition: Part VJ-22

It's been a long day, George. You know what I could use? Jazz.

Vinny and Jeff sit down and take a crack at the latest game in the Shin Megami Tensei series. Will they make it through the entire game?

May. 4 2010

Cast: Jeff, Vinny

Posted by: Drew

In This Episode:

Deadly Premonition

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@JenkinsCat:   The alphabet thing is not a coincidence, but I think it's more of an inside joke by Swery... it comes together when you see the credits... but keep in mind the main characters are York and Zach
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Vinny's gotta stop saying "And... scene." :(

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This game has everything: impossible leaps, dogs slowly leading you around when there's already a trail of blood to follow, complete disregard for cigarettes, tree abuse, poor singing, inexplicably formal dress for local bars. Man! 
 
Also, it was facepalm city when they didn't notice the room in that office for the first few minutes; that was the first thing I noticed when they walked in there. v__v

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Wow they caught up with Brad and Ryan, but lets not forget BR now have FAST TRAVEL!!

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Keep it classy, Galaxy of Terror!

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Tree punishment!!

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Your stupid, dawg! 
 
NOOOOoooooo.. 
 
Nobody is, but hey, don't blame Dog meat!.
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@AndrewB said:

" Can someone tell me how Deadly Premonition did a better job with a singing scene than Dragon Age? The Japanese lip syncing somehow matched up better, she was more animated, and her eyes didn't roll back in her head like some kind of intense orgasm. It still wasn't perfect, but come on… that's just embarrassing for Bioware. "

That's Bioware for you. Don't get me wrong, I love their games, almost every single one. Yet, the audio is atrocious. There are always a myriad of technical issues involving the sound design in their games. Working in audio myself, I always wonder why they let their games go out that way, considering how nearly everything else is top notch.
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My guess is the deputy warden is the killer. He's never around at his station at the cell blocks.

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@JenkinsCat said:
" Anna, Becky, (Carol), Diane and (Emily). A-B-C-D-E.  Stupid theory maybe, but certainly somewhat of a strange coincidence.  "
That's interesting. But then why not kill Carol first (if she dies, of course)?
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Cool episode.
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@AndrewB said:

" Can someone tell me how Deadly Premonition did a better job with a singing scene than Dragon Age? The Japanese lip syncing somehow matched up better, she was more animated, and her eyes didn't roll back in her head like some kind of intense orgasm. It still wasn't perfect, but come on… that's just embarrassing for Bioware. "

Except everything else about the game sucks *rolls eyes* Her eyes are not even open, and the lip syncing doesn't even match up (looks like she is trying to eat air). Probably the stupidest comment I've read here on Giantbomb (and there are a lot of stupid comments).
 
Haters gonna hate, I guess. But I will agree that this game has better voice-acting and dialogue than Heavy Rain, Quantic Dream should be embarrassed, same with Square.
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@Lambert:  Haters gonna hate indeed.  That describes you perfectly.
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@MoleyUK said:
" @Rxanadu said:

"  Pro-tip:  ... <deleted>   "

...and "tips" like that is why both sets of Endurance Runners seldom, if ever, read the comments. "
But that tip was actually useful?  Are you saying you prefer dull drives to quick travel?
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wooooo

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Showing someone the back of a photo instead of the actual photo is always more effective.

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@RipAndTear said:
"

RANK UP!!

RANK 2  IIII IIII [  ] [  ] [  ] [  ] [  ] [  ] [  ] [  ]

  Chariot . Emily Wyatt
  • Emily will now take a mortal blow for you.
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"
I thought about the exact same thing when George said he'll follow York's orders.
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Anna
Becky
Carol
Diane
Emily
 
...weird.

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You see! You see! Japanese men are all about domination (and nosebleeds); there's no denying it! "...We're gonna need a bodybag too..." yeah, and a couple of mops. Why would Nick, a married man, care if Dian is boffing Kaysen? Is he concerned that she'll be crushed? If so, too late... Was she going to let leave him locked in there all night while she left to argue with Nick? Ths game doesn't make a lick of sense Zach.
 
The human body only contains about 6 liters of blood; I know the Japanese love themselves some bloodbaths but there was just too much to be taken seriously. Speaking of taking this game seriously, that music when the dog came in was the most inappropriate ever. They must have be trying to be campy and have it on purpose but it still failed miserably.  
 
Oh yeah, I forgot; does anyone remember the creepy undertaker guy from the town hall? Maybe someone should go talk to that guy?
 
I'm exited to see if Vinny and Jeff will surpass Brad and Ryan's progress. They lagged behind after the lumber mill and did some sidequests but the infinite machine gun has really sped things up. I'll bet 300 Zenni and a mouth full of red seeds that they will take the lead in the next two episodes; you in Zach?

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@AndrewB said:
" Can someone tell me how Deadly Premonition did a better job with a singing scene than Dragon Age? The Japanese lip syncing somehow matched up better, she was more animated, and her eyes didn't roll back in her head like some kind of intense orgasm. It still wasn't perfect, but come on… that's just embarrassing for Bioware. "
Maybe they used the same song in the Japanese version? 
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@pwnasaurus said:
" am i the only one that sees the link between the red seeds and kasen i meen he sells seeds. "
No you're not the only one. I think that everyone thinks it's a red herring. Just saying.
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@Lambert said:
" @AndrewB said:

" Can someone tell me how Deadly Premonition did a better job with a singing scene than Dragon Age? The Japanese lip syncing somehow matched up better, she was more animated, and her eyes didn't roll back in her head like some kind of intense orgasm. It still wasn't perfect, but come on… that's just embarrassing for Bioware. "

Except everything else about the game sucks *rolls eyes* Her eyes are not even open, and the lip syncing doesn't even match up (looks like she is trying to eat air). Probably the stupidest comment I've read here on Giantbomb (and there are a lot of stupid comments). Haters gonna hate, I guess. But I will agree that this game has better voice-acting and dialogue than Heavy Rain, Quantic Dream should be embarrassed, same with Square. "
If you've seen the scene I'm talking about in Dragon Age, you might have a clue what I'm talking about. Of course this game sucks, and I'm not saying it doesn't. I fucking love Dragon Age, too. The only thing I'm saying is that, as horrible as that scene in Deadly Premonition was, it was actually better constructed than a scene from a company I'd expect more from, and I made comment on it.
 
Douchey commenters like you are the reason I rarely post here anymore. Every fucking time I post something, I seem to stir up the one asshole who takes shit out of context and feels the need to slam me with hyperbole. Well thank you, oh friendly Giant Bomb community. I'll stay around for the content, but I hardly feel the need to post here anymore.
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hey, an unexpected backstory episode, and actually well told too!
 
Isn't it odd how this game is so weirdly inconsistent with it's storytelling? Like, certain scenes attempt drama but fail miserably, with completely inappropriate music, weird animation, and patchy voice work. But then once in a while, like the scene with Diane, everything is nailed, the voice acting and animation and music are suddenly genuinely good and the scene is awesome. Oh, but then in comes the dog with the completely cheesy music and we're back to the slightly-off tone Deadly Premonition. But then the scene with George in the bar completely surprised me in it's emotion. It's like I have no idea what to expect of this game.

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@JenkinsCat said:
" Anna, Becky, (Carol), Diane and (Emily). A-B-C-D-E.  Stupid theory maybe, but certainly somewhat of a strange coincidence.  "
Freckles is next in line! Oh god no!
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Man, in terms of motive and logistics I'm really thinking George is the killer.  I'd list the evidence beyond what Vinnie's already pointed out, but it could veer into accidental spoiler territory.
 
Also, today Nail1080 called someone a "troll" and Lambert declared "haters gonna hate".  It's Delicious Irony Day on GiantBomb!!!

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Nice to see York spending some quality time with George and Emily before George kills her.

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Wow they are really setting up George as a suspect, aren't they.
 
But there's no way, can't be him. Too obvious!

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Emily is the new Chie of Giant bomb.......well this years girl of Giant bomb.

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SPOILER---
 
Jeff Gerstmann  did it

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@LordAndrew said:
" Nice to see York spending some quality time with George and Emily before George kills her. "
You mean before York kills her? I mean... before she kills herself? I mean... before Thomas kills her? I mean... before you realize that this is all just a dream? I mean... what do I mean?
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So York has crazy hallucinations and then finds people dead. Hmmm....

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Alright Here's my Theory. I'm guessing BOTH nick and Kaysen are involved here. Am I the only one who thinks Kaysen looks exactly like Nick only much fatter? Also That scene at the end of the BR run with Nick in the cell...Nicks voice sounds like Kaysens in that scene. Keeping in the Twin Peaks vein my theory is that Nick and Kaysen are the same person. One is a demon and one is possesed by the demon or something. That would be totally Twin Peakish at least.....Looking forward to seeing how this undfolds. 

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 No man, don't take it personally. It's easy to insult someone in the safety of anonymity; I bet he wouldn't say it to your face. 
 
Like the Wild West, the lawless Internet provides people with freedom and we all make a choice as to how we exercise that freedom. Most people will comport themselves with decorum and enjoy their freedom without adversely effecting their environment whilst others practice their volition at the expense of others. 
 
They elimination of consequence is like the intoxicating result of alcohol: it brings the truth to the surface and reveals what a person really is; some people are just assholes. 
 
Luckily, you have the freedom to delete any offensive comments. Take care bud.

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Not just Emily, in general the character models are the only redeeming thing about the graphics.  It wouldn't surprise me to hear they farmed out their creation to a 3rd party.

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@Ronald said:
" Hey, the Panda Bear should be open if they want to drive to the gun store and buy a dart gun. "
Actually, the Dart Gun isn't sold by Wesley.  You buy it from Richard, the guy who owns SWERY 65.  NOW YOU KNO!
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Is it me, or does Emily look exactly like Naomi Watts?

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@Nizzleworth said:

" Anna Becky Carol Diane Emily  ...weird. "

Forrest 
George 
Harry 
Isaac + Isaiah 
Jim
Keith 
Lilly 
Michael 
Nick 
Olivia 
Polly 
Quint 
Richard 
Sallie 
Thomas 
Ushah 
V???*
Wesley 
X???*   
York
Zach 
 
I didn't notice this until the end credits. 
 
*characters that haven't been introduced yet.
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DEAR VINCENT AND JEFFREY:

 
I must urge you to go to George's house when he's at home (night time?) and initiate the quest. He will reward you with an item. Remember the infinite machine gun? It's like that, but much better.
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after seeing this episode... how the hell do people not like this game?

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@ThatFrood:  'tis a mystery
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@omgmetalgear said:
" Is it me, or does Emily look exactly like Naomi Watts? "
Yes!  I've been saying this since episode 1!  They must have based Emily on her...that's the only explanation.
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Poor tree, I hope George apologised really hard!

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I hope you guys go to George's house soon. You're running out of time to get the sidequest.

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game is super awesome, glad to see people warming up to it(and how can you not?), 
ending will bring a lot of emotions here, man the comments section will be flooded.  
make sure people not to post anything spoiler related.

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If they ported this to PS3, I'd get it.  It's really growing on me, plus I would know how to demolish the zombies to skip through the combat.

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Wow, i yelled "HE'S GONNA NEED A BODY BAG!" at my screen right before Jeff did. Epic.

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What a KILLER grip!

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@Princess_Isabela: 
Yeah I can't wait to see how they react during the ending, but I suppose that's quite a while away, huh?
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@CH3BURASHKA said:

"

DEAR VINCENT AND JEFFREY:

 I must urge you to go to George's house when he's at home (night time?) and initiate the quest. He will reward you with an item. Remember the infinite machine gun? It's like that, but much better. "

This. I mean I know you guys like driving in your new car but with the item he gives you, well let's just say it will let you travel to anywhere you been to before in one load screen.
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Wow!!  You guys actually caught up the team BR.  Must be nice having an infinite ammo SMG :)