Faded Report post Posted June 25 They do have some weird choices for advertising. Though I think I recall Jeff saying at one point that it was important to him that they avoided video game based advertising as much as they possibly could so as to avoid anything that might look shady. I keep that in mind whenever they’re telling you where to go for online prescription dick pills. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pockets Report post Posted June 25 Their podcast ads are the audio equivalent of late ‘90s pop-ups. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Gerbik Report post Posted June 25 2 hours ago, Faded said: They do have some weird choices for advertising. Though I think I recall Jeff saying at one point that it was important to him that they avoided video game based advertising as much as they possibly could so as to avoid anything that might look shady. I keep that in mind whenever they’re telling you where to go for online prescription dick pills. I am a premium member but I always listen to the ad versions of the podcasts because I really enjoy how Vinny and Jeff try to make an ad for big dick erection guarantee sound both fun and casual, and to keep it serious at the same time True professionals! 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flub Report post Posted June 25 The current episode of crime crew had me in tears of laughter. At times I couldn't see the screen for them. Man when that game goes wonky it doesn't muck around 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deerokus Report post Posted June 25 Dan is being interviewed by an AI. This is the opening of an episode of Black Mirror, isn't it? https://www.improvasylum.com/shows/deep-learning-with-merrill-grambell/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PK Report post Posted June 25 There's a book called Sea of Rust in which the first truly sentient AI spends about an hour talking to humans and ruminating on humanity's position in the universe before realising that we cannot be saved, shutting down all communication and spending the next twenty years planning the hastening of our demise so that AIs can take over the Earth and eventually the rest of the cosmos. I suspect that interview's going to go along the same lines 3 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flub Report post Posted June 26 5 hours ago, PK said: There's a book called Sea of Rust in which the first truly sentient AI spends about an hour talking to humans and ruminating on humanity's position in the universe before realising that we cannot be saved, shutting down all communication and spending the next twenty years planning the hastening of our demise so that AIs can take over the Earth and eventually the rest of the cosmos. I suspect that interview's going to go along the same lines Ooo. I didn't realise that's what that book was about. *adds to reading list* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sane Report post Posted June 26 Seems like an interesting book. Bought it! Thanks for mentioning it . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
glb Report post Posted June 30 Dan and Brad together again for some of that good Hitman content: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SqueakyG Report post Posted July 2 For anyone who enjoyed the Ryckert/Klepek Super Mario Maker wars a few years ago: Patrick started playing Dan's SMM2 level: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryodi Report post Posted July 3 No Ben on this weeks Bombcast which means Jeff can talk about Mario Maker with minimal interruption. 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eighthours Report post Posted July 3 NO BEN. Glory be. It makes such a difference. 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Gerbik Report post Posted July 3 Oh god! Yes! Downloading now Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dave7g Report post Posted July 3 There should be an app that scans the file for Ben when it's released and if he's not on the show it sends a bottle of champagne to your house. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harsin Report post Posted July 3 24 minutes ago, Eighthours said: NO BEN. Glory be. It makes such a difference. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bucky Report post Posted July 3 I thought Jeff was on fine form this week. His love for Mario Maker 2 contrasting with his annoyance with Switch/Nintendo dumbness. Funny start as well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
replicant Report post Posted July 3 2 hours ago, ryodi said: No Ben on this weeks Bombcast which means Jeff can talk about Mario Maker with minimal interruption. Fanstastic news. I will actually listen to it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SqueakyG Report post Posted July 3 3 hours ago, dave7g said: There should be an app that scans the file for Ben when it's released and if he's not on the show it sends a bottle of champagne to your house. I have a browser add-on that puts a bar on youtube thumbnails showing the number of likes/dislikes. Whenever a Giant Bomb video has at least 30% dislikes I know in advance that Ben is in it. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trumpets Report post Posted July 3 7 hours ago, ryodi said: No Ben on this weeks Bombcast which means Jeff can talk about Mario Maker with minimal interruption. Jeff - So I've played some Mario Maker 2 and... Ben - Mario Maker...more like....Mario....Faker! Am I right? Jeff - Aw yeah, that guy. Anyway I've been... Ben - Hurr hurr! We all know Luigi is the REAL Mario brother! Should have called it Luigi Maker! Jeff - We're a long way from the Year of Luigi now. anyway... Ben - It would have to be called Luigi Laker though. Mario Maker, Luigi Laker! I wonder which baseball team they both support? Are the Lakers baseball? Hey Jan! Jan! Do you remember the Naruto episode where they played baseball? Who was the guy pitching? With the bandanna? Oh what was his name? Jan - err, I'm not sure who you mean. It probably doesn't matter. Ben - I know but...oh what was his name...he was...oh what was it...Makito or something? Mokitu? Nobito? I can't remember, anyway, sorry. Jeff - Anyway, Mario Maker... 18 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dave7g Report post Posted July 3 I hope his assignment was going back to his home planet. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eighthours Report post Posted July 3 3 hours ago, Trumpets said: Jeff - So I've played some Mario Maker 2 and... Ben - Mario Maker...more like....Mario....Faker! Am I right? Jeff - Aw yeah, that guy. Anyway I've been... Ben - Hurr hurr! We all know Luigi is the REAL Mario brother! Should have called it Luigi Maker! Jeff - We're a long way from the Year of Luigi now. anyway... Ben - It would have to be called Luigi Laker though. Mario Maker, Luigi Laker! I wonder which baseball team they both support? Are the Lakers baseball? Hey Jan! Jan! Do you remember the Naruto episode where they played baseball? Who was the guy pitching? With the bandanna? Oh what was his name? Jan - err, I'm not sure who you mean. It probably doesn't matter. Ben - I know but...oh what was his name...he was...oh what was it...Makito or something? Mokitu? Nobito? I can't remember, anyway, sorry. Jeff - Anyway, Mario Maker... Uncannily good. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryodi Report post Posted July 3 Gone way too soon. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trumpets Report post Posted July 3 50 minutes ago, Eighthours said: Uncannily good. Thanks - I've listened to so much of his inane nonsense now that he lives in my head Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
idiwa Report post Posted July 4 @Trumpets you missed out Brad revealing spoilers (after telling us he definitely would not reveal any spoilers) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eighthours Report post Posted July 4 9 hours ago, Trumpets said: Thanks - I've listened to so much of his inane nonsense now that he lives in my head I particularly liked Jeff rolling with the awful for a sentence and then trying desperately to move on. Happens every time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Gerbik Report post Posted July 4 1 hour ago, Eighthours said: I particularly liked Jeff rolling with the awful for a sentence and then trying desperately to move on. Happens every time. Yeah that was perfect. Also: calling out Jan to get involved about some anime nonsense, and Jan clearly doesn't want any of it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elmo Report post Posted July 10 You all love Ben, right? youre going to LOVE this week’s show. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Mighty Ash Report post Posted July 10 Maybe the finest example yet of the problem. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PK Report post Posted July 10 The finest example for me was the start of 'Nite 1' from their E3 2019 shows. After a slightly strange trailer for the Avengers game in Square Enix's press conference which didn't really explain what sort of game it was, Ben was tasked with going to see it, and asked to explain what it was: I'm sure he's probably a nice guy but he's laughably bad at his job 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SweatyTravolta Report post Posted July 11 Wouldn't it be better to choose a game that other people could describe competently? The whole issue with The Avengers is that no one knows what it is. 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
