Faded Posted June 25, 2019 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pockets Posted June 25, 2019 Their podcast ads are the audio equivalent of late ‘90s pop-ups. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Gerbik Posted June 25, 2019 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flub Posted June 25, 2019 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deerokus Posted June 25, 2019 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/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PK Posted June 25, 2019 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flub Posted June 26, 2019 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* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sane Posted June 26, 2019 Seems like an interesting book. Bought it! Thanks for mentioning it . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
glb Posted June 30, 2019 Dan and Brad together again for some of that good Hitman content: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SqueakyG Posted July 2, 2019 For anyone who enjoyed the Ryckert/Klepek Super Mario Maker wars a few years ago: Patrick started playing Dan's SMM2 level: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryodi Posted July 3, 2019 No Ben on this weeks Bombcast which means Jeff can talk about Mario Maker with minimal interruption. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eighthours Posted July 3, 2019 NO BEN. Glory be. It makes such a difference. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Gerbik Posted July 3, 2019 Oh god! Yes! Downloading now Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dave7g Posted July 3, 2019 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harsin Posted July 3, 2019 24 minutes ago, Eighthours said: NO BEN. Glory be. It makes such a difference. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bucky Posted July 3, 2019 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
replicant Posted July 3, 2019 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SqueakyG Posted July 3, 2019 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trumpets Posted July 3, 2019 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dave7g Posted July 3, 2019 I hope his assignment was going back to his home planet. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eighthours Posted July 3, 2019 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trumpets Posted July 3, 2019 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
idiwa Posted July 4, 2019 @Trumpets you missed out Brad revealing spoilers (after telling us he definitely would not reveal any spoilers) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eighthours Posted July 4, 2019 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Gerbik Posted July 4, 2019 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elmo Posted July 10, 2019 You all love Ben, right? youre going to LOVE this week’s show. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Mighty Ash Posted July 10, 2019 Maybe the finest example yet of the problem. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PK Posted July 10, 2019 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SweatyTravolta Posted July 11, 2019 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
