"angry" gamers/critics

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Phil Ken Sebben said:
And the one before that was in July of last year. The rest of his stuff has been infomercial bits and things like, "one week on a juice diet".
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I think Mike is trying to move away from movie reviewing due to him seeing the market for it is crashing, as well as all the copyright bullshit that he doesn't want to deal with. He's adapting.
 
CWCissey said:
I think Mike is trying to move away from movie reviewing due to him seeing the market for it is crashing, as well as all the copyright bullshit that he doesn't want to deal with. He's adapting.
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Could be which really sucks because I've always liked his dry sense of humor and some of that doesn't always come out the same way when it's not scripted.

Same with Phelous. He's gone from doing bad movies to bootleg toys and the occasional direct to DVD from companies that know their product sucks.

At least Brad is still doing the Snob videos. If it wasn't for him I wouldn't even be going to the main site.
 
Phil Ken Sebben said:
Could be which really sucks because I've always liked his dry sense of humor and some of that doesn't always come out the same way when it's not scripted.

Same with Phelous. He's gone from doing bad movies to bootleg toys and the occasional direct to DVD from companies that know their product sucks.

At least Brad is still doing the Snob videos. If it wasn't for him I wouldn't even be going to the main site.
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Even then you shouldn't. Just use Brad's site, then he gets the money rather than it funding Mike Michaud's COWADOODY binges.
 
A Random said:
Since we're talking about their obsession for 'stories', can we bring up - again - that their storyline for the game show is that either Brad or Doug is an insane monster who's kidnapping people to force them to do his bidding because of their obsession and how little sense it actually makes for either character?

Slightly related, what the hell happened to Doug's insane monster character who would probably *work* for this setup but is ignored for some reason?
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To be fair a game show having an over arching plot isn't something too outlandish. Especially in kids/nostalgic media like Legends of the Hidden Temple or Carmen San Diego. Trying to make it more than just "Answer questions about old cartoons" is probably for the best.

Having it involved with the "characters" and being written by them is where it falls apart. Hiring fans of theirs as contestants doesn't help.
 
DrChristianTroy said:
To be fair a game show having an over arching plot isn't something too outlandish. Especially in kids/nostalgic media like Legends of the Hidden Temple or Carmen San Diego. Trying to make it more than just "Answer questions about old cartoons" is probably for the best.

Having it involved with the "characters" and being written by them is where it falls apart. Hiring fans of theirs as contestants doesn't help.
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Just imagine someone working for television receiving the pilot episode of that gameshow in a vastly overstretched attempt to sell it to some TV station.
A bunch of fanboys sperging on camera, a host (Doug) that has no fucking clue what he's doing ... and the big idea behind the show is some boring trivia quiz.
 
DrChristianTroy said:
To be fair a game show having an over arching plot isn't something too outlandish. Especially in kids/nostalgic media like Legends of the Hidden Temple or Carmen San Diego.
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I miss shows like that (Crystal Maze is another good one). Maybe they could have spent all the money they raised on an obstacle course or something ala Double Dare.
 
darkhorse816 said:
I miss shows like that (Crystal Maze is another good one). Maybe they could have spent all the money they raised on an obstacle course or something ala Double Dare.
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I guess the opening "physical challenges" are their approximations, given the fact that it's a "game show" in the loosest, most general sense of the term.
 
I think Pop Quiz Hot Shot's biggest problem is that there's not a compelling enough hook to get people to keep watching it. Wheel of Fortune has the wheel. The Price is Right has a variety of games. Jeopardy! (and Win Ben Stein's Money back in the day) can be very educational and you feel smart if you happen to know the answers. Pop Quiz Hot Shot is mostly Doug firing off questions about old movies and toys. Oh, and the set looks like the diner from Saved by the Bell. Truly appointment viewing.
 
RomanesEuntDomus said:
Just imagine someone working for television receiving the pilot episode of that gameshow in a vastly overstretched attempt to sell it to some TV station.
A bunch of fanboys sperging on camera, a host (Doug) that has no fucking clue what he's doing ... and the big idea behind the show is some boring trivia quiz.
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I can see a local public access channel giving it a look. It wouldn't make air but at least get a look.

Someone in a Tree said:
I think Pop Quiz Hot Shot's biggest problem is that there's not a compelling enough hook to get people to keep watching it. Wheel of Fortune has the wheel. The Price is Right has a variety of games. Jeopardy! (and Win Ben Stein's Money back in the day) can be very educational and you feel smart if you happen to know the answers. Pop Quiz Hot Shot is mostly Doug firing off questions about old movies and toys. Oh, and the set looks like the diner from Saved by the Bell. Truly appointment viewing.
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From this description they should have played this shit ironically ala Tim & Eric. I'd watch the fuck out of a game show out of The Max.
 
RomanesEuntDomus said:
Just imagine someone working for television receiving the pilot episode of that gameshow in a vastly overstretched attempt to sell it to some TV station.
A bunch of fanboys sperging on camera, a host (Doug) that has no fucking clue what he's doing ... and the big idea behind the show is some boring trivia quiz.
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If Doug and the likes of Doug ever had to seek the approval of any professional in any field to get their product out, they'd never find employment beyond Cinnabun.
 
*Asterisk* said:
If Doug and the likes of Doug ever had to seek the approval of any professional in any field to get their product out, they'd never find employment beyond Cinnabun.
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I don't know why, but with Internet videos, you get away with pretty shitty production values, it seems.
I guess the viewer doesn't really expect decent acting or non-shitty props. Also, if it's just a short skit (or some anniversary video), low production values might add to the "charm".

It's weird, these TGWTG people found a niche in the internet where they can pretend to be "producers" while making the cinematic equivalent of slash-fic. And people pay them to do that.
 
RomanesEuntDomus said:
I don't know why, but with Internet videos, you get away with pretty shitty production values, it seems.
I guess the viewer doesn't really expect decent acting or non-shitty props. Also, if it's just a short skit (or some anniversary video), low production values might add to the "charm".

It's weird, these TGWTG people found a niche in the internet where they can pretend to be "producers" while making the cinematic equivalent of slash-fic. And people pay them to do that.
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I wouldn't say "pay" when it comes to most of the viewers, more "tolerate." The draw was irreverent comedic reviews and a cash-in on the Buzzfeed Generation's love for what entertained them as children.

Only floor-staerers like Ota-Kun seem to actually hold serious affection for these things, at least aside from the creators.
 
RomanesEuntDomus said:
I don't know why, but with Internet videos, you get away with pretty shitty production values, it seems.
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Your expectations shape a big part of your perception of something, be it game, movie, book, new car etc..That is why you shouldn't get hyped in the first place. The more people expect from something, the more likely they are disappointed after experiencing it, expect shit and you might be pleasantly surprised.
 
HrrDrr said:
https://youtube.com/watch?v=sAooW7FKlsg
Well, #TYCED, I guess...
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Let's put this into proper framing:


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Really though, if it weren't for Spoony bombing his career for him...

nothing would be different.
 
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