VSD Arcade Podcast #14 - We <3 Kinect Edition (now on iTunes)

[Garrett67]

SOB!!!!!!! I just typed out a really LONG post about how I .........nevermind, I'm pissed now.

I am NOT typing it over again.

But, I will say that I enjoy the podcasts that include games that I'm interested in.

I said I was jealous that I didn't jump aboard at the beginning.

I mentioned that the few times that there was name calling and swearing lacked professionalism and you guys should refrain, regardless of listening size.

I might have mentioned something about naming my first-born after one of you guys, but I don't think I did.

That is all, I am still angry though. That was a well thought out post too.

[BrntO4Life]

I said I was jealous that I didn't jump aboard at the beginning.

I mentioned that the few times that there was name calling and swearing lacked professionalism and you guys should refrain, regardless of listening size.

1.) We always love having guests.

2.) The good thing is - we certainly aren't professionals. Hasn't everyone else around here made that blatantly clear?

[Garrett67]

1.) We always love having guests.

2.) The good thing is - we certainly aren't professionals. Hasn't everyone else around here made that blatantly clear?

But in my mind it isn't true until I say it.

[BrntO4Life]

But in my mind it isn't true until I say it.

You didn't address the offer to be a guest on the show. It's out there in the open.

[Garrett67]

You didn't address the offer to be a guest on the show. It's out there in the open.

I'll do it.. although I think I should probably play a game or two.
I've been playing games that are a year old.

[wingsfan77]

I don't play video games as much as I used to so most of the games you guys talk about I haven't played and don't really plan to play but it's neat hearing people I *sort of* know talk about it anyway.

[Tengo Juego]

Nice, you guys are finally on iTunes. Subscribed.

[Maynard]

First off, of course I appreciate guys like Medellin that have enjoyed our podcast from the beginning. I also don't think his enjoyment stems from us plugging designs that everyone on the site already knows about.

I mentioned "asscheek flapping" as a general response to the poor feedback given (outside of SethMode). This is the first post you've made with actual reasoning besides (and I'm paraphrasing) 'you guys suck'.

As for me not wanting feedback, please stop lying. I just want feedback that's relevant and worthwhile.

What I can't handle is a bunch of posturing and, as I put it before, "asscheek flapping". If you have something to say and can actually back it up with solid reasoning and assertions, by all means, tell me. But if you don't, just shut up.

I am going to now do a sentence-by-sentence breakdown of your post, FirstTimer-style.


Nothing constructive mentioned.

Nothing constructive mentioned.

I don't believe this is always true. Correction - I KNOW this isn't true. Our information is typically from that week - hell, a lot of it is from that day. Unless you actually work for a game publisher (Highly unlikely) or sit around reading all of the latest gaming news as it breaks (Much more likely), then our podcast should have some relevant information.

Nothing constructive mentioned.

We reviewed LA Noire the week it came out. We reviewed inFamous 2 a week later because of all the E3 stuff. I'll be reviewing Trenched in next week's episode.

Should I apologize for not getting games early like professional gaming journalists?

Long and boring? Eh, maybe. We get into discussions and sometimes they go off the rails. However, we've improved in recent weeks with staying focused on the subject at hand. The off-hand jokes won't go away though.

If it's so pointless, why are you here all the time? Maybe that says more about you than I. At least we're trying to do something constructive for the community.

I agree. Jay is a good host and Twigg has great gaming knowledge. However, I also think KNUBB and I provide something valuable to the podcast as well (beyond our technical abilities). You're certainly entitled to your opinion, but I'd like to believe many others here agree with me.

So, all in all, the majority of your post lacks any real content. Here's the breakdown:

- 33% of your sentences (3/9) say absolutely nothing
- 22% of your sentences are (at least partially) incorrect (2/9)
- 44% of your sentences are subjective takes on the podcast and VSD with no actual thoughts on how to improve.

I'll give you the 44%, but that's still a failing grade.


EDIT: I will say, this is certainly the longest-running podcast thread we've ever had.

A lot of feelings being caught in this thread.

[Maynard]

btw brnt....thanks for proving my point that your not interested in opinions about your podcast. you just want to read people to say wonderful things about your efforts. I posted my opinion just for you and you couldnt handle it. you instead get defensive and break down every aspect of what i said angry style

bottom line though through all your pointless break down is that your only real defense to what i said is that "Nothing constructive mentioned"....but i didnt know my opinion had to follow the brnto4life rules of formatting. Its not my job to detail how you can improve or change. im not your producer....if i was you and knubb would be out

so keep being bitter. all i can tell you is if your cant take the heat then dont post a thread

[JayDizzle]

It's not his thread, genius.

Also, how did you think he was going to take it when you said you'd kick him from the podcast? Happily?

Stop posting in here, put Brnt on ignore and let it go.

[Maynard]

ok dad...lmao. if he actually cares what i think then he has bigger issues. seriously, its heard by 10 people from a site with 15 people....who gives a shit

i did it for a goof. I cant believe you think people actually care what 4 nobodys have to say about games. Major sites with a real base of people and real technology and skills dont take this as seriously as you guys do.

why do i need to put brnt on ignore? i dont have any problem with the guy. he seems like a cool guy. if you think he is that sensitive to my opinion (and i doubt he is) then dont you think he should put me on ignore?

[CrimsonGhost56]

next weeks special guest on the podcast?

maynard

:box:

[BrntO4Life]

btw brnt....thanks for proving my point that your not interested in opinions about your podcast. you just want to read people to say wonderful things about your efforts. I posted my opinion just for you and you couldnt handle it. you instead get defensive and break down every aspect of what i said angry style

Once again, I do want opinions. I'd just like them to be thoughtful. "Your podcast sucks" simply brushes over my shoulder - I just thought I'd let you have a chance to explain yourself further, which you clearly never had any intention of doing. Sorry I cared.

And, for the record, there wasn't an ounce of anger flowing through me as I wrote my response. You're assuming I was angry because of the posting style. I just thought it would be fun to put FirstTimer's hat on.

bottom line though through all your pointless break down is that your only real defense to what i said is that "Nothing constructive mentioned"....but i didnt know my opinion had to follow the brnto4life rules of formatting. Its not my job to detail how you can improve or change. im not your producer....if i was you and knubb would be out

You provided nothing. Your insults are vacuous. If you have nothing to say, why bother spouting a bunch of white noise in my direction?

so keep being bitter. all i can tell you is if your cant take the heat then dont post a thread

No bitterness. I'm still going to be doing the podcast and having fun while I'm at it.

I'd love to get the opportunity to "take the heat", but you were only holding a burnt-out matchstick.

Honestly, I'm still wondering why you're here. You claim to not care, but continually respond with more goofy responses.

[BrntO4Life]

ok dad...lmao. if he actually cares what i think then he has bigger issues. seriously, its heard by 10 people from a site with 15 people....who gives a shit

i did it for a goof. I cant believe you think people actually care what 4 nobodys have to say about games. Major sites with a real base of people and real technology and skills dont take this as seriously as you guys do.

Also, it's so odd that you continually put down this site. You have close to 8,000 posts here (more than twice as many as me). What on earth does that say about you?

[Maynard]

next weeks special guest on the podcast?

maynard

:box:

yeah right....it takes them a week to iron out a specific time

i can record on mondays, tuesdays and fridays between 4:12 and 5:37, except the 3rd week of each month unless the 4th thursday of the month falls on an even numbered day. in that case i can only record at 8:19 on sunday

then u get on skype and talk about what your going to talk about on the show for an hour. then spend 2 hours recording what you just talked about only to find out....whoops....yeah

i should snag twigg and do what got people interested in this shit to begin with. throw in some guys with personality and make it worth listening to