The Escapist: Zero Punctuation

[MK-1601]

If it's not a highly conventional action/adventure game with a cutscene-driven plot, you can guarantee that Yahtzee will just complain about how he doesn't get the genre and how there isn't a plot.

[The Shockmaster]

He probably gave up due to unrealistic story and character development, or whatever fucking crap he wanks on about. Then he read more screenburn for pilferi- I mean inspiration.

People who disparage God Hand aren't deserving of oxygen.

[Sketch]

Coincidentally, they're also absolutely incredible videogames.

Yes, and both by Capcom!

Great. Well, at least I wasn't the only one confused by what he said.

[Jarik]

If it's not a highly conventional action/adventure game with a cutscene-driven plot, you can guarantee that Yahtzee will just complain about how he doesn't get the genre and how there isn't a plot.

Like Portal.

[MK-1601]

Like Portal.

Did Yahtzee not like Portal then? Because it fits totally within his comfort zone - single player, conventional interface, heavy emphasis on linear narrative.

[Sprite Machine]

Why does it matter what Yahtzee does or doesn't like about videogames? He's always honest about his reasons, and generally entertaining in explaining them.

[The Shockmaster]

Is he fuck. He'd call his own mother a cunt if it meant getting traffic.

[Rudderless]

Is he fuck. He'd call his own mother a cunt if it meant getting traffic.

Talking of which, I don't like the whole 'cunt wife' thing he does.

[Compass]

But the type of people that worship Yahtzee surely do. He knows how to cater to his audience, I'll give him that.

[Raane]

Weird thing is that i can see pretty much where he's coming from with every criticism and more often than not agree with them. I do however disagree with him about overall judgement of some of the games.

Overall in my opinion, he makes good points and makes an entertaining show. Sure it's not unbiased, sure it might not be pulitzer journalism, but it makes me laugh on the miserable wednesday evening.

[Mr. Gerbik]

Sure it's not unbiased

And what a lot off people fail to understand is that it's not supposed to be. (this is not directed at you btw) It's not a serious review, just his nitpicking and frustrations presented as entertainment. You either find it funny or you don't, and seriously criticizing the guy for being biased against the Wii (for example) is just silly and totally missing the point.

[therealjohnpeat]

Agreed on the 'it's nitpicking as a form of entertainment'.

It's similar to Penny Arcade - to read their comics you'd think they hated games and games companies - which would make you wonder why they organise the largest gaming "con" there is - were that the case...

What they and Yahtzee do is take those frustrated little thoughts from the back of your mind and paint a picture from them - not everyone has had the thought and so not everyone gets the joke (some people clearly have no thoughts as they get none of the jokes!!) but that doesn't mean they're wrong...

Where Yahtzee (and PA - and others) stop working (for me at least) is when they start to jump on something too much. "The Wii is crap" or "XBOX controllers are enormous" - that's not a 'back of your mind' thought - that's an obsession

[Jarik]

This week: Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X.

He likes it.

[Capwn]

This week: Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X.

He likes it.

ugh, trying to stand out again! Not that I've played it, maybe it IS good...

[Beitel]

Maybe not his funniest, but overall it sounds like his best review in the last couple of weeks. Just a tad more honest.

[macosx]

ugh, trying to stand out again! Not that I've played it, maybe it IS good...

played last night and sent it back to LoveFilm with its tail behind it's legs. Very bland, like a gaming lettuce sandwich, no meat and wished I'd picked something else.

[Plums]

THE GIRL HAS A WILLY.

[Silent Runner]

Siren Blood Curse.

Pretty good this week, funny and an entertaining review. I haven't played this but I quite enjoyed the original PS2 game.

[womblingfree]

I thought sight jacking was a brilliant device that rarely went anywhere. I liked the parts with the little girl though as it's one of the only times you really have to use it.

He's right about the presentation and weapons. The game had its moments but I ran out of steam before I'd finished, which happens with 90% of the games I play these days anyway.

[chalkitdown]

This week: Riddick

Assault on Vinegar and Escape from Smokey Bacon

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[bobontheway]

I Cool Ranch Doritos

[Gambit]

That was his best one in quite a while.

[Jamie John]

[The Shockmaster]

Bollocks as usual.

He should shut his face. The Chronicles of Riddick movie is brilliant. It has best dialogue.

Lord Vaako: This is your one chance. Take the Lord Marshal's offer and bow.

Riddick: I bow to no man.

Lord Vaako: He's not a man. He's the Holy Half-Dead who has seen the UnderVerse and returned with powers you can't imagine.

See?

[Gambit]

Bollocks as usual.

He should shut his face. The Chronicles of Riddick movie is brilliant. It has best dialogue.

Lord Vaako: This is your one chance. Take the Lord Marshal's offer and bow.

Riddick: I bow to no man.

Lord Vaako: He's not a man. He's the Holy Half-Dead who has seen the UnderVerse and returned with powers you can't imagine.

See?

Every fucking week.

[The Shockmaster]

I gave it a miss last week. Also, I love having a good old moan. You wouldn't deny me that would you?

[Gambit]

People get banned till 2010 for moaning constantly.

[The Shockmaster]

Also, I won't have anyone moaning at the amazingly silly space opera that is Riddick. It is a camp classic.

People get banned till 2010 for moaning constantly.

Oh, stop moaning.

[layten]

http://www.escapistmagazine.com/videos/vie...yria-Chronicles

Uh oh....

[moosegrinder]

I just think he's missed the point of it a bit. I can understand why he rips into games, it's his thing, but he's pulling it apart for all the wrong reasons.