Episode 7 - Pre-Show

[UncleGramps]

Main discussion topic for the next show: biggest gaming pet peeves. What annoys you most in a video game? Which games are the worst offenders? Let us know and you'll be entered for a chance to win a code for either Super Puzzle Fighter HD on Xbox Live Arcade, or the Halo Wars Strategic Options DLC!

You can also use this thread to let us know what other topics you want us to discuss on Episode 7 or leave us any other feedback. Thanks for listening!

[NJAsmodeus]

Artificially lengthening a game through backtracking.

[xmiyux]

Unclear levels. I get lost in games pretty easily so i hate it when i can't easily determine where to go next.


I also hate jumping puzzles and this is the main reason i tend to dislike platformers.

[Shlugendah]

Like miyu, in an action game, or any game that is not a puzzle/adventure type game, if I can't find my way to the next area, I lose interest and turn it off.

Games that have cut scenes that are not skippable are also on my naughty list. If I want to watch your scenes, I will. Jerk.

I want to be able to save when I have to stop playing. Stupid developers.

If your game has sucky controls, I want to change them. Don't make me use your lame setup just because you got used to it during the 2 years you had to play test the dumb thing.

That should suffice for now. :)

[xmiyux]

Like miyu, in an action game, or any game that is not a puzzle/adventure type game, if I can't find my way to the next area, I lose interest and turn it off.

Games that have cut scenes that are not skippable are also on my naughty list. If I want to watch your scenes, I will. Jerk.

I want to be able to save when I have to stop playing. Stupid developers.

If your game has sucky controls, I want to change them. Don't make me use your lame setup just because you got used to it during the 2 years you had to play test the dumb thing.

That should suffice for now. :)

Of the two i bolded i will completely agree with the second. My stupid console has a HDD - let me save anywhere i want and let me have multiple saves. If i want to fill 10 gigs with 800 save games while playing Crackdown let me.

On the first bolded point i want to also add that i want the ability to pause cut scenes. Sometimes someone calls, needs my help, etc. and i actually want to see the cut scene. Let me pause the sucker!

[Shlugendah]

Yea! :mob:

[NJAsmodeus]

What happened to the "Fight Club" nature of this question?

UG just broke the first two rules.

[Duster72]

Yeah, seriously, Gramps.

[xmiyux]

rotfl

After listening to the whole last podcast this afternoon Gramps' opening post is freaking hilarious.

[UncleGramps]

rotfl

After listening to the whole last podcast this afternoon Gramps' opening post is freaking hilarious.
Huh?

[UncleGramps]

Yeah, seriously, Gramps.
How many people that don't listen to the show are going to look at this thread? Besides, they won't know that they won if they don't listen to Episode 7. ;)

[monkeyspit99]

games that offer useless hints, even after playing them for hours upon hours.

I know what button reloads. i know you can dual wield. leave me the fuck alone. (Halo)

[UncleGramps]

Last call to enter the contest!

[CzarCastic]

Last call to enter the contest!

Other people!

Not you guys, of course...well, most of you anyway. ;)

[UncleGramps]

So, 99% of Xbox Live members, you mean? :lol: Good call.

[CzarCastic]

So, 99% of Xbox Live members, you mean? :lol: Good call.

I wanted to get in on the contest. It was the first thing that came to mind.:shrug:

[Canis Firebrand]

All entries sent in via email, twitter, facebook and the forum will be placed in a numbered list.

I'll use random.org to "draw" three numbers. Those people will win the prizes.
To make things easier, I'll probably number the prizes 1-3 and winners 1-3 will win the corresponding prize number.