That's what I figured after a second look but I never played a Witcher game.
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The Game Awards 2015 Thread: Keighley's Last Supper
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That's what I figured after a second look but I never played a Witcher game.
NotTheGuyYouKill
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Really? That seems uncool. I missed it though.
gamerMan
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I thought it was great compared to what it was 2 years ago with what's his face. There were some genuine surprises especially in the start. I love we got a new glimpse of Uncharted 4, learned that Telltale was making a Batman game, and the tribute to Iwata. Greg's speech was pretty raw. It wasn't perfect and it lost some steam at the end but it was more entertaining than most award shows.
StrawberryKikwi
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So is there no place I can watch a recording of this?
Suzushiiro
Banned
Since Witcher 3 won that and GOTY they just mentioned it as "oh they also won this" as the winners walked up tot he stage like they did with MGSV winning both best action game and the award Undertale should have gotten but wasn't even nominated for.
Fallout-with-swords
Banned
Yeah I think it was pretty clear the card was just wrong and she read it like anyone in that situation would. I'd speculate whether it was the Actors Name or the Game title that was incorrect, but Gearlt winning seems unlikely.
Show was pretty good, watched it on delay so I skipped commercials and the Battlefront backstage stuff.
There are necessary evils when putting together a show like this, I truly doubt Geoff wants to talk about discounts, go 90, mention the Xbox player winner (what was that about), or cut to Budlight commercials. But he simply wouldn't be able to do the show without that stuff. It's easy for someone like Sterling to sit on a high horse and call him out for schilling, but he really just comes off like a twat.
Yeah I have to agree with that, he would be better off behind the scenes. However he is probably one of the few guys that has enough TV experience doing this sort of thing to carry the show. Maybe now 2 shows in after setting the tone he can sit back and let someone else host. But then again you need someone that isn't a celeb and actually has the same level of respect, seriousness, and knowledge that Geoff does. Otherwise we get Joel Mchale again.
MasterHoodie
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I can deal with losing Best Indie Game to Rocket League, whatever. But getting snubbed for best soundtrack es no bueno.
NightShift
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I would understand Jim's hate if he actually watched the show. But since he didn't, yeah, he is being extremely pety for no reason.
Still like the guy though.
Still like the guy though.
I still think it makes it slightly worse especially since it was a shill for EA half the time. Add that plus people running around looking like they are lounging at there house and its hard to take this show with an bit of seriousness
Surely things like that won't happen when you and Geoff are ready and suited up for next year's game awards
Happy that XBox owners will finally get to play Rocket League, easily one of my favourite online games in years. Also loved hearing about Shadow Complex coming to PC and PS4, it's a GREAT game!
I don't know why people are harping over the shills...the show had to get sponsors, and I doubt anyone gave up money with the attitude "Just take the money, we want nothing in return!".
I liked the show, exactly what I was expecting from it. Sure there wasn't this MASSIVE world premiere for everyone to rave about, but that's not the show's fault. I enjoyed it. The only thing they may want to do is wait until the venue is more full next time, the place looked pretty empty when they started the stream.
EDIT: To add to the dress-code discussion, it's not that there were a lot of t-shirts (which there were), but some guys looked like they were in sweatpants too!
I don't know why people are harping over the shills...the show had to get sponsors, and I doubt anyone gave up money with the attitude "Just take the money, we want nothing in return!".
I liked the show, exactly what I was expecting from it. Sure there wasn't this MASSIVE world premiere for everyone to rave about, but that's not the show's fault. I enjoyed it. The only thing they may want to do is wait until the venue is more full next time, the place looked pretty empty when they started the stream.
EDIT: To add to the dress-code discussion, it's not that there were a lot of t-shirts (which there were), but some guys looked like they were in sweatpants too!
Kudos to Geoff for putting on another fantastic show. I think I liked last year's more, it seemed more genuine. This year's was approaching Spike territory with so many music acts and Hollywood stars, and the majority of it was more of a promo for world premiers than a true awards show.
But still, no one does it and I appreciate what he's doing for the industry. After all, it gave us an enjoyable program to watch for a couple of hours and chat about endlessly afterwards online!
I was thinking that too. Was surprised it didn't win best Indie.
But still, no one does it and I appreciate what he's doing for the industry. After all, it gave us an enjoyable program to watch for a couple of hours and chat about endlessly afterwards online!
I was thinking that too. Was surprised it didn't win best Indie.
JohnDoe8865
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Yes. That was my exact thought after she said Witcher 3.
NotTheGuyYouKill
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I feel like Neil Patrick Harris could host this shindig. He's a good host in general.
StrawberryKikwi
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Is that the beginning though? It starts with reggie randomly thanking everyone
CriterionDog
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Thanks! Gonna look em up. Shoot me a pm, what's your favorite of the other 7? Lol
RazielCuts
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To be honest that was pretty great how Johnny V flipped and piggybacked on it, turning it into marketing for Disney Infinity. I don't think Justine expected that.
Dead Man Typing
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Good job, Geoff.
I enjoyed the show's presentation and flow, it seemed a lot more evenly paced than my memories of last year.
Loved Gregg Miller's speech and the Westwood tribute.
Disappointed with some of the comments in this thread
I enjoyed the show's presentation and flow, it seemed a lot more evenly paced than my memories of last year.
Loved Gregg Miller's speech and the Westwood tribute.
Disappointed with some of the comments in this thread
NotTheGuyYouKill
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Of course not! We're gonna be running a classy show.
Suzushiiro
Banned
Honestly, while his nickname comes from a moment of corporate whore-dom Doritos Pope does seem to legitimately care about video games as an art form and wants to make TGA a good show. But he still needs money from the big guys to afford to do the show in the first place, which is the source of most of the bullshit in the show.
Ninja Scooter
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Johnny V was on his A game. That dude wakes up in the morning ready to sell some Disney shit.
Love that dude. He's the perfect guy for that job...so genuinely happy to be in the position he is in.
John Rabbit
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i just wanted somebody to wipe Johnny's face down. every pore on his face was crying.
Yea it was a real shame that Ed Boon got his award offstage in the preshow. Come on Geoff.
YouTube is weird about archiving live events right after they have happened. Obviously the whole thing will be sorted sooner or later.
I think they said The Witcher 3 won it, after announcing the GOTY.
That's the direct stream, I think it's still processing the whole thing
Yeah, it's missing like the first 30 minutes of the show. The pre-show and Reggie going up getting the award for Splatoon, even Mario Maker winning best family game.
mercenar1e
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Boy with that disrespect he oughta slap the Dorito out your mouth. I say he should continue to do the dew.
That's the first step to getting/going back to one of those god awful red carpet shows. "You look amazing. What are you wearing today, Cliffy?"
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Deleted member 80556
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You better get a confession in there.
He already did, in the VGA's. Not sure if it was a good one. I don't think it was. I think it was full of cringe.
Needs more Conan.
Surprisingly one of the highlights of the show for me. I'm listening to it now and really digging it.
Never really heard much deadmau5 either, but that was... well, at least he had a cool t-shirt?
Right but we were talking goty. Thats very different than art.
In the end the awards mean jack shit, bloodborne is still an amazing game,
NotTheGuyYouKill
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UGHHHHHH
There's no one famous enough to do that shit.
The more upscale the event is, the more professionalism you'll pull out of NPH.
they need to bring back Joel McHale. We all know he's the one true answer.
I don't eat doritos
John Rabbit
Banned
with Greg Miller's speech, he could probably MC the whole thing no problem.
just make sure there's a fog machine on-demand.
I'm not good at reading drunkenness, I just wanted to give her the benefit of the doubt, but you very well could be right. If so, who the hell gives alcohol to presenters before they have to go up, even Kiefer who is known to get ridiculously intoxicited was on point.
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Deleted member 80556
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Conan was the best. He could talk about anything, and make it entertaining. Heck, fill the awards show with late night hosts. Stephen Colbert, Conan, Jimmy Fallon, even Kimmel. They're all pretty great.
NotTheGuyYouKill
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Joel McHale!? Are you high? He'd just do 'layers layers layers' again. By all means, bring him if you want this to be a sarcasting amusing shindig. But you want class? Not Joel McHale.
YES! He'd make a great host!
YES! He'd make a great host!
If I were Geoff I would take a look at hiring someone like Day 9 as a host. The dude was super professional at the PC Gaming thing during E3 and seemed like he really enjoyed and cared about what he was presenting.
I was just thinking about this and even though Geoff wasn't very good, they kind of can't get a good host for one of these things. NPH or any other celebrity would just play up the 'look at these nerds but look I'm cool' shit.
Maybe someone from within the industry would be better. Troy Baker is my choice. Maybe even Greg Miller.