Adam Sessler Leaves G4
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I really, really want to avoid making comments to effect of "Finally, he was too good for that place! Everyone else on G4 constantly acted like they were too cool for the gig, but Adam seemed to care about what he did."
...but damn, it is difficult.
...but damn, it is difficult.
That's unfortunate. Adam was the only host on G4 that I actually enjoyed. I remember hearing him on NPR having a go at one woman who was all up in arms about how GTA4 "encourages drunk driving". I wanted to give him an applause, he managed to keep his cool when that woman was so idiotic.
But hopefully now he'll get a better job. I'd love to see him on the Escapist, but I think that's a pipe dream.
But hopefully now he'll get a better job. I'd love to see him on the Escapist, but I think that's a pipe dream.
Because we have enough self-entitled fuckwits on the Escapist as it is. Removing Bob and getting Sessler wouldn't be -1/+1, it'd be +1/+1.CruisingForBiddies said:
I'm sorry what? I cant tell if you are joking or not. MovieBob creates great content for this site with Escape to the Movies and The Big Picture. Even though I don't agree with his decision to voice his hatred for high-school he still makes great videos. And he doesn't come across as self-entitled at all... The irony here is killing me.Freechoice said:
So many downer debbies in this thread.
Never knew the guy, watched a couple of videos though and he'd be great for The Escapist, he voices a strong opinion and knows his shit.
Never knew the guy, watched a couple of videos though and he'd be great for The Escapist, he voices a strong opinion and knows his shit.
Are we talking the same Bob Chipman here? The same Bob Chipman that had a hissy fit when The Expendables did better at the box office than Scott Pilgrim vs The World did and flat-out insulted anyone, and I mean ANYONE, that went to see the Expendables? If I recall, he called them the lowest of low-class, knuckle-dragging, drooling neanderthals if they dared went to see a movie that he didn't particularly enjoy over a "meh" teenage high school drama with a hipster/video game take.CruisingForBiddies said:
Yeah. Bob's more than a bit self-important.
Well Scott Pilgrim vs. the World is better than The Expendables...Epictank of Wintown said:
Not the point, sure he can be pretty vocal about his opinions but surely the value of his work is slightly greater than his potential for hissy-fits? Also, when calling someone a 'self-entitled fuckwit' and suggesting they should be sacked because you don't like them is actually funny.
That's a strange pair of reviews to go to the walls over. I've played both those games in the past year, my PS2 is still plugged in mostly because I'm still working through Gust's back library, but they're not really pinnacles of the genre. They're low budget affairs that do not compare well with AAA titles of any stripe, and I think they're exactly right to call them niche products.RaikuFA said:
Besides, if you fired all the reviewers who don't like JRPGs, there wouldn't be any left.
The same Bob "the Movieman" Chipman that spent weeks bitching about Mass Effect fans not liking the ending and simultaneously glossing over their qualms without actually addressing them.CruisingForBiddies said:
Despite never having played the games.
...Christ
Adam Sessler. It's been 6 years since I've even heard that name. When did he become bald? that's a nice beard.
I'm one of the few others who get nostalgic when hearing that name. I first watched extended play the few times it aired in my home town.
Then X-play came along and was a daily showing(re-runs mind you, but never a year old) and me and my siblings would watch it nearly religiously. And they didn't just do reviews, they often did sketches too(Though I can see why some people might not like them). I watched the show until some time into the G4 era where less emphasis was put on fun.
It's nice to hear about him again. I really hope he gets back on the saddle again. I think he was twice the Yahtzee, years before Yahtzee came along.
Adam Sessler. It's been 6 years since I've even heard that name. When did he become bald? that's a nice beard.
I'm one of the few others who get nostalgic when hearing that name. I first watched extended play the few times it aired in my home town.
Then X-play came along and was a daily showing(re-runs mind you, but never a year old) and me and my siblings would watch it nearly religiously. And they didn't just do reviews, they often did sketches too(Though I can see why some people might not like them). I watched the show until some time into the G4 era where less emphasis was put on fun.
It's nice to hear about him again. I really hope he gets back on the saddle again. I think he was twice the Yahtzee, years before Yahtzee came along.
I loved X-Play and Adam Sessler's opinion on video games and gaming culture, he was always so fun to listen to. When there was a marathon on of X-Play I would stick around to watch the whole thing even if it lasted until early morning, and I felt bad when I missed an episode. Hell even the E3 interviews with Adam Sessler were more lively and informative than any of his contemporary hosts, his co-hosts aside from Morgan were usually boring.
If I could get a DVD collection of X-Play and watch all the fun Morgan and Adam had on that show I would buy that in a heart beat.
If I could get a DVD collection of X-Play and watch all the fun Morgan and Adam had on that show I would buy that in a heart beat.
To be honest I agree with him.Freechoice said:
I do not care about the Mass Effect 3 ending at all. I'm sure it was pretty terrible but to see the sheer amount of self-entitlement and mindless rage from the fans was actually pretty hilarious. Especially since it was to a company that had invested countless hours or time and millions of dollars to provide the game for the consumers. I'm sure most people are glad to see the fans bitching has died down a bit.
Ps. I have played the first Mass Effect game and own the second one, Mass effect is a good game. Just to clear up any potential misconceptions.
Well then you don't really get the point then, do you?CruisingForBiddies said:
Saying "self-entitlement" is just a big glowing sign that read "I don't understand the variables, but I wanna talk anyway."
Basically, you're flaunting your ignorance in the matter.
The rage isn't mindless nor is it self-entitlement. The ending was fucking shit and is an insult to people who invested so much time into a beloved franchise with memorable characters. Worst of all, it invalidated their choices with three types of deus ex. And for what? Nothing. It did nothing, said nothing and left more questions than answers.
We are getting side tracked here, I don't care about the Mass Effect ending. We were discussing MovieBob. So what you are saying is that he should be sacked because he had an opinion? Because the examples you have given are simply that. Regardless of his sometimes childish displays I don't think he is invalid.Freechoice said:
I freaking love Adam and I'm REALLY looking forward to seeing what he does outside of G4. I used to watch X-Play every day after school until G4 became shit. Maybe someday we'll have a real gaming channel again :|