Jimquisition: How Skyrim Proves The Industry Wrong

[Ravenbom]

Actually I'd say Dead Island is a better example because it didn't have the deep pockets behind it but became the best selling for it's release month.

And while Zombie have been done to death I've never played a Fallout 3 style first person thrower (I was the throwing dude).
Even with its bugs (not as bad for me as people claimed) it had the best level scaling of any RPG I ever played. I never once felt like an overpowered badass like I'm feeling in Skyrim. Which is great for the zombie genre.



I think most hardcore gamers are over-privileged. We forget that the great hardcore games are what drives this industry.
As long as I have my good games everyone else can keep their Madden Warfares. I'm not gonna hate on the cash cows just because I don't play them.

 

[Broknhead]

epic zombie chicken action in that vid, very nice!

 

[jpoon]

Spot.fucking.on!

Couldn't be more right about this Jim, well said. Nice hat by the way, I want it!

 

[Dr. Pepper Unlimited]

Well said. I've gone from hating this series to loving it. It's rare I do a 180 like that, but the man keeps making good points. Well said again...now if only developers would listen.

 

[Riff Moonraker]

Jim NAILED it on the head. I'm looking DIRECTLY AT YOU, MASS EFFECT 3!!!!!!!

 

[sage42]

My fucking god, Jim Sterling really is right about everything.

I know, that's the exact same reaction I had. Well for this vid anyway. I always thought Jim was kind of a douche. Now though I'll try to keep up on his show.

 

[Aureliano]

Ya know, Skyrim is a lot like the dishes. There's an endless amount of sorta varied content all rendered in particularly high definition that literally millions of people are getting in on and that feels quite a bit like work and lacks interesting gameplay or even an immersive story. And you know what else? Neither of them is any goddamned fun. At least after I've done the dishes I have clean glasses and plates to show for my boredom though.

 

[Genixma]

Anyone have a flashback of Louie Anderson at the end?
Anyone?
Oh well.

 

[Crazy Zaul]

So being awesome is better that being a dick.. who knew? Someone should tell EA and Activision and that other one with the red logo but i can't remember which one.

 

[Not G. Ivingname]

Wait, Jim is our Dragonborn?

...

We are all going to die.

 

[Lunar Templar]

I didn't see a single mention of Dynasty Warriors. Booo, Jim!

But Jim! Making games like Skyrim takes time, effort and dedication (something most videogame developers today don't bother with...)!

And why would we risk money on effort when we can slap on multiplayer and charge for DLC?

sarcasm aside :/ sad how true that is.

but this almost makes me wanna throw money at Bethesda for Skyrim, (cept then I'd have a game i've no lasting interest in playing) cause it more or less represents 'the correct path' of video game creation, time, effort, attention to detail and understanding the player base to give them what they want, and will want to play for YEARS, not just months

 

[FilipJPhry]

Man, I remember the first few videos of Jimquisition where the majority of us hated Sterling and everything he said. Now the Jimquisition is another reason why I keep coming to the Escapist.

 

[Lhynn]

Ya know, Skyrim is a lot like the dishes. There's an endless amount of sorta varied content all rendered in particularly high definition that literally millions of people are getting in on and that feels quite a bit like work and lacks interesting gameplay or even an immersive story. And you know what else? Neither of them is any goddamned fun. At least after I've done the dishes I have clean glasses and plates to show for my boredom though.

I hear you, its not deep, but TES`s games have never been about that. TES`s games are about getting home, booting up the game, living the life of a wandering adventurer that never forms any meaningful relationship with anyone. And if you cant enjoy that, then no one is forcing you to do it.
The game is still flawed tho, but that does not mean its boring or bad, its just... not for you.

 

[D33dl3]

well put Jim .... well put

 

[Zach Smith]

I wish the publishers would begin listening to this. If they understood then the industry as a whole would benefit. Jim speaks the truth.

P.S. Skyrim is amazing! I've put 100+ hours in and I'm still overwhelmed with quests(in a good way of course!) Great job Bethesda the game definitely deserves game of the year.

 

[Aureliano]

Ya know, Skyrim is a lot like the dishes. There's an endless amount of sorta varied content all rendered in particularly high definition that literally millions of people are getting in on and that feels quite a bit like work and lacks interesting gameplay or even an immersive story. And you know what else? Neither of them is any goddamned fun. At least after I've done the dishes I have clean glasses and plates to show for my boredom though.

I hear you, its not deep, but TES`s games have never been about that. TES`s games are about getting home, booting up the game, living the life of a wandering adventurer that never forms any meaningful relationship with anyone. And if you cant enjoy that, then no one is forcing you to do it.
The game is still flawed tho, but that does not mean its boring or bad, its just... not for you.

Bad? Never said it was bad. Boring? Well, how many people does something have to bore to be boring? It bored me, and I can't be the only one, so I suspect it's a boring game.

 

[luvd1]

Now all we need is more adventures of Mr Mochi to come from skyrim and the game will be perfect.

 

[Bvenged]

Waggle controller ftw!!!

ON a more serious note: Holy shit Jim, I can only be 100% with you on this. You are my fucking gaming industry guru-god.

 

[Daveman]

Thanks for the offer, Jim, but I'd rather fuck Skyrim.

I also love how they think that preowned games are such a threat. Has anyone realised how little money you get trading games in? It's generally worth more to me to keep it, even if the game wasn't amazing. Furthermore I may buy xbox games preowned but I buy a lot more PC games and I get ALL them brand new. PC gaming's dead MY ARSE, if preowned is such a threat then surely PC games are the way to go.

 

[joeman098]

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I would have non homo gay man sex with jim any day of the week!