Poll: Zero or Extra Punctuation?

[Catalyst6]

Out of curiosity, which do you prefer, Zero Punctuation or Extra Punctuation? I'm writing a piece on how ZP is more popular than EP due to the format differences, but I'm wondering which people really prefer.

EDIT: Also, is it because you prefer video to text? Or vice versa, of course.

 

[Thyunda]

I'm not sure. Zero Punctuation is definitely more entertaining, but EP is certainly a good read, covering some interesting topics and just being Yahtzee throughout. I'm stuck somewhere in the middle, though if I had to choose between watching the new ZP or reading the new EP, I'd probably go for the former first.

 

[darksolgamer]

I enjoy them both, but I prefer hearing Yahtzee's rants rather than reading them.

 

[PureChaos]

i watch ZP every week and occasionally watch old ones for the fun of it. never watched EP

 

[Kapol]

I prefer EP myself. It's more informative then ZP is in my opinion, and also more interesting. ZP is more Entertaining though.

 

[xXDeMoNiCXx]

I prefer ZP for sure. EP is great as well but I always prefer videos to text.

 

[Hurr Durr Derp]

ZP.

EP tends to be a bit more informative, but if I wanted unbiased information Yahtzee wouldn't be the one I'd turn to. This site is full of well-written articles, and EP doesn't stand out in any way except for its connection to ZP. ZP has entertainment value because it's funny, which doesn't have to be unbiased or accurate.

I read every EP just as I watch every ZP, but if I had to choose one it'd be an easy choice.

 

[StarStruckStrumpets]

They both serve different purposes, so I'm inclined to say that neither is better than the other.

The only conclusion I can draw would be to say I see more of ZP than I do of EP, but that is just due to the fact it has been around longer.

 

[Captain Pancake]

Extra punctuation really only compliments ZP. If you haven't watched ZP then what he says in EP won't make much sense. Plus, vocalised words are easier for me to remember.

 

[Matt_LRR]

EP.

Yahtzee is a pretty astute critic of the video game industry at large, and I find his articles more insightful than his reviews. His reviews are for entertainment value, his articles actually carry substance.

-m

 

[Latinidiot]

I think EP is better, but only in combination with a ZP.

 

[InvisibleMan]

I chose ZP, but only because I had to choose one and because I don't see EP existing without ZP: the topics on EP are kind of a follow-up to the ones on ZP. Both are great, though, and I'd rather have both!
I think the real reason ZP is more popular, though, is because it gets more coverage.

 

[Last Bullet]

I chose EP, mainly because I've gotten less laughs out of ZP recently. Still enjoy watching it though. EP just has more... substance to it. I'll just say that if I were to take tips from Yahtzee (and I am), I'd take them from Extra WAY before Zero.

 

[starwarsgeek]

ZP tends to be more entertaining, but that's because he's more of a comedian during the videos. He usually lets the "game critic" part take over to discuss interesting issues in EP.

 

[teisjm]

ZP tends to be more entertaining, but that's because he's more of a comedian during the videos. He usually lets the "game critic" part take over to discuss interesting issues in EP.

I was about to write a comment, but i see you've already spoken my mind... You wouldn't happen to be one of them would you? Did you plant bugs in my brain?
GET OUT OF MY HEAD YOU EVIL ALIEN/GOVERNMENT CONSPIRACY!

 

[Snork Maiden]

I don't particularly *like* Yahtzee as a game critic proper - in ZP he unashamedly bashes games, and its pretty clear that basing whether or not you'll purchase a game shouldn't be based on that review alone (in fact its questionable whether most ZP reviews should have *any* bearing on future game purchases), whereas I find that since EP is much more serious in tone his viewpoints come across as gospel - they're generally interesting to read, but I often come away from reading EP feeling guilty because I don't hold the same opinions as Mr Crawshaw. So ZP gets my vote.

 

[Proteus214]

I watch ZP for the comedy, I read EP for the observations. I guess in a way I like ZP more.

 

[Krantos]

The great thing about ZP is the fact that Yahtzee uses visual humor so well. Most of the things he says wouldn't be nearly as funny without the visuals. Some people can be funny just through words, and while EP is entertaining, Yahtzee is best when he uses visuals too.

 

[Lambi]

i watch ZP every week and occasionally watch old ones for the fun of it. never watched EP

You read EP...

OT: I like them both, but I like ZP better.

 

[PureChaos]

i watch ZP every week and occasionally watch old ones for the fun of it. never watched EP

You read EP...

OT: I like them both, but I like ZP better.

shows how much interest i pay to it