How does one critique a game that they literally cannot access, even after buying it? Even if other people can get into the thing, should the critic not share their absurd experience? How forgiving does one need to be for the sake of a "AAA" videogame?
Outriders, developed by People Can Fly and published by Square Enix, is unplayable. Apparently I'm lying when I say this, but it's t...
2021-04-19 12:07:53 +0000 UTC
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Push your way into the depths of our bottomless lore
Games we played this week include:
Say No! More (9:15)
Outriders (26:30)
Adios (31:20)
It Takes Two (35:20)
Monster Hunter Rise (40:00)
Balan Wonderworld (41:45)
Narita Boy (51:15)
Rain on Your Parade (52:55)
Pac-Man 99 (58:45)
Helltakers (1:00:55)
Twerk Hero (1:02:30)
Train Simulator (1:05:00)
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2021-04-15 21:09:19 +0000 UTC
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Hey gang! I usually stream on Tuesdays and have one coming up. If you wanna head over to twitch.tv/jimsterling at 3pm ET, I'll be there to both play some games and make an announcement about the wrestling event I'm attending on April 24th. Good things.
Hope to see you there!
2021-04-13 17:37:54 +0000 UTC
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I usually like to keep to one post a day here, don't wanna bother y'all, but I figured since I remembered to post about streaming, I'll post!
So yeah, gonna be doing my thing at 3pm ET. Probably more Monster Hunter, yeah? Maybe show off more infantile plastic tat, and there's a new Jimtermission!
2021-04-12 16:51:11 +0000 UTC
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The age-old debate about easy modes has reared its ugly head again, this time due to conflicts in the streaming world. Should streamers get to play games on easier difficulties? Yes, obviously, but let's validate our own opinions in a video!
Also, Google Stadia gets a hot non-exclusive, and CaseyExplosion is here to recommend an indie game!
2021-04-12 12:49:00 +0000 UTC
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A week after buying it, Outriders is one of the very worst "live service" experiences I've ever played.
The servers are so busted, the software so prone to crashing, and the gameplay so unworthy of the investment that I'm absolutely disgusted.
While I understand not everybody has had my experience, I can only share mine, and I am legitimately angry that something ...
2021-04-09 14:55:26 +0000 UTC
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Smell your way to a better life.
Games we played this week include:
UnderMine (9:30)
Outriders (15:15)
Cooking Mama: Cookstar PS4 (21:20)
Gato Roboto (28:00)
Disco Elysium: Final Cut (34:30)
Monster Hunter Rise (36:50)
Narita Boy (43:10)
Oddworld: Soulstorm (47:00)
News things talked about in this episode:
Pokémon Go's Flower Happinny event more evidence ...
2021-04-08 17:21:49 +0000 UTC
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Sony has basically given incentive for us to pirate every PlayStation game under the sun. With their decision to axe the storefronts of three systems and consign thousands of digital games to oblivion, the company has fully telegraphed its regard for entertainment software.
Whether it's PSP, PS Vita, or PS3, you might as well just download everything. At least one Sony execut...
2021-04-05 16:29:36 +0000 UTC
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No, we haven’t lost touch with the culture and are now desperately scrabbling for relevance. Why do you ask?
Games we played this week include:
Loop Hero (7:00)
Nova Drift (15:15)
Monster Hunter Rise (20:00)
The Creature in the Well (34:15)
UnderMine (34:45)
News things talked about in this episode:
Cooking Mama Cookstar comes to PS4 despite license issues (40:35...
2021-04-02 08:08:13 +0000 UTC
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In our top segment today, Gilson B. Pontes tries to strike again. While he continues to fail, YouTube apparently allows perjury to occur again and again and again without consequence.
Also, we share GameStop's solemn words, and tear into billionaire scumball Bobby Kotick. Fun!
2021-03-29 12:07:31 +0000 UTC
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How do you solve the problem?
Games we played this week include:
Fall Guys Season 4 (7:30)
UnderMine (13:40)
Taishogun Rise Of Emperor (20:30)
Loop Hero (30:30)
Apocalypse (37:00)
Skeleton Warriors (41:40)
Genshin Impact (47:00)
News things talked about in this episode:
Bobby Kotick getting $200m bonus while laying off hundreds again (50:10)
2021-03-25 16:36:20 +0000 UTC
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Hey! I don't remind my lovely patrons enough that I stream, so if you're interested you can swing by at 3pm Eastern over on twitch.tv/jimsterling.
Quick updates: Planning a Squirty Play soon, and gonna do the next Asking Sterling imminently. Also, GILSON IS STILL TRYING TO CLAIM VIDEOS AH HA HA WHAT!?
2021-03-23 15:02:45 +0000 UTC
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With his weirdly mysterious PlayStation exclusives, Gilson B. Pontes is a legend among aficionados of terrible videogames. Sadly, it turns out he's just another bad dev with no tolerance for criticism.
After publishing a video on Gilson's latest mess, I received a copyright takedown strike. And another. And another. It soon became clear that Gilson, in retaliation for me sayi...
2021-03-22 13:18:39 +0000 UTC
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It was a nice try, but better idiots haven't killed me yet. Gilson B. Pontes, the terrible developer, attempted this week to have my channel removed by issuing three different copyright strikes over three consecutive days. One day he hit a video, the next he hit three, and today he attempted the final one.
This plan exhibited more thoughtfulness and structure than any one ...
2021-03-19 17:08:32 +0000 UTC
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But we’ll tell you where you can stick your token.
Games we played this week include:
Werewolf: The Apocalypse Earthblood (13:25)
UnderMine (21:00)
War Tortoise - Idle Shooter (28:45)
Prey (33:50)
Persona 5 (37:30)
News things talked about in this episode:
Yes, Pokémon Go eggs are loot boxes, even if you think they’re fun (40:00)
2021-03-19 15:15:03 +0000 UTC
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So as a heads up. Gilson B. Pontes, the terrible game designer, is pretty much aiming to get my YT channel fraudulently removed. He is one false copyright claim away from it.
Obviously this will be challenged, but if there are any issues, be aware this is the reason.
It is not a good time for this clownishness and I have no patience for it. This is not 2014, and I have a lot more sh...
2021-03-18 17:11:46 +0000 UTC
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Oh yes! The soul still burns, as Gilson B. Pontes returns with another horrible, terrible, horrible game. Welcome to the "world" of Taishogun!
It's a Gilson game. You know the score by now. Run, slash, die, get bored, sprint to the edge of the map, question your spending habits. Classic gameplay!
2021-03-16 17:23:22 +0000 UTC
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This week, we take ourselves a look at NFTs, and how one game developer is using an already shady concept to insult videogame artists.
Then there's the case of the unfortunately named #EAGate, and FIFA's latest scumbaggery.
You want some more? Okay, well we've also got a response to the claim Pokémon Go has "fun presents" instead of loot boxes. Ha ha ha.
2021-03-15 14:48:24 +0000 UTC
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Oh my word! What's occurred? Another installment of the Q&A podcast? Oh my, how delightful! You simply MUST come and listen at tea time.
2021-03-14 11:27:00 +0000 UTC
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Time for part one of the latest installment of Asking Sterling, that podcast where patrons done asked questions and then I done answered them. Today, I done answers to about half the questions you done asked, and then at a time that isn't now, I'll post a podcast where I done the other answers to the questions you done asked.
The latest batch of questions have what is probably an unsurpr...
2021-03-12 20:54:43 +0000 UTC
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We’re gonna bring the flavor.
Games we played this week include:
Outriders (13:20)
Anthem (27:15)
Absolute Drift: Zen Edition (37:30)
Curse of the Dead Gods (42:20)
Pokérom (52:10)
Werewolf: The Apocalypse Earthblood (58.30)
God's Trigger (1:03:30)
Blood Roots (1:06:20)
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (1:07:20)
News things talked about in this episode:
Si...
2021-03-11 21:01:16 +0000 UTC
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On today's Jimquisition, we look at the latest nonsense from the world of live services, as Marvel's Avengers is set to be more of a grind for no reason.
On top of that, we've got a discussion on The Sinking City and legal issues surrounding both developer and publisher.
What a great video!
2021-03-08 13:13:36 +0000 UTC
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Hello, it's been a while since we've done one of these. It's been a while since a lot of stuff, for which I apologize. Lately things have been tumultuous but I'm doing my best to put out all the fires and be back doing stuff soon.
Anyway, this is straightforward if you've not been here for one. You are the patrons and can ask me questions, which will then be in a podcast for everyone to...
2021-03-05 20:04:14 +0000 UTC
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(Sterling Note - I'm really sorry I've not been on the last couple episodes, personal life stuff is just ridiculous at the moment. I should be back on the next Podquisition though. Apologies again.)
We don’t have time to really get into it, but he’s thoroughly underappreciated.
Games we played this week include:
Littlewood (4:30)
Calico (...
2021-03-04 20:51:33 +0000 UTC
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Anthem has finally been put out of its misery.
BioWare's Anthem will go down in history as a mighty example of how to fail at jumping on a bandwagon. Its development was rushed and poorly planned, its release was mediocre, and its subsequent slow death was almost pitiful.
And what's worse, all of it was predictable. Despite its high profile nature, Anthem's...
2021-03-01 13:49:55 +0000 UTC
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A steady hand and an even stroke can handle even the tiniest brush.
Games we played this week include:
Nioh 2 (5:50)
Curse of the Dead Gods (10:55)
Persona 5 Strikers (16:50)
Factorio (22:55)
Per Aspera (26:05)
Control (28:45)
Dinosaur Planet (36:00)
News things talked about in this episode:
Stadia can’t fix bug in Journey to the Savage Planet because they ...
2021-02-25 22:34:30 +0000 UTC
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We have three big ol' subjects for you today! After unlocking the secrets of Frog Purse, of course. After that, let's talk about Google being horrible to its Stadia developers.
As well as that, we'll talk about the responses to Nintendo Direct and Blizzconline. We wrap things up with the one you know is coming - the utter offensive nonsense spewing out of the dishonest mouths...
2021-02-22 14:43:58 +0000 UTC
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Turns out none of the things they taught are true.
Games we played this week include:
Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury (18:00)
1001 Spikes (24:00)
Lizard Lady vs. the Cats (28:20)
Deep Rock Galactic (33:30)
Steel Sword Story (37:15)
Wilmott's Warehouse (40:00)
SSX [2012] (40:55)
Persona 5 (45:00)
Sunset Overdrive (48:30)
News things talked about in thi...
2021-02-19 00:01:26 +0000 UTC
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People who use bots to buy up game consoles and resell them for a ridiculous markup are apparently sad that people hate them. This is funny, because they deserve to be hated.
Let's take a look at the way these opportunists portray themselves, and have some fun discussing why they're wrong, and why their view of what they do is completely pathetic.
2021-02-15 13:33:47 +0000 UTC
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Get your Rodimus primed, then Wheeljack until you Starscream.
Games we played this week include:
Goldeneye 007 XBLA (7:55)
Grey Skies: A War of the Worlds Story (19:45)
Pokémon Let’s Go (29:50)
Monster Hunter World (33:55)
News things talked about in this episode:
Former Rare devs give insight into canceled Goldeneye 007 XBLA remake (12:00)
2021-02-11 17:33:00 +0000 UTC
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