7 Steps Every Gamer Should Follow For The Ultimate Release Day

[@Brigada91RealBriggy]

I paused God of War to watch this video.. you better appreciate that :)

[@nostromosx8875]

Brigada91 same just got the console pro limted edition

[@dantedjallen]

Brigada91 I

[@samdeddens8690]

Hahaha same brother. About to jump back in to Midgard

[@gaminggonewild6277]

Same here lol

[@Ace_Inferno36]

Barrythe Speedster there's always time to roll a blunt Always

[@DrWub]

Just stock up on junk food, say goodbye to your loved ones, and say goodbye to the sun. Only then will you be ready.

[@Wintertidal]

what is this 'sun' ?

[@MangoMaraudr]

Dunno, you think he went mad?

[@kidkrow]

He meant the light bulb right?

[@TheRagman100]

You better praise the sun while playing the Dark Souls series though!

[@AzNFoLk]

Dr . Wub You speak blasphemy!! There is no such thing as the "sun" and are no such thing as "loved ones" just you, your controller, and GodofWar. Why do people still believe in such imaginary stuff like sun and loved ones??

[@jitterbugmingo]

Rob you should bring back the god of war cosplay and have Dave dress up as Atreus

[@jacobkintner3372]

Mugglenumber12 would he also ride on Rob’s back?

[@hariumonoke5071]

Appear offline on your ps4

[@original4934]

Couldn't agree more! Nothing worse than playing a single player game which requires full concentration and then BAM notifications and party invites the whole time.

[@hariumonoke5071]

Daniel Phillips i know right

[@CloudLeonhart777]

How could Rob forget this

[@mohamadmousavi]

i'm pretty sure if someone sees you playing god of war or detroit become human they'll let you be, but u can never be too cautious

[@original4934]

There's only so many times I can get invites for rainbow six siege, rocket league and warframe before I have to go appear offline lol.

[@MrFootballFan55]

Happy God of War Release Day to you too, Rob!! And to all you awesome people as well!

[@JarvisSensei]

MrFootballfan55 and to you good sir

[@GameBookMovieGuy]

The only break I'm taking from God of War today is this one for the Friday feature

[@TheBrent420]

Set phone to 'do not disturb?' Ha jokes on you I don't have friends..... wait

[@HopeEsthiem15]

TheBrent420 Lie, I'm your friend simply for being here lol

[@moxar2220]

Let's face it any "friend" that doesn't know the importance of a release day wasn't really your friend anyway

[@otterpoet]

Dave's 'Mom' feet cannot be unseen :(

[@ingridvidot-emery5096]

if there daves feet it makes u wonder lol i would say hollie is there as theres not a scrap of hair seen 😆 and toe nails are looked after lol

[@otterpoet]

Nathan Emery Oh I don't know. Dave has always struck me as a pedicure kinda guy ;-)

[@moonflowerpalace3872]

Because Hollie *totally* has black chest hair?

[@jrreogreugerugregreger7486]

You know that isn't Hollie. Just accept it and realize the ultimate sacrifices Rob makes for our entertainment. He's a saint among men.

[@futoijosei]

Ranjitha Ranaweera Dave can be whatever he wants to be.

[@jimpickens1701]

It's good to know that Rob can't pull a sicky when a new game releases because I'm pretty sure Dave and Nathan would almost definently know

[@Lukasafer]

Dante Strife they definitely don’t pay that much attention to Rob’s Friday Feature At least that’s the vibe I get from some of their other videos

[@blueashby1413]

That or they would be doing the same "Sorry folks no videos this week. Everyone has mysteriously come down with african turtle flu"

[@brendanward1270]

Number 7 is all too relatable. Also Rob rubbing Dave’s foot is absolutely hilarious.

[@jamiefletcher3186]

"Just so we're clear, I want you out of my room for a week when Spider-man comes out." LOL 😂

[@YuniorGamboa]

jamie fletcher lol

[@jasperrobbins6858]

Came home from school and a PlayStation access video was waiting for me

[@Ruddy_Games]

stock up on soft drinks, snacks, maybe order a takeaway to remove any cooking times, perhaps a large pizza which can then be eaten for breakfast too :P

[@CasualGamerGameplay]

May i suggest a family sized pizza instead of a large

[@jbcatz5]

Basically low cook time food with minimal dishes. If you can reuse the plate, glass or bowl, all the better.

[@godsplayingfield]

i forgot this vid was made in prep for GoW 2018 so hearing him start with "getting ready for god of war" is like.... prohpetic and amazing.

[@JoeDP25]

My release day routine? Well, I get up... then wait for 3-6 months so I can afford to buy it and play the fully patched version

[@Squireissocoolie]

JoeDP25 And Game of the Year edition

[@JoeDP25]

Squire Lujan oh yeah, how could I forget?! Hell, give it 5-7 years and you can play the remastered, complete edition

[@otterpoet]

JoeDP25 Yep, pretty much this! God of War? More like God of December Flash Sale.

[@toongrowner1]

Totally fell ya, so far I had just two games I got right at release date and even them just with pure luck that I got the money ready for them. XD Heck, just last weekend I finally got me Tekken 7 on a flea-market XD

[@chazgirl6186]

Yeah You get the full game for cheaper.

[@aisthefisherman]

Ive been saving all my vacation hours for cyberpunk 2077. By the time it releases, i should have enough hours saved to beat the entire game 😂

[@Shaathurray]

Ooh this didn't age well lol

[@liamjames6255]

Ouch.....

[@willnixon6759]

I am so sorry

[@animeultima3005]

Oof

[@rurimino]

On Friday of release date for God of War work colleague asks 'what plans for the weekend?' Me: 'I'm transforming into a Greek God' Colleague: strange and ironic stare. Me 'But don't worry I'II be back to usual on Monday morning'.

[@purpleprinc3]

Dear Rob, Nathan, Dave, Holly, I just want to say thank you for all the great laughs and thoroughly entertaining content you have put out and continue to do so over the years. I sincerely appreciate it. You have my heartfelt thanks. I wish you all the best!

[@Paldasan]

Rob, you forgot one small thing in this video, and that was to tell us all about these handy preparation tips BEFORE God of War release day so we could have used them.

[@jomahawk7488]

Coming back to this for the remaster of Thousand Year Door. All these tips still hold true!

[@lozzimusprime]

Glad booking time off work is number one lol. Its when they ask why you need the time off, JUST GIVE ME THE WEEK OFF ALREADY! YOU DON'T NEED TO KNOW WHY!!! Also snacks aplenty, comfy pjs equipped, pets/kids sorted out beforehand and phone off👍

[@huehm9263]

LozzimusPrime Amen lol that's what I do lol if it comes to worse just say you have work all day n rent a hotel lmfao!

[@sanoboss3935]

So true!

[@raulremesalvanmerode4458]

Well I had a free day from school but the delivery in the Netherlands is always late in the evening, but I have cleaned up my room a bit. And I just ignore all the party invites I will get when I am going to play God of War after diner. But I must say that I really like this friday feature, will use it for upcoming releases:)

[@rickgastlycc]

God of War on God mode is no joke.

[@luetishathomas9912]

DuskMantleMage ik im on challenge

[@Killajake99]

Luetisha Thomas Same.

[@nicholassnyder2241]

Me too, on the first boss, tempted to decrease difficulty, must stay strong.

[@Killajake99]

Nicholas Snyder If you are referring to the Stranger, you just need to learn his patterns and block/evade a lot. I went with my bare hands because it seemed more fair: He wasn't using a weapon, why should I?

[@gabrieljunod6617]

Nicholas Snyder Use your shield. Trust me, that will block almost everything.

[@Emanuel7793]

I did number five on saturday because of God of War. Acually, i didn't turn my phone off, I just barely looked at messages and/or talked to people. I just had seen my friends the day before and so saturday was reserved for a "me" time. It was great, but it turns out it didn't feel so healthy, psychologically speaking, the very next day, which is today, sunday, I made sure to go out to see some people. I guess i'm different now from the time i was a child, playing my ps2 the whole day through and finishing games like DMC in one sitting. Games deserve dedication and appreciation to every emotion the devs put effort to pass through to the players, but you also deserve dedication and appreciation yourself. Great list, as always!

[@Danmarinja]

Why is it that watching virtual characters eating virtual food makes me real life hungry/want me to play a game.

[@AlmightyPolarBear]

Cause it is enough for your brain to assume it is real.

[@robertmorgan2642]

Rob Pearson your videos have me in stitches every week. Keep up the good work my friend. 😀

[@Centoriun]

Rob for E3 you need to go as kratos, Just go out get white/Light Grey face paint. Also grow out the beard. Please.

[@jomahawk7488]

So, bit of a story concerning the first two steps. The game I’m waiting, in AGONY, for is Borderlands 3, releasing September 13, 2019. As you’ve said, I (and many others) have been waiting for this game for YEARS. I found out the release date on April 3, the same day the GotY relrelease for the original Borderlands was released. I got a call as I was playing that game from my GameStop, telling me 3 was available for Pre-Order. I stupidly waited and didn’t go back immediately. I went in a few hours later, asking to buy the collectors edition. It was sold out BUT, the clerk checked the GS website itself, and found another copy. I had to have it shipped instead of picking it up in the store though. And the best option for shipping was release day shipping, meaning I’ll have it whenever my mail gets in on the 13th of September. So I’m slightly modifying Step 1. Instead of taking holiday on Friday the 13th, I’m gonna take it Monday the 16th. Here is my logic. I work morning until late afternoon, and get home about an hour after my mail is delivered. So if I go in to work on the release day, I won’t be pacing endlessly waiting for my game. And then, I can stay up late Friday night through Sunday night doing nothing but playing Borderlands. And then, come Monday, when all my co-workers are going in to work, I’ll still be among the stars, shooting billions of bullets out of billions of guns.

[@Danmarinja]

Book time off work? I'll do you one better. I quit my job last week, mostly because I need to catch up on a hundred thousand games. Starting with Kratos.

[@luetishathomas9912]

DiscoClam lol yes

[@masterpaulo1527]

you the man brother

[@D_2_da_K87]

I do this every now and again. I quit to catch up on my games list. Live off the money I've saved up for 6-12 weeks. Then when out of money and games I get another job lol. I've got partial skills so finding work is easy

[@bitteb155453]

your an idiot, i play videogames but my family, friends , and MY JOB come first

[@WolfSe7en]

The accompanying visuals while you said "quiet, peaceful, relaxing" were spot on!

[@terminalsarcasm]

I'm at work and all i can think of is playing God of War. It's waiting for me on my PS4. Well i got the weekend off at least.

[@johnsonw.7853]

Make sure you have the console with you when you get your copy. I won’t say which game it was, but a friend of mine and I pre ordered the same game but for different consoles. I was in Knoxville and I did not own my respective console as this was a time my brothers and I shared. So I had a very generous friend who let me play his copy on his console. Thank you so much Bruce!!

[@ComicGaurdian95]

“Just so you know, I want you out of my room for at least a week when Spiderman comes out”-Rob Funniest line I have heard, and not ashamed to say, I’ll probably say the exact same thing when that happens.

[@AceOfShadySpades]

Going through this list now for GoW: Ragnarok

[@zoette13]

Does yelling at Amazon for a "delivery delay" of your pre-ordered game count as something to do? Cuz I'm doing it, either way. (Prime member for 15 years, paying extra for expedited shipping, and THIS is the thanks I get! Grrrr...) But, on the bright side, it shows just how awesome this game is. Can't wait! (But clearly, I'm going to have to.)

[@zoette13]

It's like, "Stop trying to take over the entire online marketplace and just get me my damn game when you said you would. You (literally!) had ONE JOB!"

[@HopeEsthiem15]

zoette13 You're making the right decisions and I fully support you my kinfolk

[@zoette13]

So, after pre-ordering the game for my fiancé from Amazon and realizing that it now won't come "until Monday," guess what I did? Checked my bank account, saw that I had $69.89 cents, and bought him the digital copy from the PS Store. It should be at least downloading by the time he's done with work (He couldn't get today off, so he took Monday off, instead). Here's to a great (and broke) weekend!! 😅

[@HopeEsthiem15]

zoette13 we've all been there at least once ration those canned goods you'll be ight

[@GirlGoneGaming]

Yeah, preordered both the collectors edition and the ps4 pro version with Amazon but after Ni no Kuni took a week after launch to reach me and I noticed that they hadn't shipped last night, I just cancelled the pro bundle and grabbed it this morning from walmart. Good thing, too, since I just got notice that the collectors edition won't get here til monday.

[@SimplyKomplicated]

#5 hits home pretty hard for me. It's amazing how many people suddenly need your help or just want to bother you when you've made plans.

[@thebirdman4324353]

God of War, the prerelease for Dominaria, and Infinity War within a week is draining my wallet at a hilariously sad rate.

[@Squireissocoolie]

Mitchell Bird Pray for the Karn promo to help pay for everything

[@CloudLeonhart777]

Oh dear God I forgot about Dominaria

[@laurawaterfield838]

Hahahahaha. Love the Friday features. I too paused my game to watch you. See the hypnotizing effect you have on us Rob. Everything was checked & prepared. Check list complete. Now back to the game. Cheers

[@kuzaki7263]

But you can't take off if you are in school. And even worse : If you're going to a college or university. Rip free time

[@Killajake99]

Kuzaki I did all of my assignments through next monday, last night.

[@ΈκτοραςΕλευθεριάδης]

Just pretend sick is always get the job done

[@rowanwinn4723]

I've faked a cold to get out of school for a game. It's entirely doable. (Not recommended, but hey, I was already way beyond my grade level at the time so it's not like I missed anything.)

[@connornorcott4422]

Coming back to this on a special day - finally my PlayStation 4 and copy of God of War arrive tomorrow, after months of waiting. Weekend off. I cannot wait.

[@Nathan-mt9im]

Looks like im gonna be locked away for the next 5 years with all the games coming out

[@benjamincox1520]

ギュオーZoalord I

[@krisbayley9422]

All of Robs list i checked off, I did that for Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance II way back when in 2004, The best week Eva. Oh the memories

[@WowDude1029]

I'm at work and God of War is still downloading :'(

[@robertedwards8452]

One handed is perfect for looking over the skills tree an maybe even look over the trophys

[@TheMikerocks85]

Wait...tvs need software updates?

[@islamsalma60]

Mike Sweet smart ones do. But i think you can cancel it and it would still work 🤔

[@angelgirl976]

Mine does since it has some apps built in into it like netflix but thankfully they are usually pretty small updates.

[@WhtGooz4841]

Just chose "update next time TV goes into standby". That's what I always do.

[@kuraiwolf4047]

That is why I am glad I use a computer monitor for all my gaming. Specifically a good "regular" monitor. VG248QE all the way.

[@troygreen3272]

Thank you for all that you sacrifice for our entertainment Rob...rubbing Dave's feet for our enjoyment...I'll never forget that.

[@Dyx2222]

Rob is the malnourished Kratos😝😝😝

[@Jay9966]

But just as bald

[@ricardosolis7548]

On nights like this...you guys just make me happy

[@soldier1stclass648]

I did the whole book the week off for final fantasy 15 with my last week of holiday then the date changed i cry

[@TheBouncerBecks]

Ashley Gooch i had a part time job on contract when it finally came out, so i literally just ended my contract that day. I only had a week left anyway

[@ThegodofpiesTUEO]

Added tip for when food is required: Eat something that only requires one hand (like the sausage roll) and time it for a part of the game that only requires one hand, such as analysing ability trees, upgrading equipment and watching cutscenes.

[@janetillbrook52]

I don’t even have to watch this before I like the video, I already know it will be an amazing and entertaining video

[@ainedunne412]

Totally follow all of these tips. Especially the having a spotless gaming space/house so can just enjoy the game at launch. Only breaks I take on launch day is necessary excercise, toilet and sometimes to grab a snack (won’t cook or anything). Niece came on Ni No Kuni launch day and spent the majority of the day/night jumping to assist as necessary... that will not be allowed to happen for Kingdom Hearts 3. I will rent an apartment for a week to be alone if I have to lol.

[@DILLIGAFgaming-c8t]

"took a week off for Final Fantasy 13" Rob, you poor, poor man. I too planned to take a week for FF13, and I ended up going back to work after the first 2 days because it was so disappointing. If only I could have those 2 days back :(

[@Vretorith]

Demonboy Gaming I knew this comment existed and I didn't need to make it. Just had to find it

[@Afifan909]

I thought it was pretty good

[@DILLIGAFgaming-c8t]

dude_zavala good for you man (Not sarcasm) I grew up on Final Fantasy and while I was enjoying the story, the massive change in combat gameplay and the linearity ruined it for me. But hey, everyone's different and just because I disliked it doesn't mean everyone has too ☺

[@svenwirth439]

It killed the whole Franchise for me. Have no intention to play any new FF game.

[@DILLIGAFgaming-c8t]

Sven Wirth I've played some of 15 and it is better, but it just doesn't feel like the game franchise we knew and loved anymore

[@DZombieDragon]

Lol, I was in my gap year after school when Uncharted 4 came out, so at least I didn't have to worry about work! I did have to do the "something nice" thing for my mom to take me to the shop to buy the game and then leave me alone in my Bat Cave with my snacks all day though XD

[@sunlightprince3173]

My routine is waiting for a fully patched Complete/GOTY edition and then I won't see the sun for 7 days

[@RathZa]

Gosh... coming home after a long workday on fridays and being instantly full of energy and happy when I see the friday feature.

[@Doomthinkingman]

I totally clean before an anticipated release. I clean my apt, drop a huge deuce, shower, lotion up put on my comfiest pj's and only then can I play in bliss

[@Kotsuto]

The last Game Release I anticipated so highly was Monster Hunter: World. I pre-ordered the Digital Deluxe edition, pre-downloaded it, and me and 3 PSN friends were sitting in voice chat watching the countdown tick away. We all launched the game as soon as the counter hit "0." Lots of fun. ^^

[@camsmith3123]

Who else is waiting for Spider-Man

[@captainshroomy1690]

I'm definitely gonna use this guide when God of war Ragnarok and bioshock 4 release

[@shooter5769]

I have a terrible curse, all the games I'm waiting for are always released on Wensedays, always.

[@islamsalma60]

SHOOTER 57 my weekend is thursday and Friday. So naturally i come home wednesday and start playing 😊

[@TheSpecialPsycho]

Kingdom Hearts III something you waiting for? Asking for part-time workers.

[@Torg0067]

Ha! All great points! I'd like to add to make sure your controllers (and maybe headset) are charged up! Have a backup plan too, just in the off chance that something starts to fade out on you. My sympathies to those that have had a launch day ruined for any overlooked item on this list

[@nathanFeldman1337]

Wait was the fake beard only for the thumbnail?

[@DrMDHyde]

When you go to check for updates, make sure all your cords are still in, check the power, HDMI, the internet, the one you have no idea what it does but you have it in just in case cord, a quick twice over never hurts.

[@fcukugimmeausername]

12gb in two hours? Try eight hours.

[@Grangolus]

fcukugimmeausername try 28.

[@mattfirek4103]

I’m very grateful for this video, if for no other reason than I’m glad to find I’m not the only one who takes vacation days to play a new game.

[@sailent7756]

I noticed you forgot one VERY important thing. Sleep! Make sure you get a solid night's sleep. Nothing worse then getting deep into the games story and you're suddenly exhausted and can't keep your eyes open.

[@dabossman5650]

Sai Lent tru

[@silversurfer8283]

I especially can relate to the tidying-up of your room bit

[@doobie_mouse2083]

Before I start into the meat and potatoes of this video I just have to relay this little story. I finished downloading God of War this morning and I got as far as the funeral scene when my wife called me that she'd run a flat tire. The three hours before work I was supposed to enjoy God of War I had to instead spend karting all over the city buying tires to replace the one she had just blown up. What's that real life? You have something else for me do you? Oh sweet irony

[@ingydegmar2060]

Feels bad man

[@danielclark-hughes692]

Don't book release day off work because game are delayed more often and multiple times. Just pull a sickie when you actually get the game installed and ready to play.

[@dannybald9671]

Number 6(clean your gaming area) is me almost every time I play my PS4 and that little skit with your "mom", is LITERALLY ME AND MY MOM!!!

[@Bryan-xk3gi]

I’ve been doing this for a couple years now and I need to say that it’s really important to let people know that you want to be alone for a while

[@Rain649]

I have a great release day plan. If im preordering a digital copy it becomes available at 10pm the night before so no mater what the day ahead holds for me. I eat supper go to sleep untill 945 get up get ready and enjoy the game from 10 till when ever i have to go somewhere the next day. It works great with no distractions.

[@Deltramon]

I watched this video while God of War was downloading. Awesome video Rob!

[@ZeusStrife]

I've recently gotten both my parrents into gaming, and now they understand why I love it so much.

[@solidclark15]

Death Stranding is Coming this Friday! So time to watch THIS!

[@crimson8840]

God of War Ragnarok is Upon us, time to re-watch this

[@onikenuk]

Learnt a new God of War combo watching this, thanks Rob!

[@Japaneseanimeguy]

Depending on the game there are at leawst bits of some games you can do one handed. Like turn-based combat in a JRPG. You just need one hand to select actions in the menu allowing your remaining hand to do other stuff, such as playing another turn-based game or holding something to eat/drink.

[@EternalFanboy]

Watching this again on God of War Ragnarok release day.

[@yoloalchemist]

I did step no. 2 today with God of War. It was absolutely worth the long walk back home.

[@timmyesquivel2411]

Your videos are always entertaining. So excited to play God of War finally after so long.

[@Kibaro2000]

1. Spotless cleaning 2.letting everyone know that i am sick and 3. Checking if everything is in Order with my system, tv and Sound 4. Turn my status to offline 5. Buy food to cover a few days 6. Pull the blinds down Pull them back up at night 7. Remember to give yourself a good scrub before hand

[@WhtGooz4841]

I agree on all but the phone. Me and my buddies always text when we start a new game for first impressions. I try to take the day off when there is an important game. I also put it on the calendar at work so my coworker and boss knows. Usually no problem to take off 😁

[@MrAkehtam]

I am following those steps for GOW, Took time off from work too for the whole of next week. :)

[@malty776]

Gow ragnarok coming and i am so hyped that i'll even take a bath tomorow

[@bcfootball100]

The foot massage had me rolling at work! lolol It's so much better I know its Dave. I have never actually done a release day and after watching this I'm kind of disappointed in myself. Will be doing one for Spiderman or Jurassic World I can tell you that now!

[@Livingston_Seagull]

I have so much respect for you rob! How the hell can you come up with so many friday features?

[@petarpan100]

Had god of war pre ordered for over a year and had my day off on relash day lol Bing playing it non stop

[@peterford3409]

Rob, you are so right! This was funny but true to life. However, I never have the luxury of taking a day off from work on a game release day. I just do the best I can!

[@samuelkinghorne5112]

Friday features make my Friday and my week and my month keep up the good work rob

[@latte_cream_]

4 years later and I'm here again for ragnarok

[@joannetyler4640]

Already booked the week off for the Spidey release. The sausage roll recipe looks amazing, can't wait to try it, thanks!

[@thenameschall]

If you live with anybody, you start establishing rules for launch day about a week beforehand. You need to let everybody know what you'll be doing, where you'll be doing it, and not to bother you under any circumstances on release day because the only thing worse than having to wait for a download to finish is knowing that the download is ready, but you still can't play because of someone else. You've been working hard and have been waiting for years, possibly decades, for this day to come, all of your friends and family can wait a day.

[@MrKing-qd7gi]

I did the first one. After 3 hours of working I took the rest of the day off to play god of war. I couldn't take the hype anymore. No regrets as I should still be at work now. (I'm on a smoke break is why im not playing GOW now)

[@jbzhummerh2gamer]

I know this is the PlayStation Access channel, but apply this to all of your games & gaming devices.

[@michealyoutube4911]

Before i watch tbis friday feature, i overly hyped myself, with the idea of rob dressed up like kratos and it being God of War themed, and there being a god of war fight sence with Gary fist, and Delsin Rodent Vs Rob dressed up as Kratos.

[@hitmandestiny]

HAPPY God of War day. I normally watch you guys around 22.30 pm but this friday was just God of War. I know I'll be forgiven for being late. The good news is I had all these 7 steps taken for God of War :)

[@oonit]

Why is this so accurate. I Actually did most of these for God of War. Looking at Spiderman, Red Dead and Metro Exodus next lol

[@random_nonsense]

I try to make sure I finish what I'm currently playing before a big game releases. Despite a backlog of games to start/finish, games like God of War jump the queue to be played immediately.