Annual Releases Are The CANCER Of Gaming

[@dxntcxre]

I’m liking this series

[@theblackhokage]

[@MrPuertoRok]

Same here. Made me laugh too. Just discovered ur channel too. Earned a new sub here 👌

[@iHeartDash]

Don’t think this is a hot take but charging $70 for a base game and $110 for an ‘upgraded’ version of the game should be criminal especially when you’re still gonna charge for DLC in the future

[@Blackmagic_874]

I feel like 2k started this trend way back when they started selling “gold editions” for extra VC and cards.

[@ghettostuntabulious]

That’s why Helldivers 2 base game being at $40 and the upgraded version being $20 is such a positive reviewed game, even with its bugs, in game AND in coding. 🤣🤣🤣 Also why Xbox owners want it on the Xbox as well instead of getting a ps5.

[@youngliltay]

Be having to wait for sell just to get it at actual base price

[@dcrawley507]

And its even worse when the game ends up being shit

[@marv8686]

Definitely not a take at all really 😂 those are totally optional purchases that only the silly dillys purchase anyway... Have fun Activision!😂 If the silly dillys keep paying for that stuff, hey, charge they silly butt's for it then! 😅

[@brendannichol3490]

Hot take: tbh should make that 6th vs 7th generation video 👀

[@user-yk4qt2bs5y]

Yep. Need to drop that video

[@jmoe5090]

Madden is the number 1 culprit. They copy and paste every year and can’t even update the rosters in every game mode through out the year

[@mosthatedty9585]

All sports games are culprits people need to put they’re foot down and stop buying them

[@JT-km6th]

They all release year on year, not just Madden

[@JustarandomguyonYouTube-i6z]

We need sports games yearly also every sports game updates the roster throughout the season so that’s false

[@Notfakeultra]

@@JustarandomguyonKZbin-i6zyou don’t need sports games yearly, considering they haven’t even updated anything in madden for like 3 games

[@JustarandomguyonYouTube-i6z]

@@Notfakeultra tell me you haven’t played madden without telling me

[@oiyile1971]

I don't have a hot take😂 I wait 2-4 years after release before buying any "new" game. It's okay to sit out and wait for the game to be in the best state

[@dmappzoom6778]

Exactly 💯

[@stackin_presents2782]

i usually only buy a new game if they have an expected online lifespan. so like tekken 8, street fighter 6 stuff where the longer you wait usually the less people will be playing until it eventually dies. you don’t have to worry about that with solo games so i usually wait till it hits around 40

[@JustarandomguyonYouTube-i6z]

Nobody trying to wait that long

[@CrimsonRequiem1]

@@JustarandomguyonKZbin-i6zlmao most of these games aren’t even playable on release so there’s no harm waiting for a $70 to drop to $30 with all DLC if you don’t care for it too much.

[@CrimsonRequiem1]

@@stackin_presents2782facts them steam sales be going CRAZY I think the spring sale is live or coming up I believe

[@jetmonkey13]

Maybe it's not a hot take but...... IF YOU CAN CUSTOMIZE YOUR CHARACTER YOU NEED A TRANSMOG OR HIDE ARMOR OPTION. Spent an hour making a character, customizing tattoos, making my build, only to cover up my character to look like everyone or lose Stat buffs.

[@863junior]

If the Avengers game was just a single-player game it wouldn't be as hated.

[@panduh_go_crazy-.-9957]

Bro my jaw dropped when you referenced army of 2 HANDS DOWN one of the most underrated co op 3rd person shooter with an insane back to back mechanic forcing teamwork Also the AI was pretty good

[@Nito-San]

Hot Take: I understand the appeal of RPGs like Baldur’s Gate when they give you open ended options, but I feel like my anxiety and stress goes up when the game is too open ended and your locked out of the best possible ending. I want to experience a set story not worry about that one random goblin who later blames me for not helping them out.

[@admiralalyssa]

Hot Take: I like it when franchises experiment with genre changes. RE5/6 was not trying to be a survival horror game, and if you go into them expecting an action game, they are still solid co-op games. Yakuza shifting from beat'em ups to turn-based has been a genuine treat as RGG found a way to blend in high-octane action into a slower-paced genre. I like the Persona dancing games. With Guitar Hero dead, it was great to have a reason to get sucked into a rhythm game again. The industry is not always successful with its genre shifts like most recently with South Park: Snow Day, but it can lead to some genuine gems.

[@CrimsonRequiem1]

I recently started the Yakuza series and got the 5 and found out it went turn based and was puzzled on why and how it’ll play I’ll prob reach LAD towards the end of the year

[@magexotic4215]

This series is fire, it feels like im watching you live bc you are still interacting with the chat

[@teentactical2894]

Stealth games should make a comeback. Splinter cell, Dishonored, Deus EX, Metro, MGS5, Etc.

[@DOODOOBUTT_]

Could be wrong but the new Blade game is apparently going to be a 3rd person Dishonored. Hope it’s true because the I think dishonored is up there with splinter cell and metal gear.

[@LifeChangingPicks]

Man I been wanting to get back into the stealth game series but it’s been a minute since I played any…

[@ivboneheadvi]

2k player might be mad but idc YALL ARE RPG FANS! I swear yall do the exact same things you do in every rpg ever make a character of your liking, customize the stats/attributes for the build to specify the class. They even have factions and quest in a damn basketball game. Theyd probably think any rpg microtransaction is a blessing compared to how 2k does them too

[@AarionWalker]

I mean technically u are playing a role in sports, so sports games technically ARE RPGs and 2k has stated implementin RPG elements

[@greendusk93]

Regarding my take on motion blur, lol: yes, what you said about Dragon's Dogma 2 was perfect. I think the main root for my preference of motion blur is 1.) I'm mainly a console gamer, so I play a lot of 30fps games. The motion blur helps make it look smoother, especially when done right like DD2, RDR2, Jedi, Spider-man, etc. Oh and yeah, I remember Killzone Shadowfall. Now, THAT, was motion blur even I couldn't handle. 2.) I mainly play single-player, story driven games. I enjoy the more cinematic look when I play.

[@CrimsonRequiem1]

Ngl I don’t even notice it while playing 😂

[@Kenichi_13]

You got the fresh cut, it looks clean

[@MrSleepyWolf23]

As a KH fan, I'd have to agree with that hot take. One thing that they missed is the collaboration between Final Fantasy and Disney, which, imo was the selling point of KH and why the franchise have become so successful. It's also why KH3 received so much backlash when it was lacking Final Fantasy characters.

[@Deucejr716]

Assassin’s Creed multiplayer was ahead of its time. Peak game modes, dynamic strategic mechanics and techs. Idk why Ubisoft dumped it but they probably could’ve really revived AC

[@qp7888]

Your videos been hitting lately bro. Keep going, u the 🐐

[@iggybeatstv]

Been watching bro since I was like 14 and he inspired me to stream a bit. What a great new show. My favorite piece of gaming topic content in a longggg time.

[@iggybeatstv]

I’m 27 btw. Remember when bro had the locs and stories about wrestling in Hs.

[@crasyman101]

SSX 2012 is a great game. Marketing and nostalgia ruined it for people before they even played it. It also came out at a time were sports games were dying/ already dead so people just automatically labeled it as trash

[@wizzykhalifa3552]

Although my heart will always be with the 6th generation consoles, the 7th generation makes me emotional, just a absolute fun time, will always remember coming home from school and hoping on halo 3 and black ops 1 too simply talk shit with my friends who lived elsewhere. The game was more of a background then anything, the only multiplayer experience with my friends on the 7th generation is what makes it goated for me.

[@aakashmaharaj1819]

Hey man, I've been watching you since about 2010. I remember the ModernWarNegro videos, and they were a blast. You're definitely right about the organic feeling of games and content creation. Anyway, bro, it's good to see you still at it. I love your vibe, man!

[@yabukijoe1018]

Would definitely love that video on a versus between the 6th and 7th console generation

[@victorg9823]

this video is crazy, love it !

[@markuiscartwright4581]

The Nintendo Wii had some of the best Nintendo classics than any other Nintendo system that came after. And Gen 7 ability to play old games doesn’t get talked about enough. The joy of playing a GameCube game on the Wii with classic GC controller. Chef’s kiss

[@4starzipster726]

Tbh i like the variety my boii👌🏽

[@_.whoischandler]

one thing I had to tell people when i was working at gamestop is madden and 2k will never have the same trade in value as switch games . so when they would come in and trade they would be sick to their stomachs when they find out they bout to get pennies.

[@HitnRunTony]

I played FIFA 2002, I can still remember the soundtrack with Gorillaz’ 19-2000

[@IAMWILLYT]

Thumbnails are dope 🔥🙏🏽

[@TheBigjoe98]

Max Payne was Rockstar's most underrated series

[@tsamaj]

Max payne 3 is my favorite game of all time even tho it has the weakest story of the 3

[@Balactus_]

Nah Manhunt is most underrated

[@Mcthugginz]

Good choice of covers given the other image you had lol

[@GriffSalute]

Hot take: if you don’t feel like hopping on the game & a “friend” hits you up saying they “need” you dont need to feel obligated to hop on. I’m not interrupting anything I’m doing during the day to hop on the game if I don’t feel like playing that shit. Those who try to guilt trip you into hopping on are not your real friends either. I said no…. Why are you still asking P Diddy. Respect my boundaries

[@1FAM_Gaming]

Or they make it impossible to play your single player games

[@Reefy1993]

Overwatch 2 is still the best multiplayer game out. Hang me by my neck, yell insults, call me a fraud, call me a fanboy, whatever…no other game in this world has kept my attention like Overwatch. 3000+ hours and counting since OW 1 release and I don’t see myself stopping anytime soon. Blizzard can kill off Mercy as a playable character and I’ll STILL probably be in love with it. Now put that in your next episode if you want to cause chaos 🤣

[@Kira_Official_]

Live services games like Fortnite do nothing for gaming and make it worse. Because of it's success, other studios try to make their own games/franchise's live service and it kills them. Also, battle royale games suck ass and were never fun to play. I'd rather die to a boss in a FromSoft game for hours on end than walk around an empty map, doing nothing, and have gun fights last for 2 seconds.

[@Theresnotenough]

The fact that the selling points of the Ps4 and Xbox One was "4k resolution" is part of the reason why we're so behind on performance in most new games.

[@micah459]

That Kingdom Hearts take was completely trash. The gameplay and replay value of Kingdom Hearts (especially KH2) is top tier. The only bad thing about it is its convoluted story

[@TheRPGDummy]

Facts

[@morganrollins2036]

Agreed

[@nowheresthethangskip]

Absolutely

[@LeemDraco]

Agreed, for me personally the Disney stuff doesn’t even do much for me. I do think the one thing kh can improve on is the voice acting! It too stiff for me

[@tevinmoss12]

I hate how long it takes to even get started for the games. Even the DS one took 5yrs to get to some action 😂😂

[@alexsanimeart5706]

Hot take: Stellar Blade already looked interesting beforehand. I saw the potential early on

[@dragonic22]

Nah, you guessed bro

[@JaySwish313]

Power Stone 2 is the greatest multiplayer fighter of all time...the way the map interacts and changed(some even multiple times), weapon pick ups, and the 4 player with friends was the shit

[@foetoid1310]

Hot take: despite their horrible reputation, Ubisoft needs to be commended for trying to keep extreme sports genre alive. Steep was the last decent snowboarding game. Rider's Republic is good for what it is.

[@xavierwilson589]

I love this video TBH!!!

[@hiyasuamv9776]

Def Jam Fifa street was some nice times

[@jordyrawww8135]

I dont think a mic option should make a game rated M because then 2k and Madden would be rated M and its just sports lmao and you can mute people anyway

[@TheStampede_]

Nah, NBA Street Vol 2 is up there for best sports game as well. Hot Take(?): Every Live-Service game that costs money SHOULD be forced to release with an offline mode as well.

[@Envious_Pride]

If you have a day job, school, etc. that keeps you from playing games 8+ hours a day, stop tryharding in multiplayer games and just have fun. You aint getting in the pro scene being a dad of 3 and 5k in credit card debt.

[@AlegendArises]

you can’t really tell someone how to play a game when they spent their own money on it. Thats like going to McDonalds and telling someone how to eat the Big Mac they just Bought

[@Envious_Pride]

@@AlegendArises I still believe there is a clear difference in being realistic about it vs lying to yourself. Could you make it to the top 1% of players in whatever game you play? Sure. Are you going to do it without playing 8+ hours a day? Not likely. Maybe tryharding was the wrong phrase to use but I still standby what I said.

[@Nuriyokan]

let me just clear this up... the point of customization in cyberpunk2077 is that each month the community would take in game picture and enter contest and winners would get money and items like merchandise sent to them. It had a point and if someone was giving you money and free items you'd make your avatar look the best you could too.

[@vrae]

this just might be the black synthetic man

[@californiaraised2000]

I got one if your game is rated M and has multiplayer I shouldn’t be getting warnings for cussing in the game(not being toxic just getting frustrated and saying fuck)

[@savagetimegaming]

20:59 EXACTLY!!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@In7ury]

this thumbnail is p funny man love seeing the creativity

[@savagetimegaming]

Loved this video, this was a good breakdown about a lot of interesting topics i didn't know people weren't aware of.

[@Brother_James]

I love this series. This the one 👏🏽

[@EDITOROFCORRUPTION_027]

This is not a hot take but we need to bring back that tmnt: out of the shadows and the def jam with artist of today

[@mekhijw15]

Me PERSONALLY I like motion blur on lighter settings if possible because it can make things feel a bit more chaotic especially if you get used to an fps.

[@myooo9215]

How many times did the thumbnail change ☠️😂

[@thegentlemanphantom1040]

Sports games just need to become live services. Not only is every yearly release basically something that can be patched now. As a sim guy, I get tired of restarting a whole new franchise if I want any new features. Or with WWE, I hate taking so much time I no longer have to recreate all my fav caws. But if it was live service, I wouldn't have to worry about that. I'm no advocate for live service games usually, but that shit is kind of built for sports games.

[@JustarandomguyonYouTube-i6z]

No cause then we Won’t get no games the gameplay would get boring then there’s no games to play if you get board

[@thegentlemanphantom1040]

@@JustarandomguyonKZbin-i6z that's what we already get. Boring gameplay that barely changes. There's nothing that's been added to a sports game in ages that can't be downloaded in a patch. The only time they need to charge us for a new game is when they actually change the foundation of the game entirely. Right now, you're just spending $70 for a patch anyway.

[@dischordblast8992]

⁠@@thegentlemanphantom1040 as a sim guy on nba2k i agree with a game coming out like every 4 years when it really gets dated.The only thing i can see bad happening is the sim modes getting completely abandoned until next release

[@savagetimegaming]

22:20 right!

[@ne0n1nja247]

My Hot Take of the Video is that as much as we clown Sony for not supporting the Vita. People legit didn't buy it like we think they did. System has a massive Library but when you look at the Sales of the systems its Behind the Wii U Which people said sucked and actively didn't Buy. The OG PSP Sold like Gangbusters but the customers let the Vita Down

[@Jamarcus_Joestar]

Completely agree with LP 9:26

[@savagetimegaming]

Hottakes: -CoD: Black Ops(OG) was the best black ops -CoD: Infinite Warfare had the most creative ideas in forms of new zombies maps--multiplayer was straight. -Def Jam ICON was decent and didn't deserve all the hate from them trying something new -DJFFNY AIN'T NEVER COMING BACK--GET ON DOLPHIN/PCSX2 AND USE PARSEC WHIT DA HOMIES -GTAV wasn't bad before the insane amount of people buying BULLSHARK cards -Microtransaction aren't bad when you're not eliminating your primary currency in your video game ecosystem and give benefits of attaining both forms of currency. (And the obvious gameplay advantage issue)

[@malikpearson3867]

Motion blur is a must have for certain games for example racing games. While I can understand turning it off when playing online for the competitive edge, it has to be on when playing solo. There is no reason driving 200 MPH should feel the exact same as driving 20.

[@panduh_go_crazy-.-9957]

Jak and Daxter is one of my favorite games to reply. I agree the biggest aspect to a game survivalbility is the replay ability

[@ObiOaks]

Army of Two man. what a game 7:38

[@omiksE9]

I think what they're talking about when it comes to cyberpunk 2077 and Far cry. Is that some of the missions in cyberpunk you have to sneak into an enemy's base to take it over or go when gun plays in like you can do in Far Cry. Not all the missions are like that in cyberpunk but some are

[@200135673]

Nothing was the same when I went from fighting vietnamese to robots on cod 😂

[@JaySwish313]

Naw i agree w the PC/controller crossplay take mouse and keyboard and controller should be separate (i think that's what he means)

[@Yaboyshock]

Id rather have hella skin options and them be overpriced than have a few cheap options

[@lynzxer021]

That thumbnail go hard

[@SetInMotion]

Battle passes buy N large for every new game that releases is a plague amongst the gaming industry.

[@black_buddhagaming7635]

These a.i. thumbnails though🤣🤣🤣😭😭

[@KonariVibez]

I think games should have a motion blur slider, it really can emphasize speed but you should be able to decide how much it affects your vision.

[@willdoifican]

My hot take: With PC gaming becoming more accessible and Sony moving more of their exclusives to PC and at a faster rate, there is no longer a real need to own a console. Everything on Xbox can be played on PC and Sony is porting their exclusives (Horizon Forbidden West, GoW Ragnarok, Ghosts of Tsushima). These are games that are beautiful on the PS5 but will look IMMACULATE on PC.

[@LovingKeyshiaCole]

My hot takes (yes I have 2): - The Witcher 3 hit all gaming checkpoints (i.e. graphics, gameplay, voice acting, etc) - MVC2 taught alot of us the real fundamentals of fighting game basics. And btw, we need a rerelease of this again ASAP

[@Don_623]

You're speaking facts about bringing back double AA games I see the same issue in the film industry so many big blockbuster tentpole films came out last year (a lot of them from Disney lol) and they flopped we don't need big budget triple AAA games or blockbuster films all the time we need smaller budget games & films more often

[@EnergyWave555]

lol this reminds me I been watching your channel since your gamer tag was Drake Jr lol

[@inazumabeats215]

We don't need a Capcom Vs SNK 3. It will be just a Street Fighter version of Marvel Vs Capcom: Infinite.

[@Matty2Times]

this a casual take don’t kill me, but the annual games used to actually be fun. now on 2k every team got the same 3 builds and call of duty everyone got the same load outs. the new era has no in game creativity it make the games burn out way faster

[@jonathancanizales8923]

Sheesh, we still playing rainbow six and they bombard the side screen with those disciplines sometimes

[@ShawTheKing]

Yooo that's wild, Mass Effect is my favorite trilogy of all time as well. I don't meet to many people that know what my N7 jacket is when they see it.

[@DarkE93]

Nintendo has become a disgrace to gaming. Releasing broken games with no intent to patch them should not be acceptable. Check out the current state of Pokémon Scarlett/Violet.

[@TheStampede_]

Hot take: Nintendo Fans will accept any goddamn games thrown their way which is why most of their franchises have lacked innovation.

[@leshennoire3789]

With the whole crossplay thing, I think it depends on the game. Overall, I don't see an issue with it unless it's like a fighting game or something. Pc having better frame rates gives them a slight advantage in certain areas. Im talking about games like for honor for example. If anyone else still plays that. I know some games have locked fps for consoles and pc but I think that should be required for any game in that category

[@CorockDragneel]

Hot Take: People who only play yearly release games (CoD, 2k, Fifa Madden and etc) aren't really gamers, they should branch out and find games they could enjoy. Not a cog in a machine

[@jameswatson5807]

Yes they are gamers you like what you like.

[@pochewilson]

I don’t get much of the hate for racing games. There’s entire communities of people that just like those games. Just like there’s communities of players that like souls like games(for some reason) They’re games for people that like cars. It’s not like most people can just get up and go outside and drive what they want and how they want. That’s the whole point of playing games like forza.

[@KangBeatz]

NGL, ROBLOX does voice chat the best. The game is for all ages, but if you want to use voice chat, you gotta provide ID

[@2012aal]

If cross play is going to continue to be a thing, I believe that there should be more console exclusives out.

[@Steezycheezy747]

I tried for months to play killzone Shadow Fall, but everytime I started that game I could only get 15 to 20 minutes in before getting a crazy headache!

[@inazumabeats215]

Modern Controls in SF6 are just another weapon to use in combat. Like Classic Controls, it has its advantages and disadvantages. People just hate it because they get outplayed and exposed for having crappy fundamentals.

[@alpha3305]

Another good example of seven gen consoles games would be the wannabe racing games: Burnout series or Split Second. They were taking new features and testing to see if they could upset traditional racing like Forsa. Definitely caught my attention.

[@Bootyeater999]

Burnout was underrated

[@Honorstudent24]

Burnout series started and most games are on 6th Gen.. you 2000s babies need to do research before commenting

[@Bootyeater999]

@@Honorstudent24oh I didn’t fully read the op. Burnout was definitely a sixth gen console

[@skinnytimmy1]

​@@Honorstudent24 you're missing the point

[@Honorstudent24]

@@skinnytimmy1 I didn't miss any point, just can't let people go out misinformed and spreading misinformation

[@NekrotronPrime]

Free to play games are more expensive than $70 games. The amount of micro transactions, battle passes, skins, cosmetics, accessories is too overwhelming, and overpriced

[@dennett316]

Depends really...plenty of full priced games also have battle passes, microtransactions, skins, cosmetics etc. You'd need to invest a LOT into a free to play game to even catch up to the entry price of $70 of a micro-transaction laden grindfest AAA game...so can't agree here.

[@NekrotronPrime]

@@dennett316 I see your point, but most people do put in alot of hours into free to play games,imo the average person can’t afford the $70 base game, so they go for the free ones. Look at Fortnite for an example, Apex Legends, league of legends these free to play games ( I feel like) make more money than a $70 game.

[@GeneralBananana]

And sadly a gun is put to your head forcing you to buy them all upon installation 😢

[@LoLo_-jb8vx]

Hot take: Monster Hunter is the best gaming franchise of all time. Most welcoming, non toxic community ever. Best gameplay loop/multiplayer. There's a reason why Monster Hunter World is the best selling capcom game of all time.

[@DaBootJetsFan]

Call of Duty: infinite Warfare didn’t really deserve all the hate that it got. I skipped it thinking it was one of the worst games in the franchise until I got the chance to play it years later and I really wished I could have got to play it when it was first released because it was actually really good and fun.

[@BrokeGuysEntertainmentTV]

I played Mass Effect in reverse starting with 3 and ended up playing ME1 the most with 7 completions

[@jcruz2255]

Lol non-motion blur hurts my eyes and I'm not cappin'. 🤣

[@iamspoofy]

fighting games aren't "hard" i've heard people say "it's too much to remember" or "i was interested but i keep losing" then go X games mode on Call of duty, Soul-like, or racing games i get fighting games aren't for everyone but if you have one of these excuses, then you don't have a real reason GET GOOD

[@mag3er1]

Hot take : Games need drop more experimental games every year and a fleshed-out mainline game (if it's currently an annual release game) every 2+ years. The bullshit experimental games can be instant game pass games that just source what the masses like from it so it can be incorporated into the annual mainstream games.

[@trevors3225]

Wasn't there a kingdom hearts game with 14 hours of cutscenes?

[@dischordblast8992]

The problem with the sports games is now most of the franchise modes suck outside of 2k. All the bad things are online things like mut and myteam/career make them so money hungry it hurts the game play. It should be a live service for those game modes

[@BlackxExorcistitsyaboi]

Look i get it. TP is my favorite Zelda and id like to return to that style. But tbf Totk is only good because of the building. It lets you be very creative. I even tolerated the framerate drops

[@Luci-pz8xx]

Hot Take: Achievements and Trophies in gaming are useless and only exist to make players subconsciously want to unlock them and get players with a completionist mentality addicted to them. Thus they have to buy more games and spend more time in games they otherwise wouldn't have.

[@andurrs3411]

The thumbnail! 😂😂😂😂