I Got to #1 In the World with Pokemon Markiplier Would Smash

[@WolfeyVGC]

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[@jufref]

Fitting sponsor for today's video

[@michaelbillingham5580]

listen wolfe, youve touched on it, now embrace it. get as high as you can using the hornymon team. at least lopunny, vaporeon, gardevoir, hatterene, lucario and the like

[@lukaskback9710]

"You know what else is hairy? Me" You can tell Wolfey and Jan do their manscaped ads very differently.

[@DamnStraightGaming]

A Chad sponsor for a Chad World Champ

[@baltland4477]

Perfect sponsor for today

[@mamiff1019]

Wolfey: "This is impossible." Also Wolfey: "Anyway here's how I did it."

[@archieVGC_Unite]

“Wall: against the back” kind of a challenge- nbd for that world champ difference

[@ArxGaming67]

WORLD CHAMP DIFFERENCE

[@_KyleR]

@@ArxGaming67 BABYY

[@danm8004]

Peanut

[@jamesbailey4304]

Wolfey is video game Team Dai-Gurren!

[@JJ-kc2nx]

An optimist sees a glass half full A pessimist sees a glass half empty A Markiplier sees an incredibly sexy glass A Wolfe sees a world champ difference babEYY

[@EtamirTheDemiDeer]

Only if it’s a tall glass 😏

[@mikelodo5792]

I am lolling rn

[@agentfelixscpit]

Don't you love your sexy and blobby glass es?

[@tunerimpact08]

@@Sariasun lmfaooooo im using this from now on

[@techstuff9198]

@@Sariasun A topologist sees a disk.

[@aestheticleo7507]

I love that this video is made so that even new pokemon players will understand it, like people watching because they enjoy Markiplier, but there's no elaboration on "They have Among Us" lmao

[@MLG35U5]

Amoongus (the pokeball mushroom pokemon; it has regenerator; not a competitive player however and can't elaborate further)

[@idrissb9742]

Sussy

[@VitaEmerald324]

“Imposter Amoongus/Among Us” caused uncontrollable laughter from me

[@Skeloperch]

@@MLG35U5 It's really beefy, has a 100% accurate sleep move, and can redirect attacks. There's an item (Safety Goggles) that is almost entirely useless outside of ignoring Spore and Rage Powder, and Amoongus is such a threat that some formats see double digit % of Pokemon using it

[@Phowawa6]

It makes sense because the poke ball mushroom thing is called amoonguss so most people call it among us

[@conorjglennon]

21:23 me thinking wolfey has a brilliant idea to destroy the opposing team Wolfey: Imposter among us

[@rasenganknight]

What a sussy baka.

[@asierx7047]

Among us *is* the strategy

[@onefromadifferentplaceadif7944]

its the ultimate battle strategy

[@ThatOneWeirdFlex]

I hate that joke so much. I'm pretty sure Amoongus is older than the Among Us game

[@sumansaxena2277]

Ah yes,Sussy Baka. The Ban-Worthy Strategy

[@zacharywooden2113]

Wolfe: Wait wait wait! Me: Oh, he’s about to reveal some awesome strategy he just realized he could pull off! What could it be? Wolfe: hehe imposter amongus

[@riley_028]

highlight of the video, i thought he had some genius master plan but nope, funny impostor among us lmao

[@thunderwearcloud]

Well that's how we know that he is also just a regular human being like us not a humourless robot

[@Happy_doggo]

Top 10 betrays in anime

[@mant8934]

my thoughts exactly

[@hay403]

DUN DUN

[@GlitchxCity]

F in the chat for Mewtwo

[@WolfeyVGC]

F

[@AlexThat200]

I see your F request and send out Unown F.

[@Regiultima]

F

[@devthegoogleuser6198]

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[@Squirtle_Squad_Supremacy]

@@AlexThat200 HP Fire, Fairy, Flying or Fighting?

[@matchasgotcha]

This is peak content made better by having a competitive player do it. Editing is getting better too, awesome job 💯

[@rapht8374]

You think a non competitive player could get to number 1 in the world????

[@genex2980]

690 likes

[@theprisonerofthegoldenhead4030]

Couldn’t agree more

[@theprisonerofthegoldenhead4030]

@@rapht8374 I think their point is that because he’s competitive meaning he could be number 1. Making the content all the better.

[@westein1282]

You misspelled "World champ".

[@lukaskback9710]

Honestly Primarina is so underrated. Like literally everywhere I see it it just does more than you would expect, whether that is VGC, singles or playthroughs.

[@alcatrazia]

Primarina isn't seen much in competitive pokémon because while it is really good, it's sadly overshadowed by Tapu Fini most of the time. In most cases, there's no reason to use Primarina when you can use Tapu Fini.

[@lukaskback9710]

@@alcatrazia Not quite true. While Fini is better overall, Primarina has much higher Special Attack, Hydro Cannon for stronger max moves, better coverage and Liquid Voice.

[@TheWonkster]

@@lukaskback9710 its also not a Tapu so you don't have to spend every game sitting there knowing that you're a scumbag

[@AuraStrikeAce]

I love seeing my favorite Starter Pokémon doing work

[@rebound1340]

@@AuraStrikeAce it's typing is cracked

[@phantom-joke]

This month I've learned that Markiplier's nonsensical videos are free content for the entirety of KZbin

[@SoggySlopster]

Nah he’s just using markipliers name and status to get more views

[@abdi212]

@@SoggySlopster that's what was stated good joh

[@FrnzFrdnnd]

@@SoggySlopster It's called funny content, my dude.

[@lhce6282]

@@SoggySlopster if you can make actual good content out of it, I will say it is a win

[@jtroxler8]

He really carried the entire Pokémon community on his back by releasing a Pokémon smash or pass video. We have to stan.

[@NerdySatyr]

For feedback: I *really* wish you had talked more about the team building process! How you selected your Pokémon and why! Does a lot to help out understanding how you pick/play your matches! Thanks for the great video!

[@MelonHere20]

Oooh I agree

[@fatihkaraca5594]

They were actuall from among the pokemon Wolfe would smash

[@eliphillips387]

I would specifically love to learn more about the playtesting he does, and how much time he spends testing certain mons/strats.

[@worstspytf2824]

"How good are the Pokémon Markiplier wanted to smash? Yep, that's a sentence.

[@wezen89]

It should be "How GOOD are the Pokemon MARKIPLIER wanted to SMASH?"

[@louayker4249]

Next video by Fasle Swipe Gaming 🤣

[@sumansaxena2277]

"How good were pokemon according Markiplier he would smash actually (gen 5-7)

[@louayker4249]

@@sumansaxena2277 *UUUUUUnfortunately*

[@hanajuku]

@false swipe gaming

[@pingufan1239]

Wolfe, the editing has made the content come so far, supreme YouTubist over here. For real you make everything so transparent and easy to understand through the extra editing. If you were a Pokémon in the smogon meta, you’d be in AG, because you’re just too damn good.

[@pingufan1239]

Also will you make a video about how you did in the SLC regionals?

[@nealbansal1513]

@@pingufan1239 He got 27th overall... not great for content lol

[@justsomekirbowithoutamusta1852]

Whit edits his videos

[@Whit_Edit]

@@justsomekirbowithoutamusta1852 Never heard of him

[@justsomekirbowithoutamusta1852]

@@Whit_Edit Yeah same, he's kinda weird tbh

[@grunkleg.2934]

I love the giant ripple effect the Smash or Pass video had on the entire internet. I've even seen it extend beyond series like Pokemon (someone else I'm subbed to made a Smash or Pass video on every enemy in Symphony of the Night)

[@BurritoInTheMist]

Didn't Brian David Gilbert already make a "would I smash every castlevania monster" video back on Unraveled?

[@grunkleg.2934]

@@BurritoInTheMist Yeah, I'm referring to something different

[@nonagonguy6121]

@@BurritoInTheMist that was actually made before markiplier's pokemon smash or pass

[@BurritoInTheMist]

@@nonagonguy6121 Yep! That's what I was referring to

[@nonagonguy6121]

@@BurritoInTheMist oh I misread your comment

[@mikefplays]

Wolfey just want to say your content keeps getting better and better, love everything you’ve been doing here!

[@Glory2Snowstar]

CHAD Wolfey STEALS Mark’s loved ones from right under his nose and MAKES THEM FIGHT TO THE DEATH against NONSPECIFIC ONLINE PARTICIPANTS

[@aidenvega6306]

I never expected Wolfey to make a video like this, but I LOVE IT. This is hilarious HAHAHAHA

[@techstuff9198]

Who's the artist of your pfp?

[@ginginese]

I love that you've been able to keep your chaotic vibe even with the amazing edited content!

[@shisharupu]

Bro, this is my first time seeing your updated editing with the popups for key info, the voiceover and replays in-between the stream highlights, It all flows so well dude. The fact that you can turn off the stream voice and replace it with a post voice over, while keeping the game audio is so dope. This is definitely the most watchable your content has ever been.

[@10secondcentral38]

This new direction in content is incredible! I feel like i could show my friends this (they dont play pokemon) and they'd actually understand it good job wolfe :)

[@anonymousalligator7994]

I think he definitely made more of an effort this video to explain some concepts that most people who don't watch competitive pokemon won't know. Makes sense if people who watched Markipliers video might end up watching this.

[@theluchakabuto5206]

19:00 "Oh No, I'm stuck with naked Ditto left in the end game!" It's the way Mark would have wanted it.

[@jamesaditya5254]

Loving these heavily edited videos Wolfey! I imagine it took a lot of effort to edit hours of ranked climb down into this length, but it makes it easier for more casual audience to take in.

[@hlima1122]

I love that you are just destroying the ranking ladders with other youtubers favorite Pokémon. I really enjoy the post analysis you did on this video as well. Helps me to understand how a top player like yourself thinks in a scenario so I can be better. Keep making awesome content man!

[@post_0736]

The quality of this video is pretty remarkable. I really like the direction the channel has gone

[@coneg2714]

really appreciate the edited take on these challenges, haven't had the time to watch the full several hour bouts these used to be and your added in commentary helps learn some Wacky Pokemon Mechanics

[@milesdewaele9647]

Love these short videos, but I will say I do miss the 2+ hour vids of wolfey grinding rank 1 with various things. Great for background watching when eating, gaming, or falling asleep to! Just thought I’d share!

[@Whit_Edit]

There's always the VODs channel :)

[@Back-Space.]

You're describing the VODs, lol

[@treycko1377]

Thanks for the wideo Wolfey, I miss the two hour long trials for number 1, if there's a place I can watch those still, I would be very happy. After all, I think these shorter, scripted wideos are a good step in the right direction for the channel and I don't want your success to be hampered. Thanks again for the awesome content!

[@davidfoster8955]

I agree, the glaceon to number 1 6 hour saga is one of my favourite videos on the channel

[@nazek4216]

You can always watch the vods

[@miamimoviegoers]

@David Foster Yeah, I love those!

[@sidney9796]

strong agree, i hope he does the same thing he did w the jaiden video

[@selder_7]

Could double dip and upload the stream footage that this has clips from. Did make sense to have such a highly edited and shorter video here though because of the pull this video will have building off of the Markiplier vid

[@Patziken]

I subbed 2 years ago and I have to say that the improvement in the quality of your videos has been extremely noticeable. Your efforts have seriously paid off for the viewer.

[@alexbronnert4868]

13:13 when the Mystery Dungeon Theme played, i got knocked back to my childhood so hard. Really nice Video !

[@mrbloodyhyphen-5657]

I mean Wolfe 'The Pokemon Champion' Glick did SMASH the opposition with this team.

[@BulkeyBlaziken57]

These themed team videos are definitely some of my favorites. I love the analysis of the meta, you’re making me want to get into competitive.

[@thetafritz9868]

19:56: When the IMPOSTER is AMONG US?!?!?!? Because ditto’s ability is imposter, and it’s transforming into Amoonguss 😂 beautiful

[@thetafritz9868]

21:23 Y E S when the realization sets in

[@RedIobsta]

I love how Wolfey was in the middle of an intense match and he finds a way to crack an among us joke

[@neezy7]

Truly incredible to see just how much the content quality has skyrocketed here and how far this channel has come since the days where Wolfe would upload videos with zero editing. Undoubtedly the best VGC content out there and it isnt even close. Cant wait to see whats in store!

[@NeedelsSmash]

This idea is genius. I can tell you have been planning for this for a while. Masterfully done Wolfey!

[@jakeharris2038]

The way you narrated over the top of this really made me understand VGC a lot more

[@jacobkuhlin6295]

The editing and commentary made this challenge video much more accessible to a vcg layman such as myself, so please keep that up! Also great meme to make a challenge out of.

[@SatoriKenshou]

That match with Ditto copying Zacian was just *chef's kiss* I never find myself bored watching you climb the ladder, stay amazing Wolfey. I work from home and I enjoy your longer videos playing while I get my work done.

[@gabrielloftus4598]

Wolfey's facial expressions are a comedy genre unto themselves. Premium content, happy to be a subscriber.

[@Theplatzguy]

Love the edited style of “How I got to be the best in the world with ____ team”. It’s a lot easier to follow the process of Wolfe in the games and the editing style is super awesome. Big fam

[@yuvalmanuel772]

im literally SO EXCITED for gen 9 and its competetive meta and seeing youre vids for it!!!

[@heylookitscesco8698]

This is your best video yet. Super engaging and a good balance between calls to action and content. You're killing it Wolfey!

[@bobbytrap2554]

This is one of the best videos I have seen from you! Great editing and the post commentary makes it really easy to understand your thought process and the complicated mechanics going on in battle. Love it Wolfey!

[@beizel7982]

0:19 that sounded so wrong whatsoever 😭

[@tomasaraujo1799]

The man is a world champ, and a complete genius

[@jetstreamjackie3437]

I honestly loved this editing style! It's really helpful to be reminded of the relevant details with voiceover, and you synced it up with the footage so well

[@rafalafel2220]

This was such a good video. Really refreshing! loved the editing too

[@noahsigs]

This is one of the best Pokémon videos of any kind I’ve ever seen.

[@chananis3000]

Honestly I love the editing on this one, would be great if future ladder wideos are edited like this too!

[@FeelEhx]

Broooo!! The quality!! The editing!! This us soooo amazing!!

[@drunkendesparado2033]

Thank you for doing a shorter edit for these kind of videos. Appreciated by everyone who doesn’t have the time to watch a two hour video

[@Q-Hatred]

7:38 So funny how ditto doesn't have an animation for behemoth blade so he's just t-posing on the other zacian

[@JustARandomMexican]

Little did Markiplier know that one singular video would cause consequences and reverberations in the world extending far beyond anything he could imagine.

[@619Slipk]

No offense to the team or your world champ level skills, but ngl, that random dancing Garchomp was the hightlight of the video

[@selimcelik3494]

Primarina being so clutch makes me happy. Always loved her.

[@exxeld]

Smart to keep the video length down and the edits nicely for the algorithm. My favorite videos are the longform cuts of the struggle however.

[@autoimmunedefficiencysyndrome]

If @Markiplier collaborated with wolfey their chaotic and charismatic characteristics would synergize very well.

[@Shootingfoul]

Wolf coaches Markiplier to get Master ball tier with Pokemons he smashes?

[@xbatman9649]

Listening to you put your brain in slo-mo and explain the steps for us is appreciated. It shows me how much more I need to grow.

[@mas8705]

Wolfey is so big brained, he was able to make a perfect among us reference using Ditto and Amoonguss.

[@Ventoms519]

13:48 i legit thought for a second it was another guy doing the same challenge

[@ryanlordjanie]

I saw the notification and laughed my ass off 😂

[@tombaxter8076]

damn wolfe, production quality is looking slick, sounding slick and you are looking slick, keep up the awesome content please.

[@shane2039]

Loved this 😍 I miss the team analysis at the start though, would have been nice to get a high level view of why you chose each pokemon 👍

[@piemaster831]

Wolfe you wildin' and I'm here for it

[@HoverMelon2000]

A challenge idea I have to to use a rainbow team, with each Pokémon being a different color of the rainbow. Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple. The Pokémon for each color have to mostly be the color they’re representing. To make it extra hard, maybe don’t use the top 50 most used Pokémon in ladder.

[@ethanevans3537]

That last game was the definition of world champ difference

[@evanwillis6229]

Wolfey-“how can anyone watch this channel and not be subscribed?” Me-“I’ve been watching this channel for years, I’m obviously subscribed right?” *checks* “Oh.. thats my bad” *subs in self-disappointment*

[@justsomeguywithamustache4483]

Question: Will the vods of this be released or is this the kind of content to expect moving forward with a diminished presence on Twitch? Do you and secure the bag, I just know I for one love the longer "stream of conciousness" type of Wolfey wideos. Gratz on 500k!!!

[@Shminsky]

Have you checked wolfeyvods yet? Im sure it exists

[@justsomeguywithamustache4483]

@@Shminsky I have. Usually his "can I get to #1 with this team" videos are compiled from several twitch streams, but I couldn't find anything related to this release on the vods channel or twitch.

[@Whit_Edit]

@@justsomeguywithamustache4483 It was recorded offline, so it won't be on the vods channel

[@NotserpHrrib]

Great content, you're completely cracked. Bonus points for the AA music at the end 👌

[@byrontheusurper6505]

damn wicked blow always crits huh... i love the funny bear, I NEED to get the dlc some day!

[@FlamingZelda3]

Bruh wolfy's so good he could find a way to number 1 with Exclusively first route pokemon

[@mattdinan6990]

This is a great wideo, Wolfe. Really, really entertaining and well-explained.

[@TaviiCatniss]

The new editing style, is what gained you my sub. It's so refreshing to have commentary with interesting/engaging visuals

[@WordFyle]

This man is so good that when he does challenges he gets number 1 in the world even though he’s at a disadvantage

[@JubioHDX]

honestly never thought about it like this 😂 he literally just sits down on a weekend with a joke team and gets to number one same afternoon regardless of what pokemon he has to use lol

[@doctorobvyous]

Watching Wolfe learn how to make algorithm friendly yet still big brained and interesting videos in real time is something I didn't know I needed until I started getting interested in making videos again. Keeping going Wolfe, been watching you since 2017! A real YouTubist is you.

[@ogeid772]

Imagine watching WolfeyVGC, getting al this amazing and highly entertaining content and NOT subscribing. Couldnt be me

[@SwagMikeOut]

I still can’t believe this guy has one of the coolest nerd names to ever exist. Dudes a legend

[@izakl4115]

Love the new content Wolfey! You’ll hit one mil subs in no time.

[@quaggotoak]

“this bear is anything but funny” is truer today than it was when this was made

[@Polteageisttt]

ngl series 12 has been pretty boring to me so far but the editing on this video makes it actually engaging to follow along, even though i already knew about the mechanical quirks you were explaining. hope to see more content in this style in the future.

[@sargentgullible2794]

Dumb idea - Max Speed, Max Special Attack Choice Scarfed Lurantis that knows Leaf Storm (or was it Petal Blizzard?). Normally that move reduces its Special Attack by two stages, but with Contrary it raises it by two stages instead. Plus having Contrary on its own is so funny, letting the opponent learn the hard way about it. Wonder how you’d build a team around it.

[@meliodas6973]

"This bear is anything but funny" got me so hard that i could not stop laughing.

[@Malte08310]

2022 Wolfey is my favorite arc, the nostalgia is wild too. I love the newer vids but nothing really beats this long form type of content❤ Love you and your work Wolf !

[@parsath_2584]

Congrats man... You smashed it.

[@kj1222]

7:38 wtf that was the weirdest behemoth blade I've ever seen lmao

[@mystery5906]

I also made a Markiplier team! It ended up being Blaziken with Life Orb, Detect, Flare Blitz, Close Combat, and Thunder Punch as my main restricted killer, Lunala with Sitrus/Enigma Berry, Moongeist Beam, Wide Guard, Moonlight, and Trick room as a very tanky supportive mon, Tapu Fini with Leftovers, Muddy Water, Draining Kiss, Calm Mind, and Heal Pulse for a sort of jack of all trades, Mandibuzz with Psychic Seed, Foul Play, Tailwind, Taunt, and Roost for another great support mon, Dragalge with Assault Vest, Draco Meteor, Sludge Bomb, Focus Blast, and Flip Turn as my Trick Room sweeper, and finally, G-Max Cinderace with Expert Belt, Protect, Iron Head, Sucker Punch, and Bounce. Most games, the plan was to lead with Blaziken and some supportive option, Detect turn 1, then outspeed and one shot on turn 2. Lunala synergized very well with Blaziken, as Wide Guard could stop Surf, Earthquake, Precipice Blades, Water Spout, Origin Pulse, and Electroweb, none of which Blaziken liked taking. It also blocked Snarl, a fairly common move that wipes the floor with Lunala thanks to its typing. Jolly Blaziken could outspeed and one shot a lot of mons after one Speed Boost, including non-max Speed Zacian and Kyogre, but would often die soon after. Lunala could then Trick Room, and at the end of the turn I could switch in Tapu Fini or Dragalge, who are decent and incredible under Trick Room, respectively. With Moonlight, and no speed investment, Lunala could often heal back to full after it got a Trick Room up, making it nearly unkillable by anything that doesn't have Sucker Punch or isn't an Yveltal. Tapu Fini can either set up or start dealing damage right away, and was a decent Dynamax option, but if you wanted massive damage, you went to Dragalge. Adaptability meant that it had a 2x multiplier on its STAB moves instead of just 1.5x, and after Dynamaxing, Sludge Bomb would turn into Max Ooze, which doesn't get any stronger, but also doesn't get any weaker, along with boosting your Special Attack every time you use it. Mandibuzz was another great lead option; leading any combo of Blaziken, Tapu Fini, and Mandibuzz would allow it to get a Special Defense boost with a switch on turn 1, and it's actually fast enough to outspeed Calyrex-Shadow after a tailwind. Roost also meant it was very, very hard to kill. Cinderace was the last mon I added to the team, and is very matchup dependant. It's a very good Dynamax option with Max Steelspike and Max Airstream, and the G-Max factor is likely to make the opponent think Cinderace has Pyro Ball, which, of course, it does not. I would sometimes lead Blaziken and Cinderace for very offensive games, with Lunala and Tapu Fini in the back, since there would never be enough time to get up a Trick Room for Dragalge. Overall, I'm very happy with my team, and I've had pretty good success with it. Though, I didn't *quite* get to #1 in the world. Speaking of which, congrats, Wolfey, you've done it again! I'm excited to watch the full video to see what tricks you've packed into the team. Keep up the amazing work!

[@boodstain]

Damn the wideos are increasing in quality, no more Real KZbinrs intro and actual editing, who am I watching?! For real though amazing video Wolfey, also have you ever considered using Golurk/Focus Punch paired with a Follow Me Pokémon? It’s soooo broken as if Focus Punch lands with Iron Fist it can KO anything that isn’t resistant, and if Focus Punch fails then you get to hit them with a Stab 2x Stomping Tantrum next turn.

[@joshuabrittain5919]

I kinda miss "Reeaal Yoooooootoooooberrrrss". So stupid and so iconic 😆

[@JACQU33N]

The nekkid Ditto moment was gold 🥇

[@sergioordonez6769]

This has gotta be the silliest concept for a video ever... and I fucking love it

[@LoreGoshi]

Suicune stole my gf

[@ImThylacine]

This wideo is the perfect balance of analysis-mode Wolfe and heat-of-battle Wolfe. Thank you for taking the time to make this; it’s incredibly enjoyable!

[@chocoboko123]

Thank you for including explanations during the plays about what the Pokemon can do, why they're trouble, why a certain move was used, etc. I always get lost watching competitive battles but now I feel like I can keep up. Super interesting and charming content!

[@kilambrown4302]

Yeah I'll subscribe, the quality of content has really gone up, and it's not gone unnoticed.

[@Gloobster1350]

Congrats on 100 million total views man. The quality of your content has gone up SOOO much since I last watched 1.5-2ish years ago. You totally deserve it and I’m stoked to start to catch up on the content I missed

[@ravus9935]

Was just playing The Great Ace Attorney before watching this. Didn't expect the video to use its soundtrack at the end, lol.

[@amyb9910]

amazing video!! loving the great ace attorney music too, props to the editor

[@Whit_Edit]

Ty :) gotta sneak in as much GAA things as I can

[@Lujeca]

Yoooo I was missing this kind of competitive content, I think the edits are amazing to keep more casual fans watching since they may not know what everything does while not being very intrusive

[@Mar_Marine]

Did someone say funky challenge? I've got you; 1 Feebas. No further context.

[@Duarte_GB]

These edited videos are very good and well edited, while I do enjoy the chillness of just a long stream of games with you analysing it these edited videos are also very good!

[@Draaamz]

Big fan of this format for VGC ladder vids. Even though I'm not new to VGC, the commentary is nice to listen to.