My channel origin story, FMV games, the AVGN collab & more subscriber questions | Cannot be Tamed

[@squand3r]

This channel has a certain zen and cosiness that is quite unique in the scene / I could listen to her effortless & down-to-earth narrative for hours. Thanks Pam✌🏼

[@Cannotbetamed1]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@squand3r]

@@Cannotbetamed1 absolutely! Cheers from Austria 🇦🇹 (next to Italy ;))

[@maddo7192]

@@squand3r and next to germany 😎 (that's where I'm from) seems like she now got a eurapean community... And I agree, she is verry chill and responsible. That's what got me hooked on the channel.

[@svenr4728]

I agree, she's mesmerizing to listen to. I found her channel with her review of the Dig.

[@OtakuAzrall]

Starship Troopers is an AMAZING movie. A good choice.

[@corpsegrinder88]

RICOS ROUGHNECKS

[@pavlovsky0]

Evil doggie houser is a real treat. Also. Written by same guy that wrote robocop I think. That also had a small bit of dry humor camp.

[@retluoc]

Yep, those two and Total Recall were all directed by Paul VerHooven(sp?) He has directed the 3 most violent (mainstream) movies I've seen. But my two favorite (tied) movies are the two controversial movies of 1994 -- Pulp Fiction and Forrest Gump. But I do watch Starship Troopers whenever a rerun comes on...I was 22 the first time I saw it and it made me cringe back then...now I can fall asleep during gratuitous violence 😆

[@SirPumpkinSlice]

@@pavlovsky0 Troopers is thought of as a spiritual sequel to RoboCop.

[@hepwo91222]

when I first saw that movie I wasn't sure if they were trying to be serious or campy and funny in my younger mind. I mean the part where Dina Myer's character dies kind of threw me off bc they made a big deal about it. lol

[@fredericnouri2016]

Hello from Switzerland... I wouldn't miss a new video for anything 👍!

[@Cannotbetamed1]

Hello!

[@progbloke6655]

Really enjoyed that. I've always appreciated the lack of bs in your videos. It's just nice to see someone being honest about games, as opposed to the usual "everything is awesome" crap.

[@gamingtonight1526]

! have been playing for 40 years, starting with the Commodore 64, and I am still not bored, even i my 50s!

[@zickykane5206]

Pam: Do you have a Bf? No. Everyone: So, you're saying there's a chance? lol

[@AndrewsYoutube]

Potential suitor: "What do you think the chances are of a guy like you and a girl like me ending up together?" 🤣

[@redbeardnj]

KZbin admin: no chance--> reported as stalker. 😆

[@The.Original.Potatocakes]

@@AndrewsKZbin at least you can do is level with me!

[@gameplayfirst-ger]

Now I'm thirsty.

[@juancrisantes7671]

Yassss 😏✌

[@joelhulsey2800]

Hello from Louisiana! You have great taste in games (except for horror, just not my thing) and your channel is the first one I ever financially contributed to. I always enjoy watching/listening while I'm working. I'm an older gamer (63 I'm sorry to say) but can't imagine games ever not being a part of my life.

[@Cannotbetamed1]

I appreciate it, thank you. I'm sure I'll be playing games for all my life too.

[@PetProjects2011]

Q: "What is Lily's favorite game?" Me: "Huh? Dogs can't play video games." Pam: (plays video clip) Me: "Oh. I'm dumb." Also, love those glasses!

[@SirPumpkinSlice]

You aren' dumb, It passed me too ane my dog played tug of war wth her toys.

[@HadesTimer]

So thankful for all the truthful commentary. Even if I don't always agree with your opinion. I love that you aren't afraid to share it with all of us.

[@ruffusgoodman4137]

One thing I like about you is how you approach your subjects (and games of course) on your videos. I've seen several of those games before on other channels like Rayman or Truxton, but when it is you reviewing them I get that feeling of high quality. It is like you had the care to detail I've only seen before on Jirard's channel (the completionist).

[@Cannotbetamed1]

Thank you so much.

[@heretech7025]

Starship Troopers is my favorite movie as well. It's my comfort movie. I watch it every few weeks when winding down before bed.

[@akimbab]

Great vid, Pam! You're absolutely right that Lestat would be the loudest Toreador in whatever VTM game or chronicle we found him in lol. Oh the quests you'd have to complete for him.

[@Cannotbetamed1]

It would be a lot of fun to have him in a game.

[@WhatAboutZoidberg]

Just wanted to throw in, I enjoy your content because you aren't screaming like AVGN, you're relaxed, very easy to listen to and seem very likeable. So keep up the good work, was a fun Q&A. Chrono Cross is my favorite soundtrack and possible world I'd like to go into. Such a peaceful setting.

[@rogeredmonds3263]

Peaceful? No world with Lavos in it is peaceful!

[@cesar1592v2]

I'm one of the subscribers that found your channel thanks to the AVGN Clip :)

[@mastersproutgamer9327]

Sorry I'm late, here are two of my questions: 1. Have you played the Arcade Archives titles on Switch, and the ACA Neo Geo titles on Xbox One? 2. Have you been to Anaheim, California?

[@Cannotbetamed1]

No. Yes

[@legionarybooks13]

Great video, Pam. And yes, I was one of those who checked out your channel (and a few others) because of that ten-second clip on AVGN :) I agree about the soundtracks, particularly Paradise Killer, which I'll play pretty much anytime, including Game Nights at my house. And while not a big fan of the film Starship Troopers, only because from a military standpoint everyone is so grossly incompetent, I do highly recommend the book and think it would be right up your alley. For something that was written in the 1950s it still holds up today.

[@danielviviani]

Great knowing a bit about you, Pam. Always wish you the best! Like very much your point of view ! Thank you for the great work!

[@chadgreenaway8289]

Pretty cool of you to answer questions for everyone and show transparency, keep up the good work and hope you keep the videos coming for as long as your heart is still in it

[@Kayelle315]

The (concise) answer to the Boyfriend question: Perfect, hilarious! Appreciate your service to one of my most cherished hobbies, thank you!

[@ripdaddy11]

It was good learning more about you, Pam. Thank you! Also, A+ choice on the Oscar the Grouch shirt. He's been my favorite Sesame Street character since I was a little kid. The new glasses are top notch as well. 👍

[@Cannotbetamed1]

Thanks! I've always loved Oscar the Grouch.

[@culade]

Didn't even need to read the description to know where the background music came from. Recognized it on the first song, never realized how memorable it was til now tho.

[@zeprowl]

Italy is amazing! We did a wine tasting tour in Tuscany with the most amazing tour guide. At one point he started a serenade with his guitar, was hilarious. Amazing food too that day. It's a shame we didn't spend longer there.

[@Cannotbetamed1]

I'm going next month!

[@renereyes2648]

The Wild Arms series is phenomenal 2 and 5 are my favorites the series also has some stellar music that you'll no doubt get hooked on.

[@itsburnsiestreams]

Never been here this early before! Love the channel, thanks for everything you do!

[@Cannotbetamed1]

Thanks for watching

[@superhetoric]

im glad you started this channel pam, you're the goat

[@DarinM1967]

Thanks for posting answer. It's interesting watching how a content creator answers these typical questions, especially the more personal one at the end. I am glad to see I'm not the only one who prefers "green olives" on pizza. Wonder what the percentage of the general population prefer green olives? Now your other pizza choices sounded nice, even though I would more a pepperoni person than a Italian sausage, but to each their own. Your favorite movie choice was very interesting indeed. It's one of my favorites too, right next to "Clue" and Monty "Python's Holy Grail", "Life of Brian", "Time Bandits", "The Jabberwocky", "Men in Tights", and "The Prince's Bride." Too bad about season 8 of Game of Thrones. Was probably one of the best fantasy series until than. Loved the "Oscar the Grouch" blouse. Brought back some very fond childhood memories of listening to his song. You mentioned Wines which I dabbled in once I grew to like them. My youth was more into strength of liquor over taste. Long Island Ice Tea and diet coke and bourbon were my choices. They say age does mellow one and after decades of drinking the hard stuff, I've grown to enjoy a glass of blush or two on occasion. Some say you tell a lot about a person by their wine preferences, well if that was true, I guess I'd be a middle of the road sort of fellow. LOL!!! Anyway, thanks again for sharing a little bit of your self with your audience.

[@BenSchmerler]

Follow up question: When people do recognize you at cons do they say to you "Your name is Pam and I watch you talk about retro video games"? If not, it's a missed opportunity. Great Q&A. I am also dying for Silksong...feels like news about that game completely disappeared.

[@Cannotbetamed1]

They do not. In fact a bunch of them clearly recognize me from somewhere but don't seem to remember my name or channel.

[@briandaniel7514]

@@Cannotbetamed1 that's sad cuz your channel is epic. i love your input on the retro video games ive grown up with since the late 80s especially from Nintendo and PlayStation consoles. Ive been a subscriber since 2015. i hope you will someday do reviews on the rest of the Suikoden series

[@briandaniel7514]

definitely look forward to the day when and if you review Final Fantasy Tactics... if you do, review 'The War of the Lions' version which is on PSP.... ive beaten the original version on Playstation at least twice before and 'The War of the Lions' version once and im currently playing it again and just got to the 4th chapter....

[@F1ugPlatzz]

This is the greatest 82.9k subscriber special I have ever seen!

[@SwitchMikeOn]

Lovely channel,congrats Pam👏🏻🙂 The way you speak,your voice,the content,games always interesting and Lily is amazing😍See you on your next vídeo!

[@OgGy_18]

Hi Pam, thx for this video and glad to have you for the next one! Learnt so much about old FMV/CRPG thanks to you! ^^ Thanks! :)

[@SECONDQUEST]

You're much better with succulents than I am. Mine always try a bit goofed up. Either too watered or not pruned enough. Nice setup.

[@benkizer9509]

Great Q&A. I watched some of your older videos and compared to now, you have grown in your delivery, editing and quality of content. Keep up the great work!

[@Cannotbetamed1]

Thanks! Going back to add in some really old clips does make me see how far my videos have come.

[@benkizer9509]

@@Cannotbetamed1 Also, if you ever come tour Oregon wine country, hollar. My wife and I will join you (we live near Oregon wine country).

[@DafterPunker80]

That cup of water just appeared from No Where!! 😲

[@Cannotbetamed1]

I’m a magician!

[@newavejunkie]

Great video. I appreciate the time you took to answer all these questions. Congrats on all the many milestones you've been hitting lately! As a side note, my wife and I repotted all our plants this weekend and decided to start propagating succulents and ivy to give away as gifts. First time we've ever done that, eek!

[@Cannotbetamed1]

Oh, nice! I hope it goes well.

[@northofvalhalla5087]

Since discovering your content, it's opened up trying out and enjoying new sub-genres of games I'd not previously given much though. So thumbs up for that and great job overall.

[@Cannotbetamed1]

Thanks so much!

[@respergu13]

Hi Pamela ! Thanks for answering my question ! Keep up the good work ! I wish I had the same energy to play that many games during the week!

[@Cannotbetamed1]

Thanks so much. I'll hopefully do a new mean comments soon, I know you like those.

[@NightZerker]

Congrats on your milestones and nice to get to know you more ! Love your vids !

[@Cannotbetamed1]

Thank you so much!!

[@matthew-epurnell1610]

44:22 LOL! 😂 Thank you so much for including that question & answer in this video. (Also, thank you even more for showing us Lily's favorite game -- that looks like it's a lot of fun.)

[@kampaclassic]

I am one of those people that found this channel from the AVGN video and glad I found it. Thanks for the great content.

[@jrobwoo688]

Some things are just personal and shouldn’t be asked. That being said, I’m here for this.

[@Jesse__H]

Agreed. Especially this channel. As Pam says, "I'm here to talk about videogames." We all get why she mentions that each time, and I for one respect the hell out of it.

[@glenngriffon8032]

I rolled my eyes at the bf question on the thumbnail, the quitting KZbin one scared me. I enjoy Pam's videos and would hate to see her go.

[@hepwo91222]

@@glenngriffon8032 yeah, she shouldn't have answered the bf one as its no one's business and I am certain the majority of her viewers are likely men. Just takes a few lonely delusional men to harass her and make her not want to do this any more.

[@Xeakerr]

@CallOfDrewthulhu 44:24

[@TheJimbo1791]

@@hepwo91222 I don't think so. She cannot be tamed.

[@TwiddleFingersDB]

So much fun to get to know you a little!

[@AvanToor]

I think many people would be surprised at how much fun Pong can be. I also believe there are people still playing hardcore classic roguelikes, ASCII and all.

[@sirmi9868]

Love your attitude😊😊😊,i dont have friends that like videogames,but then i see your content and makes me glad there are more outthere like me🤣

[@clutchmc22]

The fact that you beat Aeterna Noctis on hard difficulty is quite an accomplishment

[@gatsusagara6637]

Lily is the bestest doggo ever. Can't wait for the doggo co-op gameplay.

[@Terron29]

Great upload, Highly recommend final fantasy tactics and wild arms 1 in particular. I only played ff tactics for first time last year and I loved it though it does take a few hours to really get going and for combat to really open up. Wild arms 1 is so unique with its western setting and incredible unique music.

[@michaelsenko3177]

Great video. I have always wondered about the amount of hours playing games. As a full time psychotherapist, father, and runner, I always want more time to play. I also appreciate the answer to the writer's block question. Thank you for your work.

[@filipnovak7795]

Pam thanks for the great ending of Sunday ;) Keep up the good work :)

[@gideonsimpson]

The Dig episode was fantastic. Deep dives on other games (successful or not) that were in longterm development hell would be really interesting.

[@BizzaroBrainBoi]

i just watched the cg starship trooper films a few weeks ago, so much fun

[@StewNWT]

Love your channel Pam as a fellow Canadian. Would love to see a collab between yourself and Hungry Goriya who has a fascinating retro oriented channel

[@Vrosales316]

You had me in favourite movie is Starship Troopers. 😍

[@mackieken]

Almost spit my drink out laughing over the FMV dark souls take. This was such a lovely video, Pam. I hope you do more of these down the road! :-)

[@berrygrave]

Loving the Haven soundtrack in the background. :) Great video as always!

[@jefferymm]

Silk Song! Yass I also can't wait for that game to come out

[@TheAncientGamerX]

Found your channel about a year ago, It's now one of my favorites. Good stuff always. You really know games well, what makes them good and why. 🙂👍

[@Cannotbetamed1]

Thanks so much.

[@SolBuster]

Haven't even seen the video and I'm happy to see content like this. I love getting to know the peeps on my sub box a bit more outside the usual content. Thank you!

[@MaybeeT]

Taking bets now, will her answer to the boyfriend question get her more proposals or people asking if she's got a girlfriend?

[@Cannotbetamed1]

Probably both.

[@dionp1925]

Not sure it's really a question that's anyone business. Personally just here for the content, not the personal life.

[@isabellebettin1652]

This is how it goes with me: Do you have a boyfriend? "No, I'm gay" Do you have a girlfriend? "No, I'm gay" lol

[@ruffusgoodman4137]

@@Cannotbetamed1 I feel sad if that question made you feel uncomfortable. I mean, questions about the channel and yourself looked to me like a way to get to know more about the person whose content we like. Idk, I feel like you answering that showed good sport of you. Trolls and the like will always be out there regardless. The answer to fans was the real gift from you

[@PAUL-uk1le]

Loved this video please do more down the road. Great work love listening to you. Thank You Pam

[@billcook4768]

I just want to stand up for the era of early 3D gaming, even with the tank controls, bad cameras, etc. Obviously lots of people agree with you, but it was a fun time when the rules and conventions hadn’t been standardized and we got so many interesting ideas in games.

[@Hibernial]

That’s a fair point. A lot of trial and error in design probably also led to more experimentation with narratives and story too. Or at least trusting writers who had experience in that since the industry was still expanding and gaining a foothold with the public.

[@Cannotbetamed1]

The question was what generation is unplayable now, not what generation was always bad.

[@SirPumpkinSlice]

My problem with that era is you only got 3D games in the Unted States for a long time and I know I got sick of it. Im so happy we can get side scroller platformers again.

[@nifftbatuff676]

I still prefer tank controls.

[@mrmagoo-i2l]

@@Cannotbetamed1 It’s strange how controlling the camera has become second nature. Amazing that wasn’t a thing until the N64 yellow buttons. The camera in the old 3D games are what kills it for me. It’s a rare Saturn game or PS 1 3d game that’s any good. I don’t think I’ve seen you review many Saturn or DC games. If you ever get stuck for ideas maybe worth a look, not many YT channels seem to do them.

[@Venoix]

I've enjoyed watching your videos and getting to know you over the past couple of years, and really enjoy how you shout out smaller channels that interest you when you do your monthly updates. Thanks for making awesome videos, and I'm looking forward to seeing what you make in the future.

[@Cannotbetamed1]

Thank you so much!

[@TumoFiji]

Very cool insight to that AVGN video. Love the content, just real talk on video games and etc.

[@TheShinyShow]

I like propagating my plants too, I keep running out of either soil or pots. I've had some cuttings in test tubes for over a year and they're somehow still alive, I'm baffled.

[@Cannotbetamed1]

Yeah, I don't know what I'm going to do with the props exactly.

[@CaptainXJ]

@@Cannotbetamed1 I've always wondered if old glass jars would work (mayo, pickle, etc) but I've never had any luck...

[@marceltuin1546]

I’m having fake ones at home because every plant I owned died in my hands. No matter how much I tried my best 😅 Tips and tricks are always welcome

[@SteveMartinez731]

LOVE the glasses! Love the reflections too.

[@ghostman2k782]

I enjoy your content and always appreciate your perspectives. Thought it was so interesting when you said you didn't think you had a niche. Personally I've seen you as a "retro/indie gamer", and this is where I come for that type of content, but that's just me. Also, the glasses looked great :)

[@dayru_ru]

the part with you and Lily playing was so precious

[@ImmortalThanos]

If you ever want to try your hand at African Violets, I'd be happy to mail you some leaves for propagation. As long as they have a window for consistent daylight and a self-watering pot, you really can't kill them. The best part is that there are tens of thousands of different named African Violet varieties! You could even hybridize and create your own.

[@MegaMegaman]

Starship Troopers! Yes! One of my all time favorites.

[@albertpink5848]

Love the channel Pam. Keep it up.

[@dnyc_]

Hi, Pam. I have been subscribed for a bit and watching this video was a great way to understand your perspective and your channel. For future QAs would you consider answering, which 2-4 videos are a good primer for understanding your point of view and channel. BTW, the bit with your dog was funny. Mine loves hide and seek. 13 years later and we still both get a kick out of him creeping around corners looking for me. Have a great day!

[@DaveVoyles]

We have jade plants at our place too, love those things! They really start to replicate when you create little baby ones, too

[@Cannotbetamed1]

I just adopted a bigger Jade and I’m pretty happy with that one. Also I might get some props since a few leaves fell off in transport.

[@Cyborg647]

I guess im one of those oddities that dont mind early 3d games, at the very least stuff like resident evil (fix camera angles tank controls etc) they are great to me and am glad theres still new releases in that style to this day that proves there is still an audience despite the discontent we would hear the opposite.

[@rickyandreou]

I appreciated the music from the game 'Haven' playing throughout. Great soundtrack

[@SD965]

I found your content from the Aladdin Deck Enhancer video and have been following your content ever since! Glad to hear you talk about it here! Small suggestion: perhaps put the list of questions (not answers) into the video description for easy seeking around.

[@sayedistrending]

0:27 I love these Q and A videos. Sure would like to see another video like this when you hit 1 Million Subs 🎮👍

[@CaptainXJ]

As far as "niche" goes I personally follow because our taste in games seems close enough I can use your opinion to help me decide whether a game is worth me skipping, buying, or just watching a LP. Even though our definition of difficulty on platformers seems to differ 😅

[@TheDuckofLaw]

thanks for the chill vids.

[@rafaelvieri2161]

Life is so diverse. As a translator, proofreader, writer and poet from Brazil, I know portuguese native, Advance english, some italian, vietnamese and japanese. Not perfectly, but I get by. You, on the other hand, have this amazing charisma, strong magnetic personality and talent in front of a screen. I could not replicate It for the life of me. Congratulations on your talents!

[@callme_Sweetpea]

Hi Pam! Long time subscriber, seldom poster here! I just want to say thanks! I have always enjoyed your videos, and you inspire me to want to start making videos myself. Regarding the last question, I'm guessing the more appropriate question would be "do you have a significant other"? Even though I genuinely think that's none of our business.

[@darinherrick9224]

Appreciate the music from Haven.

[@ronnieharp8940]

The Starship troopers cartoon is awesome

[@lioneldelorme7481]

33:17 - I feel like I play that game with my kids, except it's with various electronic devices (remote, phone). They also play that with each other, but with other toys.

[@Campeche6965]

about the AVGN, thats actually how i found this channel

[@zazi77]

You re very welcome to Italy 😊

[@nastybedazzler]

You mentioned that video you did for The Dig, I remember that's how I found your channel. I loved that game when I was younger and randomly thought about it out of the blue and searched for it on KZbin. I liked it, so I subscribed.

[@sean253]

I've never been one for plants either, but I have been taking care of two at work after coworkers left them behind when they quit. It's been kind of enjoyable in a zen sort of way.

[@anthonycomeaux1804]

Congrats on your success. What's your favorite genre? *Apologies if I missed you answered this. I've enjoyed your videos on Metroidvania games, which are my favorite genre by far. My physical/digital Switch collection is full of them (It's an addiction at this point). Agree on Silk Song being on top of most-anticipated list... that and the next Blasphemous. Bought physical Ender Lillies based on your recommendation, so looking forward to trying that next year when it finally decides to show up from LRG. Hope you see more Metroidvania coverage in the future!

[@thomasallen4340]

Awesome video. Just started collecting myself. Upto about 25 PS4 games. 40 PS3 games

[@guymontag1427]

Starship Troopers is an adaptation of a 1950’s dystopian novel. Also I loved winery hopping along the Erie peninsula in Canada . Lots of fun.

[@mendez704]

Funny fact is that the guy who wrote the novel, never thought about it as dystopian. He was convinced fascist, which makes the movie even greater as a mockery of the original material.

[@metalheadgamer665]

Who's roughnecks?!

[@Hibernial]

Synthwave and games just fit eachother. For me it helps since I prefer synthwave tracks and albums too in general when playing anything new. 90’s electronic music is also really good, but it’s really only going to be present in legacy generation games.

[@kevynhansyn2902]

Hell yes!!!! It also goes great with RPG grind. Think about this, if you can Pilot a Veritech fighter and Jam to Synthwave, than your on the legendary path of awesomeness.

[@mrmagoo-i2l]

Hyper light drifter has a great synth wave sound track, I’m going to get it on vinyl.

[@Umbra_Witcher]

Enjoyed learning more about you!

[@anthonywheeler2082]

Yes! I watched As Above So Below one year for Halloween spooky season. I kept calling it Horror Tomb Raider the entire time!

[@ChrisLT]

Yeah, Polish is no joke. I was born in Poland and started learning reading/writing in the U.S. And even being born into the language didn't help much. So I'll always have the language mastered at like a second grade level, lol. Cool video.

[@mrmagoo-i2l]

I wonder if there is a Polish scrabble, I bet each word is worth 10,000 points.

[@beansoup1088]

Love the channel as much as your tee!

[@nathanixslade]

You can find big boxes at Good Will

[@Ninten70]

Pam is a good cook! Cutting the veggies. I also like going out to restaurants too

[@alvarodepradosanz]

Hey Pam! I am a spaniard living in Poland (married with a polish woman) so if you need to practice/learn spanish/polish just answer me here if you want to contact and do a "tandem" I would like to improve my english :) and of course I love Videogames and your channel

[@MazokuRanma]

I've literally had Hello Fresh and Blue Apron open in separate tabs for the last couple of days, debating whether or not to try one and if so, which. Thanks for making the choice for me. XD Great video as always! Looking forward to whatever is next.

[@Game_Glyph]

I absolutely love your channel and content. You have a very unique voice and good writing skills with original insights. There is something relaxing about your videos! Thank you for all your hard work, I always look forward to the next video.

[@Cannotbetamed1]

Thank you!

[@davidmosca9557]

I was definitely too young to watch Starship Troppers when I did. So a lot of the satire went over my head at such a young age to process what the movie was doing. But then I got older and realized what it was. And thankfully I turned ok too lol