STEAM ROUNDUP (Zero Punctuation)

[@PsychicRadroach]

I love how the thumbnail is literally the end-credits advertisement.

[@personmcpersonface8894]

"...with JAM in it!"

[@1101Archimedes]

I love how the thumbnail is metaphorically the end-credits advertisement.

[@kirbles2035]

@@1101Archimedes Not even metaphorically. The thumbnail is literally showing what is advertised in the end credits.

[@1101Archimedes]

I love how the thumbnail is hyperbolically the end-credits advertisement.

[@RarefoilB]

And then it turned out that Steam's "come one come all" policy REALLY bit her in the ass...

[@tgsachris]

+RarefoilB No it bit us in the ass, steam is perfectly fine and still making money off of us being scammed

[@uzernam303]

Sad thing is no matter how bad or broken a game seems to be, there'll always be that group of people that will buy it and defend it to the death. "Oh it's only been in early access for 3 years! And the devs release at least one 10mb patch every 6 months! It's awesome if you give a chance, really!"

[@edfreak9001]

Eh, I still think it's overblown. Yeah you can't just flip through the front page blindly and trip over a good game, you have to hear about it by suggestion or other news sources, but that's how I was finding games to buy from the beginning.

[@thatdapperfellow]

@@uzernam303 millibits? That's pretty small.

[@thegreatsaxtonian]

"You stop so you can wander around a couple of rooms for an hour stealin knick knacks like some unambitious burgalor". Somewhere, Trilby is crying.

[@GreenEyedDazzler]

The Great Saxtonian “burgalor”

[@adrianshephard6321]

Love that ending, "So here's to you Steam, an these slow summer months, a you and indie gaming are a true friend to... What's that? Oh Sleeping Dogs came out, well, fuck this noise."

[@TheCatOfWarCSGO]

We did watch the video *too* ya know

[@ProfessorHeavyTF2]

4:30 When "with a fish" was said, chills were sent down my spine.. woah.

[@Murdrad]

i'm IRONICALLY buying all the zp merchandise my limited budget can handle.

[@Murdrad]

I'm making an reference to something stupid by being IRONICALLY stupid (this joke has levels)

[@Zuarin]

let's get a catapult... IRONICALLY!

[@SomaticApparition]

Christian Koch *Trebuchet

[@epicwaba6424]

+calvin mcclory THEY HAVE MERCH?????

[@hornyfuckinturtle]

+Somatic Apparition it's a tree...that has a bucket. that is a bit wacky

[@ArcaneAzmadi]

This is so tragic to look back on in the wake of the entire Steam Greenlight/Steam Direct debacle...

[@_Spearkiller_]

Is he slowly hinting towards a Binding of isaac reveiw?

[@Redd2D]

***** Actually, he quite likes Dark Souls which has a similar gameplay feel, so I have a feeling he might quite like it

[@dkill34]

He may review Rebirth in the near future.

[@_Spearkiller_]

we'll have to wait then

[@omnomnomagon223]

No

[@sirhenrymf]

No, but he did eventually give it a nod in his “most important games of the decade” video

[@thedarklrd6714]

"and the fish is wearing a Viking helmet" that sounds about right...

[@unorthodoxJ]

He better at least review Binding of Isaac when Afterbirth comes out

[@unorthodoxJ]

Can you send a link? I've seen him mention it as a good example of randomly generated content but never a full on review

[@unorthodoxJ]

Ah yea those were the 2 I saw. I'd thought you meant an actual review, but thanks :)

[@YesIDidYourMom]

3:02 This video is about indie games on Steam, and Yahtzee writes "I drew pictures of us on the moon" Reference to To The Moon?

[@vodkaknight9461]

Zero punctuation is amazing for cooking pasta. Put the pasta in the pan, along with the boiling water, watch the video, and the pasta's done.

[@zyad48]

I wonder if Yahtzee will ever review a game from the Ace Attorney series...

[@Dandaman955]

I wonder if Yahtzee will ever review a game without gag reflex toilet humour. 5 jokes of them in just over a minute.

[@zyad48]

Dandaman955 what?

[@Dandaman955]

What?

[@zyad48]

Dandaman955 i dont understand your original comment...

[@Dandaman955]

Zyad48 See, I took your comment and hilariously mad-libbed it to describe the current state of Yahtzee's reviews. Genius!

[@crafty25936]

█ thomas, was alone

[@fenixman2]

No, he wasnt alone, hes just next to a Creeper called Gopal Sangra.

[@endertwelve]

I lost it at the "missionary position" comparison.

[@angeldeb82]

LOLed so hard at the funny bits, especially with the Imp in the end credits. Oh, and the video has some bits of pause glitches at the end (even though the timer is still going), but other than that, it's okay.

[@981407036x]

he's been taking lessons from the chocolate rain guy "i step away from the mic to breathe"

[@TheRiuchando]

3:49, pretty sure that was a reference to 5 days a stranger, an adventure game by Yahtzee circa 2003, who stars an unambitious burglar, Trilby.

[@GashPlague]

God damnit, Yahzee. I have things to do tomorrow! Let me go!

[@Waffletigercat]

Orcs Must Die! 2 is super fun IMO. I have over 300 hours logged on that game and still boot it up and play a couple levels from time to time

[@The2econd3vil3xes]

"Wiping out more ugly green things than the cleanup crew at a congestion convention." lol WAT

[@bradypostma3708]

Green also means ill, so a convention of sick people would have a lot of green things

[@danadme]

Omg, I read your book about month ago and I didn't know you had a KZbin channel! I absolutely love your book and this as well! Please keep up this awesomeness!

[@GuptaAryan]

What is his books name?

[@danadme]

Jam

[@GuptaAryan]

You're serious? Jam. May I ask what is it about?

[@danadme]

well in nut a nutshell, these two best friends, a ass hole neighbor and Starbucks girl are trying to survive in world taken over by man eating strawberry jam. There are some classic government cover up guys, and a cults etc. pretty much the whole story was making fun the post-apocalyptic survivor genera. I loved it!!! Its super funny!

[@NashaWriter85]

Aryan Gupta - Get 'Jam' the audiobook. It's amazing and Yahtzee himself is the narrator.

[@A_Wild_Dyzzy]

you said "Steam Updates" which are the things that pop up asking if you want to restart steam after they updated it. I was talking about the sale notices.

[@A_Wild_Dyzzy]

I think he means the steam sale alerts. that show up when you start up steam or sometimes exit out of a game. but they're trying to save you money on a game you might want. and you can still exit out of them too.

[@-LOTO-]

Crash-prone is a yes. Often when I'm in the middle of a conversation with my friends on Steam both him and I mysteriously go offline and it says "Lost connection to Steam, chat will resume when connection is restored" (or something similar to that). When I start up TF2, ALL the time I have to close it, restart Steam and go through it all again because "Steam Beta isn't running". Sometimes TF2 would crash for no reason, and having to pay money in order to use half the Steam features is stupid.

[@user-ux4gu2lh8c]

chocolate RAIN some stay dry while others feel the pain

[@mattfick5502]

Incredible. A KZbin video full of opinions and not a single 'dislike'. I think the internet is broken.

[@ATLEAGLE579]

funny how 2 years later steam is bigger than PSN and xbox live lol. PC FTW!

[@Blackopsgod0001]

Actually, it's not. But still.. PC FTW!

[@NamelessPlayerOfficial]

No it's not bigger than PSN and Shitbox live, but at least Steam shows some respect in its users unlike Origin and every other online store ever.

[@SomaticApparition]

"Steam shows some respect in its users". Air Control, The Slaughtering Grounds, Earth: Year 2066, Mineory, Alpha Zylon, Bad Rats, Day One: Garry's Incident, Dark Shadows: Army of Evil, Guise of the Wolf, Revelations 2012, The Forgotten Ones. The list goes on. I'm not saying that XBL or PSN are better than Steam, obviously Steam is better than both. But recently it has become a dumping ground of shit titles, quality control is at an all-time low.

[@Rs2006REMAKEVids]

BranchySpore700 That's why I figure that the two big consoles have more quality control and only let in the big developers who make shit games, while Steam lets in things like Air Control, which is as indie as it gets.

[@arthurdent6256]

James North But while Steam is run by a relatively small company whose reach is limited, Sony and Microsoft have no fucking excuse for quality issues.

[@Vysard]

I believe he's made mention in another video. Chocolate Rain comes to mind. They breathe -away- from the mic. Not in it.

[@NoiseMarines]

"The really interesting stuff bubbles up" *Picture of the Binding of Isaac* Eeeugh, alright, that's 4 Bad Taste points on your card, Mr. Croshaw.

[@unorthodoxJ]

NoiseMarines You mean that widely celebrated loveably macab rogue game that's credited as one of the few games that revived the whole genre? The game with enough balls to mention abortion, infanticide, and dozens of other taboo subjects when most video games can hardly stomach the idea of two people kissing? Nah, tis an interesting game indeed

[@NoiseMarines]

Yeah it sure is a great game made in flash that makes immature dead baby jokes, and tries and fails to be as good as The Legend of Zelda.

[@NoiseMarines]

unorthodoxJ I think my favorite part of Binding of Isaac is all the memes that are in it. Because that's talented writing! Just put in a face from an Internet meme! There's no way anyone could hate that at all.

[@unorthodoxJ]

There's not really a whole lot of "writing" in the game, which is fine. It's like knocking Guitar Hero for not having a solidly writtencampaign, it's an element of a video game-not a make or break essential one. I like the themes & tone combined with addictive gameplay and the swell soundtrack. Good enough of a combo for me

[@unorthodoxJ]

Which is probably why he hasn't reviewed this now that I think about it, because while he has professed on numerous occasions to liking the game he's been very vocal about not reviewing a game without a story campaign.

[@michaelrandall6752]

god i hate how he hinted at binding if isaac but hasn't yet done a review on it.

[@k-techpl7222]

he still hasn't

[@J0MEGA]

Speaking of Ads, what's with those ones in the related video bar that play sound when i'm trying to watch stuff? You'd think there would be some kinda law against those.

[@kobalt_ren01]

4:58 Tony Hawk's Pro Skater HD was on Steam. It got removed a while back though.

[@JudaroTianqia117]

I finally realized what they're doing: they're getting their videos to date

[@dragonkingofthestars]

you know, i'm some what curious about what you think about Kerbal space program.

[@tecnicstudios]

i like binding of isacc too

[@liamcronin2108]

Binding Isaac always takes stress out of my day

[@darezzi97]

Liam Cronin Funny, it always stresses up mine, even though I like the game.

[@liamcronin2108]

darezzi97 Yea I get that

[@ChappingtonBear]

Was that 6 rocks and guy in a deck chair a fantasy world dizzy reference??

[@SamanthaVess]

He does edit out pauses for breath, but the speech is actually how fast he talks.

[@Videogamer96_]

Oh I'm an idiot, I read it as "Cash-prone" instead of "Crash-prone." I had similar problems to you but on my old 2003 computer, now it works fine.

[@moottruth]

no he just talks really fast, thats one of the whole angles of the show

[@JustOuttakesIRE]

No, he does talk fast but he also edits out pauses, silences and inhalation. It's standard practice (to a lesser extent) for lots of things; radio ads are an ideal example

[@Gojiro7]

I kinda wonder if Yahtzee ever realized the the gem of the Summer of Arcade came at the very end with Dust: an Elisian tale which is definedly Summer great material that would be up his alley for both good and complainy reasons.

[@niklasbendiksen294]

Thats like telling Gabe to leave Valve and go make games in a alley with the help of paper and glue.

[@zaneshukites2877]

1:56 DANG RIGHT!

[@moottruth]

he implied that he sped up his voice not the clip. "fast talking ben Yahtzee"

[@TiredItalian]

I'm pretty sure he was making a technical joke with the visuals at 1:45

[@TheMinxTail]

'Why every two weeaks?' is my only quesion. Your idea seems to be that he should upload his videos seperately, but I don't see how cutting the rate of video production in half from once a week to once a fortnight would improve matters.

[@digitaljanus]

Seriously, it's like walking into a store and complaining they have signs telling you that week's specials.

[@Allison-qk1ws]

lol Cain toads. New idea for an Indi game. Have an Australian stereotype driving game in which you have to murder all the Cain toads on the Continent in one of those old fashioned Land Rovers. Maybe throw in some levels with a shotgun that shoots boomerangs either on foot or in the car. Then the sequel can be that they introduced another invasive species that doesn't do what it was supposed to do and you have to once again take up the mantle of the crazy dude with a car and a gun who hates invasive species. The game can be called Captain Australia; maybe Vegemite can be used for health or maybe this idea is getting more racist than a meeting of the Hitler fan club.

[@DeadManSinging1]

For an australian sterotype, it would need to be a Holden Ute (Pick up)

[@TehTrollinStone]

Yeah, that too. It's a can't-miss idea, Ben!

[@TheWunn79]

Actually, Yahtzee has stated that he edits out the pauses in between sentences. The speed is all him though.

[@EdwardSimbanegavi]

I likee how interested he sounds when a new game comes out but then he mocks it as we'll, good one Yahtzee

[@edwardbottle1018]

Bachelor of Trying Almost Hard Enough presented to James Demonstrablythick

[@Scubadog_]

I wish Yahtzee would do a video on Binding of Isaac. That would be one helluva video.

[@MuffinatorXII]

just go to their website for gods sake. you can choose only the things you want to watch and stuff are released waaay before they do on youtube

[@TheKirby117]

I would like a fish with a hat... Not just Fantasy games though, a hat going on a weapon would be exactly the next step that TF2 will introduce.

[@logangraham3689]

I wish he had done Dust: AET in the video instead of the written column.

[@pikkisful]

the moving on picture just cracked me up :D

[@ApproachingAether]

Amazon: WE'RE HAVING A SALE!!! PirateBay: That's cute...

[@sdettdewsf]

*watches the video**looks at comments* Huh, an interesting discussion on human respiratory system, how intriguing

[@tf2maniac123]

You can hear, after a long drawn out sentence (The first one) that by the end of it he runs out of breath, next second he's completely fine, it is editing.

[@pietapizza1]

Yahtzee calling binding of isaac 'interesting' made me happier than it should.

[@e7venjedi]

Wait there's a Bus Simulator... 2?!?!? BWAHAHAAHA :D

[@Blackopsgod0001]

You'd be surprised...

[@zeldafan159357]

*Edit's breaths and pauses out of video to keep pacing*

[@ArcaneAzmadi]

Boy, this review has dated badly since Steam made a conscious decision to completely abandon any concept of curation or quality control...

[@Zangamarth]

He edits tehm out, correct. The other thing, you can hear him run out of breath now and then if you listen close at the end of sentences.

[@therealwoods]

I wish we could would get a review of The Binding of Issac. Apparently he likes it.

[@Fallout3boy2077]

Lets see how many videos EscapistMagazine can upload.

[@spilledpaintpot]

Any chance Yahtzee has a Binding of Isaac review somewhere in the archives?

[@SpellCorrectly]

Wow, that flew way over your head.

[@MaxPSVR]

I'm thinking of getting Jam on Itunes audio book. but is it a sequel? if it is then whats the first book called and is it also on iTunes audio books?

[@DILFDylF]

Jam is not a sequel, it's entirely standalone. He did write a book before that called Mogworld though.

[@MaxPSVR]

Mr. Big Snake Thank. Just got it and listening to it now. Must admit its an interesting concept for an Apocalypse. Based on Real world Scenario Grey Goo. Hey Yahtzee. Whats wrong with Keeping your Spare key in your Dressing gown pocket? Damn sensible idea i think.

[@WishMasterPtolemy]

The curse of the top-rated comment - 10,000 jockstrap sniffers telling you things you already know - my condolences.

[@MsMattness]

*Moves away from mic to breath in*

[@haydenrfroehlich7081]

Why did this pop up first when I typed in Zero Punctuation Terraria???

[@Videogamer96_]

Advertisments? You mean those Steam update things? Which you could exit out of at anytime?

[@A_Wild_Dyzzy]

It's no problem. I can understand that. No harm done.

[@100aegir]

*1 month later* so doctor, what was the cause of death

[@unamaxify]

he once said that he presses pause to breath

[@A_Wild_Dyzzy]

Restarted steam today for an update and the sale things popped up for the first time in weeks. "Steam update news" Yep you're right. My apologies.

[@Amouat2000]

Yahtzee can't do a review on The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth because he has a -67 win streak, and he can't explore the whole game without dying. (Which BTW is totally OK, I have 100 deaths recorded total)

[@Videogamer96_]

Well mostly right... I knew the word "Update" was in there and obviously "Steam" so three cheers for problem-solving. Also sorry if I came off as a bit of a dick, I was just really tired when writing those comments.

[@phaphachboy]

Why would I credit reddit when they're the ones who repost jokes and try to take credit for it?

[@Jimpiedepimpie]

I almost expected you to say se-seveneth

[@drifterbingus]

Then how is it that you never hear him take a breath?

[@Harrii]

Did you know that Yahtzee is one of the main reasons of slendermans original creation?

[@phaphachboy]

XBox Live Arcade: WE'RE HAVING A SALE!!! Steam: That's cute...

[@EatYourCookieMC]

you have to review the binding of isaac now!

[@Tomaz600x]

Is that Bus Simulator 2 a real game? Because it looks interesting, like School Run Turismo.

[@shortymaker2]

I read both of his novels and loved them both.

[@JackHumphriesMagic]

Since half the comments are just people replying to your question in multitudes of ways, I thought I might try and bring variety to your comments inbox by just popping up to say hi. Hi.

[@Rezic]

I really think Yahtzee would enjoy Sanctum at least for a little bit. So whenever Sanctum 2 comes out I'd love to at least READ what he has to say about it.

[@FattyZee]

OH GOD ESCAPIST!!!! PLEASE STOP!!!!! THERES TOO MANY!!!!! I CANT HANDLE IT!!!!!!

[@colboy1fish]

5:05 so hee does know about the binding of isaac!

[@MerlinsJester]

Perhaps he has a wind screen, like all professionals who record their voice?

[@Casteverus]

bastion was on steam too...

[@AllyOJustice]

OMG! He said Brutal with out the funny "U" thing!

[@lolcopter1911]

The magic of friendsh- uhhh, I mean editing. Yeah, that's it. Editing.

[@SuperEasywalker]

Can't wait until you talk about Epic Store

[@sp0nge1337]

When did Forever Alone guy get a Youtuba account?

[@cillobillo1059]

Since when did he write books?