The Return of a Visionary - Josef Fares and Hazelight

[@fabricioacm]

This guy is literally EA's last hope

[@latecore_]

Respawn Entertainment: "Am I a joke to you?"

[@creepy6252]

@@latecore_ You forgot Bioware

[@latecore_]

@@creepy6252 bioware has lost my faith

[@zeinmayassiisapsy1445]

EA is gonna fail and they deserve. The way they treated the fans is disgusting.

[@ArcturusOTE]

No, there is another **Respawn Entertainment and EA Los Angeles**

[@micah4029]

I respect his passion for gameplay. The fact that co-op was necessary for A Way Out to the point where as long as one person owned the game, the other could install it and play along was surprising.

[@jhonnyblazez]

ya omg

[@analvss7965]

Wow

[@anavgoel9223]

Yeah. His thinking and the other EA thinking are completely opposite of each other lol

[@micah4029]

@@anavgoel9223 We need more people like him in positions within the industry where they can push publishers to adopt consumer friendly practices.

[@twodumbcats390]

He seems like a genuine, passionate dude. I cannot knock anybody who is driven and passionate

[@RandalReid]

I bet you someone's going to chime in and name a horrible person(s)

[@twodumbcats390]

@@RandalReid as is tradition

[@brigtaylor3446]

Tigger was passionate, but look at all the mass graves. so many.

[@badreedinedjellali1328]

the first good Arabic game developer I seen

[@aynzomeister]

@@badreedinedjellali1328 he is a swedish comedian actor. One of the funniest swedish movies he has made.

[@pockypurse]

I got to meet him once at some E3 party. I asked to take his photo (just him, I don't like that selfie thing) and he was gracious about it. I told him how everyone I was watching E3 was SO thrilled by his enthusiasm. Like these were some BITTER people (and understandably so), but when he showed up on stage and was all excited, everyone cheered. He's the injection of life this industry desperately needs!

[@BAGS00_24]

Nice, another co-op to play with a friend

[@SerGreeny]

Nice! Another co-op i want to play but don't have a friend to play with... :'(

[@salzaman41429]

Please recommend me more

[@raidenjaful]

I've always liked this guys passion. I'm sure to some he comes off a little crazy or a tad much. But I think seeing someone this excited bout something they're creating is a great sign/indicator to what the end product will be. Glad to know there's at least a few good souls at EA lol. I'll be keeping my eye on this one, CO-OP is do for a comeback and I hope we see even more cooperative played games in the future of this new generation of games

[@xxCrimsonSpiritxx]

if you can't radiate passion then you're not passionate enough, it's even in the third chapter of "it takes two", passion is a big column that keeps relationships upheld (any and all relationships)

[@steliosaa2]

This guy is amazing! He understands what games are supposed to be about! There is a reason why Playstation 1 and Playstation 2 had "2 controller input ports"! It is because you need to play with your firends and not alone! There were so many split-screen and co-op games back then. Now they make single player or online multiplayer to sell more copies! It is not the same fun as having someone next to you and compete with him physically, but it makes more money for the studios! This guy is bringing back co-op and split screen and the fun they used to be! I hope for more games like these! Missing the 90s/00s :)

[@MrConeman]

This dude is shaping up to be the next Kojima level cult of personality with gamers. I love it.

[@1waka2laka]

This guy has the right kind of energy. Please keep funding his projects.

[@urielcraftting]

The best part is that he is not exaggerating, the game is wonderful.

[@Raymando]

It has raised the bar for what a AAA game can be in my eyes.

[@francescofioroni70]

This guy is one of the only reason why I continue to follow EA games

[@ps2progamer814]

what an excuse

[@alucardhellsing9773]

Why so many deslikes? This guy is a legend!!!

[@SubstanceD91]

I think people were expecting a game reveal. I guess it technically is a game reveal but there's almost no footage of the game he's talking about so it's a little annoying

[@peekuh2566]

@@SubstanceD91 Well, it's Josef Fares speaking so it's different.

[@carteljameson8395]

@@peekuh2566 Lol. Facts.

[@thierry2720]

(copy-paste of my answer to another similar comment) I would say that his lack of humility, his childish boasting and his constant need to attract attention make him insufferable to a lot of people (like me for example). It's really fascinating to see that humans seem to be divided in 2 : - the ones that almost revere people like Josef Fares,who see in his weird and exhuberant behavior some kind of proof of his genius (or at least who justify his behavior because they think he's genius and so deserve the right to not be humble) - the ones who despise people like him, who understand that his succes is not his alone but a team's, and that can't get to justify any kind of delusion of grandeur on the basis of someone being "passionate" or "mildy successful" (or even very successful, for that matter). I think nobody's right here, it just comes down to taste in human beings in the end. My personal take : his behaviors irritate me and make me want to go as far away from as possible, as he appears to me as being someone very dangerous and toxic for people around him, constantly imposing his views and his personality. Of course, if I met the guy person, everything would change as an on-screen personality is generally different.

[@ovoj]

@@thierry2720 yawn. Basically, if you're not like me I hate you. I may not be like him but I love and value his enthusiasm. Also, he makes great, unique games. I loved brothers and a way out. But you keep hating someone who doesn't know you, is seemingly living his life to the fullest and is successful. Maybe that's what makes you angry. I just see a happy, successful guy and think, yeah, get it dude!

[@VMarcante_]

And that's how he won the 2021 Game of the Year award, being crazy.

[@problemimentali]

I loved A way out so much. We definitely need more story driven co-op games

[@sugibell4681]

It takes two is probably the best 2 player coop I've ever played

[@djillalibensaid4990]

game of the year 2021

[@yesyesyes4749]

The story kinda hooked me in. The parents divorce, and the child refusal to accept... I don't what's going to happen either the parents figure things out for the child or the Child grew to accept or something else... I'm hungry for this kind of story.. Reminds me of Infinity Train Season 1

[@residentsteve]

😂.

[@ITTITAKER]

this guy is an absolute legend, congrats on the GOTY.

[@NANIanime]

WOW, AND HE JUST WON THE GAME AWARDS BEST GAME 2021!!!!

[@sadstormtrooper]

You can dislike this guy all you want, but you can't deny that he is genuinely passionate about making games unlike many others who are in the industry just to make money

[@Szmajdzik]

And he also made 2 wonderful games!

[@Skorge666]

Josef is a great guy and a very talented director with his own style which is quite rare these days in the industry. Loved Brothers and especially A Way Out so I will be there for It Takes Two on day one to support Josef, Hazelight and the EA Originals program because that is what I want to see from EA: more original concepts/ideas from passionate developers. Keep up the great work and take care to Josef and the rest of the team! :)

[@BossFlight]

This guy is awesome, I was impressed playing a Tale of Two Sons, memorable game, unique and ingenious.

[@enenrax]

I should to play A Way Out, it's great game.

[@brady_06]

@@enenrax as well as It Takes Two

[@Jh-kj2wq]

I really hope A Way Out DLC or a second game comes out. That game needs more.

[@leosmusic2237]

Yesss best comment! 👍

[@ArcturusOTE]

Its recent rediscovery by VTubers should encourage EA n Hazelight to give it another go

[@fadlanal-amsi9839]

I hooe

[@fungusmoon]

a second game couldn’t really have the same characters though, they’d have to pick which ending was the canon one (aka, who lived) and it could get complicated

[@Jh-kj2wq]

@@fungusmoon The ending on this one was pretty bad so maybe they can do it again

[@JamesBond-fg6bt]

2 brothers was a fantastic game, way to underrated for how good you could play it even by yourself on ONE controller.

[@willstewich]

Just played through a way out having never heard of fares or hazelight in my life. I am now a huge fan. The passion he displays for what he makes is incredible. What a legend.

[@mashaelalanzi9607]

He is the Ibrahimovic of video games

[@xxCrimsonSpiritxx]

ahh I see what you did there

[@kodybuffettwilson]

The Virgin Druckmann vs. The Chad Fares

[@heatsink47]

It's funny how one of the best companies have a bad director And the worst company have a good director

[@raaida2379]

Imagine if they switched

[@pixelsfr2068]

@@raaida2379 Naughty Dog would be one of the best games companies in the World. I hope that EA dies so he could go to Naughty Dog.

[@BlackParade01]

@@heatsink47 that "bad" director has made the most awarded games in history.

[@BlackParade01]

@@pixelsfr2068 Naughty Dog already is the best in the world.

[@RyuDaBurninator]

This guy radiates passion for his craft!

[@Mabene289]

I am actually excited^^ Go Fares!

[@Astarsax]

Josef Fares is a visionary. Hazelight is yet to reach major milestones under his supervision. Let's hope EA doesn't end this beautiful story prematurely...

[@kailee87]

i believe in Faris and we need FK THE OSCARS sequel

[@bolshoiibooze]

It Takes Two is the greatest game I have ever played. This guy is a living genius. Cannot wait to clock this game then play his other two titles: Brothers: A tale of two sons and A Way Out. 👏😍

[@Furiac.]

A way out is an incredible game as well

[@bolshoiibooze]

@@Furiac. I heard! Going to play soon👏

[@MrXabungle]

I really think video games is where Fares can fully realize his vision, no wonder why he is so vocal about film studios and organizations.

[@Arteln]

I feel like he'd fit right in the GTA universe as a game dev.

[@ViliEvans]

GAME OF THE YEAR 2021!

[@ImJusttAmz]

Josef fares, the only game developer who saved the splitscreen games. Hope Hazelight is making more splitscreen games! 🤞

[@handleOfThy]

it takes two is a sick game man, you can see that the devs gave it all to make it a good game

[@fakergains5526]

A friend and me feel a void from the ending of " a way out" so I'm so glad to see this! Awesome keep up the work I appreciate it 🙏

[@bilalnazim6602]

This guy is pure GENIUS! Love it.

[@bhagwanram3729]

Thank you for It Takes Two! I loved the game so much!

[@thearmoredman8319]

Me too

[@stairwaytoinfinityandbeyon293]

Just please don't fall for the live service trap, keep doing what you guys are best at.

[@sorre33]

One of my favourite game directors! Can’t wait

[@rigux7739]

the biggest gigachad in games industry, connections between story, mechanics' and co-op are incredible in It Takes 2

[@cwinship]

I genuinely enjoyed A Way Out- in fact I have five shameless playthroughs to prove it- so I'm excited to see what else this man has to offer us for a co-op game

[@bashdash4]

He has a game award now!

[@fauxdauteur]

Co-op games are so underrated. It's just you and a friend kicking ass and completing missions together, together. What's not to love?

[@justinyoung6342]

I'm waiting for the ending to literally be crashing in a roller coaster and flying off into space.

[@leosmusic2237]

Only me that just noticed something? 0:18 in the game you where never on a train and that dude who opens the door doesnt look like Leo to me if you look closetly!

[@Greg_Jr]

HMMMM

[@Szmajdzik]

Yes! Great introduction - it was really nice to see Mr. Fares again promoting his game. A person I have huge respect for. Brothers and A Way Out are fantastic games and memorable experiences. Day 1 buy for me :)

[@skaamit]

Well, I see Fares and his command still keep doing something new, fresh and experiment with mechanics, genres, co-op, and settings. And it's nice. I thought the game will be more dark and hard. But I very excited.

[@ehabelsayed1991]

That’s the best game I have ever played in my entire life.

[@0bserver948]

The Man. The Myth. The Legend.

[@jasontimothykoesmanggala6281]

He knows that video game storytelling and cinema storytelling is different which i'm glad because i'm tired of watching my protagonist feel guilty but i'm not. If it wasn't for this guy, A Way Out would've probably been like Gears of War all the time.

[@OmarOmar-vx3xb]

Always happy to see a new couch co-op game.

[@BubblegumDog_]

I'm excited to see more of this game. I loved A Way Out!

[@zeinmayassiisapsy1445]

EA has replied: GREAT COZ IT COST $999999999999.99 enjoy.

[@hasiktak1544]

we need more COOP games like this

[@RealDustyYT]

man a way out is soooooooooooooooooo underrated and soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo good

[@johnypanta6208]

I'm currently playing It Takes Two with a friend and it's amazing!!!!

[@PhaGe_ap]

This is chill to say you have to care about fans and games not just money

[@randomtrigger1378]

The hero we need but dont deserve

[@almalakii96]

He's the best, loooved the game It's ammaaazing

[@wesleyjohnson7859]

LETSSS GOOOO! all the other games are really amazing but I feel like this game just deserves it the absolute most CONGRATS MAN! LOVE YOUR GAME

[@MalikYusufYT]

Came for It takes two

[@eaglez_pl7027]

It Takes Two is one of the best games released in 2021

[@simoncarlsson1567]

I played all his games. A way out was fantastic.

[@Astianax27]

It takes Two is a VERY special game.

[@channis5134]

빅헤드 보고 왔습니다. 감동적인 작품 감사합니다. Thank you for your work.

[@j.michaelmiller4689]

I love the concept

[@asmurk1276]

It takes two is the best game ever made. What a wild journey. So sad it's over, but I laughed more than I have in a long time.

[@AdamMiligan]

Fares is such a cool dude, I love his passion and I am really looking forward to play this game!

[@thearmoredman8319]

This man is a legend

[@kennethfegley7552]

Ready to have my mind blown

[@AleXianFPV]

me, too. :D

[@besnick]

Was your mind blown??

[@davidjohnwalshjr.6872]

Excited for this!

[@kylec6362]

A way out is the best co-op game of all time no kizzy

[@williewillikers9631]

bless this man

[@thedude6105]

Brothers : a tale of two sons, is one of the best games I have ever played

[@fabiothedevil]

Masterpiece 🙌

[@Francesca-t9t]

Le parole di Joseph erano la verità. It take two è un capolavoro: definirlo un videogioco è riduttivo.

[@Laxhoop]

Why are there so many dislikes?

[@19HajimeSaitou91]

Those who can't get to Sweden

[@user-mq6fu6ou4f]

because it's EA

[@dd-bb5ep]

Он реально дерзкий.Хвалил то что ещё не вышло ,но у меня оно вышло и я поиграл с братом и это просто офигенно.Это прям реально огромное приключение где есть и гонки и драма и комедия и боевик и боссфайты и головоломки и погони и сотрудничество.Реальное кино.

[@pikachuzan]

I like that man and his style.

[@mathertz1442]

A way out,and it takes two are amazing It takes two made me understand that i still love gaming That game is a masterpiece

[@noornoor-cr2zp]

حقيقي شابووو يوسف فارس👏👏👏فخر العرب😍😍انا عندي اخ تؤم ومتعودين من واحنا صغيرين نلعب مع بعض العاب تعاونيةofline او split scrseen علي جهاز واحد وبعد ظهور الاجيال الجديدة من الالعاب افتقدنا هذه المتعة التعاونية الخيالية ولكن بفضل الله وبفضل استاذ يوسف وفريقه استرجعنا هذه المتعة التعاونية الخيالية ولكن للاسف لا احد يهتم في هذه الفترة بمثل هذا النوع من الالعاب لايوجد العاب تعاونيةoflineممتعة وخيالية مثل العاب يوسف😢..هل في شئ قادم ؟

[@AleXianFPV]

I swear one day this man will be the new Lord Gaben. :D

[@thealgerian3285]

I'll buy anything he makes at this point.

[@tanvirrahman9655]

I would love to play this game. Who doesn’t comment here

[@drsahmed1]

A way out is a spirtiual succesor to Uncharted because one of the guys resembles Nathan Drake.

[@Lethal_15]

0:02 let’s do it

[@steveguyman]

he says all this hype stuff about It Takes Two and it’s all TRUE

[@Silva50505]

The only good developer and studio EA has spawned

[@sanlo981]

I LOVE THIS MAN!!

[@cwisd5283]

An absolute king

[@ChrisBeYT]

I like your thinking in the beginning of the video ^^ (all the time,the same mechanics) And I didn't knew you were in movies :o The game concept sounds awesome. THANK YOU that one company still has faith in coop. Does it also have local co-op? I hope ^^

[@dewaalvandercolff251]

A Platformer? So only moving forward and backwards? I don't like that. It should be like A Way Out. Every gaming genre in one game. But i will wait for gameplay. A Way Out is one of the best gaming experiences me and my friend had

[@RudahReis]

Exactly. A Way Out was 10/10

[@yeahhh936]

It’s definitely not just a platformer from the gameplay trailer it looks awesome

[@LazarheaD]

I hope EA realise what they have in this guy's studio.

[@marasligul]

We don't care about EA We care about A way out

[@NanaAnthika]

I love it take two game

[@NotAGoodUsername360]

Joseph Fares is basically if Tommy Wiseau had writing and directorial talent and used them to make games

[@davidd.6448]

Yeah he's like Tommy Wiseau meets Zlatan Ibrahimovic

[@CowboyenigmaV]

- Can I Swear Here ? + No . - Ok , F***k the Oscars .

[@slipknot355]

This man a legend

[@smashinghappydays]

Josef is a legend

[@Brian-iz8fi]

Unlike cliff he seems genuine. Cliff tries too hard and just ends up looking pathetic.

[@eizoukensan4211]

Take notes Neil Druckman!!!

[@bilalnazim6602]

GOTY - congratulaitons on developing a masterpiece of a game!