Tim Rogers Roasts The 2018 Games Of The Year

[@ZachGranger]

The title might as well be "Tim Rogers talks" because that's what I'm clicking for.

[@tylertbirch]

Amen

[@Rambo007-_-]

Preach

[@kenoahj]

You're godammed right!

[@Valhura77]

@@kenoahj God darn right

[@kenoahj]

@@Valhura77 kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWq1h4ZumM-BhJI

[@mjf8897]

"I am not on Pro-Jared's Level" wow - three years has been an eternity

[@leftovernoise]

Right?! Haha

[@CodyWelter]

Holy Rogers, Tim, that got real. Just wanted to say I can relate with the infertility :( The wife and I have been trying for 18 months and recently got some less than favorable news on my end. There's still a chance at a child through crazy expensive procedures, procedures that insurance does not cover AND do not have a 100% success rate to boot. The whole thing just sucks, and just wanted to say I can sympathize. Happy to hear you came to terms with it eventually, hoping I can make it there some day. Thanks for being real Tim! Lol don't know why I felt the need to talk about my life problems in a KZbin comment, but hey, I did and you read it. UPDATE: Thank you all for the positive feedback and well wishes. Adoption was always on the table for my wife, however not long after this original comment, I went and saw another urologist in Chicago (we're from Milwaukee) for another opinion. He explained to me and my wife that despite my rare condition, he was confident he would find living sperm inside my body and through a relatively inexpensive (compared to other procedures) called a TESE, extract it. The way he broke it down for us really gave us the hope we needed to move forward, plus we discovered our insurance would cover more than we anticipated. The small tissue sample I had to surrender may make me less of a man but it was a thousand times worth it, because I am happy to report that we are expecting our first child next January! We announced it in a fun way as well, with a Dad Joke video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lV64nqyEZqqEabc Our prayers were answered in so many ways, through our insurance coming through for us, to medical advancements and amazing doctors, and all the support from friends and family and even strangers like you guys. If anyone struggling with infertility happens to read this, don't give up! Miracles happen.

[@dkolendo]

Cody Welter hey, lots of kids need homes, consider it an opportunity to help someone

[@doogelyjim8627]

Wishing you the best

[@InjusticeHater]

If your sperms are immobile you might try something, but you will probably need a strong will. A german TV show (pretty sure it was Galileo on Pro7 but I can´t find a video, it is long ago) had 3 men as test subjects, all of which had the walking dead sperms, one a little bit, another pretty much and the last one almost completely immobile, all three of them were infertile. They put them on sth like a raw vegan juice diet, meaning they were only allowed to drink freshly squeezed vegetable and fruit juices, no other food. They weren´t keen as they "were real men loving their meaty meals". Guess what had happend after 6 weeks? (yes, sorry for that, U can´t expect wonders after one day) All three#s sperms were much more mobile. Even the one completely infertile would have been able to "make" a child as the number of healthy sperms had increased a lot. I know it must seem impossible and extremely hard if used to regular food but if you really wanted children it may be worth a try. In the end it would be better for your body anyway.

[@HopperDragon]

The love you would have for an adopted child would be no less real or valid than the love you'd have with a biological child. Lots of kids need help and if you're looking to start a family please consider using it as an opportunity to reduce the amount of sadness in the world.

[@CodyWelter]

Thank you all for the positive feedback and well wishes. I have a crazy update! I put it in my original comment.

[@Sheamu5]

Came to watch a video about games, learned a lot about the life and history of Tim Rodgers, and not disappointed.

[@mart8577]

Came to read comments, learned how to misspell Tim Rogers

[@PalmGroveSoftware]

how dare u even think it ! Tim Rogers Never Disappoints !

[@rossedwardmiller]

It's the right time for him to open up about himself. Everyone loves him. I feel bad he has to live with Crohn's disease (which makes his output even more impressive) and it makes me sad that he had to go through dealing with the reality of infertility.

[@WikiNikipedia]

You've mentioned in tweets that making KZbin videos as a living isn't your ideal. That makes watching these feel like watching my favorite filmmaker having to make car commercials which is somewhat sad. But they're the best "car commercials" I've ever seen. They're polished, rewatchable, funny, visually appealing, and intellectually stimulating. While you may wish you were able to make a living expressing your creativity another way, I'm grateful that you doing it this way gives me the chance to enjoy it so frequently and extensively.

[@nickpiovesan4361]

well said! Thanks for these videos Tim

[@andrewgormley4780]

if you want to see what his true calling is play Videoball

[@WikiNikipedia]

But Tim has said it is only truly Videoball with 4 players, and I don't get out that much.

[@Timesplitter777]

I will watch anything with Tim Rogers doing it

[@KingRobRool]

Same

[@brianpolite]

Also same

[@MichaelPeterson1982]

That tutor story though. Heard it while chopping onions. You're a good dude Tim Rogers. Not sure if it's any consolation but every parent I know that has adopted kids and birth kids say they feel no difference in love and parental feelings for both.

[@drummerofawe]

Alright I agree completely with what you said and am really just playing devil's advocate, in fact I really don't know why I'm writing this comment. But if somehow these parents did prefer their birth children it's not like they'd go around telling people

[@ArtwithBen]

Ochre They meet up in private to talk about their greater love for their biological offspring.

[@BigZoShowTime]

Jesus. I don't think I know of a single other person that could mix hilarity and one of the most genuine heartfelt stories I've ever heard so effortlessly. Thanks for being willing to put yourself out there. I can only say this, life dealt you a shitty hand, and you're doing a great job playing the cards you've been dealt, Tim.

[@dr.stringz4190]

Dang. That part about the guitar and Japanese kid really got me. As a musician myself, any story linking emotion with an excellent musical experience speaks to me. Tim, I started on your videos with your fantastic, in-depth review of Dragon Quest 11. Thanks for brightening my days, my dude! Keep up the excellent work!

[@justwatching234]

Tim's right. I have a Vitamix Blender. It is certifiably psychotic.

[@justwatching234]

Tim Rogers is my favorite person on the internet though btw jsyk for realsiously.

[@FatProfessorOak]

I am in disbelief how talented Tim Rogers is. Tim has a gift unlike any other human being. His ability to use words and describe the majestic, fantastic, and incredible things about all the video games that we love and hate is unparalleled. I need to be friends with Tim Rogers. How do I become friends with Tim Rogers? Tim, be my friend. Please.

[@dhotnessmcawesome9747]

Dude... You are the best part of Kotaku. YOU are why I subscribed. Awesome.

[@mossimac]

D'Hotness McAwesome agreed

[@brianpolite]

Totes agreed

[@heyitswesty]

I was born stupid in 1974 but I will certainly die hungry for more of Tim's great commentary and stories. Thanks for your great work and vids this year. Hope you have a healthy and happy 2019.

[@jasonsasan6821]

Didn’t expect to learn about Vitamix blenders, but that’s the beauty of Tim- he’s oxymoronically a modern-day renaissance man.

[@hayley6094]

I'm a simple woman. I see a Tim Rogers video, I click.

[@Wezzeth]

I'm just simple, and I also do this.

[@spiderman9972]

I'm a simple man. I see a Tim Rodgers video, I click.

[@stephenbyerly5887]

I'm quite complex, but my joy for some Tim time is simple.

[@Scerttle]

First two and a half minutes is Tim justifying the video’s existence and I wouldn’t have it any other way.

[@Fullbatteri]

Your *Dragon Quest XI* video is probably your masterpiece, it's just so stupidly good.

[@system0fadowner251]

I think it got dethroned by the Death Stranding review holy hell

[@WAHa06x36]

Man, this comment didn't stand the test of time!

[@batayan_]

Tim you are the only person that I can sit down and watch lengthy videos of with full attention. Also you should link that boy's music!! I'd love to hear your prodigy's music. Don't let me die hungry Tim

[@Kelohmello]

you're one of my favorite people working in or around video games and i just felt like i needed to post this comment. thanks for being you, you're awesome

[@Mk-tk5ty]

Hey Tim. I just wanted to say you are awesome and I hope the best for you. Stay strong.

[@cdchai]

Tim, this was your best looking on camera appearance yet (in addition to the fabulous narrative experience)! The "I'm dead tired and feel the exhilarating calm of having accomplished a job well done" feeling and look shows.

[@GKTorn.]

Touching story during #3. Seems like you had a very positive impact on that kid and it really stuck with him, and that's a beautiful thing. Also, your story about stepping on the rat during #7 may have obliterated my mind. Good stuff all around, sir.

[@alexlinna4434]

Just a pause. Tim. As an Indiana native, I have always loved and respected your take on everything. And Godhand is the best.

[@tyleredge5349]

The projarred comment didn't age very well...

[@marceloz7894]

it kind of hurts, don't it? wow.

[@falco451]

Lmao

[@sagewaterdragon]

I legitimately did a spit-take when he brought him up.

[@OscarLopezCe]

@WildGooseberry He did.

[@badfish5447link]

negativity gets views tho right?

[@wraithguard2088]

Damn Tim...your god of war monologue was heavy..and deep. Nothing but respect and love for you and your work man.

[@jaykennedy8418]

The only content creator on KZbin I would be genuinely excited to meet in real life

[@xredgambit]

Oh man, your God of War part was just...damn. This was the most emotional top 25 (29) list ever. Love the videos man.

[@DRDRMcKAY]

Thanks for all the fantastic content in 2018! You really made me appreciate video games again after I took a several year long hiatus from playing

[@CaptainMarvel4Ever]

Ugh, I was trying to avoid Kotaku so I wouldn't get sucked into another Tim Rogers video, but lo and behold the KZbin algorithm throws this into my recommendations and here I am.... whatever, not like I needed this 45 minutes for cleaning.... Edit: Dang man, that story really hit hard. Ya know, I used to work in childcare, and one thing that's always an issue with youth groups like the the Boys and Girls club or those Big Brother/Sister programs is that there's never enough guys to volunteer and help out, which is a shame since statistically things have been getting harder for boys over the years in many facets of life. I'm sure as a grown adult older than myself there's a good chance you are well aware of that fact (or already do something like that now), so me sharing that is mostly just a way of saying that I think you'd be a great fit for one of those programs. After all, look how many of us show up because you're specifically the one doing a video, simply because we think you're that cool/informative. Heck I'm a grown @$$ man, and the fact that my mentor at work will take a little time out of his day just to talk about books we like with me makes getting up in the morning that much easier day after day.

[@KingRobRool]

Tim, you may not be the biggest KZbinr ever, but you are indeed, without a doubt, the GOAT.

[@dan.downing]

This wasn't the Tim Rogers I needed, this was the Tim Rogers I deserve. Have the happiest of New Years everyone. Thanks Tim.

[@lowmoralfibre]

Hey Tim, I love your videos and hate leaving comments but I appreciate how open you are on this one. I hope your health improves! Thanks for all your work putting these together! You're probably the Game Thoughts guy that I'm most aligned with in taste.

[@WisdomThumbs]

Starting right off the bat with a glimpse into Hater Culture. I don't need to make my thesis now. You've done the work for me, you beautiful bastard.

[@andrewhickinbottom1051]

I was wondering if we'd get your rat-stepping anecdote again as soon as Vermintide came up. I was not dissapointed. I love your Verbosity, Tim! You are a most excellent person.

[@ZantheSam]

That Big Trouble in Little China joke around 16:30 made me burst out laughing at work.

[@specter5472]

ZantheSam f

[@alessiomadethat]

The story of Tim and the boy with the guitar really hit me hard for some reason... thanks for sharing, sir!

[@80000000000085]

that big trouble in little china allusion was tucked away like an acorn in winter

[@JPHarringtonJr]

I *DIDN'T* stop being at work because there was a new Tim Rogers video, but I'm sure going to watch it anyway! WOOOOO!

[@klardyus]

Finallyyyy, i have been waiting for this since your The Game Awards tweet LOL

[@kelvinmatheus6178]

That projared reference aged like milk

[@thekiss2083]

Tim, this video made me love you in ways I didn't know I could. I'm very glad you don't anticipate dying in 2019, hungry or otherwise.

[@SharkyKrunk]

The stepping on the rat story changed my life. Actually the story during the God of War part changed my life, but it didn't change it back, it changed it to something new. Worth clarifying.

[@Ruko]

Man, that whole part about fatherhood during that one game played a solo on my heart strings for sure. Great list Tim, i've played most of them and finished a surprisingly low amount of them, so i could include 2018 games in my 2019 GOTYs for sure like you did for some.

[@keenjimma]

If there was a new Tim Rogers video every day it still wouldn't be enough.

[@Zzinged]

Tim Rogers has definitely become my favorite Kotaku video creator. Looking forwards to more content in 2019!

[@JoshBurcham104]

2017 and 18 were really good years for games. People on KZbin love to say that "games are in serious trouble, dude" and sure AAA games are pretty regularly some dull shit but the amount of world class games that have come in the last 6 years is absurd and you would never run out unless you dedicated your life to it, by which point a whole bunch of newer great games will have come out. People need to chill the flip out about that. Let the big companies put out the filler trash. Play something else, theres plenty of it

[@VicViper26]

This video is fantastic but the ProJared section, uh, hasn't aged well.

[@MohrJameson]

fuckin' yikes, made me not want to watch the rest of the video

[@mvrsts]

Did it tho?

[@MohrJameson]

Tomaloc yes nerd

[@Citation007]

All the people parroting that situation as the truth has aged even worse.

[@rob40480]

Dear Tim Rogers: How do I help you become more successful? Dear Tim Rogers: You are my favourite video game content producer that I discovered in 2018. Dear Tim Rogers: You've convinced me to purchase 7 games this year I don't think I otherwise would have. Dear Tim Rogers: Please do not stop producing content of this quality.

[@JKumaD]

People rag on Kotaku continuously but Tim Rogers + Highlight Reel keep me sane.

[@Wezzeth]

Yeah, I've never gotten the Kotaku hate, really, but maybe it's because I didn't start following the site until the last couple of years. Any outlet that will consistently fund and support actual investigative journalism on gaming (eff yes Cecilia D'Anastasio, Nathan Grayson and Jason Schreier), while also basically allowing Tim Rogers to do whatever he wants is a-okay in my book.

[@jord.an6123]

​@@Wezzeth Paul, Gita and Heather bring a lot of heart to the K-taco video team too. They're all good peoples.

[@Wezzeth]

Oh, no doubt. It's been an absolute delight watching Gita and Tim play around with the Kotaku XP format this year, which makes me sad that the show looks like it's gone away. Heather and Tim's Hitman Blood Money is another one of the year's highlights, and I really hope we'll get to see more from that combo. Also, Maddie Meyer's recent Smash video with Paul made it abundantly clear that she needs to be in more content. Anyone who's followed her private side projects outside of Kotaku already knows this, but she's amazing on camera.

[@DavidWoods255]

@@Wezzeth This here is a high quality comment. - "Any outlet that will consistently fund and support actual investigative journalism on gaming (eff yes Cecilia D'Anastasio, Nathan Grayson and Jason Schreier), while also basically allowing Tim Rogers to do whatever he wants is a-okay in my book."

[@Wezzeth]

@Dee Dubya Thank you!

[@alec187]

This is the video I didnt know I needed, thank you Tim Rogera, best Chrismas present ever

[@nucleard3]

"The coldest stone will become hot soup." That maybe my new favorite line ever.

[@Zaswarley]

that whole blender bit was such a killer sequence of words

[@SSmotzer]

This did not age well, and congrates Tim, you are now above Pro Jared's level.

[@andrewizquierdo5944]

i listened to this video while on the subway and your description of the smell was spot on haha. anyway. loved your list. there are a couple games that i haven't played yet, (hollow knight and Vermintide 2), and i plan to pick them up this holiday now!

[@SevenFingerDiscount]

You’re hilarious. Thank you so much for the hard work you put in, it’s staggering.

[@alexmott507]

"Any cold stone will become hot soup" Not sure why, but that's the line that made me laugh out loud on the train to work.

[@JuniorSkeptic]

The stories about fatherhood or lack there of genuinely made my eyes tear up. Bless you Tim Rogers

[@larscasteen]

Hi! I love this video. It was hilarious, insightful, and heartbreaking.

[@josephstanichar5434]

Tim, I've gotta say that your videos were some of my favorite parts of 2018. Your unique personality shines through in each video, and I really appreciate that whether I care about the game in question or not. I do have a question, though: How do you find time to play all of these games? Did you actually beat all of them, or did you play enough to get an opinion with some of them? Do you, like, ever sleep?

[@crossthreaded6867]

I feel like GOW offered a specific kind of fatherhood for people to play through, and even though I'd be a perfect candidate to be enthralled by it, I'd like to see different kinds of parental set ups be celebrated like that. I'd like to see Samus be a dad.

[@icecatti]

This is true gonzo journalism of this medium. An absolute work of art from an artist that deserves utmost respect.

[@ahums16]

108 VIDEOS!? Shit have to get watching, I had no idea. In all honesty I thought the Dragon Quest XI video was a one-off, then I started seeing more of your work. Kotaku earned another subscriber, just for you!

[@fakejazznut]

4:30 This description is incredibly evocative of lost time, thank you Rogers, Tim

[@fakejazznut]

Holy shit your GoW father story broke my heart and rebuilt it thank you Rogers, Tim

[@cristiansorto4554]

Damm this video wasn’t supposed to make me cry, but hell i did at #3 You’re the best Tim Rogers.

[@WaubObWobble]

Thank you tim rogers, for the "god hand is"

[@sconathon]

"U2 makes bread?" Watching all Tim Rogers' Kotaku videos and this line is my favorite.

[@Floatingshrimp]

i love your donkey kong country video so much, its so flippin funny. ive watched it like 5 times! Also, what a heart felt vid! 💖💙💜

[@whatssofunny9506]

Wow the projared start definitely did not age well

[@thousand_cuts]

That rat story is so unbelievably hilariously worded that i regularly return to this video for that alone.

[@sandnewts]

Tim Rogers is the Hemingway of video game critics. There's a lot I'd do to have a reasonably long conversation with the guy.

[@Puppy_Puppington]

You either got it, or you don’t... and Tim has got it.

[@SuperSpyKindaGuy]

Your exposition about fatherhood reminded me of my own experience with miscarriage, loss of a child and how sometimes things do not go as we planned. I felt solace in the idea that while you have went through your own loss of parentalship, you did not allow it to stop you from doing what you love (writing things about the visual-action medium of video games) or from even experimenting with different glasses to decorate your face with (all of which, have looked goodly stylish). Sometimes in order to prove we are strong, we do not need to kill various Gods with axes, so much as pick ourselves up, dust ourselves off and continue what we can do with our time here on earth. Thank you for sharing what you experienced, for it made me know that I am not alone and that I could even thrive in a post-parental skill-self world I find myself in. Your art is understated and fun, thank you very much for sharing it with us, and me in particular.

[@ShapeyFiend]

Oh man that God of War bit got me, and then the Dusk bit cheered me right up. I was heartened to see my GOTY get such unexpectantly high praise.

[@dmagik8]

Holy shit, number 3! Man, I want a 10 min podcast of Tim rogers telling me personal ass stories.

[@rMachete]

I'll pray so that you can become a father Tim, the world needs your offsprings for a chance of a better tomorrow.

[@Nutterscn]

You made me tear up with your guitar segment. I love your stories.

[@Topexp]

Dear Kotaku, I really like you more because of Tim Rogers!

[@PassiveWealth]

Your review of Dusk cracks me up so hard and also you're right, it is a PERFECT first person shooter.

[@jetsetradio01]

First Kotaku video I've seen. Took me a while to realise is wasn't a computer voice and actually someone talking. Anywho, it was good and I'm subscribing.

[@robertbaillargeon3683]

Glad to see a "Found in Translation" in the videos he most enjoyed making. That's an excellent series, but I always imagined it must be extremely tedious and draining to actually make them.

[@kotaku]

oh they are INCREDIBLY tedious. i'll have the last episode finished next month. also, i'm going to give the name a series people will actually remember

[@JMaTiMedia]

You are my video game dad and the only Mr. Rogers I need in my life.

[@nicholaslovell3380]

this is some of your best work right here, Tim!

[@Shimmy8]

This channel may as well be Tim Rogers channel. For good reason. I love you Tim

[@ArtwithBen]

Holy moly dude. #3 had me emotional

[@harrylane4]

Damn Tim for the safety of every underage girl around you, I HOPE you're not on projareds level

[@JoshBurcham104]

Lucky for Tim theres at least a few other retro game collections that more than meet the standards of the snk collection. What a nice treat for us whom hail from the future

[@BLitzRunner77]

The story of you teaching a boy how to play guitar on a whim and him later on in life signing a record label makes me want to bawl.

[@paintfatpurple7394]

Thanks for sharing. Life can be rough. Great video. Supposed to be DQ news on Friday.

[@ask5118]

Tim Rogers, you are a treasure to mankind

[@CasualPhotophile]

This video was 45 minutes long? I guess time flies when you're having fun. Thanks for all the fantastic videos in 2018, looking forward to 2019. Did that comma splice bug you?

[@skainverse]

Tim Rogers I love everything you make and I am not your mother. I guess I also around the same age and lived in Japan and speak Japanese so I feel some connection like enjoying your content enables me to love myself like the self centered human being I am. Anyway I hope you feel valid and loved.

[@colhapablap]

wow, a sharpe reference. u never cease to amaze, tim.

[@108x]

just seein this comment 11 months later and wanted to say i finally started watching THE LAST KINGDOM (based on bernard cornwell's saxon stories) recently and i'm sorta lovin it they gotta put sharpe on netflix, though

[@mplaysstuff]

i love how audibly excited he gets when talking about dusk haha gotta pick that one up

[@paradoxacres1063]

Kotaku is so *lucky* to have Tim Rogers *:)* (Where did they even find him??)

[@thomassauer3200]

“I’m not on ProJared’s level” Well that sentence has certainly taken on a new meaning.

[@digodinn]

your comment aged really bad and his really well

[@Beastw1ck]

"The ability to build a rickety cartoon hobo shack around yourself" hahaha I'm dying

[@Soupum]

20:57 - 21:14 it would be safe to say that i think about this exact collection of words at least once a week, if not more! great words, tim.

[@bendicionsantarosa]

ive watched this video a couple times over the past year and every time i tear up when tim rogers talks about god of war.

[@fotografick]

4:44 - 2023 and still waiting

[@hero_in_deepblu]

I started to have feels during the God of War segment. As the story got sadder and sadder I thought, "oh no, I don't think he's going to make a joke anymore, this is getting too real." And then holy shit, what followed had me rolling on the floor laughing. Tim, please never change, you're amazing.

[@jamesjackson3307]

Tim Rogers, you may just be the best personality on KZbin my man.