The Gen That Was - 2013
Added 2020-10-19 19:01:59 +0000 UTChttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-Ci9j2IL7A
Welcome to The Gen That Was!
The show will take a look back on the PS4 and Xbox One on a year by year basis, with each episode covering a specific year. For the first episode, we'll be covering the 2013 launch year. Episodes will be split into three parts. In the first part, we'll provide a snapshot of events which give context for that particular year. In the second part, I'll select five games for the panel to talk about in greater detail. And in the third part, we'll actually play one of those five games, challenging our memories of it.
For all episodes after the first one, they'll be made available one week early for $1+ patrons and then released publicly. Right now, we plan on producing episodes on a biweekly basis in order to accommodate both the show as well as next-gen coverage and major reviews coming up.
I hope you enjoy this trip down memory lane as we quickly approach the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
L&R,
Ben
Comments
For the Year 2014 I don't want much, just a mention of Sleeping Dogs Definitive Edition. It may also serve as a conversation starter for the "Definitive Edition" trend during that time. L&R.
2020-10-28 11:25:35 +0000 UTCLove the concept of the episode, I only kinda wish this had been done for like almost any other generation. I think this was probably the least generation because of how hard Nintendo’s Wii U flopped and Xbox shot themselves in the foot with that E3, the price AND lack of exclusives.
2020-10-25 00:49:46 +0000 UTCAudio version please? :)
Corey Swafford
2020-10-22 16:36:21 +0000 UTCThis is great, Allies! I noticed some editing during the discussions presumably for the sake of pacing, and I like it! Very snappy and fun presentation, you kept me engaged the whole time.
MrMattatee
2020-10-22 16:15:55 +0000 UTCI really like the episode but for the life of me I don't understand the comparison of games, Dead Risings color tone seems not relevant to talking about Knack, Dark Souls and Demon Souls is alot of dark tones and you guys love those games. Also when the majority of the group agrees a game is bad it shouldn't be featured at the end.
2020-10-22 01:25:06 +0000 UTCI loved this video so much!
2020-10-21 18:41:03 +0000 UTCWhat a fantastic first episode! It feels so comprehensive even though there's no way to fully cram a year into an hour or so, but wow, you really get taken back to such a specific time period. So excited for the next episode!
Kate Bishop
2020-10-21 15:12:13 +0000 UTCWow. This is one of my favorite series you guys have done. I'm blown away. I love looking back on past games, I don't think that happens enough. I can't wait to watch more if these.
Tyler Travis
2020-10-21 05:07:50 +0000 UTCREALLY awesome format! Love the memories culminating in a KNACK playthrough that had Huber DEHYPING! lol SOlid gold!
Raven Perez
2020-10-21 01:32:52 +0000 UTCIt was easy to miss, but Ben said it was to keep it more focused on Xbox and Sony what with their new consoles coming very soon.
Raven Perez
2020-10-21 01:32:19 +0000 UTCI would have gladly watched a 5 hour episode on each year. Even if it rambles.
Daryl Rodriguez
2020-10-20 20:55:50 +0000 UTCThis was a blast, looking forward to next episodes. Good job everyone!
2020-10-20 16:53:31 +0000 UTCThis show was such a joy. <3
Shane Krug
2020-10-20 16:42:48 +0000 UTCHonestly, I was engaged watching this the whole time. This is good content and I want so much more of this in my life. This is what I've been wanting from you guys. Thanks for sharing.
2020-10-20 16:17:40 +0000 UTCI appreciated Ben gave Xbox some credit for Killer Instinct. This is a tendency for people to remember the bad things from the early Xbox One days. But not all was bad and credit where credit is due.
Casper Andersen
2020-10-20 14:52:59 +0000 UTCReally loved this show! Just great discussion. I especially liked how Ben focused the conversation on 5 specific games. Huber is right though Knack is a jolly lowstakes game! Knack 1 is a 6/10 Knack 2 is a swimming in 7's
Casper Andersen
2020-10-20 14:46:58 +0000 UTCThis turned out really well. I liked that the structure wasn't just a podcast news retrospective. Having the 3 segments made the time fly by. Looking forward to the 2014 episode!
Greg Kettering
2020-10-20 14:23:21 +0000 UTCPetition to rename Huber Syndrome into Huber's Easy-breeze variety show.
Alexander Lopatin
2020-10-20 11:51:14 +0000 UTCI love everything about this!
Alexander Lopatin
2020-10-20 10:22:36 +0000 UTCGreat show guys. Thoroughly enjoyed the trip down nostalgia lane.
Diggles
2020-10-20 09:14:05 +0000 UTCThis was awesome, passionate talk with great energy. Great editing, too, so the conversation never stops. Thank you!
KIT
2020-10-20 07:53:35 +0000 UTCIs there a new rss feed or something? My podcast feed hasnt had an update since 1 of october.
2020-10-20 07:46:23 +0000 UTCIt's a good show! But I think it's a missed opportunity to have had your videos up side-by-side with the gameplay -- that was really nice to have during The Five section. I'm assuming you couldn't because video wasn't recorded or some other editing reason, but I think it would be great for future episodes!
kbhomes
2020-10-20 02:42:21 +0000 UTCAny reason that the Wii U is excluded?
Andrew Chalmers
2020-10-20 02:40:37 +0000 UTCI greatly enjoyed this, because it's like if Retros were SUPER laid back. Being a games history nerd, I love content like this where it not only looks at a selection of the games, but also the context of what was going on, and that isn't an aspect that is really focused on as much because most conversations typically only discuss games only, so I appreciate the effort that goes into this. Understandably a short life with the limited amount of years to work with, I'm looking forward to the Allies' perspective revolving around what is considered the worst year of the gen for the next episode. If I had to give one critique, I'm not really into the opening package, but since that's a creative decision, it doesn't matter what I think and it's a minor thing compared to the following 99% of the video. So, as I said after the videos on Luminous Productions and Final Fantasy XIV: Yes. This. Love this. More of this please.
Brandon K Gann
2020-10-20 00:02:49 +0000 UTCWow, this was awesome! Really enjoyable listen. Great job Ben and the crew!
2020-10-19 23:06:02 +0000 UTCI absolutely love this show, and it's so perfect. It's what I love about the Allies; from the back and forths about Knack, the memorable cold blooded lines from Blodworth, the discussions about what went wrong and what went right. It's evident a lot of work and research went into creating and producing the show and I really appreciate that.
Varun Kachhwaha
2020-10-19 22:10:14 +0000 UTCThis is awesome, really great idea for a new miniseries
Bokthand
2020-10-19 21:40:04 +0000 UTCLots of research by Ben!
Philippe Tremblay
2020-10-19 21:35:58 +0000 UTCThe Knack section was great!
2020-10-19 21:23:39 +0000 UTCChefs Kiss
Cris
2020-10-19 21:17:10 +0000 UTCHYPE
chickpea
2020-10-19 20:57:51 +0000 UTCI was ROLLIN' at the play commentary. GOLD
PanaMuse
2020-10-19 20:57:21 +0000 UTCCurrently in the middle of watching this and really enjoying it! Great job, Ben!! Looking forward to the rest.
Hydelsius
2020-10-19 20:41:01 +0000 UTCI love this. This is such a good idea for a show to chill to
2020-10-19 20:32:24 +0000 UTCThis was way meatier and ambitious than I was expecting. Well done, Ben. Looking forward to the rest of them.
Asbo Zappruder
2020-10-19 20:22:56 +0000 UTCBig shoutout to the allies for this one. I've been desperately hoping for some more actual game discussion content and this is such a good idea to fill that need while not repeating discussions about recent releases. Also a good way to show off your team's vast knowledge of video game history which I'm always impressed by. KUDOS
NotJack
2020-10-19 19:58:36 +0000 UTCHave you tried closing your eyes?
Cathal Fallon
2020-10-19 19:36:30 +0000 UTCLove it. Only watched 15min so far but it's already super interesting!
Olf Himself
2020-10-19 19:32:20 +0000 UTCLove the premise. Will it go up as audio only? I think free video after a week and patron only audio would be a nice incentive.
Trevor Lewis
2020-10-19 19:30:08 +0000 UTCAny chance we can get an audio only version for us commuters?
2020-10-19 19:29:38 +0000 UTCA very fun idea guys.. I love looking back at past games, as it reminds me why I enjoyed them so much... so I really think this is great. (Even in its launch year of the PS4, the Playstation killed it, officially stating it's dominance as the definitive gaming company & gaming platform)
Tegan Combatti
2020-10-19 19:28:40 +0000 UTCLOVE the intro
PhoenxLeft
2020-10-19 19:11:50 +0000 UTCHype incarnate
Ivan Ndahiro
2020-10-19 19:06:23 +0000 UTCTHIS IS AMAAAAAZING
CASPERj877
2020-10-19 19:04:57 +0000 UTC
