We've all played clones before. When a big franchise develops a great gameplay mechanic and becomes popular it's only a matter of time before other publishers and developers start pumping out very familiar feeling games. Adam Sessler was reminded of this while he was writing his review of Dante's Inferno, and some of you didn't take too kindly to his references to the God of War series. So, being the humanitarian that he is, Adam decided to use this week's Soapbox to explain himself to you, his loyal audience. Find out why The Sess thinks that not all clones are bad, just the ones that lack innovation and originality. Like that crappy Bruce Willis movie.
Sessler's Soapbox: Dante's Inferno - When Cloning Goes Wrong
In case you've been living under a rock all week, X-Play just celebrated their 1000th episode, so it makes sense that The Sess would use this week's Soapbox to look back at how games have evolved since he started working in television. Considering the first game that Adam ever talked about on camera was the very first Unreal, much has changed since then. So take this unique opportunity to peak into the mind of Adam Sessler as he reminisces about his career, the games he's played, and the years that have passed in between.
Happy 1000th episode X-Play!
im not sure if i commented this video before but yes im glad xplay aired cause i think games and humor works well and with morgan and them busts of hers makes it sweet to see adam talk about games lol jk but yes i love this show i watch everyday i can't really say i remember when i started but i never saw the first one till they showed it now but sometimes im not sure if u actually review all games anymore now its down to 2 or one review an episode
Posted: Yesterday 11:53 PM by suryu
Leave a Comment »Sessler's Soapbox: Mass Effect 2: Making January Awesome
It's a bit unorthodox for a highly anticipated game to be released in January. We're all used to the deluge of big titles coming out in the holiday shopping season, but what are we supposed to play the rest of the year?
That is exactly why Adam is so glad that Mass Effect 2 came out this week. To quote the man himself, "sometimes a game just scratches that itch. I had an itch and Mass Effect 2 scratched it." To get all the details from the man himself, press play and then let us know what you think in the comments.
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Believe me Adam.. I know what you mean by addiction.. i'm already on my THIRD go around....
Posted: Yesterday 11:43 AM by Ewoc
Leave a Comment »Sessler's Soapbox: Bayonetta is a Pleasant Surprise
The Soapbox has moved to Tuesdays! That's right people. The Sess will now be spitting his wisdom for you on Tuesdays instead of Wednesdays. That's one day earlier that you get to hear the pearls of wisdom from G4's Editor in Chief.
On to this week's subject. Bayonetta has been getting rave reviews from multiple gaming media outlets, and everyone seems to really enjoy it. Enter Adam Sessler who not only loved playing Bayonetta, but truly enjoyed every aspect of it. Not only is the combat frantic and fluid, but the art direction is beautiful, the characters are hilarious, and the story is reminiscent of a great, cheesy exploitation film. But don't take my word for it. Check out what Adam has to say about his favorite game of the moment, Bayonetta.
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Glad to hear some great positive word about Bayonetta. I've heard the gameplay has been great, and to ignore the story, but hearing all your praise for it, Adam, was a pleasant reminder that it's a really fun game.
Posted: Last week by Travmanman
Leave a Comment »Sessler's Soapbox: Is 3-D the Future of Gaming?
It seems like everyone is talking about 3-D these days. Between the success of Avatar to all the new 3-D TVs shown off at CES 2010, one might think that it's the next big thing. Will games start going into the third dimension? The Sess doesn't think so, which is why he used this week's Soapbox to talk about his perspective on the expected 3-D revolution. Would you like to play games while wearing prism glasses that make it look like things are flying towards your face? Or are you happy with the current state of gaming technology? Let us know in the comments.
Also, don't forget that as of next week, Sessler's Soapbox will be posted on Tuesdays instead of Wednesdays. That means you get to listen to Adam's golden opinions a day earlier each week. Score!
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This reminds me of the whole VR thing when I was a kid. There was actually a store that peddled those clunky head sets in my city, specialized in them. Its a tanning salon now. 3d was a cool idea in 1955 2 steps forward 3 steps back
Posted: January 25, 2010 by SIKRIK
Leave a Comment »Sessler's Soapbox: Adam Looks Ahead to 2010
It's the first full week of a new year, so everyone is looking forward and talking about what the next 12 months will bring. Adam Sessler is no exception, so it's fairly appropriate that this week's Soapbox is about just that; what he thinks will be happening in the world of gaming over the next year. Obviously the release schedule is already jam-packed with amazing titles we all want to play, but what about Sony and Microsoft's new motion control peripherals? How will they change the industry? Check out Adam's predictions and then let us know what you think.
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So happy about the mention of Red Dead Redemption. i have high hopes for that game and i really hope it gets more attention in the coming months. many of my gaming friends have no idea what it is and that makes me sad. i just think its something i honestly havent played before, and im always looking for games that can break up some of that monotony in the gaming industry. rockstar has never let me down...
Posted: January 21, 2010 by sklorbit
Leave a Comment »It's the end of the year. The end of a decade. The end of an era. What better time to sit down and look back at what the past decade of gaming has brought into our homes. Such is the subject of the last Soapbox of 2009. Adam sits down to talk about all the games and gaming trends that have come and gone since the year 2000. Some good, some bad, but mostly good. So sit back, press play, and enjoy the nostalgia. Happy New Year!
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Indeed I don't see the controller leaving gaming for quite sometime. Maybe not even ever. Especially for the shooters. More than anything.
Posted: January 13, 2010 by rasieralma
Leave a Comment »Well the end of the year is quickly approaching, so what better time to sit down with Adam Sessler and hear his opinion on the state of the gaming industry in 2009. Some publishers laughed, some cried, but all in all gamers had a great collection of masterfully crafted interactive entertainment to choose from this year. Check out what The Sess has to say about the past 12 months and let us know if you agree or disagree with him. Happy Holidays!
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the only problem in 2009 for me was how uncharted 2 won game of the year??? would you buy it over modern warfare 2? ummm... no, never, in your wildest dreams because modern warfare 2 is the better GAME
Posted: January 18, 2010 by infamouscole15
Leave a Comment »Sessler's Soapbox: Congratulations Uncharted 2
The votes are in, and this year, X-Play gave Uncharted 2 their award for Game of the Year. Check out all the winners right here on TheFeed. On that note, Adam has decided to get into even more detail about why he thinks Uncharted 2 deserved the award on this week's Soapbox. Not only that, the discussion about the game will go even further on tomorrow's episode of Feedback, so don't forget to check that out. But for now, let's enjoy this small window into Adam's brain to find out what made Uncharted 2 his pick for Game of the Year.
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i agree it was a good game and the writing was some of the best i've ever seen in a game but i don't think this should have been game of the year and no i'm not on of those people who say that mw2 should have won because its call of duty the only reason that i think that it shouldn't have been game of the year is when i played it was one of those games that i would play for an hour then put it down and i think that a game of the year should be a game that you never want to put down but it is...
Posted: January 18, 2010 by MrUnstable
Leave a Comment »Sessler's Soapbox: Game of the Year Edition
It's that time of year. All the major games media outlets are posting their lists of nominees for many different categories of awards, most importantly Game of the Year. G4 is no different, and Adam has taken the time out of his busy schedule to use this week's Soapbox to explain how our editorial staff determined which games made the cut.
So go check out the complete list of X-Play's Best of 2009 nominees. To find out how they got there, just press play. Are you satisfied with our choices and Adam's explanation? Or do you still think we missed a game that deserved out attention? Let us know in the comments below.
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listen, im a huge halo fan but i still wish Batman Arkham Asylum wins game of the year.... it was my favorite game of 2009 BY FAR!!!
Posted: December 13, 2009 by doomfan71192
Leave a Comment »Sessler's Soapbox: Are the Mario Bros. Still Super?
Gamers across the globe always gain a certain level of excitement every time a new Mario game comes out. This year we've all been anticipating the release of New Super Mario Bros. Wii, hoping it would be a return to form and embrace the 2-D side-scrolling Mario gameplay that we all grew up on. But does the update hold a candle to it's predecessors? In this week's Soapbox, Adam tries to explain why he wasn't as compelled to play this new Mario game as he has been with previous installments. How do you feel about New Super Mario Bros. Wii?
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Super Mario Bros. 1 - 3 are timeless classics, they perfected themselves with what they had. Even though NSMB may have new worlds, items, etc., many people would rather play the originals. I think The Sess is right, this is because of our expectations. Right when we start the game up, we set our expectations in stone, and just like everything else, we expect games to evolve. Look at Pokemon: Yes, it's still selling great, but most of us who played the original games are bored with the...
Posted: 4 hours 27 mins ago by ShaStOne
Leave a Comment »Sessler's Soapbox: 4 out of 5 vs. 5 out of 5
This week, we have much to be thankful for. One thing we should all be thankful for is the fact that Adam Sessler takes the time out of his busy schedule each week to let us know what's on his mind. This week, Adam is going to respond to some of your criticisms about the recent scoring of Assassin's Creed II and Left 4 Dead 2. Many of you pointed out that these sequels have improvements over their predicessors, but got a lower score. Press play to find out why.
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Numerical reviews are the commercial beast all good reviewers have to bear. They should be done away with, but that probably won't happen, since too many "gamers" have the attention span of a 3 year old. In other words, they don't want to sit down and read a review, they just want to spend their $50+ bucks on a whim that some random number they happened by will give them all the information they need to know to make an intelligent purchase... bleh.
However, that being said,...
Posted: December 21, 2009 by Vinny464
Leave a Comment »Sessler's Soapbox: Goodbye Pandemic Studios
It was just yesterday that we all found out about the closing of Pandemic Studios, creators of the Mercenaries series and the upcoming The Saboteur. While there have been a lot of game developers shutting their doors recently, this one seems to represent something larger than a simple financial decision. Pandemic's publisher EA tried an experiment last year by releasing new, experimental IPs like Mirror's Edge and Dead Space instead of their usual stable of licensed games and sequels. But are they really to blame when we, the gaming public, didn't buy into their great experiment? Listen to what Adam has to say on the subject and let us know what you think in the comments below.
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Maybe when the economy picks up a bit more, gamers will be able to loosen their purse strings a little and take a chance on some original IP's that deserve to do well. Nice to see that Borderlands is a surprise hit.
I've played Mirror's Edge, Dead Space and Brutal Legend. While they all have issues, they're definitely worth taking a look at.
Posted: December 3, 2009 by wiggum
Leave a Comment »Sessler's Soapbox: The Modern Warfare 2 Airport Scene
Since everyone is talking about or playing or buying extra copies of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 right now, Adam couldn't let this week's Soapbox go by without talking about the controversial "Airport Scene" we've all been hearing so much about.
While this video is fairly light on spoilers, if you haven't finished the single-player campaign in the game, you might want to wait before you hear what the Sess has to say on the subject. That being said, how did playing through that scene make you feel? Or did you skip the level, expecting it to be gratuitous and offensive? Let us know what you think, but again, please keep the discussion intelligent and civil.
Update: Adam did not go on Fox and Friends. It was his decision, and it was due to scheduling.
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I agree entirely adam and couldn't have said it better myself. Art is art appreciate it or not its your choice and either way it cant truly hurt anyone.
Posted: November 25, 2009 by sporkassassin
Leave a Comment »Sessler's Soapbox: Adam Calls Infinity Ward Out
This week's Soapbox gets a little serious. First, if you want to know what Adam is talking about, search YouTube for "Call of Duty Grenade Spamming" to find the original viral video that Adam will be talking about this week.
Once you've seen it, you'll understand where The Sess is coming from in this episode of Sessler's Soapbox. Adam is not a fan of the large amount of hate speech that is thrown about on Xbox Live and the PSN during multiplayer matches, and from his perspective, that video has given those activities a somewhat passive approval from Infinity Ward. This video couldn't have come at a worse time, considering Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is coming out in less than two weeks. Do you agree with Adam on this subject? Or do you believe the developer has no responsibility towards what gamers do while playing their game? And please, keep the discussions civil.
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I would just like to say that words only mean what we think that they mean. F*g used to mean a bundle of sticks to be burned, gay used to mean happy or joyous, idiot used to be a classification for mentally handicapped people, bugger used to mean anal sexual intercourse. Words only have negative meanings when we give them negative meanings. I could start calling gay people puppies and use it in a negative fashion. This could catch on and eventually people would find it offensive to use the...
Posted: January 20, 2010 by blucrab
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Fair enough Sessler, Fair enough
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