Creating a Likable Video Game Companion Razbuten 2018-05-20 | I've been a fan of games with companion characters for awhile now, and I wanted to take a look at how they affect a player and a game as a whole. It is important for developers to create likable companions, so I try to breakdown ways in which they do that.Patreon: patreon.com/razbuten Twitter: twitter.com/theRazbutenEdited by Jesse Guarascia: twitter.com/Guarascia
...Why Skyrim? Razbuten 2024-07-31 | Receive 10% off anything on bellroy.com: bit.ly/4c4gQ9ISkyrim is one of the most consequential games ever made. It has stayed overwhelmingly popular since it's release, and I often find myself wondering...why? Skyrim has no shortage of flaws, yet it cemented a place as an all time great that people are still playing to this day. So, I've spent a good chunk of the last few months trying to find out what all has led Skyrim to become Skyrim.Second Channel: @razbutwo Patreon: patreon.com/razbutenNebula: https://nebula.app/razbutenDiscord: discord.gg/rfawkHa Twitter: twitter.com/theRazbutenAdditional editing by Isaac Holland: twitter.com/DrazGamesAudio edit by @HeavyEyed Thumbnail by @hotcyder Additional Music and Sound Effects by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creatorSources:The 10 Best-Selling Video Games of All Time (Jordan Sirani, 2024): ign.com/articles/best-selling-video-games-of-all-time-grand-theft-auto-minecraft-tetrisBethesda: Why we turned down A Game of Thrones (Jessica Citizen, 2011): vg247.com/bethesda-why-we-turned-down-a-game-of-thrones‘Euphoria’ Is Now HBO’s Second-Most Watched Show Behind ‘Game of Thrones’ (Jennifer Maas, 2022): variety.com/2022/tv/news/euphoria-season-2-finale-ratings-1235192015Behind the scenes of how Bethesda marketed giant fantasy hit Skyrim (Dean Takahashi, 2012): venturebeat.com/games/behind-the-scenes-of-how-bethesda-marketed-the-giant-fantasy-hit-skyrimOn Skyrim’s launch day, two parents named their newborn son Dovahkiin and won a lifetime supply of Bethesda games: Here’s where they are now (Alex Avard, 2018): gamesradar.com/on-skyrims-launch-day-two-parents-named-their-newborn-son-dovahkiin-and-won-a-lifetime-supply-of-bethesda-games-heres-where-they-are-nowSkyrim Already Approaching Lifetime Sales of Oblivion (James Brightman, 2011): web.archive.org/web/20120402003042/http://www.industrygamers.com/news/skyrim-already-approaching-lifetime-sales-of-oblivionOne More Run: The Making of 'Spelunky 2' (GDC talk by Derek Yu): youtu.be/sL7v9ct6Gis?si=yXb7GZYy4pNNP4HnYou're Finally Awake: Nine Developers Recount the Making of Skyrim (Jonah Lobe, 2021): youtu.be/WhS31EVS3_4?si=BLPiZXYaVsF6F9Vj
Rewards Are Weird Razbuten 2024-06-20 | Receive 10% off anything on bellroy.com : bit.ly/3t6FnK7Rewards are an interesting part of games. They are one of the biggest drivers of player behavior, for better and for worse, and I thought it'd be worthwhile to look into how they work in a lot of games, and examine the ups and downs of any given approach because like all things game design, there is no perfect way to do it, but there are some ways that are cooler than others. So, yeah, let's talk about how rewards are kinda weird.Second Channel: @razbutwo Patreon: patreon.com/razbutenNebula: https://nebula.app/razbutenDiscord: discord.gg/rfawkHa Twitter: twitter.com/theRazbutenAdditional editing by Isaac Holland: twitter.com/DrazGamesAudio edit by Trey Mitchell: twitter.com/CrayTreyVidsThumbnail by HotCyder: twitter.com/HotCyderMajora's Mask Footage From ZeldaCentral: youtube.com/@CentralZeldaAdditional Music and Sound Effects by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creator
What Baldurs Gate 3 is Like For Someone Who Doesnt Really Play Games Razbuten 2024-03-26 | Go to nordvpn.com/razbutenvpn to sign up for NordVPN with a huge discount for viewers of the channel!Baldur's Gate 3 is a game with an unprecedented amount of player choice. There are so many ways to interact with the world, and that made me wonder: what would it be like for someone who learning the ins and outs of video games? So, I had my wife play it to find out, and now you can watch to also find out.Patreon: patreon.com/razbutenNebula: https://nebula.app/razbutenDiscord: discord.gg/rfawkHa Twitter: twitter.com/theRazbutenAudio edit by @HeavyEyed Thumbnail by HotCyder: twitter.com/HotCyderSpecial thanks to honorary bagbuten Victor DUvaAdditional Music and Sound Effects by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creator
The Games That Got Me Through 2023 Razbuten 2024-02-02 | Receive 10% off anything on bellroy.com : bit.ly/3t6FnK72023 has been another year, and, as always, video games were a huge part of it for me. Beyond just being a form of entertainment, they helped me reflect a lot on who I am right now, and that opportunity has been invaluable. So, join me as I recount me year through the lens of the games that got me through it.Second Channel: @razbutwo Patreon: patreon.com/razbutenNebula: https://nebula.app/razbutenDiscord: discord.gg/rfawkHa Twitter: twitter.com/theRazbutenAudio edit by @HeavyEyed Thumbnail by HotCyder: twitter.com/HotCyderSpecial thanks to honorary bagbutens Victor DUva.Additional Music and Sound Effects by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creatorAdditional Music from Lud and Schlatts Musical Emporium /Creative Commons ► Attribution 3.0 Unported ► CC BY 3.0creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0Ludwig's Lullabyyoutube.com/watch?v=dAgKV5_cegIE
What Tears of the Kingdom is Like For Someone Who Doesnt Really Play Games Razbuten 2023-12-31 | Watch a bunch of exclusive videos I've made over on Nebula: nebula.tv/razbutenFor a lifetime membership, go here: go.nebula.tv/lifetime?ref=razbutenWith Tears of the Kingdom's release, I wanted to drop my wife back into the world of Hyrule to see how she handles this iteration's increased mechanical complexity, so that's what I did, and, as always, it was a lot of fun to watch. She certainly has come a long way since first playing Breath of the Wild, so it was a joy to watch her take the next step in her video game education.Patreon: patreon.com/razbutenNebula: https://nebula.app/razbutenDiscord: discord.gg/rfawkHa Twitter: twitter.com/theRazbutenAudio edit by Trey Mitchell: twitter.com/CrayTreyVidsThumbnail by HotCyder: twitter.com/HotCyderSpecial thanks to honorary bagbuten Victor DUvaAdditional Music and Sound Effects by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creator0:00 Gaming For A Non-Gamer2:25 A Slow Start9:08 The Cost of Freedom19:50 Learning And Breaking The Rules24:50 The End Again
Difficulty is Weird Razbuten 2023-11-01 | Check at the ModMic and other great stuff from Antlion Audio by going to this link: antlionaudio.com/?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Raz&utm_campaign=NQ423Difficulty is one of the most important things about a game, and as there are so many different kinds of players out there, it is pretty much impossible to balance things perfectly. So, I wanted to take a little time exploring some of the major approaches by diving into everything from The Witcher 3 to Resident Evil 4 to Dark Souls in order to figure out what I like and dislike about each of them.Patreon: patreon.com/razbutenNebula: https://nebula.app/razbutenDiscord: discord.gg/rfawkHa Twitter: twitter.com/theRazbutenAudio edit by HeavyEyed: youtube.com/c/heavyeyed and Trey Mitchell: twitter.com/CrayTreyVidsThumbnail by HotCyder: twitter.com/HotCyderThank you to Laura Kate Dale for providing feedback on a portion of the script: twitter.com/LaurakBuzzSpecial thanks to honorary bagbutens Victor DUvaAdditional Music and Sound Effects by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creator0:00 How Difficulty Options Made Me Hate (and Then Love) The Witcher 33:59 Why I Don't Like To Switch Between Difficulties6:41 The Blessing (and Curse) Of Customization9:13 Recommended and Adaptive Difficulty15:50 This Is The Part Where I Talk About Dark Souls25:07 This Is The Part Where I Talk About Elden Ring28:40 So, What's It All About Then?
My Favorite Games Ive Forgotten Razbuten 2023-09-02 | Watch a bunch of exclusive videos I've made over on Nebula: nebula.tv/razbutenFor a lifetime membership, go here: go.nebula.tv/lifetime?ref=razbutenSince putting out "The Games I Wish I Hadn't Replayed" I've been thinking a lot about games from my past, and how I feel about them now, and one thing I started to realize is that there are a handful of games that I feels as if I love, but honestly can barely tell you anything about them. This is a natural part of life, but the part of it I keep getting hung up on is that I have many opinions on games and other things despite having virtually no memory of them. So, I wanted to dig into it a bit by looking at a few games I've forgotten, whether or not anything can be done about it, and, of course, if anything should be done about it.Additional Editing by Isaac Holland: twitter.com/DrazGamesAudio edit by HeavyEyed: youtube.com/c/heavyeyedThumbnail by HotCyder: twitter.com/HotCyderCover of Astral Observatory by @MarkOfTwo: youtube.com/watch?v=jW4DwEN2CuUAdditional Footage@SourceSpy91 Red Dead Redemption: youtube.com/watch?v=CnsOU8r1qesPrince of Persia: youtube.com/watch?v=dYVJCfruwqsThe Warriors: youtube.com/watch?v=2edU29rstpkGrand Theft Auto 3: youtube.com/watch?v=_vcPQX2T5lUResident Evil 4: youtube.com/watch?v=s5gaTxunY50World of Longplays: youtube.com/@worldoflongplaysSki or Die (played by JagOfTroy): youtu.be/IhbEInJeYb8?si=RTJzVFo-PGcb6JnEThe Completionist: youtube.com/@ThatOneVideoGamer
How Games Make Villains Sound Evil Razbuten 2023-07-24 | To watch exclusive videos that you can only see on Nebula, go here: http://nebula.tv/razbutenIf you wanna hear me give some more thoughts on bad guy/boss music, check out this bonus video: nebula.tv/videos/razbuten-my-favorite-boss-themesMusic is a powerful tool that can be used to get people to feel a certain way, and I think some of the best examples of it being implemented effectively can be seen with villain themes. When done right, they can create such a suffocating feel to them and I want to look at some of the ways three of my favorite villain themes are successful in creating that sense.Additional Audio Editing by Trey Mitchell: twitter.com/CrayTreyVidsAdditional Editing by Isaac Holland: twitter.com/DrazGamesAdditional Footage from @ThatOneVideoGamer and @Skyehoppers Thumbnail by @hotcyder Huge thanks to @Sideways440 and @the_mess_express for sharing some insights about music theory that helped bring this video together, and also a big thanks to @DarylTalksGames for letting me bounce some thoughts and ideas off him.Lastly, a special thanks to honorary bagbutens Victor DUva and WilliamGlenn8.Additional Music and Sound Effects by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creator0:00-5:21 Sephiroth5:22-12:42 Ganon/Ganondorf12:44 - 18:06 Gaunter O'Dimm18:06 Ending
More Indie Games You Missed (probably? i still dont know your life) Razbuten 2023-06-22 | To watch exclusive videos that you can only see on Nebula, go here: http://nebula.tv/razbutenHere is my list of favorite indie games: nebula.tv/videos/razbuten-my-top-5-favorite-indie-gamesmy second channel is @razbutwo I play a lot of video games, and I figured I'd share some of my favorites that I don't think get talked about enough. Play them or else.UNSIGHTED: store.steampowered.com/app/1062110/UNSIGHTED Citizen Sleeper: store.steampowered.com/app/1578650/Citizen_SleeperYooka Laylee and the Impossible Lair: store.steampowered.com/app/846870/YookaLaylee_and_the_Impossible_Lair Lil Gator Game: store.steampowered.com/app/1586800/Lil_Gator_Game Cassette Beasts: store.steampowered.com/app/1321440/Cassette_Beasts The Case of the Golden Idol: store.steampowered.com/app/1677770/The_Case_of_the_Golden_IdolThe Swapper: store.steampowered.com/app/231160/The_SwapperNobody Saves The World: store.steampowered.com/app/1432050/Nobody_Saves_the_WorldPatreon: patreon.com/razbutenNebula: https://nebula.app/razbutenDiscord: discord.gg/rfawkHa Twitter: twitter.com/theRazbutenAudio edit by HeavyEyed: youtube.com/c/heavyeyedThumbnail by HotCyder: twitter.com/HotCyderSpecial thanks to honorary bagbutens Victor DUva and WilliamGlenn8.Additional Music and Sound Effects by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creator
Is DLC The Best Content In A Game? Razbuten 2023-05-22 | Join Nebula and watch my exclusive videos at http://nebula.tv/razbutenHere is my tierlist of DLC I've played: nebula.tv/videos/razbuten-the-dlc-tierlistDLC encompasses a vast amount of content, and while there are many pieces of it that are disposable, there are others that provide experiences that rival and even exceed the quality of the base game. From Blood and Wine to Minerva's Den, these expansions are some of the best video game content out there, and in this video I not only wanted to look into why that is but also into how it comes to be, so I reached out to a few developers to learn about what goes into making DLC.Thank you to Nick Wozniak, Lachsen, and Alex Beachum for giving me your time and insight!twitter.com/norkwoztwitter.com/lachsentwitter.com/AlexBeachumAudio edited by Trey Mitchell: twitter.com/CrayTreyVidsEdited by Isaac Holland: twitter.com/DrazGamesThumbnail by HotCyder and Zoltiboi: twitter.com/HotCyder + twitter.com/zoltiboiSpecial thanks to honorary bagbutens Victor DUva and WilliamGlenn8.Additional Music and Sound Effects by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creator
The Games I Wish I Never Replayed Razbuten 2023-04-05 | Join Nebula and watch my exclusive videos at http://nebula.tv/razbutenWatch my video on BioShock Infinite's Ending: nebula.tv/videos/razbuten-unraveling-bioshock-infinites-endingThe thing about having a favorite anything is that there is a more than decent chance that one day it no longer will be your favorite, and that shift can be jarring. This video explores how this has happened to me with 3 of my favorite (or rather formerly favorite) games, and asks the most important question of all: what is wrong with me?Patreon: patreon.com/razbutenNebula: https://nebula.app/razbutenDiscord: discord.gg/rfawkHa Twitter: twitter.com/theRazbutenAudio edit by HeavyEyed: youtube.com/c/heavyeyedAdditional Editing by Isaac Holland: twitter.com/DrazGamesThumbnail by HotCyder: twitter.com/HotCyderSpecial thanks to honorary bagbutens Adamo and WilliamGlenn8.Additional Music and Sound Effects by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creator
The Games That Got Me Through 2022 Razbuten 2023-01-30 | Check out CuriosityStream to get access to thousands of documentaries for just $30 for the year: http://curiositystream.com/razbutenWatch a bonus video I made about my 2022 Game of the Year here: nebula.tv/videos/razbuten-2022s-game-of-the-yearWith 2022 past its close, I wanted to take some time to reflect on the games I played this year as well as what it has been like to be a new dad. In it I explore some of the things I found in Dad(tm) games like The Witcher 3 and God of War Ragnarok as well as lessons I learned in things less dad centric, like Tunic and Vampire Survivors. Patreon: patreon.com/razbutenNebula: https://nebula.app/razbutenDiscord: discord.gg/rfawkHa Twitter: twitter.com/theRazbutenAudio edit by @HeavyEyed and @CrayTrey Additional Editing by Isaac Holland: twitter.com/DrazGamesThumbnail by HotCyder: twitter.com/HotCyderSpecial thanks to honorary bagbutens Adamo and WilliamGlenn8.Additional Music and Sound Effects by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creator
What Elden Ring Is Like For Someone Who Doesnt Play Games Razbuten 2022-12-31 | Sign up for a year of CuriosityStream for less than $30: http://curiositystream.com/razbutenWatch my wife beat the hardest boss in Elden Ring (Soldier of Godrick, obviously): nebula.tv/videos/razbuten-my-wife-beating-elden-rings-hardest-bossReports of Gaming For A Non-Gamers' death have been greatly exaggerated. For this episode, I had my wife try out one of FromSoft's many masterpieces, Elden Ring. While the Soulsborne series is notoriously difficult, especially for those who are trying to get into it for the first time, I was curious to see the ways in which Elden Ring attempts to ease in new players, and I was surprised to see that it does way more than most give it credit for.Patreon: patreon.com/razbutenNebula: https://nebula.app/razbutenDiscord: discord.gg/rfawkHa Twitter: twitter.com/theRazbutenAudio edit by CrayTrey : twitter.com/CrayTreyVidsSpecial thanks to honorary bagbutens Kay Kay and WilliamGlenn8.Additional Music and Sound Effects by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creator
Playing Games in the Wrong Way Razbuten 2022-11-19 | For bonus content like the full interview I did with DougDoug, go to nebula.tv/razbuten. There are a ton of ways to play a game outside of how the developers intended it to be played, and people's desire to do that has always fascinated me. What about certain titles makes them so interesting to mess around in and why is playing games in weird ways so appealing to so many people? So this video is a look at some of the reasons I (and others) enjoy playing games in the "wrong" way.Check out @DougDoug: youtube.com/@DougDougWPatreon: patreon.com/razbutenNebula: https://nebula.app/razbutenDiscord: discord.gg/rfawkHa Twitter: twitter.com/theRazbutenThumbnail by @hotcyder: twitter.com/HotCyderAudio edit by @HeavyEyed: twitter.com/heavyxeyedLinks to clips used in this video: pastebin.com/zhFMpuquSpecial thanks to honorary bagbutens Kay Kay and WilliamGlenn8.An additional thanks to @wizawhat for looking over the script and to @CodexEntry for talking about Melee with me.Additional Music and Sound Effects by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creatorHall of the Mountain King by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200072Artist: http://incompetech.com
Should We Stop Comparing Games To Each Other? Razbuten 2022-10-25 | Get Exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼nordvpn.com/razbutenvpn It's risk-free with Nord's 30-day money-back guarantee!One of the primary ways we talk about games is by comparing them to other titles--sometimes ones that are similar and sometimes ones that aren't. Unsurprisingly this leads to a fair amount of misunderstandings about games, and I think it's worth looking at the major ways comparison influences gaming discourse and discuss whether or not it is net positive or negative. So, consider this video the Dark Souls of video essays, and let's jump into it.Patreon: patreon.com/razbutenNebula: https://nebula.app/razbutenDiscord: discord.gg/rfawkHa Twitter: twitter.com/theRazbutenEdit by Isaac Holland: twitter.com/DrazGamesThumbnail by HotCyder: twitter.com/HotCyderAudio edit by Trey Mitchell: twitter.com/CrayTreyVidsSpecial thanks to honorary bagbutens Kay Kay and WilliamGlenn8.An additional thanks to HeavyEyed for looking over the script and Daryl Talks Games for discussing some concepts with me.Additional Music and Sound Effects by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creator0:00 How Comparison Influences Genres6:24 The Limitations of Using a Game as a Genre10:56 The Role of Heuristics in Gaming Discourse16:42 Using Comparison to Determine Superiority20:09 Conclusion
The Problem With Mini-Maps Razbuten 2022-09-01 | To get smarter and stuff go to brilliant.org/Razbuten and sign up for Brilliant.Mini-maps. Love them or hate them, they are in a ton of games, and they are extremely useful. So much so that, oftentimes, turning them off isn't a viable option. In this video, I examine ways in which mini-maps are over-relied on in certain titles (The Witcher 3) as well as games that are designed in a way that don't really need any sort of navigational UI (Breath of the Wild and Elden Ring). Video on Breath of the WIld's Stamina Meter by Afterthoughts: youtu.be/yGkG3VGWtlsPatreon: patreon.com/razbutenNebula: https://nebula.app/razbutenDiscord: discord.gg/rfawkHa Twitter: twitter.com/theRazbutenEdited by Isaac Holland: twitter.com/DrazGamesThumbnail by HotCyder: twitter.com/HotCyderAudio edited by Trey Mitchell: twitter.com/CrayTreyVidsSpecial thanks to honorary bagbuten WilliamGlenn8.Additional Music and Sound Effects by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creator#thewitcher3 #eldenring #botw 0:00 Mini-Maps Are Too Useful4:03 Why The Witcher 3 Needs a Mini-Map9:36 Why Breath of the Wild and Elden Ring Don't14:44 Potential Solutions
Is Zelda Better Without Companions? Razbuten 2022-07-30 | Go to brilliant.org/Razbuten and sign up for Brilliant.Companions are one of the most long-honored traditions of the Zelda series. Since Ocarina of Time, they have found their way into the majority of entries, but given how the franchise has moved away from them in recent years, it begs the question: should they ever return? To figure out where I stand, I wanted to look at the ways in which they have been implemented in the series in order to determine whether or not Zelda is better without companions?Patreon: patreon.com/razbutenNebula: https://nebula.app/razbutenDiscord: discord.gg/rfawkHa Twitter: twitter.com/theRazbutenThumbnail by JetpackBraggin: twitter.com/JetpackBragginAdditional Assets from HotCyder: twitter.com/HotCyderAudio edited by HeavyEyed: twitter.com/heavyxeyedAdditional Footage from ChrisTheFields: twitter.com/ChrisTheFieldsSpecial thanks to honorary bagbuten WilliamGlenn8.Additional Music and Sound Effects by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creator0:00 The Zelda Formula3:21 How Companions Influence Gameplay13:25 How Companions Influence Story23:59 Would Breath of the Wild Have Been Better With A Companion?28:30 Is Zelda Better Without Companions?#zelda #breathofthewild #ocarinaoftime
How Games Make Boring Movement Seem Interesting Razbuten 2022-06-30 | Click here for a discount on Displates: displate.com/promo/razbuten?art=62ac5903e99daWalking. It is in a lot of games, and on its own, it is kind of boring. However, plenty of games that use it are still enjoyable. From Death Stranding to various Naughty Dog games to anything in the walking-sim genre, people don't get bored out of their mind while playing them, so how is that? In this video, I explore some of the things that distract players while they walk, and discuss what works well, what could work better, and if any of this even matters.Patreon: patreon.com/razbutenDiscord: discord.gg/rfawkHa Twitter: twitter.com/theRazbutenEdited by Isaac Holland: twitter.com/DrazGamesThumbnail by HotCyder: twitter.com/HotCyderAudio edited by Trey Mitchell: twitter.com/CrayTreyVidsSpecial thanks to honorary bagbuten WilliamGlenn8.Additional Music and Sound Effects by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creator00:00 "Good" Movement vs. Walking02:05 The Simple Stuff05:03 The Use of Tension10:52 Immaculate Vibes & Conversations13:16 Mechanically Complicated Walking14:17 Final Thoughts
The Structure of Open-World Games is Weird Razbuten 2022-05-31 | Go to brilliant.org/Razbuten and sign up for Brilliant.While open-world games aim to be ambitious in ways few games are, they often end up following a structure that doesn’t actually support their worlds. In this video I examine why I think games like Ghost of Tsushima, Horizon Zero Dawn and Red Dead Redemption 2 fall short, and how they could take ideas from other titles in order to make their worlds matter more.Rockstar's Game Design is Outdated by NakeyJakey: youtube.com/watch?v=MvJPKOLDSosPatreon: patreon.com/razbutenNebula: https://nebula.app/razbutenDiscord: discord.gg/rfawkHa Twitter: twitter.com/theRazbutenThumbnail by HotCyder: twitter.com/HotCyderAudio edited by HeavyEyed: twitter.com/heavyxeyedSpecial thanks to honorary bagbuten WilliamGlenn8.Additional Music and Sound Effects by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creator#rdr2 #horizonzerodawn #ghostoftsushima
When Should A Game End? Razbuten 2022-04-30 | Watch my bonus video on The Best Credits in Games and thousands of other exclusive Nebula videos as well as everything on CuriosityStream by going to http://curiositystream.com/razbutenWhere a game decides to roll its end credits has a massive impact on player behavior. It is a signal that the "intended experience" has been completed, but as many games have extremely important optional content, this can end up causing players to miss out on what makes a game truly special. In this video, I try to work through the muddy waters of if it is better for developers to make sure players experience the best content in a game or be willing to let them miss things.Patreon: patreon.com/razbutenDiscord: discord.gg/rfawkHa Twitter: twitter.com/theRazbutenEdited by Isaac Holland: twitter.com/DrazGamesThumbnail by HotCyder: twitter.com/HotCyderAudio edited by HeavyEyed: twitter.com/heavyxeyedSpecial thanks to honorary bagbuten WilliamGlenn8.Additional Music and Sound Effects by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creator#NieRAutomata #Pokemon #Sifu
Reading In Video Games (and why I barely do it) Razbuten 2022-02-28 | The first 1,000 people to use this link will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare: https://skl.sh/razbuten02221A lot of games have thousands and thousands of words placed behind optional text logs, and despite a lot of that writing being good and interesting, I find myself rarely engaging with any of it, so this is my attempt to examine why that happens and the approaches some games take that actually convince me to do optional reading.Patreon: patreon.com/razbutenDiscord: discord.gg/rfawkHa Twitter: twitter.com/theRazbutenEdited by Isaac Holland: twitter.com/DrazGamesThumbnail by HotCyder: twitter.com/HotCyderAudio edited by Trey Mitchell: twitter.com/CrayTreyVidsSpecial thanks to honorary bagbuten WilliamGlenn8.Additional Music and Sound Effects by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creator#reading #control #horizonzerodawn
The Future of This Channel Razbuten 2022-01-31 | If you'd like to, support the channel on Patreon. It helps a lot and you get stuff that is neat: patreon.com/razbutenOnce Upon A Roll: (Spotify) open.spotify.com/show/0IgpL0UgQHd4Nbyp8maND1 and (iTunes) podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/once-upon-a-roll/id1445605548Discord: discord.gg/rfawkHa Twitter: twitter.com/theRazbutenEdited by Isaac Holland: twitter.com/DrazGamesThumbnail by tinyghost: twitter.com/tinygh0sttAudio edited by Trey Mitchell: twitter.com/CrayTreyVidsAdditional Music and Sound Effects by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creatorSpecial thanks to honorary bagbuten WilliamGlenn8.0:00 The Past2:01 The Future3:35 The Present8:52 The Big News
The Games (and other things) That Got Me Through 2021 Razbuten 2021-12-31 | Go to brilliant.org/Razbuten and sign up for Brilliant.2021 has been another year. This is my attempt to connect all the things that got me through it from Outer Wilds to Arcane to Ludwig's Subathon to Bo Burnham. I hope you're all doing well, and I look forward to doing more in the new year.Patreon: patreon.com/razbutenDiscord: discord.gg/rfawkHa Twitter: twitter.com/theRazbutenEdited by Isaac Holland: twitter.com/DrazGamesThumbnail by HotCyder: twitter.com/HotCyderAudio edited by Trey Mitchell: twitter.com/CrayTreyVidsAdditional Music and Sound Effects by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creatorCover of All Eyes On Me by Pauliano: youtube.com/watch?v=Yatq9rEv934Special thanks to honorary bagbuten Elfinrez and WilliamGlenn8.#Inside #Ludwig #Arcane0:00 Introduction to 20211:05 Outer Wilds and Other Familiar Games5:50 Before Your Eyes and Other Existential Games8:54 Arcane10:43 Super Auto Pets12:22 Ludwig's Subathon15:12 Inside17:17 A Reflection17:54 Outro
How Sound Design Makes Games Feel Lonely Razbuten 2021-11-30 | Sign up for CuriosityStream and get Nebula for for free at http://curiositystream.com/razbutenSound design is an incredibly important part of games and really all media that sometimes doesn’t get the attention it deserves. The way sound designers are able to communicate ideas and emotions through sounds alone is incredibly fascinating, and I’ve found myself being drawn to how sounds relate to one particular emotion: loneliness. With so many of my favorite titles from Outer Wilds to Breath of the Wild to Hollow Knight to Dark Souls to Journey exploring themes of solitude, designers have to find ways to make games sound lonely, so I tried to look into some of the sounds and techniques that I find make me feel lonely when I hear them.Patreon: patreon.com/razbutenNebula: https://nebula.app/razbutenDiscord: discord.gg/rfawkHa Twitter: twitter.com/theRazbutenThumbnail by HotCyder: twitter.com/HotCyderAdditional Music and Sound Effects by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creatorSpecial thanks to honorary bagbutens Elfinrez and WilliamGlenn8.
Should Games Be Frustrating? Razbuten 2021-10-31 | Sign up for CuriosityStream and get Nebula for for free at http://curiositystream.com/razbutenThere are many emotions that games aim to tap into in order to provide specific experiences for players, and one of the most powerful is frustration. However, using frustration as a mechanic can be pretty dangerous as it risks pushing folks away. This video looks at titles like Red Dead Redemption 2, Dark Souls, The Last Guardian and The Last of Us Part II to examine the ups and downs of including elements that will frustrate players.Patreon: patreon.com/razbutenNebula: https://nebula.app/razbutenDiscord: discord.gg/rfawkHa Twitter: twitter.com/theRazbutenThumbnail by HotCyder: twitter.com/HotCyderAdditional Music and Sound Effects by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creatorSpecial thanks to honorary bagbutens Elfinrez and WilliamGlenn8.00:00 In Defense of Guarma08:40 Dark Souls: Connecting Players Through Pain09:48 I Wish I Liked Pathologic 210:46 Trico is MY Pet12:16 Why The Last of Us Part II Worked For Me (and failed for others)16:25 Is Frustration Worth It?19:07 Nebula and CuriosityStream
The Pain of Waiting For Games Razbuten 2021-10-22 | Use code RAZBUTEN14 for up to 14 FREE MEALS across your first 5 HelloFresh boxes plus free shipping at bit.ly/2YhMkbu!Waiting kind of is not fun. Whether it be for Silksong, The Doors of Stone or any other property that has been on your radar for a bit too long, keeping that sense of anticipation and excitement is a tough thing to do. So, I wanted to examine that and look at some properties that I used to adore and eventually fell out of love with from such a long wait. Anyway, here's hoping to a 2022 release of Silksong, right? Right!?Patreon: patreon.com/razbutenDiscord: discord.gg/rfawkHa Twitter: twitter.com/theRazbutenEdited by Isaac Holland: twitter.com/DrazGamesThumbnail by HotCyder: twitter.com/HotCyderAudio edited by Trey Mitchell: twitter.com/CrayTreyVidsAdditional Voiceover from Jacob Geller: youtube.com/c/JacobGellerThanks to HeavyEyed and Iron Pineapple for giving some notes on the scriptAdditional Music and Sound Effects by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creatorSpecial thanks to honorary bagbuten Elfinrez and WilliamGlenn8.#silksong #hollowknight #waiting
Have Video Games Gotten Worse? Razbuten 2021-09-30 | Get 26% off CuriosityStream AND a free membership to Nebula by going to http://curiositystream.com/razbutenWhen I was younger, nearly every time I played a new game, I couldn't help but think "this is the best game I've ever played." As I have gotten older that feeling happens for less often, and I wanted to explore some of the reasons why. This video looks at how the industry has shifted over the years as well as how I have shifted over the years, and how the intersection of the 2 has changed the way I engage with games.Twitch: twitch.tv/razbutenPatreon: patreon.com/razbutenDiscord: discord.gg/rfawkHa Twitter: twitter.com/theRazbutenThumbnail by HotCyder: twitter.com/HotCyderWhen making this, I had a really great conversation with Chris McEntee (a game designer currently at Respawn, previously at Moon Studios and Ubisoft) which helped hone in some of the ideas I was circling around, so a big thank you to him for that. You can follow him here: twitter.com/chrismcenteeAdditional Footage: Wizawhat, KingK, World of Longplays (Mad-Matt)Additional Music and Sound Effects by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creatorSpecial thanks to honorary bagbuten Elfinrez.#bestgameever #uncharted2
I Hope This Video Doesnt Suck Razbuten 2021-08-31 | I made this mostly for myself, but you can watch it too.Support the channel and get Director's Commentaries here: patreon.com/razbutenOnce Upon A Roll: youtube.com/channel/UCyIyH5iEGEy9NeUfwJXXtGwDiscord: discord.gg/rfawkHa Twitter: twitter.com/theRazbutenAdditional Video supplied by Getty ImagesLegend of Dragoon Footage provided by HCBailly: youtube.com/watch?v=DdNjjf533Hs&list=PLeZSRkjynvkv7bLh79rmEd7agoQLxQ8JaAdditional Music and Sound Effects by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creatorAdditional Voiceover provided by Sixto Storms: twitter.com/SixStormsAsset Assistance from Isaac Holland: twitter.com/DrazGamesOnce Upon A Roll Art by JetpackBraggin: twitter.com/JetpackBragginThumbnail by HotCyder: twitter.com/HotCyderThanks to Wizawhat, HeavyEyed, and Iron Pineapple for script consults and other stuff.Special thanks to honorary bagbuten Elfinrez.
Indie Games You Missed (maybe? idk your life) Razbuten 2021-07-31 | Go to brilliant.org/Razbuten and sign up for Brilliant.There are thousands of indie games that are truly incredible but don't get the love they deserve for various reasons, so I decided to give recommendations for 8 that I especially love and think you all should play if you haven't. If you already have played them all, then I am sorry that I have nothing to offer you, but dang you have good taste. Nice work. Twitch: twitch.tv/razbutenPatreon: patreon.com/razbutenDiscord: discord.gg/rfawkHa Twitter: twitter.com/theRazbutenEdited by Isaac Holland: twitter.com/DrazGamesThumbnail by HotCyder: twitter.com/HotCyderAdditional Music and Sound Effects by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creatorSpecial thanks to honorary bagbuten Elfinrez.0:00 Introduction0:52 CrossCode2:37 Before Your Eyes4:17 The Sexy Brutale5:09 Wildermyth6:46 Yoku's Island Express8:13 Ape Out9:12 Momodora: Reverie Under The Moonlight10:13 Return of the Obra Dinn11:09 Conclusion#IndieGames #razbuten
What RPGs Are Like For Someone Who Doesnt Play Games Razbuten 2021-06-30 | Get 26% off CuriosityStream AND a free membership to Nebula by going to http://curiositystream.com/razbutenGaming For A Non-Gamer is back! And this time I try the impossible task of determining what an RPG even is and then having my wife play some. Here she experiences the joy of turn-based combat, random encounters and Sans Undertale. So, come join her as she continues her video game education and gets one step closer to becoming an experienced player.Twitch: twitch.tv/razbutenSecond Channel: youtube.com/channel/UCivETRAS-l1zO3RaR9f8PjAPatreon: patreon.com/razbuten Twitter: twitter.com/theRazbutenDiscord: discord.gg/rfawkHaAdditional Footage From World of Long Plays: youtube.com/user/cubex55Legend of Dragoon Footage from xRavenXP: youtube.com/watch?v=ypOt6xVv3Y8Final Fantasy Footage From Valis77: youtube.com/watch?v=fTdlzqhSdt8Audio Edited by Trey Mitchell: twitter.com/CrayTreyVidsScript Help From Eurothug4000: youtube.com/channel/UCxddeIv7GdHNcVPZI9JvGXQAdditional Music and Sound Effects by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creatorSpecial thanks to honorary bagbuten Elfinrez.00:00 Introduction02:20 The Best Place To Start05:06 Menu-Based Gameplay09:16 Randomness and Uncertainty 15:29 Why Is It Called An RPG?18:48 The End Again20:12 Nebula and CuriosityStream#RPG #Undertale #FF7
How Small Open-World Games Feel Big Razbuten 2021-05-26 | Go to expressvpn.com/razbuten and find out how you can get 3 months of ExpressVPN free!I've been playing a lot of short open-world games, and despite them only taking a couple hours to beat, there is something about a lot of them that just feels massive. For me, they embody a sense of discovery and exploration more effectively than some titles that are 10 times longer, and I wanted to spend some looking into why that might be. So, this is how small open-world games feel big.Twitch: twitch.tv/razbutenPatreon: patreon.com/razbutenDiscord: discord.gg/rfawkHa Twitter: twitter.com/theRazbutenEdited by Isaac Holland: twitter.com/DrazGamesThumbnail by HotCyder: twitter.com/HotCyderAdditional Music and Sound Effects by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creatorSpecial thanks to honorary bagbuten Elfinrez.#openworld #shortgames #smallworlds
Vibe Checks in Video Games Razbuten 2021-04-28 | New Dr. Squatch customers can get 20% off on orders of $20 or more when they go to bit.ly/3dYGkIO and enter code dscrazbuten.I adore moments in video games that slow down the pace and ask players to reflect on life, video games, and the pursuit of happiness. Whether it be taking a bath in Ghost of Tsushima, sitting at a bonfire in Dark Souls, or looking out at some giraffes in The Last of Us, these moments help ground players, and remind them that sometimes the need to slow down and just check the vibe. So, this is Vibe Checks in Video Games.Twitch: twitch.tv/razbutenPatreon: patreon.com/razbutenDiscord: discord.gg/rfawkHa Twitter: twitter.com/theRazbutenVoiceover Edited By Trey Mitchell: twitter.com/CrayTreyVidsThumbnail by HotCyder: twitter.com/HotCyderAdditional Music and Sound Effects by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creatorAdditional Footage: Snoman Gameplay, StoryblocksHonorary Bagbuten: The Meaning of NERD#vibecheck #hollowknight #razbuten
Fixing Breath of the Wilds Biggest Problems Razbuten 2021-03-24 | Visit audible.com/razbuten or text 'razbuten' to 500 500Breath of the Wild is one of my favorite games ever made, but there are elements about it that I wish had been a bit different. Here is my best attempt at trying to solve those problems without reinventing the whole game. I like doing these sorts of thought experiments in order to try to better understand game design and what I like about games. Does this video matter much? lol no but hopefully it is interesting and fun, and maybe, just maybe some of these ideas will make their way in to Breath of the Wild 2. Anyway this is my attempt at fixing Breath of the Wild.Twitch: twitch.tv/razbutenPatreon: patreon.com/razbutenDiscord: discord.gg/rfawkHa Twitter: twitter.com/theRazbutenThumbnail by HotCyder: twitter.com/HotCyderAdditional Footage:The Completionist - youtube.com/user/ThatOneVideoGamerWorld of Longplays - youtube.com/user/cubex55Additional Music and Sound Effects by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creatorHonorary Bagbuten: The Meaning of NERD00:00 Introduction01:18 Weapon Durability07:22 Dungeons12:20 Lightning Round14:35 The Ending19:26 Conclusion#BreathoftheWild #Zelda #WeaponDurability
The Best Channels You (Probably) Havent Watched Razbuten 2021-02-26 | Sign up for CuriosityStream and get Nebula for for free at http://curiositystream.com/razbutenI put together a list of some of my favorite creators who you probably have not heard of. They are all very worth watching, so check out their work and enjoy!Playlist of all the channels: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLordXx8iNEyTMZUwpE3JEHRElFouyekZw00:00:00 Introduction00:01:10 Wizawhat - youtube.com/watch?v=3AITEQAN1Io00:02:33 Heavyeyed - youtube.com/watch?v=JVN9h-5UHMk00:03:42 Eurothug4000 - youtube.com/watch?v=nmySl3ZW_BM 00:04:47 ehmaysi - youtube.com/watch?v=Zq3KMGWxPHw 00:05:52 Vzedshows - youtube.com/watch?v=s5pdS8v95Uw00:06:58 Laura Crone - youtube.com/watch?v=GIFG0OuhNtw00:07:57 Overanalyzing Avatar - youtube.com/watch?v=3YxNMY3aF10 00:09:15 GC Positive - youtube.com/watch?v=xB8EvNeO0VE 00:10:31 Hotcyder - youtube.com/watch?v=emdAm3cAVas 00:11:51 Leonardo da Sidci - youtube.com/watch?v=QZb5hMAfZWI 00:13:17 Conclusion, Nebula, and CuriosityStream http://curiositystream.com/razbutenTwitch: twitch.tv/razbutenPatreon: patreon.com/razbutenDiscord: discord.gg/rfawkHa Twitter: twitter.com/theRazbutenArt by: Sean (JetPackBraggin) twitter.com/JetpackBragginMusic/Sound Credits:Andy G. Cohen: freemusicarchive.org/music/Andy_G_CohenUsed under the terms of CC-BY 4.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcodeDear Katara by L.Dre: ldre.bandcamp.com/track/dear-kataraAdditional Music and Sound Effects by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creatorSongs: Lost and Found - I’MINStardew Valley Overture - Eric BaroneSuper Mario 64 End Theme - Koji KondoPanacea - DisasterpeaceReflection - Christopher LarkinWelcome Horizons - Yasuaki Iwata, Yumi Takahashi, Shinobu Nagata, Sayako Doi, Masato OhashiOutset Island - Koji KondoCountry Roads - SpankRiding the Elevator for 3 Minutes with a Chick from Corea - Mark BarronRooftop - Ryan RothGazing - Andy G. CohenDear Katara - L. DreQuiet Village - Koichi SugiyamaGreat Whtye - Noir Et Blanc VieGame Selection Screen - Koji KondoWind Waker Title - Koji KondoThrough Light and Blur - Leonardo Da SidciHidden Beauty - Leonardo Da Sidci
Completing Games (and why I barely do it) Razbuten 2021-01-21 | Go to https://BuyRaycon.com/razbuten for 15% off your order! Brought to you by Raycon.Getting all of the achievements and trophies in a game is often a grueling task that I am intrigued by, but I almost always walk away feeling disappointed. The reason I complete a game in the first place is because I enjoy it, but when I actually do it, I end up resenting it. So in this video I discuss some of the troubles with completing games and conducted interviews with people far more knowledgeable than me to get a better sense of what goes into actually good achievements. So this is my video on completing games (and why I barely do it).Here are the awesome folks I interviewed! Jirard Khalil, YouTuber, The Completionistyoutube.com/channel/UCPYJR2EIu0_MJaDeSGwkIVwtwitter.com/Completionist Chris McEntee, Lead Designer, Moon Studiostwitter.com/chrismcentee Evan Hill, Level Designer, The Last of Us Part IItwitter.com/EHillGameDesignSean Velasco, Director, Yacht Club Gamestwitter.com/SeanyfaceYCG Nick Wozniak, Pixel Artist, Yacht Club Gamestwitter.com/norkwoz Addtional Footage from Snoman Gameplayyoutube.com/channel/UCeP1Enud_t8FBRrDroYPJvQTwitch: twitch.tv/razbutenPatreon: patreon.com/razbutenDiscord: discord.gg/rfawkHa Twitter: twitter.com/theRazbutenEdited by Isaac Holland: twitter.com/DrazGamesAudio Edited by Mitch Cramer: twitter.com/heavyxeyedThumbnail by HotCyder: twitter.com/HotCyder#achievements #platinum #completionist00:00:00 My Problem With Completing Games00:02:59 The Best (and Worst) Types of Rewards00:05:49 Why Breath of the Wild Shouldn't Be Completed00:07:33 Encouraging Playstyles Through Achievements00:10:37 Who Should Achievements Be Made For?00:12:07 The Narrative of Completion00:15:03 Sponsor
The Games That Got Me Through 2020 Razbuten 2020-12-29 | Wow, did any of you know that this year was kind of bad actually? Who would have guessed? To get through all the suffering, I played a lot of video games this year, and this is my attempt to talk about a few of them and assign meaning to them. I am very thankful for this job/hobby as it gave me a vehicle to help work through a lot of the tougher times of this year. So these are the games that got me through this year; now let's hope for a better 2021? idk don't wanna jinx it.Patreon: patreon.com/razbutenTwitch: twitch.tv/razbutenDiscord: discord.gg/rfawkHa Twitter: twitter.com/theRazbutenThumbnail made by Hot Cyderyoutube.com/user/HotCyderabletwitter.com/HotCyderList of the games I beat in 2020: pastebin.com/00zW8YcEFootage of the Nun Scene in Red Dead Redemption 2 CINEMATIC GAMING: youtube.com/channel/UCAdSdBsArMYPifr9TigGBLgClip: youtube.com/watch?v=2-GyoksJGnQ&start=1315Instrumental Version of "That's The Way It Is"Miseyxo: youtube.com/channel/UCU54o820BnTtabNF7qTqddgSong: youtube.com/watch?v=ORZBQZTNdts#razbuten #videogamesarecool00:00:00 Introduction00:02:03 A Short Hike and Other Chill Games00:05:00 Getting Over It and Other Games That Made Me Rage00:06:25 Hades00:08:31 The Last of Us Part II00:11:04 Red Dead Redemption 200:14:33 Conclusion
Best Of Gaming For A Non-Gamer Razbuten 2020-12-08 | Gaming For A Non-Gamer has literally changed my life, and it also happens to be the most fun show I make because I get to watch my wife play games which is informative and also often hilarious. There have been a lot of requests to release the full playthroughs of her experience which will never happen, BUT this is a highlight reel of some of the best bits so far. Enjoy the best of Gaming For A Non-Gamer.Patreon: patreon.com/razbutenTwitch: twitch.tv/razbutenDiscord: discord.gg/rfawkHa Twitter: twitter.com/theRazbutenEdited by Sir Toasty: twitter.com/theSirToasty#GamingForANonGamer #BestOf #Razbuten00:00:00 Introduction00:01:16 Breath of the Wild00:06:04 Animal Crossing: New Horizons00:08:16 The Last of Us00:08:47 Rocket League00:09:37 Dark Souls00:11:39 Portal00:13:17 Celeste00:15:35 DOOM00:17:43 Minecraft00:20:45 Shovel Knight
Crafting Is (Kinda) Pointless Razbuten 2020-11-21 | Get the best discount of the year on Raycons! Now through the end of November, go to buyraycon.com/razbuten to get 20% off your order! I am back at it again with a video examining (read as complaining) a game mechanic that I think is underutilized in games. This time it is crafting. The idea of crafting in video games really appeals to me, but so often it ends up being used in ways that make it feel a little pointless. In this video, I try to take a look as to why, and also ways I would like games to try to address it. So this is my talking about why I think crafting is (kinda) pointless.Twitch: twitch.tv/razbutenPatreon: patreon.com/razbutenDiscord: discord.gg/rfawkHa Twitter: twitter.com/theRazbutenEdited by Isaac Holland: twitter.com/DrazGames#Crafting #ConsumableItems #GameDesign
What Virtual Reality Is Like For Someone Who Doesnt Play Games Razbuten 2020-10-20 | Go to https://BuyRaycon.com/razbuten for 15% off your order! Brought to you by Raycon.We are back with a new episode of Gaming For A Non-Gamer. This time I had my wife jump into the immersive world of Virtual Reality. I think that there is something about VR that feels really inaccessible for those who don't know much about it, so I wanted to see if that carried over into the actual game design of various VR titles. So, that is what I did and this is what virtual reality is like for someone who doesn't play games.Twitch: twitch.tv/razbutenSecond Channel: youtube.com/channel/UCivETRAS-l1zO3RaR9f8PjAPatreon: patreon.com/razbuten Twitter: twitter.com/theRazbutenDiscord: discord.gg/rfawkHaThanks to:CrayTrey for editing the audio: youtube.com/channel/UCrPO9snm6R3_pf_zKHIIZ4AHeavyEyed for reading over the script: youtube.com/channel/UCutGiN7c5-CEFwm_ccixR3gJesse Guarascia for giving letting me use his steam library:twitter.com/Guarascia#GamingForANonGamer #VirtualReality #VR #razbuten
Finding Meaning in Music Razbuten 2020-09-26 | As a Wisconsin native, I am legally obligated to love Bon Iver, which is good because I really, really do. With that said, one of their most popular song, Holocene, meant pretty much nothing to me for the longest time, but last summer that changed. It went from being just a song to something more, and it had more to do with where I was at in life than anything else. Finding meaning in music is something we all end up doing, and this is a little story about how Holocene started to mean something to me.Edited By Nickolai Boulton: twitter.com/NickolaiBoultonTwitch: twitch.tv/razbutenPatreon: patreon.com/razbuten Twitter: twitter.com/theRazbutenDiscord: discord.gg/rfawkHa#boniver #holocene #razbuten
Among Us and The Art of Lying to Your Friends Razbuten 2020-09-12 | Go to https://BuyRaycon.com/razbuten for 15% off your order! Brought to you by Raycon.One of my favorite types of games are ones where I get to lie to my friends, and, most recently, I have been completely swept away by the Among Us train. I revel in icing people in electrical and pinning the vote on my poor, unsuspecting friends who deserve better. In this I look a bit at why these kinds of games are so special, how I play them, and also the reason I think Among Us has exploded in popularity and will continue to be popular and fun to play for a long while. So, this is my look at Among Us and the art of lying to your friends. Music by Amie Waters: amiewaters.bandcamp.com/album/cosmos-of-the-soulTwitch: twitch.tv/razbutenPatreon: patreon.com/razbuten Twitter: twitter.com/theRazbutenDiscord: discord.gg/rfawkHa#AmongUs #impostor #razbuten
The Games I Wish I Could Play Again For The First Time Razbuten 2020-08-14 | If you're interested in watching bonus videos that you can't get anywhere else, I have a bunch of exclusive content on Nebula: nebula.tv/razbutenYou ever wish you could erase your memory for the sole purpose of being able to replay certain games again for the first time? Yeah? Thought so. For me, I would give almost anything to play Breath of the Wild, Shadow of the Colossus, and Outer Wilds again for the first time again. The bigger issue is that I barely even feel like I can replay these games at all, despite them being three of my favorites of all time. So, in this video, I dive into why these games don't feel replayable to me, and pour one out for the games I wish I could play again for the first time.Twitch: twitch.tv/razbutenPatreon: patreon.com/razbuten Twitter: twitter.com/theRazbutenDiscord: discord.gg/rfawkHa#BreathOfTheWild #ShadowOfTheColossus #OuterWilds #Razbuten
Hope, Humanity, and the Post-Apocalypse Razbuten 2020-07-20 | Go to https://BuyRaycon.com/razbuten for 15% off your order! Brought to you by Raycon.With all of the talk The Last of Us Part 2's controversial story choices and general narrative, I figured it was about time to talk about a subject that everyone has been asking for: the similarities between The Last of Us Part 2 and Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts. I know this comparison has already been made thousands, if not millions of times, so I appreciate you bearing with me as I talk about it. So, this is a look at Hope, Humanity, and the Post-Apocalypse through the lens of The Last of Us series and Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts.In all seriousness, these are two properties I have spent a lot of time thinking about, and it has been interesting to see a lot of similarities pop up between The Last of Us Part II and Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts despite the two being very, very different stories. With Kipo's final season on the horizon, this as a good of time as any to look at how it and other mediums explore hope, humanity, and the post-apocalypse. Anyway, thanks for your time, and enjoy. Twitch: twitch.tv/razbutenPatreon: patreon.com/razbuten Twitter: twitter.com/theRazbutenDiscord: discord.gg/rfawkHa#TheLastofUsPart2 #tlou2 #KipoAndTheAgeOfWonderbeasts #NaughtyDog #Kipo #Razbuten
Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Art of Tearbending Razbuten 2020-06-30 | Look, Avatar: The Last Airbender is good. We all know that. You don't need me to tell you that it is good, but, here is the thing, I am going to anyway. More specifically, I am going to talk about the ways in which Avatar gets me (and presumably other viewers) to cry. So, let's talk about Avatar: The Last Airbender and the art of tearbending.Warning: this video contains Leaves From The Vine. I do not bear any responsibility for how much the inclusion of that song emotionally wrecks you.Taokuoh's Bandcamp: taokuoh.bandcamp.comSage's Rain: youtube.com/channel/UCOq-wLPeAhS9TgMEClxwuOgStuFi's remix of Leaves from the Vine: soundcloud.com/jonne_veltman/irohTwitch: twitch.tv/razbutenPatreon: patreon.com/razbutenDiscord: discord.gg/rfawkHa Twitter: twitter.com/theRazbutenEdited by Isaac Holland: twitter.com/DrazGames#ATLA #AvatarTheLastAirbender
What Casual Games Are Like For Someone Who Doesnt Play Games Razbuten 2020-05-29 | Go to https://BuyRaycon.com/razbuten for 15% off your order! Brought to you by Raycon.In this episode of Gaming For A Non-Gamer, I finally had my wife try out some of the games that I probably should have had her play in the first place, like Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Stardew Valley, The Sims 4 and Slime Rancher. So, this is what casual games are like for someone who doesn't play games.Anyway, how are you doing today?Twitch: twitch.tv/razbutenPatreon: patreon.com/razbuten Twitter: twitter.com/theRazbutenDiscord: discord.gg/rfawkHaSound effects from zapsplat.comThanks to CrayTrey for editing the audio! youtube.com/channel/UCrPO9snm6R3_pf_zKHIIZ4A#GamingForANonGamer #AnimalCrossing #StardewValley
The Color of Corruption - How Purple Is Used in Video Games Razbuten 2020-04-29 | If you're interested in watching bonus videos that you can't get anywhere else, I have a bunch of exclusive content on Nebula: nebula.tv/razbutenI have been thinking a lot about the use of colors in games, so I wanted to make a brief little piece on one of my favorite colors, purple, and how in games, it often is used as the color of corruption. So, let's take a look at how purple is used in video games.Twitch: twitch.tv/razbutenPatreon: patreon.com/razbuten Twitter: twitter.com/theRazbutenDiscord: discord.gg/rfawkHaThanks to HeavyEyed Mitchell Cramer (youtube.com/channel/UCutGiN7c5-CEFwm_ccixR3g), Good Blood (youtube.com/channel/UC55OV4HSSKJEthG4ulsKkyw), Jacob Geller (youtube.com/user/yacobg42), Kyle McComb (twitter.com/chipmunkuchan) and my Twitch Chat (twitch.tv/razbuten) for helping me solidify some ideas for this and also being patient with me when I wouldn’t shut up about purple.Thumb by HotCyder: twitter.com/HotCyderThese awesome people helped me with some footage!ChrisTheFields - youtube.com/user/UsedPotatoHeavyEyed - youtube.com/channel/UCutGiN7c5-CEFwm_ccixR3gKingK - youtube.com/user/KingdomKlannadMegabite - youtube.com/channel/UC5jBqlOLswKSrb-JjX5LrYgInk 9 - http://mitchmartinez.com/ink-stock-footage/. Music:Up The Spirit Caverns Walls (feat. Tom Boyd) - Gareth Coker - Ori and The Blind Forest OSTMy Only Chance by The Toxic AvengerFuri - The Game BakersPermission for use granted by G4F Records: twitter.com/G4F_RecordsResurrections - Lena Raine - Celeste OSTLuma Pools - Gareth Coker - Ori and the Will of the Wisps OSTPale Court - Christopher Larkin - Hollow Knight: Gods & Nightmares OSTRetro Gone Viral - Taokuoh I used some images from Wikipedia, so this is me attributing them.Purple Purpur by © U.Name.Meen.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Purple_Purpur.jpgThis file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 International license.Attribution: © Hans HillewaertHexaplex Trunculusen.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Hexaplex_trunculus.jpgThis file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 International license.Acibutum Vagriegatum, Härtsfeld, Germany by © Bernd Haynoldcommons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Aconitum_variegatum_110807f.jpgThis file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 2.5 Generic (CC By 2.5) license.#purple #corruption #razbuten
What Baking Is Like For Someone Who Doesnt Bake Razbuten 2020-04-01 | We wanted to test out some pilots for different future shows on the channel, so this is what baking is like for someone who doesn't bake.Twitch: twitch.tv/razbutenPatreon: patreon.com/razbuten Twitter: twitter.com/theRazbutenDiscord: discord.gg/rfawkHa
What Online Multiplayer Is Like For Someone Who Doesnt Play Games Razbuten 2020-03-19 | Go to https://BuyRaycon.com/razbuten for 15% off your order! Brought to you by Raycon.In this episode of Gaming For A Non-Gamer, I tossed my wife into the wide world of online multiplayer. It went about as well as you guessed it would. This is what online multiplayer is like for someone who doesn't play games.Twitch: twitch.tv/razbutenPatreon: patreon.com/razbuten Twitter: twitter.com/theRazbutenDiscord: discord.gg/rfawkHaThanks to CrayTrey for editing the audio! youtube.com/channel/UCrPO9snm6R3_pf_zKHIIZ4A#GamingForANonGamer
Creating A Likable Video Game Hero Razbuten 2020-02-21 | In the past I have looked at how games create likable companions and villains, so now it is time to talk about creating a likable video game hero.Twitch: twitch.tv/razbutenPatreon: patreon.com/razbutenDiscord: discord.gg/rfawkHa Twitter: twitter.com/theRazbutenEdited by Jesse Guarascia: twitter.com/GuarasciaLikable Companions: youtube.com/watch?v=0iPyq6a3jsYLikable Villains: youtube.com/watch?v=_JKy5LwtjHMEndslate Song: Retro Gone Viral - Taokuohtaokuoh.bandcamp.com
You Cant Save The Galaxy In A Day in Outer Wilds Razbuten 2020-01-18 | Outer Wilds is my favorite game of 2019 (maybe...ever?), and it helped me learn an important lesson: you can't save the galaxy in a day. And that is okay...Patreon: patreon.com/razbutenDiscord: discord.gg/rfawkHa Twitter: twitter.com/theRazbutenEdited by Jesse Guarascia: twitter.com/GuarasciaSno's Good Game Design on Outer Wilds: youtu.be/Tgs356ifP0EEndslate Song: Retro Gone Viral - Taokuohtaokuoh.bandcamp.com
