WOLVERINE, WOLVERINE!!! (with @Downbacking) (Courtesy of DSP Space Gaming)
Summary
This episode of That Being Said features guest Down-Backing, who discusses his rise to prominence after filling the void left by Rawfill. The hosts and guest analyze the viral controversy surrounding Dark Side Phil's immediate death in the Marvel's Wolverine tutorial, debating whether his failure was due to genuine incompetence or deliberate trolling. They also critique the game's linear design and hand-holding mechanics, noting how the internet's reaction to Phil's struggle has ironically become a major talking point for the title.
Topics discussed
Introduction and show opening
Downbacking's streaming origins and Rawfill's departure
Discussion on streamer competition and Wings
Wolverine game launch and DSP's initial viral moment
Mixed reviews and the 'yellow paint' design critique
DSP's tutorial death and community reactions
Debating if DSP is acting or genuinely struggling
Critique of game design and 'billboard' mechanics
DSP's response to viral clips and 'live stream fails'
DSP's complaint about clip theft and context
The GDC 2019 clip and the 'yellow paint' meme origin
Deconstructing the GDC clip: What developers actually said
Explaining game design flow and player agency
DSP's confusion and the 'you are the dumb ones' realization
Final thoughts, community shoutouts, and closing remarks
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