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Podcasts - The Loading Bar BS and E-mail Show 2-19-2012

This episode the Loading Bartenders discuss the next great Rockstar game, the need for new consoles, Nick's gassy dad, how innovative "The Last of Us" might possibly be, and more.

Tags: the loading bar, korey, videogame, podcast, spill, spill.com, jeff, jason, nick, kevin

85 Comments for The Loading Bar BS and Email Show - March 4, ...

March 14, 2012 at 1:51 AM, said ...

i like lifelike graphics but only because it helps with immersion, i guess.also video games get past that glassy dead eye look sometimes
March 07, 2012 at 9:30 PM, said ...

@ Mr. Plainview

I agree with your steps.
March 07, 2012 at 9:27 PM, said ...

Eventually we will be jacked in just like the matrix.
March 07, 2012 at 5:22 PM, TS said ...

Korey's recommendation of Robot Carnival also remind me of recent short that could have been inspired by Robot Carnival called Gentelman's Duel. Jason would probably dig it
March 07, 2012 at 4:07 AM, said ...

You guys talked about the upcoming foraxis remake of xcom I found a developer diary on the game check it it out.

Get More: GameTrailers.com, XCOM: Enemy Unknown - Developer Diary: Behind the Game, PC Games, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
March 07, 2012 at 3:37 AM, said ...

@Dominic H

I doubt the Loading Bar would appreciate the oh-so-subtle comedic genius of Muv-Luv. Or Persona, for that matter. Though for the record Persona 3 and 4 are fucking fantastic.
March 06, 2012 at 7:26 PM, said ...

While I agree with Korey that we must open our minds to imagine what the future of technology will look like his proposal of simulation type video games where we run around and perform the actions is incorrect and that line of technology will only advance as a gimmick.

Kevin is right. Useful new technology removes a previous step of old technology, it does not add a new one. Flailing about like an idiot pretending to shoot things with holographic guns adds a new step it does not remove one. Using a controller involves the following steps:

1. Your brain sends the signals of what you want to do.

2. Your muscles respond and hit buttons on the controller.

3. The controller sends the signal to the game.

The obvious future of video game technology would thus use similar methods to what is used now for people to control their computer with their brain. It's being used currently on stroke victims and such. Combine this with goggles or contact lenses that portray the virtual environment and now the steps go as such.

1. Your brain sends the signals of what you want to do (shoot, leap, fly right, kung-fu, cook, parkour, pick your nose)

2. The game enacts these actions.

If you wish to add a step and run around the room flailing like an idiot while you do this then go ahead. But physical interactive gaming will not last long for the reasons Nick pointed out. You'll trip on your couch or table and crack your head open, also developers are smart enough to realize that not everyone would have the physical space or physical abilities (such as physical disabilities) to play such games. There are numerous other reasons as to the flaws in this method of gaming technology but suffice to say simply using your brainwaves as the controller are the obvious future.
March 06, 2012 at 5:36 PM, said ...

I laughed so hard when Korey yelled out "YOU DON'T PLAY LASER TAG" lol and I agree with Korey. I love laser tag too.
March 06, 2012 at 7:16 AM, Acebandg said ...

@ Herman Cain- the rifftrax for that is hilarious! it actually syncs up with that link too, cheesy 70's commercials and all
March 06, 2012 at 3:53 AM, said ...

I'm stared <:^(
March 06, 2012 at 2:22 AM, Zachary Landes said ...

I agree with The Proffer and Nick, rather have a traditional controller.
March 05, 2012 at 8:53 PM, said ...

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=323909610753051544

Star wars Holiday Special
March 05, 2012 at 7:34 PM, said ...

I love The Loading Bar.
March 05, 2012 at 7:27 PM, Acebandg said ...

LOVED robot carnival!
March 05, 2012 at 7:01 PM, said ...

Great show guys, I love listening to the Loading Bar. You guys should really do more of these!
March 05, 2012 at 5:17 PM, said ...

Hey Nick....here's your Romantic/Semi Comedy game..
March 05, 2012 at 5:16 PM, said ...
March 05, 2012 at 4:55 PM, Devane! said ...

Very strong chance that next year or the year after our main game companies in UK are going to be bought by game stop making them national company, from what I've hear about gamestop on the loading bar this is not a good thing...
March 05, 2012 at 4:51 PM, Jonathan Tipton said ...

I twirl my farts
March 05, 2012 at 9:22 AM, said ...

XCOM awesome , loved terror from the deep
March 05, 2012 at 8:34 AM, said ...

http://singularityhub.com/2011/10/30/the-most-incredible-video-game-simulator-ever-built-brings-battlefield-3-to-life-with-pain/
March 05, 2012 at 7:47 AM, said ...

Here's a short movie, that pretty much shows korey's vision of the future.

TURBO from Jarrett Lee Conaway on Vimeo.
March 05, 2012 at 6:57 AM, said ...

Corey just say multi directional treadmill when they say you be tripping over stuff when playing holographic games
March 05, 2012 at 6:28 AM, Robert Araya said ...

Don't know if someone already brought this up, but you guys should review Alan Wake's American Nightmare! It's short quick xbla game which is alot of fun, although a bit repetitive. But I'm curious to hear "yous guys" review on it.
March 05, 2012 at 6:13 AM, said ...

Thanks for answering my email! Also I'm with Korey's vision of the gaming future, I don't know how them scientist and engineers can fully immerse a player into a virtual world but if there is a demand they'll build one, won't come cheap though. DARPA seems to be doing something like it with the NATIONAL CYBER RANGE project. LONG LIVE LOADING BAR!!!

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