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gaming2 years ago

"The Escapist's Turmoil: Zero Punctuation Ends, Staff Resign, and New Games Media Website Emerges"

The Escapist, a long-time gaming site, faced mass resignations after firing its Editor-in-Chief (EIC), Nick Calandra, for allegedly not meeting goals set by its parent company Gamurs. Following Calandra's termination, Escapist staff members, contributors, and producers announced their departure from the site, including Yahtzee Croshaw, the voice of Zero Punctuation. The entire video department was essentially cleaned out, leaving The Escapist without a video section. Calandra and his team have announced a new project called Second Wind, which aims to bring their style of video content back to life outside of Gamurs management.

via Forbes|
#gaming#gaming-journalism#mass-resignations
gaming2 years ago

"Zero Punctuation Star Quits as 'The Escapist' Faces Mass Resignations"

The Escapist, a gaming site, has faced mass resignations after firing its Editor-in-Chief (EIC), Nick Calandra, for allegedly not meeting goals set by its parent company, Gamurs. Following Calandra's dismissal, staff members, contributors, and producers announced their departure from the site, with many indicating they would be working on a new project with Calandra. This resulted in the complete removal of The Escapist's video department, including the departure of Yahtzee Croshaw, the voice of the popular game criticism series, Zero Punctuation. The future of The Escapist remains uncertain without its old team or the iconic Yahtzee.

via Forbes|
#eic-firing#gaming#gaming-journalism
gaming2 years ago

"The Escapist's Zero Punctuation Faces Uncertain Future Amidst Staff Exodus"

Several journalists, including editor-in-chief Nick Calandra and Zero Punctuation creator Ben "Yahtzee" Croshaw, have resigned from gaming website The Escapist following Calandra's termination. Calandra stated that he was fired for not achieving goals that were never properly set, and a lack of understanding of the audience and team. The entire video team has also resigned in response. Other contributors have left the site as well.

via GamesIndustry.biz|
#gaming#gamurs-group#nick-calandra
entertainment2 years ago

Zero Punctuation Video Series Faces Uncertain Future Amid Escapist Staff Exodus

The long-running video review series Zero Punctuation is seemingly coming to an end following the resignation of creator Ben 'Yahtzee' Croshaw and the rest of The Escapist's video team. The exodus of staff was prompted by the firing of the outlet's editor-in-chief, Nick Calandra, by The Escapist owners Gamurs Group. Calandra and Croshaw both expressed plans to go independent, with Croshaw promising to continue creating content elsewhere. Zero Punctuation, known for its rapid speech and harsh reviews, has amassed a loyal following since its launch in 2007. The Escapist, which was acquired by Gamurs Group in 2022, has seen several staff departures recently.

via Video Games Chronicle|
#ben-yahtzee-croshaw#entertainment#gamurs-group
gaming2 years ago

Unveiling the Epic World of Lords of the Fallen

In his Zero Punctuation review, Yahtzee critiques Lords of the Fallen (2023), a soulslike game with a dark fantasy theme. While it has some unique features like dual world gameplay and a viable bow build, the game suffers from inconsistent spookiness and a lack of could-be-arsedness in certain areas. The boss fights are reasonable, but the gauntlets of enemies in between become tiresome. Overall, it fares better than its predecessor but still falls short in some aspects.

via The Escapist|
#dark-fantasy#gaming#lords-of-the-fallen
gaming2 years ago

"Zero Punctuation Reviews Armored Core 6: A Brutal Take on the Sixth Installment"

In his review of Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon, Yahtzee from Zero Punctuation shares his initial skepticism towards the giant robot concept but eventually finds enjoyment in the game's one-on-one boss fights and intense combat. Despite some intimidating aspects like the complex parts shop and inconsistent difficulty, Yahtzee appreciates the spectacle and scale of the game's environments, making it a fun and exciting experience.

via The Escapist|
#armored-core-vi#from-software#gameplay
gaming2 years ago

"Zero Punctuation's Take on Mortal Kombat 1"

In a scathing review, Zero Punctuation criticizes Mortal Kombat 1 for its lackluster story campaign, unimpressive graphics, and repetitive gameplay. The reviewer highlights the franchise's struggle to differentiate its characters and the convoluted plotlines that undermine any investment in the story. The addition of the Kameo system and new fatalities fails to justify a whole new installment, leaving the game feeling uninspired and lacking in innovation compared to other fighting games like Street Fighter 6.

via The Escapist|
#gaming#mortal-kombat#netherrealm
gaming2 years ago

"Mastering Bomb Rush Cyberfunk: Characters and Zero Punctuation"

In a review by Zero Punctuation, Bomb Rush Cyberfunk, a game inspired by Jet Set Radio, is described as having a similar visual style to the Dreamcast classic, with janky animation and blurry textures. The gameplay involves skating through a futuristic city, doing graffiti, and outfoxing an overfunded police department, all set to energetic music. While the combat and enemy gangs are underdeveloped, the traversal gameplay strikes a good balance between skill and fun, with the ability to perform high-scoring combos. Overall, the reviewer finds Bomb Rush Cyberfunk to be a fun game with a nostalgic appeal.

via The Escapist|
#bomb-rush-cyberfunk#gaming#jet-set-radio
gaming2 years ago

"Exploring the Enigmatic Worlds of Sea of Stars and Stratos"

In his latest episode of Zero Punctuation, Yahtzee reviews Sea of Stars, an indie game heavily inspired by Chrono Trigger. Developed by Sabotage, the creators of The Messenger, Sea of Stars is a classic JRPG that embraces nostalgia. Yahtzee also mentions upcoming reviews on STARFIELD and discusses his other series, Extra Punctuation, where he talks about Baldur's Gate 3's romance and not wanting to save the world anymore.

via The Escapist|
#gaming#indie-games#review
gaming2 years ago

"Zero Punctuation's En Garde! and Blasphemous 2: A Hubbub of Down-Bad Tweets in Baldur's Gate 3"

In this week's episode of Zero Punctuation, Yahtzee reviews En Garde! and Blasphemous 2. He also discusses other major games he has recently reviewed, such as Baldur's Gate 3 and Final Fantasy XVI. Yahtzee, the longest-standing talent at The Escapist, has been writing and producing Zero Punctuation since 2007. He has a background in game journalism, solo game development, and novel writing.

via The Escapist|
#blasphemous-2#en-garde#gaming
gaming2 years ago

"Chrono Trigger: A Zero Punctuation Review"

In the latest episode of Zero Punctuation, Yahtzee reviews Chrono Trigger, a retro SNES Japanese RPG. The game narrowly beat out Danganronpa in a voting by top-tier Escapist Patreon subscribers. Yahtzee criticizes the Steam version of the game, stating that retro 16-bit game releases on the platform are not improving. Yahtzee, known for his comedic game reviews, has been producing Zero Punctuation since 2007 and has a background in game journalism and solo game development.

via The Escapist|
#chrono-trigger#gaming#retro-games
gaming2 years ago

"Exploring Dave the Diver: From Seafood Restaurants to Metal Gear Solid and Opal Discoveries"

In this week's episode of Zero Punctuation, Yahtzee reviews the indie game Dave the Diver, a cozy pixel art game set underwater. Despite battling giant krakens and saving a hidden civilization of merpeople, the game maintains a low-stakes atmosphere, emphasizing the mundane aspects of life, such as working at an artisanal sushi restaurant. Yahtzee, the author and creator of Zero Punctuation, has been producing the series since 2007 and has a background in game journalism, solo game development, and writing novels.

via The Escapist|
#cozy-game#dave-the-diver#gaming
gaming2 years ago

"Diablo IV: Zero Punctuation Review"

In his latest Zero Punctuation review, Yahtzee discusses Diablo IV and its always online requirement, comparing it to the controversy surrounding Diablo 3. He questions whether the game can be considered an MMORPG and highlights its fixation on collecting specific items. Yahtzee also mentions his other reviews and series, including Extra Punctuation, where he discusses the fallacy of "replay value" and the meaninglessness of review scores.

via The Escapist|
#always-online#diablo-iv#game-review