Episode 136 - Finger Twister - Borderlands, Cirque du Freak: Vampire's Assistant, Ju-On: The Grudge, and new Mad Max + More [Discussion]

[boldfire]

Halloween Spooktacular! We summon demons with the cast of Paranormal Activity, team up to explore Borderlands, and freak out to a haunted house simulator! Plus, is Cirque du Freak the next Harry Potter?

Watch this episode... right abouuuuutt..... now! (http://revision3.com/trs/fingertwister)

[wideawakewesley]

The Ju-On segment has to be one of the best TRS segments EVER! I think that's the perfect way to play the game and I think the mainstream gaming press should take a long hard look at themselves because they've been slating the game.

http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/wii/juonthegrudge

Loved everything about the show this week guys!

[pm9]

Nothing is more the hilarious then watching 3 grown men screeching in fear.

[caedus]

Hoooooly shit that Ju-On segment was hilarious! Loved Alex's costume El Duderino.

[panna]

Jeff you stole my <3 referencing George Romero.

[geekdw]

Dan's way more of a man than the other two for taking the controls of that game! hahaha hilarious

[masherscf]

Dan's way more of a man than the other two for taking the controls of that game! hahaha hilarious

He says while jumping in Jeff's lap.

[biggitio]

Loved Alex's costume El Duderino.

I guess you're not into that whole "brevity" thing.

[joni_delft]

Wow, so much to say this week...

First, I can't believe no one has commented that Jeff looks EXACTLY like Coach Taylor from FNL (which premieres this Fri - VERY EXCITED)!! All of your costumes were well done and I'm glad we got to see Mike's at the end.

Second, it seems to me that getting Katie and Micah from Paranormal Activity is a pretty big deal. Not only was the segment great but these are the lead actors in a movie that has now made more than $60m. I've really enjoyed both of the Game with a Name pieces and I hope you guys continue to find worthy "named" gamers.

Third, I think I laughed harder at Ju-On than any other TRS moment in recent memory. Priceless!

Oh, and Alex vomiting the Borderlands guns was a nice touch :)

[wideawakewesley]

Oh, and Alex vomiting the Borderlands guns was a nice touch :)

Seconded!

[blacksymbiote]

Loved the episode. The Ju-On segment was HILARIOUS! That game always looked sooo creepy! I must admit though, I couldn't watch the Game with a Name segment. As much as I loved Paranormal Activity, for whatever reason I was uncomfortable with the choice of game. It made sense, don't get me wrong, it made total sense. I just couldn't watch it. It kinda felt... wrong. Sorry guys.

[fieryfrog]

I have to admit, for the first time every, I fast forwarded past the Ouija board part. It was Either that or fall asleep on the bus and get raped by a stranger. I have been watching since episode 1 and this is the first time I got bored. The choice of game was questionable.

[dolson]

I have to admit, for the first time every, I fast forwarded past the Ouija board part. It was Either that or fall asleep on the bus and get raped by a stranger. I have been watching since episode 1 and this is the first time I got bored. The choice of game was questionable.

Same.

Luckily the Borderlands discussion was spot-on, and the Ju-on footage was funny.

[vroom23]

Talking about fps/rpg mmo and no mention of Dust 514 and what thats doing.

DUST 514 Trailer.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzVjggarRns

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dust_514

[vegan]

I have to admit, for the first time every, I fast forwarded past the Ouija board part. It was Either that or fall asleep on the bus and get raped by a stranger. I have been watching since episode 1 and this is the first time I got bored. The choice of game was questionable.

Yeah, I have to admit, too, that I thought it was the most boring TRS segment ever. It sat through it, but it couldn't be over sooner.

[holyjaw]

WHERE DID MR. JEFF CANNATA GET THAT SHIRT?!

I want one soooo badly.

[auldwin]

Hmm, after seeing all the negatives comments about the ouija board segment i feel like i need to post my positive one.

I didn't find it all that boring, i actually kinda enjoyed it. The talk about the film was interesting
and alex, dan and jeff's comments made be laugh quite few times.

I honestly can't see how it was soo bad that people had to fast forward...

[wideawakewesley]

Hmm, after seeing all the negatives comments about the ouija board segment i feel like i need to post my positive one.

I didn't find it all that boring, i actually kinda enjoyed it. The talk about the film was interesting
and alex, dan and jeff's comments made be laugh quite few times.

I honestly can't see how it was soo bad that people had to fast forward...

Yep, I totally agree, I'm very surprised with everyone's comments on it. It wasn't the best segment on the show, but I definitely enjoyed it.

[jobee]

Nothing wrong with the ouija board segment, it was a perfectly cromulent segment.

And the Ju-On segment was funny as Hell :D

[alicelikesme]

Looks like a certain someone took notice of my Green Man costume recommendation ;)

[fronttowardenemy]

So happy that you reviewed Borderlands. I'm absolutely in love with this game right now, though we'll see what happens when Dragon Age comes out...

So far I've only been playing single player, and am enjoying it. I'm trying to get some friends to buy it as well as I am REALLY looking forward to co-op, but as was pointed out in the review, I want to do it with people I trust.

I'm level 33 at this point, and was curious if anyone else has had this happen: I've been using the same gun set for about 5-6 levels now, just can't find any really good replacements. Granted, a lot of that is due to my style of play (accuracy instead of soaking them in bullets). Sorry, got carried away with thoughts of Borderlands...

In regard to the Ouija board scene, it may have been dull in comparison with previous Game With A Name segments, but Dan's reaction to the game moving was pretty funny. "It's moving, can we just talk about that right now?...I want to see light finger touches...One finger!"

[h-v]

Paranormal Activity...
F you Alex! F you Jeff! F you too, Dan. Especially you! You made my mind to watch that movie. It's night and I'm sitting writing this, freaking out. Seriously. Not cool.

[dolson]

I agree with Dan about Borderlands. All of the guys, really. But this sums it up:

http://i33.tinypic.com/8xj2xe.png

[raysor]

Best episode ever.

[lerolls]

Glad you guys had fun with Borderlands. I'm loving the shit out of it. Level 32 Hunter.