Shows

The Setup:

As this question always comes up and has done several times on my J.tv stream already. Here is all the information you need regarding how I record, how I stream and what hardware I’m using to get the job done.

The Rig (dubbed ‘Monolith’ by friends):

Antec Dark Fleet Series DF85 Case
Coolermaster Silent Pro 850w PSU
Asrock Fatal1ty P67 DDR3.
Intel i7 2600k (Sandy Bridge) Overclocked to 4.2Ghz.
G-Skill RipJawsX 16gb 1600MHz
MSI 580GTX Lightning
OCZ Vertex 120gb SSD
6TB (3x2TB) Western Digital Black HDDs.
The microphone I use is a Blue Microphones Yeti.

All video is recorded in fraps using Full-Size 30fps and is then edited in Sony Vegas 10. Audio is recorded using Adobe Audition 3.
Streaming is done through X-split, using 1280×720 resolution at 10 quality and 1500Kbps bitrate.

Shows:

At First Glance – For some their opinion of a video game has already been decided before the game has hit the shelves, that’s advertising at its finest. Sometimes its those first moments in the game that set that impression for you. Some call them previews others first impressions, AFG is both and more. Watch a confused Englishman stumble his way around trying to figure out if it’s possible to suck less while you make up your mind now that you’ve seen the beginning of the game. AFG is done live and blind to give you a true ‘First Glance’ rather than a rehearsed view of the game. This sometimes leads to issues that are unexpected, but all the more interesting for you (the viewer).

Cheap Thrills – As part of every gamers growing collection they have those boxes that sit covered in dust or games that didn’t cost much but never were given much thought. As part of this show we go back together and look at some gems you might of missed. Everything from Indie titles to games you have long forgotten about, we dig up some of the best quality for the best price games so you really get your moneys worth.

On Second Thought – How you feel about the game now that you’ve seen the beginning is fine and dandy. But first impressions are just that. Sometimes they hold up, sometimes they don’t as that polish starts to fade. OST is designed to offer something that not many reviewers/previewers actually give you a second look at the game allowing you to see if that first impression stayed true or if it did in-fact change, if it did why? Reviewers are a funny breed, they show you a game, and then they move on to the next. But what about a gamers opinion? Surely you want a game that you will keep playing and that’s what matters. OST tells you the truth, whether or not I kept playing the game, if not why not? Did I get eaten by a Grue? Or was the reason I stopped something relating to the game and not my curiosity when it comes to dark places.

Inside the Game – ITG is more the snack variety when it comes to the cuisine on offer. ITG would be best defined as micro LP’s, either videos regarding a game that’s taken up a significant amount of time recently or a boss fight/easter egg that deserves a special mention either for annoyance or awesome factor.

Requests: In regards to requests, I’m open to suggestions, if a game’s come out that you would like my take on, or want to watch me fail at, let me know, just drop me a message on my Youtube page. But take it as a sales pitch, that message you leave me is your attempt to get me to pay attention to the game, so you need to explain to me why I should and what makes it so good.

Collaborations: If for some reason you actually want to work with me then feel free to drop me a message and I’ll get back to you as soon as I can.

A quick note: I will always strive to communicate with any and all of you as much as I can, if you’ve watched any of my videos, my stream or visited my website then you have taken time out of your day for me and the very least I can do is return the favour, just don’t ask me to do anything inappropriate, I still have a restraining order against me because of the last time.