Realised that it would probably be good to send this long before pledges go through- I'm still working on projects, but will not have a video out this month. Totally understand if some of you want to skip until I have content on the channel, and of course very much appreciate those supporting me while I work on stuff in the background. Actually thinking of doing an update in a Beyond Words at some point very soon as I'll be undergoing yet more surgery (this time for my Kerataconus) on t...
2021-05-29 11:45:31 +0000 UTC
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Apologies for the delay on videos again guys- the death of my laptop (have a new one now, but need the memory off the original) and a new job shook my month up again, right as I was finalising the script on the next video. Everything's still happening and i'm at that point where I have to say that I don't know the exact dates videos will be done, only that i'm still working on them whenever and however I can. The year so far just kinda blew way off course from what I'd planned. De...
2021-04-30 22:36:38 +0000 UTC
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The way things have worked out, I have four complete scripts ready to go and a bunch of half complete ones waiting in the wings. Unfortunately, I once again wasn't able to make the first of those for the end of this month- but the first video will be done next month, closely followed by the rest of my finally planned out schedule. So, rather than make you wait to di...
2021-03-31 02:33:15 +0000 UTC
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There's a lot of projects I've wanted to do over the years, and every day I get a little work done on at least one of them. Some come together very quickly, especially if it's a timely topic or if I feel passionate about it in the moment, but others can take years to come together and require almost daily problem solving to get them to a place fit for production to begin. The Fantastic Four video, which took 2 years of planning, research and writing before finally comin...
2021-03-10 03:30:42 +0000 UTC
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Just a quick update for this month-
The last wisdom tooth surgery was pretty intense and recovery took a full week (we hit some nerve damage i'm still dealing with), so I’m very behind on my plans to have anything finished. However I’m well over the major hurdle of pain and am doing my best to get stuff done for the coming month, as well as set up the videos to follow.
Apologies once again for the silence, it’s all coming together bit by bit. Will be with you all soon....
2021-02-28 23:36:22 +0000 UTC
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Hiya Gang,
The new year’s been a slow, odd start for me.
Those following these entires know I’ve got a lot in the pipeline and much of it has been worked on since I last caught up with everyone on here. I’m really excited to show you some of the weirder things i’ve cooked up for this year, lots of odd ideas kicking around this time along with the few outstanding videos I promised before, including the short video game series retrospective,...
2021-01-27 23:47:58 +0000 UTC
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My last major video for the year- a full breakdown of the brand new Crash Bandicoot 4!
Those of you following my more detailed posts know I planned this to come out in November, but I felt in the end it was too soon to say anything. Lots of youtuber's poured out with their big takes, the conversation kept evolving on social media, and I discovered more and more about my feelings for the game as I went back to replay over and over again- taking all this...
2020-12-18 02:43:45 +0000 UTC
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Let's try something a little different.
I'm currently about 55% of the way through editing the Crash 4 video, and thought it might be interesting to talk about my thought process while I'm on the job.
In the end it took a long time to get the script written and recorded- really wanted to keep it as lean as possible, but it still e...
2020-11-22 02:19:07 +0000 UTC
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Something very different! A video about a board game i've been playing over the last year or so, and an excuse to try and experiment with what I can talk about through the Notes on format. I made a big boo boo and screwed up with the original version of this video I made in October, which is explained around the 7:47 mark - in the end, I think it definitely benefitted from me going back and giving it a second go. Let me know what you think!
Next video is on the way. Hoping t...
2020-11-16 23:36:34 +0000 UTC
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The sequel I never expected to make- a full rundown of Scooby shows, specials, movies and more that I missed out in my first video, leading to a full breakdown of my take on the new animated films. Thank you all for your patience, was a very intense month making sure this one hit a halloween release!
Now some of you might be wondering where that other video I promised was- especially if you think you might have already seen it! The Disney Villainous video was released on the...
2020-11-01 10:10:04 +0000 UTC
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Hey gang!
Popping in with another update to let you know some of the stuff to expect in the near future. I normally post these as the month ends, but I'm more aware of the fact that I won't have another video out in the next couple days. Truth is, after the Kingdom Hearts video, I was kinda spent. I'd been working on full video production for projects since the Monkey Island video, and didn't even hit my deadline for KH because of the workload, so I sort of stepped off...
2020-09-22 22:56:36 +0000 UTC
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At last, the Kingdom Hearts video is here! I've been wanting to do this for a long ass time, and tried to make what I hope is a video that speaks to why KH is great beyond all its weird intricacies and how it has a style all its own- I don't know, even now after so many rewrites, if I totally achieved that, but I hope this captures a little of this idea if nothing else. At some point I might talk a bit more on the construction of the video in the next update, and maybe even address a co...
2020-09-05 00:32:49 +0000 UTC
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Welcome back folks!
I have to once again apologise for not getting a Beyond Pictures video out this month- the project is not as long as the Devil's Playhouse video, but there was a lot that kept evolving and changing as I went, and because it's a big series, there was a LOT that needed to be double checked and recorded to really get the most out of the point being made- in fact, I think it's only fair to reveal what the video subject is...
2020-09-01 12:54:21 +0000 UTC
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Back again with a new set of Notes on how Crash 4's looking so far! This was actually very fast and fun to put together, I hope the format's working for you guys, I'll definitely have more to come from these in the future, and of course, will be doing a full review of Crash 4 once it's out.
With this done, I'm onto my JRPG series video and the FF reading list. Will keep you updated in case anything goes wrong, but right now we're on track to have em out this month. Wil...
2020-08-08 00:32:14 +0000 UTC
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Hey gang!
I did have plans for a Notes on Crash 4 (so far) to be out this month, but the Q&A took a bit longer than planned and pushed me over my expected deadline, with the Sam and Max piece taking the rest of the time available. Thought I could squeeze in the Crash video before tommorrow, as the audio was recorded and edited, but sadly I just couldn't make it. You'll be seeing it early next month, along with the Fantastic Four reading list
2020-07-31 00:42:56 +0000 UTC
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Yet another Point and Click adventure video as we discuss one of my all time favourites- Sam and Max: The Devil's Playhouse. I've been meaning to talk about this one for years so it feels great to finally get all these thoughts out there, and hopefully it'll convince you to get the series off of steam if you haven't already!
Next up should be a Notes on video about Crash 4, and then I'll be starting work on the big JRPG series video I promised last time. It's amazing seeing ...
2020-07-27 01:01:41 +0000 UTC
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At the 50k mark, I thought it'd be a neat idea to FINALLY unleash the Q&A promised way back in September! We cover subjects from Rayman to Musicals to Remakes to whatever else the people of twitter wanted to know, including a couple things that patrons were aware of many months earlier...
That's another of the many video's promised off the list, and I still have plans for more to come. I'm aiming for both a full Beyond Pictures and a Notes on video this month, before mov...
2020-07-16 23:23:44 +0000 UTC
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Hey gang!
Back not only with a new video, but with some extra information about what’s happening on the channel.
So, you might have noticed this one’s a little bit pared back from my usual style. For a long time I’ve wanted to create a less high maintenance video format- something where, instead of creating an intricate script, looking for some kind of angle or lots of video editing tricks, I can just focus on a bunch of recorded thoughts on a subject of m...
2020-07-01 00:17:56 +0000 UTC
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Continuing last video's monkey theme, we take a look at the Monkey Island series and how each game holds up within the franchise, as well as getting VERY existential about what the word franchise in this case even means. Had hoped to get this out last month but was blindsided by more pressing issues- I hope this makes the wait worthwhile.
Thanks once more for your dedication, this was one of the videos I'd promised in an earlier list ,and the rest will be on their way to you...
2020-06-20 00:06:52 +0000 UTC
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Really thought I would have a video out this month. Four of the projects I mentioned last month are ready to go, with all the edited audio in place, but I miscalculated on how long it would take to get some of the material I needed as well as how to pace production of these projects out.
As a result, you’ll be getting a couple of videos next month to make up for this. Output this year will still be more than the last, and there are still a couple drafts being finalised as we spe...
2020-05-31 15:34:04 +0000 UTC
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New video as promised! Very left field, I know, but been wanting to talk about this for a long time. Thanks again for the support!- now back to making more stuff in quarantine hoo booooy
2020-04-27 23:23:29 +0000 UTC
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Okay, so, lots of stuff behind the scenes to talk about, or at the very least prep you for what's coming. Let's get to it-
- I dragged my feet a lot on the next video because I wasn't happy with the writing, but tried my best to push the project to completion. I have a finished draft of the project and I want to try my best to get it out before the month is over, which I can't guarantee as I feel like there's still some slight voice/writing tweaks I want to make, but I'm hop...
2020-04-26 04:09:20 +0000 UTC
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So, obvious thing out of the way, the Coronavirus's impact on my life took a while to get settled. Had to make sure that my family was okay as well as sort out a bunch of stuff concerning my plans for the rest of the year, as i'm sure many of you did too. I'm okay at the moment, and safe, and trying to make sure the same is true for the people around me, but otherwise things are alright. If anything serious comes up, I'll certainly update on the situation when possible.
Now ...
2020-03-26 01:28:58 +0000 UTC
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And only 6 months later, we have it. A quick review of LM3 while also testing it for the theories I presented in the first Luigi's Mansion video I did way back in October. Thanks once again for your support, it's thanks to Patrons I could get this video done so quickly after the FF project was in the can, and for those who aren't necessarily video game people don't worry, this funds all that other good content you're looking for too!
Should be the Q and A next followed by wh...
2020-03-14 13:32:01 +0000 UTC
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Hi everyone!
Just wanted to swing by with an update on future projects. I know a lot of you are now here for wildly different reasons, and some of you are just cool with whatever I make, but I basically wanted to assure you that I have a variety of different subjects in the works and that i’m not sitting on my thumbs. Which would hurt honestly, i’m a bit heavy.
- The Luigi's Mansion 3 video is recorded and now needs the audio edited. This is not a long video and hopefull...
2020-03-05 14:44:43 +0000 UTC
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A video discussing some frequently asked questions about my recently released fantastic four video! And, err, as an aside-
I have to reiterate once again to all new and old patrons, thank you so much for your support over the last month. It's really hit me the impact the video has had, maybe not reaching as far as the Scooby video, but certainly landing with everyone who's seen it. The support, the donations, the compliments - you know the best thing I've seen is how many of...
2020-02-27 23:41:10 +0000 UTC
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The secret project is finally revealed! A retrospective on a series I've loved since I was very young.
It's thanks to you guys that this project was able to take shape. It's the video I've wanted to make the most and every last one of you is listed to show my appreciation for your support. I really can't thank you enough for letting me get here, and for giving me the opportunity to share these people's lives at last.
Excelsior.
2020-02-11 18:22:38 +0000 UTC
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One last update before this bad boy finally drops.
Sadly I’ve once again gone over my deadline, the frustration being that I’ve literally just been editing the credits of the video before typing this up. There’s still a couple tweaks I want to make and the upload/double checking will take an incredibly long time due to the video runtime so I know I just won’t beat my 31st deadline, but I do have another, very soonish date in mind that I want to hit once everything’s been put i...
2020-01-30 16:33:22 +0000 UTC
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Just an update for everyone here- ASM and Usher patrons have some extra details but there's a few videos I planned to try and get out this month/November- I ended up going all in on the big one and unfortunately, despite having worked on it solidly since November, I just don't think I can finish it before the new year. The good news is that I do think I can finish it inside of January, and after that all the other vids I have planned will tumble out not long after. I have a new Mic on t...
2019-12-27 11:11:42 +0000 UTC
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Hey everyone!
So as you might have noticed, i’ve been up to a lot more recently, now the weight of Sly 3 is finally off my shoulders. Trying to hit my personal goal of not only hitting a video every month, but getting through my back catalogue of ideas for videos i’ve always wanted to do, but never acted on until now. That’s what lead to the Halloween double whammy you guys got this year- I had always wanted to do videos on both Luigi’s Mansion and Scooby, and initi...
2019-11-14 02:44:30 +0000 UTC
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