The Rise of YouTube Video Game Critics (& History of Game Journalism)



Once upon a shed in time I told the tale of the history of game journalism and YouTube video game critics.

P.S.

I called Guru Larry’s show 20 years too late!

Special thanks to Top Hat Gaming Man for the voice overs of the Letters to the editor.

Top Hat Gaming Man: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZiiGwQJ0ybsCcN3fyGBQCQ

Twitter – @RayareReviewing

2nd channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6qqAQXfJ2mk1asisP1anlA

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25 thoughts on “The Rise of YouTube Video Game Critics (& History of Game Journalism)”

  1. This was over a month of work to accomplish this one. I think I delayed publishing it because I was nervous about it. I don't know when the next video will be but if you pay attention to the ending you might be able to tell there will be some changes in terms of "look" Thanks so much for the support on this channel and the appreciation for the comedy.

    Press like and share to your friends. Special thanks to Top Hat Gaming Man: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZiiGwQJ0ybsCcN3fyGBQCQ

    I tried to call Larry but sadly no answer lol!

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  2. This was a whoooole ass event my man. So much was covered here and I hope you feel proud of yourself for this one! I appreciate all the effort on display here. God bless <3

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  3. Gee, when I started making game videos back in 1988 I thought I was a pioneer! Actually I was just copying those Top Score videos starting Donn Nauert of the National Video Game Team. So much for originality! Great video my friend. You’re going in the spotlight 🌟

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  4. The editing is as usual exciting and the mixture of anger and happiness in your voice is always entertaining, Loved This Video and I'll await your next one partner

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  5. I mean yes but no but yes! Angry Nintendo Nerd was fun back then. But that was over a decade ago?
    Not sure where I’m going with this 😂😂🕹🕹🕹🕹

    Keep up the good work Ray and stay safe.

    PS pro tip…. the lid/cap of a biro works way better than any skimpy 80/90s HB pencil or biro without a lid. For Acornsoft tapes at least (😉)

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  6. 10 ft tall and 500 lbs of muscle😲 do you have custom controllers? How big is that tube tv behind you? Where do you find shoes?🤣

    Absolutely excellent vid Ray…but I wouldn't expect less.

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  7. Another masterpiece 👏👏👏 I'm only at the start and you already got me with 'I thought it was Playboy!!' 😂😂 and that Jet Force Gemini review 😂😂😂

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  8. Yeah.. right.. Remember times when AVGN reviewed shitty games? And now he actually advertising RAID (and Vikings, if i remember right). Both shitty imitation of games that manipulate you to waste money and developed by studio owned by actual casino….

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  9. I completely agree on not liking a specific number to a review. Which is why I try to change up way I "rate" games. Also Super Metroid IS a Masterpiece and anyone who thinks otherwise is wrong.

    Great video brother, I never really watched AVGN but I can definitely appreciate him because of this.

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