It's true, the podcast started going downhill after the buyout. I stuck with Listen Up because I like Garnett, but without Shane there the entire thing became perhaps a little too western-centric.
I have no problems with criticism of the Japanese gaming industry, I myself have become a regular detractor of it. But both John and David seem to be completely ignorant and abivelant to it, which makes for some frustrating listening for anyone with half an opinion on the subject. John Davison riles me especially when he makes flippant remarks about how archaic Japanese devs are, without acknowledging or celebrating any of the uniqueness they are capable of.
Garnett at least tries to maintain some semblance of impartiality, which I admire a lot. You will be missed dude.
Garnett Lee becomes editorial director for GameFly media, including Shacknews [update]
Oct 7th 2009 9:49AM (Joystiq)I have no problems with criticism of the Japanese gaming industry, I myself have become a regular detractor of it. But both John and David seem to be completely ignorant and abivelant to it, which makes for some frustrating listening for anyone with half an opinion on the subject. John Davison riles me especially when he makes flippant remarks about how archaic Japanese devs are, without acknowledging or celebrating any of the uniqueness they are capable of.
Garnett at least tries to maintain some semblance of impartiality, which I admire a lot. You will be missed dude.