Funny Interview With Funny Guy

Posted on June 16, 2006 by Scott Jennings| 5 Comments

Firingsquad interviews Jerry Holkins of Penny Arcade

FiringSquad: Since your site is so popular do you think your strip and comments have any effect on the game industry?

Jerry Holkins: We have readers who create games for a living, but I don’t think we affect it in a meaningful way, no. I wouldn’t call what we provide “constructive criticism.”

FiringSquad: At the moment, what are the biggest issues in the video and PC game industry in your opinion?

Jerry Holkins: See what I mean? This is precisely the sort of useful, valid perspective we don’t provide.

See, this is why I did all my interviews in IRC. You can drop the stupid questions once they’re found to be irrelevant and no one is the wiser!

(Found via Amber Night)

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  • Dren

    That is good. Really really good.

    It is Friday and nobody is here, so I actually laughed out loud for once.

  • http://hgamer.blogspot.com Heartless Gamer

    You quoted the best quote -_-

  • Freakazoid

    I think at least Jerry provides valid perspective even if he thinks he doesn’t. The way he relates his gaming experience isn’t like what you get in typical reviews. I don’t know what to call his method (if you can give it a name), but while a normal review would be like “these graphics are AWESOME and the controls don’t suck!”, his reviewing is more like “When I squish a gorgon’s head against a wall, it fulfills the moment, and I am satisfied with my actions.” He comes away truly relating his feelings for a game. I probably wouldn’t give most of the games he’s ever touched a second look if it weren’t for his insight.

  • Brask Mumei

    I believe the correct technical jargon is “Discursive Analysis”.

  • http://www.slydesblog.com Slyde

    lol… that was very funny!

    After a crappy friday, i needed that. Thanks lum!