"I played 69 MORE Bigmode Souls-Likes you've _definitely_ heard of" PS I really like your Displates, they remind me of the Super Mario RPG character renders that filled up the old Player's Guide and that I've always loved so much
As someone who works in publishing, I wish you the best. There's so many excellent games we end up not funding because it's not "company policy" or not "profitable". I hope some of those end up seeing the light of day regardless of the label, so seeing a new player in the indie publishing scene makes me hopeful Good luck Dunkey ! Hopefully you have surrounded yourself with people that can support you in this endeavour.
Video Game Publishers, 42,690 times: "Hey Dunkey, nice channel you got there. Wanna promote this absolute shit game for 100k$?" Dunkey: "No. F**k you. I am just gonna publish my own GOOD games now and thus monetize my UA-cam audience. Please stop harrassing me with these shit games." Video Game Publishers: "Are you sure you won't just promote this mobile freemium game for 200,000$ ?" *Surprised Pikachu Face*
I can't believe the guy who has the world record on Bowser's Big Bean Burrito is making his own games company!!! Will any of us even be able to beat them?
@@anotherpersonfromnorfolk1587 I mean if malphite didn't deserve to be gunned down in the street like the degenerate he is, then Dunkey wouldn't have said it
"Please note: We are not accepting any games that use NFTs, crypto or blockchain." Praise dunkey, such an excellent move. I can't wait to see what gets published xx
Dunkey reccomended Freedom Planet on twitter when Sonic Mania got delayed on PC as a means of compensation (needless to say its very Sonic like but with more emphasis on combat). That came out in 2014. Freedom Planet 2 came out 2 months ago and its arguably better than the first game. I'm bringing this up cause Freedom Planet as a whole is VERY underrated...like omg the physics and art have so much work put into them! It was basically Sonic Mania before Sonic Mania was a thing! That and it technically has the dunkey seal of approval (not enough to make it into a video but still) so you should at least see if its your thing if this comment got your interest! lol :P
Dunkey, I really hope this reaches you somehow. I'm the lead game developer in a team of my friends. I love the idea of your company and as a longtime fan since your league days, I've always been blown away at your ability to analyze the design of games and break down their strengths and weaknesses. I think we would really benefit from your input and would hope to earn your seal of approval for our initial release. Please let me know if you'll consider letting us pitch you.
@@jlu7453 Hey guys :) Sorry for not updating sooner, I didn't hear back yet. I kind of knew it was a longshot but it was too cool an opportunity not to shoot our shot!
It feels as though everything touched by Dunkey gets enriched, and/ or enjoyable to some extent, and I am so happy to see this announcement. The man is clearly Midas's descendant churning out gold standard quality. I very much look forward to an era of "BIGMODE PUBLISHED GAMES" and all the positivity it shall bring starting from the both of you.
Best of luck. With huge corporations swallowing up all of the studios these days, I feel that this is something truly necessary for continued progress. Looking forward to seeing how it plays out!
The bright side is, the more that those small studios get eaten up, the more that the *employees* who want to actually make indie games and not work for a megacorp subsidiary will become available.
I love to see Dunkey use his influence to make an impact on the world he loves rather than complain about its direction. I hope to be involved, but regardless I'll be rooting for BIGMODE every step of the way. Keep it real!
holy shit a Dunkey gaming company is an absolute dream. I'll forever be grateful to Dunkey for introducing me to incredible indie games (i.e Enter the Gungeon, Celeste, and Hollow Knight).
You're going to be the best thing that happened to the publishing industry in years. Whatever happens, that will always be true, even if the people in the industry don't realise it.
Sent in my portfolio. Hearing about your creative journey inspired me to make shit, and as a result, I see myself getting better all the time, honing more and more into my creative voice. Whether this is my time or this is my rejection letter phase, a bigmode thank you goes out to you, mista dunk.
looking back i can't believe we heard dunkey say "i'm gonna publish the good games" and act like that was a perfectly reasonable sales pitch as a game publishing studio
@@bigchunky7499 But.. but we need validation from repeating overused phrases to compensate for the lack of critical thinking. How else are we supposed to get our dopamine kick ? 😫😫😫 * anxiety overload * 😫😫😫
I just started watching your videos again recently since I've found myself playing games again, and you've already inspired me with those. See you do this is furthering that inspiration even more. Thanks for being around all these years dude, I'm hyped to see how huge this is going to get.
i appreciate anyone who commits time, dedication and resources to the future and betterment of the industry. as a game developer myself, thank you dunkey for using your platform in this way.
at first i was hesitant at the decision of a game publishing company rather than a game developing company but the more i think about it the more i understand it was absolutely the right decision. dunkey's the best. he's confident in himself in ways that matter - he understands good games. doesn't know how to make em tho. too bad he's nitpicking and biased. best of luck
Donkey I don’t know what you’ve done to me but you’ve awoken this inner determination to finally use this creativity I’ve held inside myself all my life and start grinding out something for once. It’ll be awhile but I will be coming to you first man wether you like it or not. You are an inspiration and what you’re doing I hope not only has effected me to do something for once about my dreams. Thank you
This is the final stage of the gaming UA-camr career, and man I’m so glad that it’s you who made it. I can’t think of anyone better to run an indie game publishing company than the dunk himself
20 years from now I’ll be playing a AAA bigmode game and suddenly remember it all started with Shawn getting murdered by a ghost because he went bigmode
Been following you since your Cho Graph video. I'm usually pretty cynical when it comes to anything business related, but if you say you're gonna do something I believe it. Best of luck to you and Leah. Show em what a real donkey can do.
I love hearing stories about how Devolver Digital were just a handful of people working from home mostly getting to know developers remotely while having no offfices or corporate bs to worry about. Dunkey has social media presence and a platform to advertise games through already, I sincerely hope this works out well since it will feel a hell of a lot better for someone who knows games over the usual AAA publisher that only know business and couldn't care less if the game were good as long as it makes money.
@@chuyuen441 When Movies and paintings can be art forms Video Games should be too especially when they are more interactive than any other form of media.
@@chuyuen441 take half a second to name the facets that make up a game that allows it to be fun, then come back to me and tell me none of those facets were art
OH BOY, I have been waiting for this! I spent years crafting my own little game but I always lacked opportunity. I feel this will be my big breakthrough. My idea is a turn-based J-RPG with farming simulator elements. Dunkey will love it!
@@matthewjones6786 That’s a good and legitimate question. I think Dunkey will be looking for people who are passionate about their project, as he said in the video, but I think he’ll also want to try and push games that make him feel passionate about playing them. So farming sims and the like are probably out unless they have some innovative new mechanic or the cast of characters is really charming.
@@matthewjones6786 I'll put it like this. If Bigmode---against all odds---releases a "turn-based J-RPG with farming simulator elements" you bet your ass it'll be some groundbreaking good shit.
To be fair, Undertale (one of the games presented as incredible in this video) was a turn-based game. In the video Dunkey reviewed it, he said the gameplay was fun despite being turn based. So just make whatever your videogame is fun and different and it has a shot.
Pretty much how I feel too except any square enix game. idc how corny or terrible the writing is i’m gonna play the shit out of every jrpg they make and love every second of it
I hope Dunkey doesn't get discouraged over the twitter trolls who really want this company to fail for some odd reason. I absolutely cannot wait to see what y'all have in store!
I love this, I remember laughing my ass off watching my boi dunkey when he only had a couple thousand views, glad to see your finally getting the recognition you deserve bayyybee
After being a big fan of your content for a long time, It's wonderful to see that you are willing to use your talents to bring great indie games into the spotlight. I feel like there is no better person to do it. Best of luck!
This announcement actually made me happy. I’ve been watching your channel for a few years now, I think the first vid I saw of yours was the one about game critics. When I saw that video it struck me how intelligent and funny you are and I’ve been a fan ever since. So much so that whilst I have had to stop playing video games as often as I would like, I still watch every vid you put out. You also made me buy a Nintendo Switch AND a Nintendo Wii U off of eBay so I could play Mario again. I wish you and Leah the best fortune with this endeavour. You’re an inspiration, Jas…Videogame.
I've been watching your channel for a little over ten years now. Thanks for all the laughs and informative content. You really have a gift for highlighting great indie games. I wish you and Leah the best of success.
I always felt like UA-cam didn’t reward content creators enough for the quality of content; only the quantity watched. It’s good to see you build this on the respect you’ve earned from your viewers. Good luck mate - can’t wait to see what drops first.
Dunkey, your channel is so much satire and humor, when you stop and talk serious about something I’m always so pleasantly surprised about the genuine and passionate guy you seem to be. Some of my favorite games are indie games, but as life gets busier and I get older, I have less and less time for trying different indie games out and like you said, it’s like a loot crate. I’m excited to play the specially curated and hopefully kickass games BigMode puts out. Thank you for the many years of work you’ve invested in the games industry in making all of us laugh. (Also, please start making good videos again. Please, it’s been two years.)
When I saw the title of this video pop up on my notifications, I figured it was a joke, or it would be a thought exercise, or a theme of the video somehow. A month later finally had time to catch up on some Dunkey and now beyond thrilled to find out it is a real announcement!! Your vids are outstanding, love your feel for the industry and your honesty, & can’t wait to see what you guys can do in this new venture! Count me in as a supporter, best of luck!
Genuinely, this gets me pretty excited. You've never had a habit of mincing words and a lot of games I'd have potentially never heard of are some of my favorites since you've introduced them. Someone to act as a megaphone for games that have great ideas and passion put into them but lack a voice I think should always be encouraged, and I'm looking forward to see what comes out of this.
100% Agree with you and have felt the exact same way for years. 90% of what they toss out these days, especially from AAA developers is cash-grabbing garbage. Indy games is where it's at, but many don't get the attention they deserve. Hopefully you and your company change that.. Good luck!
With all the games Dunkey has put me on over the years, it only makes sense that he starts a publishing company. Good luck, Dunkey, Leah, and every game you work with!
It took watching this video to make me realize that more than half of the indie games I have played in the last 5 or 6 years is either because of Dunkey or Vinny Vinesauce. Damn!
Seeing Dunkey be this forward, serious, and self confidant is really refreshing, and I can tell it's all very genuine. I'm super excited to see BigMode become a BigDeal
@@Laxhoop I don't know. Usually the dunk is making a joke every other thing he says, and so it's nice to have a straightforward and direct dunkey on display here.
I love you for using your resources and platform to do something like this. I hope this inspires other content creators who have gained a surplus of money to do something like this as well or at least invest into others who are.
...my nickname during the war was Bigmode. I remember they had to widen trenches about a foot on both sides so I could comfortably get around. That was way back in my walking days. I will support this Bigmode company with all my flesh and soul.
I have purchased many indie games based on dunks recommendations and haven't regretted a single one. Same as I have seen dunkey praise some of my favorite indie titles years after their release. I love this idea. I just hope it works out for Leah and dunk.
Video Game Publishers, 42,690 times: "Hey Dunkey, nice channel you got there. Wanna promote this absolute shit game for 100k$?" Dunkey: "No. F**k you. I am just gonna publish my own GOOD games now and thus monetize my UA-cam audience. Please stop harrassing me with these shit games." Video Game Publishers: "Are you sure you won't just promote this mobile freemium game for 200,000$ ?" 🤡
I can never tell when Dunky’s being serious or joking. Thought there would be some sort of joke twist at the end but no, the man actually seems to be going for this so props to him!
Hey dunkey, long time watcher, semi first time commentor. Just wanted to say you're a shining light in the world of soulless social media and I wish you nothing but the absolute best in your campaign! I'm always rooting for you BABBBYYYYYY
You can just feel the passion and dedication that Dunkey is putting into the industry, into the art form, nothing but love and best wishes from me Dunk!
Insanely impressed! What an amazing undertaking. I can’t wait to see games come out of Big Mode that are elevated to the next level. Go get ‘em Dunkey!!
I been watching this dude for over 7 years... I'm so happy for him. Dunkey, I wish you the best. I don't always agree with your takes, but I have absolute faith you'll give your all to assist in making genuine art a reality. Looks like you finally went Bigmode for real.
@@Duelgongo oh yeah, one of the instances of hate come from jrpg simps. They're all up-in-arms over his ribbing on Xenoblade Chronicles 3, and how he isn't worthy of this opportunity to be a publisher. It's hilarious.
I heard about Big Mode via the Jimquisition's video and was worried about the comment section, but I'm happy to see that there's actually a lot of love. Good luck Dunkey! I believe in you two making the choices you think is best. Good luck also, games industry can be tough to work in, but you'll never know if you don't try!
his channel stands for humor, not objective game reviews or standards a company with the sole objective of "publish games funny man likes" is the most self-indulgent thing i've seen from a game reviewer ever
feels like a natural progression to the channel! I've been watching you for years, and I'm excited to know which games are Dunkey approved off the bat. Good luck, I'll be cheering you on!!
often times you'll recommend a game i wouldn't have looked at twice without your video, and I'll end up loving it. you always know the good shit, and this is going to be amazing. love this move.
jokes and sarcasm aside, you got this. dunkey and leah have genuine passion and that will shine in their business. i see start ups all the time and i'm like "ohh you loooove coffee, do you?" "ohhh 'Here at XYZ we live and breathe (Product)'" oh do you now? i am 100% certain that you guys can say "we love videogames" and you actually mean it, i can tell. that to you it's not a cool little slogan to go under the company name, it's your genuine opinion. good luck guys, but i think you wont even need luck.
Dunkey thank you for making UA-cam videos that actually matter and entertain. I've watched every single one and you have shown me so many games I would not know about
I genuinely appreciate what dunkey and his team is doing here. I 1000% agree with his sentiments. There are a lot of great games being made today but they are drowning in an ever growing ocean of half assed mediocrity. I hope this works out for them and they will help some passionate and talented developers get the recognition and success they deserve.
His mother knew what she was doing when she named him Videogame
She would have preferred a book publishing company
His family was all put to work as donkeys and his mother had to disguise him as a videogame youtuber to keep him out of harms way
@@HarmonyMLGomg that's a classic reference
“I understand what kind of ideas always work”
*shows a grapple hook*
accurate
🗿
Big mode now only publishes souls likes 😂
Platinum Pomegranate
"and which never work"
shows shitty crafting
accurate
"I played 69 MORE Bigmode Souls-Likes you've _definitely_ heard of"
PS I really like your Displates, they remind me of the Super Mario RPG character renders that filled up the old Player's Guide and that I've always loved so much
As someone who works in publishing, I wish you the best. There's so many excellent games we end up not funding because it's not "company policy" or not "profitable". I hope some of those end up seeing the light of day regardless of the label, so seeing a new player in the indie publishing scene makes me hopeful
Good luck Dunkey ! Hopefully you have surrounded yourself with people that can support you in this endeavour.
Those games you reject, send them towards Bigmode. Ez Clap
Hello there, I wanted to start an indie game publishing company too, is there a way I could reach you. I have some questions I'd like to ask please 🙏
This is god damned fantastic. I love the idea of a real fan running a publishing company.
I wish you guys nothing but the best.
ok
Video Game Publishers, 42,690 times: "Hey Dunkey, nice channel you got there. Wanna promote this absolute shit game for 100k$?"
Dunkey: "No. F**k you. I am just gonna publish my own GOOD games now and thus monetize my UA-cam audience. Please stop harrassing me with these shit games."
Video Game Publishers: "Are you sure you won't just promote this mobile freemium game for 200,000$ ?" *Surprised Pikachu Face*
@@vantruongthi9105 Yep
@@vantruongthi9105 just say you’re gay
Hey man watch the blasphemy I care about you and want you to live forever in paradise. Do all things for the Glory of God.
If the first game is a turn based farming sim, this will be Dunkey’s greatest joke yet.
A farming sim? That sounds like a good idea for a game, nintendo should publish like 1 or 20 games like that
isnt that just Civ? lol
ok
Despite watching lots of his vids over the years. I don't get it?
with crafting
I can't believe the guy who has the world record on Bowser's Big Bean Burrito is making his own games company!!! Will any of us even be able to beat them?
Nope, not a chance
"Publishing company". It's more like Steam, but for Indie developers.
Not making... publishing. Like devolver digital. They just make money on other people's work
*had
...
Ladies and gentlemen, we are about to see the first Dunkey type game
It's very strand like in that sense
Thanks George Washington
So hype for the Kill Butt series! Paul Creenis is such a talented dev
Kill Butt 3 2 is going to blow your minds
deep cut 😂😂
It is heart-warming to see the inspiring stories of people that walk out of League of Legends. Thank you, Dunkey
Thank you my caasin. Welcome, we should go bowling with Niko.
@@anotherpersonfromnorfolk1587 he would not play that garbage. He said he only plays good games.
Did somebody order a Zhanya’s Pizza?
@@anotherpersonfromnorfolk1587 I mean if malphite didn't deserve to be gunned down in the street like the degenerate he is, then Dunkey wouldn't have said it
Dunkey showed the world that not all LoL players are a lost cause and that rehabilitation is entirely possible
"Please note: We are not accepting any games that use NFTs, crypto or blockchain."
Praise dunkey, such an excellent move. I can't wait to see what gets published xx
extremely based
How sad that the basics are seen as something so strange
He should expand that to include loot boxes and microtransactions.
Based Dunk
@@johnnysaurus04 based on what?
If Dunkey really likes a game there is usually a 90% chance I'm going to buy it. He really has a good eye for great games that are indie.
It’s a 90% chance it’s super Mario brothers 2
@@Jaguar13.exe. knack 2 babyyyyyyyy
Dunkey is the sole reason I bought Enter The Gungeon and Hollow Knight, that is how I understood he really wasn't like the rest of the critics.
Dunkey reccomended Freedom Planet on twitter when Sonic Mania got delayed on PC as a means of compensation (needless to say its very Sonic like but with more emphasis on combat). That came out in 2014. Freedom Planet 2 came out 2 months ago and its arguably better than the first game. I'm bringing this up cause Freedom Planet as a whole is VERY underrated...like omg the physics and art have so much work put into them! It was basically Sonic Mania before Sonic Mania was a thing! That and it technically has the dunkey seal of approval (not enough to make it into a video but still) so you should at least see if its your thing if this comment got your interest! lol :P
Dunkey, I really hope this reaches you somehow. I'm the lead game developer in a team of my friends. I love the idea of your company and as a longtime fan since your league days, I've always been blown away at your ability to analyze the design of games and break down their strengths and weaknesses. I think we would really benefit from your input and would hope to earn your seal of approval for our initial release.
Please let me know if you'll consider letting us pitch you.
Update: Sent an email to the company contact address. Probably a better way to reach out haha.
@@DevinDT99 I was gonna rib you exactly for this reason, haha. He says on the video and website how to apply.
@@DevinDT99 Did you hear back? :)
@@DevinDT99 Did you hear back?
@@jlu7453 Hey guys :) Sorry for not updating sooner, I didn't hear back yet. I kind of knew it was a longshot but it was too cool an opportunity not to shoot our shot!
Dunkey once again proving he’s a genius making a Frog Type Indie Game Company ahead of all the Frog Type Games on the horizon!
Wow, I didn't make that connection till now. Frogs are too powerful this year.
I know who I want publishing Frog Fractions 3
Finally, someone that can explain to me the difference between frog type and strand type games!
Now I just need him to invest in my totally new franchise I call "frogger"
You guys are gonna love literally never been done.
Amen!
Big Mode has not released a single bad game yet. Truely the best gaming company of all time
i love you
It feels as though everything touched by Dunkey gets enriched, and/ or enjoyable to some extent, and I am so happy to see this announcement. The man is clearly Midas's descendant churning out gold standard quality. I very much look forward to an era of "BIGMODE PUBLISHED GAMES" and all the positivity it shall bring starting from the both of you.
I just legitimately love Dunkey, he really cares about the industry and I believe he can achieve something great with Big Mode.
Dunkey please invest in my new up and coming indie game "Hogan's Castle"
I think he should invest in killer bean the video game
i read that in his voice
Apply
I can’t wait to play as Dracula, and explore over three levels!
No, invest in my indie game, ‘Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II’ the re-re-release
Best of luck. With huge corporations swallowing up all of the studios these days, I feel that this is something truly necessary for continued progress. Looking forward to seeing how it plays out!
big mode is gonna be bought by xbox
That’s too many words I’m not reading that
Go bigmode WOOOO!!!
The bright side is, the more that those small studios get eaten up, the more that the *employees* who want to actually make indie games and not work for a megacorp subsidiary will become available.
Swallowing up long gone studios. Time for new
I love to see Dunkey use his influence to make an impact on the world he loves rather than complain about its direction. I hope to be involved, but regardless I'll be rooting for BIGMODE every step of the way. Keep it real!
holy shit a Dunkey gaming company is an absolute dream. I'll forever be grateful to Dunkey for introducing me to incredible indie games (i.e Enter the Gungeon, Celeste, and Hollow Knight).
And Knack 2 dumbass
I legit have 250 hours in Enter the Gungeon, partly because of Dunkey's video. That's a lot for a full time worker, father, and writer.
Thing long me no read
mr dees
Double U
Bigmode is the most Dunkey name for a legitimate business ever
honestly it shouldve ben Beeg mode but thats just me
You're going to be the best thing that happened to the publishing industry in years. Whatever happens, that will always be true, even if the people in the industry don't realise it.
Sent in my portfolio. Hearing about your creative journey inspired me to make shit, and as a result, I see myself getting better all the time, honing more and more into my creative voice. Whether this is my time or this is my rejection letter phase, a bigmode thank you goes out to you, mista dunk.
Can't wait to see what you're cooking up
Did you ever hear back?
I've been so deep into dunkey's lore that I can no longer tell if this is an actual announcement or a satire for tech startup company
I'm still not sure
@@apophenic_ me too
It's real. They setup a Twitter and a website to go with it.
It must be true, this video has 0 dislikes
@@apophenic_ it’s obviously real
This man went from shitposting on Newgrounds to becoming an indie publisher, this truly is only accomplished by someone like Dunkey
we all have to start somewhere
@@roxwize ikr
I give this guy, a 5/5
dunkey is a true chad
Except for The Behemoth...
looking back i can't believe we heard dunkey say "i'm gonna publish the good games" and act like that was a perfectly reasonable sales pitch as a game publishing studio
Amount of sheer awesome positivity oozing from this announcement made me smile all over.
I've never wanted a company to succeed so badly. And I used to own a company.
I've never seen a comment have so many layers before. What was the type of company if you don't mind me asking?
bro you should believe in you more
"used to own" :D
guess that's why you don't got a company no more
Was it a beer company?
it really makes you feel like you're actually a Publishing Company
That time when he said "it's bigmode time" I was losing myself. Literally one of the most game developers ever...
@adsaa shutup with the morbius jokes
ign gotta hire this man
@@bigchunky7499 But.. but we need validation from repeating overused phrases to compensate for the lack of critical thinking. How else are we supposed to get our dopamine kick ?
😫😫😫 * anxiety overload * 😫😫😫
@@peterrogers3691 (poops)
(Comes)
My dude I cannot imagine how much of a move and commitment this is to you guys. I admire your bravery and wish you luck.
I just started watching your videos again recently since I've found myself playing games again, and you've already inspired me with those.
See you do this is furthering that inspiration even more. Thanks for being around all these years dude, I'm hyped to see how huge this is going to get.
i appreciate anyone who commits time, dedication and resources to the future and betterment of the industry. as a game developer myself, thank you dunkey for using your platform in this way.
hear hear!
Nice
Quite based good sir.
fat
Yo
This is so goddamn cool, fuckin bravo man.
Can't wait to see Big Mode come out with KNACK 3 BAYBEEEEE.
-B
Fancy to see you guys here! Big fan
hello OSP how are you today
KNACKIUS SWEEPPPPPPPPPPPP
Pleasantly surprised to see Blue here
I never knew OSP was a dunkey fan! But it makes sense that people with such great taste and insightful ideas would flock together
This gives me hope for this industry, and I hope you guys succeed.
I’m glad that dunkey is finally living his dream to bring Killbutt 7 to the masses
Man I hope somebody makes a farming rpg game with you guys, we have less of those now in the gaming industry.
What? There are seriously so many. Too many, in fact.
@@No-cg9kj that’s the joke
@@No-cg9kj wooosh incoming
Obviously they are just looking to ride the wave of "Frog Type" games this year. =P
It would also be great if they published an indie strand type game, been waiting for one for decades.
Dunkey is the realest gamer of all time, so I'm looking forward to seeing him help publish the realest games of all time
"bbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbb BIG MODE"
Yes he definitely deserves this!
at first i was hesitant at the decision of a game publishing company rather than a game developing company but the more i think about it the more i understand it was absolutely the right decision.
dunkey's the best. he's confident in himself in ways that matter - he understands good games. doesn't know how to make em tho. too bad he's nitpicking and biased.
best of luck
Donkey I don’t know what you’ve done to me but you’ve awoken this inner determination to finally use this creativity I’ve held inside myself all my life and start grinding out something for once. It’ll be awhile but I will be coming to you first man wether you like it or not. You are an inspiration and what you’re doing I hope not only has effected me to do something for once about my dreams. Thank you
This is the final stage of the gaming UA-camr career, and man I’m so glad that it’s you who made it. I can’t think of anyone better to run an indie game publishing company than the dunk himself
Me
And Deo
Deo
you forgot Deo
deo obviously
20 years from now I’ll be playing a AAA bigmode game and suddenly remember it all started with Shawn getting murdered by a ghost because he went bigmode
Wait wait... What??
Ah that video was funny as hell
@@James-Dee-Music give us the sauce brutha
Go big mode
@@fahmieyzs dunkeys Phasmophobia Video goes bigmode
Been following you since your Cho Graph video. I'm usually pretty cynical when it comes to anything business related, but if you say you're gonna do something I believe it. Best of luck to you and Leah. Show em what a real donkey can do.
well now its my goal to make a game and publish it through big mode
I love hearing stories about how Devolver Digital were just a handful of people working from home mostly getting to know developers remotely while having no offfices or corporate bs to worry about. Dunkey has social media presence and a platform to advertise games through already, I sincerely hope this works out well since it will feel a hell of a lot better for someone who knows games over the usual AAA publisher that only know business and couldn't care less if the game were good as long as it makes money.
Thank you dunkey, as an indie gamedev it feels so refreshing having someone in your corner that still sees videogames as an art medium. I'll reach out
Video games should be fun not art lmfao
Hey my name is Javier too. What’s up
@@chuyuen441 why not both?
@@chuyuen441 When Movies and paintings can be art forms Video Games should be too especially when they are more interactive than any other form of media.
@@chuyuen441 take half a second to name the facets that make up a game that allows it to be fun, then come back to me and tell me none of those facets were art
OH BOY, I have been waiting for this! I spent years crafting my own little game but I always lacked opportunity. I feel this will be my big breakthrough. My idea is a turn-based J-RPG with farming simulator elements. Dunkey will love it!
Will it have any Strand-type elements?
That’s a legit question I have about this publisher. Is there an unspoken “genres Dunkey generally dislikes need not apply” element?
@@matthewjones6786 That’s a good and legitimate question. I think Dunkey will be looking for people who are passionate about their project, as he said in the video, but I think he’ll also want to try and push games that make him feel passionate about playing them. So farming sims and the like are probably out unless they have some innovative new mechanic or the cast of characters is really charming.
@@matthewjones6786 I'll put it like this. If Bigmode---against all odds---releases a "turn-based J-RPG with farming simulator elements" you bet your ass it'll be some groundbreaking good shit.
To be fair, Undertale (one of the games presented as incredible in this video) was a turn-based game. In the video Dunkey reviewed it, he said the gameplay was fun despite being turn based. So just make whatever your videogame is fun and different and it has a shot.
Dunkey, as long as you stay authentic to your own brand, you’re going to do great. Best of luck to you.
Dunkey has remained my favorite game centered UA-camr for years and he just keeps delivering. Thanks, man. You really are legendary
"for players that actually PLAY AND CARE about videogame, my channel is where they come to find out what's actually worth playing" I 100% agree.
i don’t
I had never even heard of Celeste before his video about it, and it’s now one of my favorites
I feel like you just took the first quote you could find in the video, and then commented it as quickly as you could.
He lost credibility when he didn't like Xenoblade 3
Pretty much how I feel too except any square enix game. idc how corny or terrible the writing is i’m gonna play the shit out of every jrpg they make and love every second of it
I've heard that this publishing company can really make you feel like a developer.
No, don't be here Bad Dunkey bot. Go away.
Ikr? It gave me goosebumps everytime...
clickbait channel lol
I hope with all my heart that this ends up successful in next decade
Animal Well is the first Big Mode type game!!
The first strand-type publishing company, this is huge guys!
This joke is so old
Can't wait to see what he cooks up!
shut the fuck up xD i had to pause the video to laugh that one out
I hope Dunkey doesn't get discouraged over the twitter trolls who really want this company to fail for some odd reason. I absolutely cannot wait to see what y'all have in store!
There are literally 0 negative twitter comments on any bigmode tweets
@@Qwiggalo woosh
@@Qwiggalo There are quite a few people dunking on dunkey only to plug in their indie game
Ok but imagine actually caring about opinions of twittards
like, what weight do they hold :v
@@stillnobrainer "woosh" implies there was some obvious joke...
I love this, I remember laughing my ass off watching my boi dunkey when he only had a couple thousand views, glad to see your finally getting the recognition you deserve bayyybee
After being a big fan of your content for a long time, It's wonderful to see that you are willing to use your talents to bring great indie games into the spotlight. I feel like there is no better person to do it. Best of luck!
I’m so happy for you guys. Can’t wait to see what your vision for Knack 3 will be.
It's gonna be a straight mastapiece!
Hear me out…it’s a horror game
Knack 3 is actually gonna be a rhythm game the likes of which have never been seen.
@@artemis1123 aaaaaaaand we’re pulling ur funding
@@artemis1123 aaaaaaaand we’re pulling ur funding
This announcement actually made me happy. I’ve been watching your channel for a few years now, I think the first vid I saw of yours was the one about game critics. When I saw that video it struck me how intelligent and funny you are and I’ve been a fan ever since. So much so that whilst I have had to stop playing video games as often as I would like, I still watch every vid you put out. You also made me buy a Nintendo Switch AND a Nintendo Wii U off of eBay so I could play Mario again. I wish you and Leah the best fortune with this endeavour. You’re an inspiration, Jas…Videogame.
simp
I've been watching your channel for a little over ten years now. Thanks for all the laughs and informative content. You really have a gift for highlighting great indie games. I wish you and Leah the best of success.
I always felt like UA-cam didn’t reward content creators enough for the quality of content; only the quantity watched. It’s good to see you build this on the respect you’ve earned from your viewers. Good luck mate - can’t wait to see what drops first.
Dunkey, your channel is so much satire and humor, when you stop and talk serious about something I’m always so pleasantly surprised about the genuine and passionate guy you seem to be. Some of my favorite games are indie games, but as life gets busier and I get older, I have less and less time for trying different indie games out and like you said, it’s like a loot crate. I’m excited to play the specially curated and hopefully kickass games BigMode puts out. Thank you for the many years of work you’ve invested in the games industry in making all of us laugh.
(Also, please start making good videos again. Please, it’s been two years.)
Finally Dunkey can get a broader audience for his classic game Snake Nuice
Yes
Yes bro
When I saw the title of this video pop up on my notifications, I figured it was a joke, or it would be a thought exercise, or a theme of the video somehow.
A month later finally had time to catch up on some Dunkey and now beyond thrilled to find out it is a real announcement!! Your vids are outstanding, love your feel for the industry and your honesty, & can’t wait to see what you guys can do in this new venture! Count me in as a supporter, best of luck!
Genuinely, this gets me pretty excited. You've never had a habit of mincing words and a lot of games I'd have potentially never heard of are some of my favorites since you've introduced them. Someone to act as a megaphone for games that have great ideas and passion put into them but lack a voice I think should always be encouraged, and I'm looking forward to see what comes out of this.
Excited me too beyond belief I was NOT expecting this today haha. Damn!
Damn, Dunkey got so inspired by E3 2022 that he made his own frog type company. Respect.
Strand type company when?
ok
he eh haw haw he he haw haw
The frog mascot is a strand type character
This is some of the most exciting news I have seen all year. Thank you dunkey
100% Agree with you and have felt the exact same way for years. 90% of what they toss out these days, especially from AAA developers is cash-grabbing garbage. Indy games is where it's at, but many don't get the attention they deserve. Hopefully you and your company change that.. Good luck!
With all the games Dunkey has put me on over the years, it only makes sense that he starts a publishing company.
Good luck, Dunkey, Leah, and every game you work with!
It took watching this video to make me realize that more than half of the indie games I have played in the last 5 or 6 years is either because of Dunkey or Vinny Vinesauce.
Damn!
Too many word I’m not reading that
Yip yip,time to go big😳🙌!!
Bruh
Why a publisher rather then a marketing service?
Seeing Dunkey be this forward, serious, and self confidant is really refreshing, and I can tell it's all very genuine. I'm super excited to see BigMode become a BigDeal
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Serious Dunk never misses, always bangers.
perhaps... even... a big........ SHOT?
How can you tell, he sounds and speaks exactly the same as he does in all his other videos.
@@Laxhoop I don't know. Usually the dunk is making a joke every other thing he says, and so it's nice to have a straightforward and direct dunkey on display here.
I love you for using your resources and platform to do something like this. I hope this inspires other content creators who have gained a surplus of money to do something like this as well or at least invest into others who are.
...my nickname during the war was Bigmode. I remember they had to widen trenches about a foot on both sides so I could comfortably get around. That was way back in my walking days. I will support this Bigmode company with all my flesh and soul.
This means there is technically a possibility that dunkey will be the publisher for Knack III. This has been his plan all along, you guys.
ok
I have purchased many indie games based on dunks recommendations and haven't regretted a single one. Same as I have seen dunkey praise some of my favorite indie titles years after their release.
I love this idea. I just hope it works out for Leah and dunk.
Video Game Publishers, 42,690 times: "Hey Dunkey, nice channel you got there. Wanna promote this absolute shit game for 100k$?"
Dunkey: "No. F**k you. I am just gonna publish my own GOOD games now and thus monetize my UA-cam audience. Please stop harrassing me with these shit games."
Video Game Publishers: "Are you sure you won't just promote this mobile freemium game for 200,000$ ?" 🤡
Dunkey is goofy but he gets his point across when it comes to games
I'm super happy for you Dunk ! Best wishes for you and excited to see the future of Bigmode !!!
Damn. That's great to see, count me as hyped. I know your going to deliver some bangers. Good luck!
I can never tell when Dunky’s being serious or joking. Thought there would be some sort of joke twist at the end but no, the man actually seems to be going for this so props to him!
the twist is there was no twist
@@austinjohnson1072 what a twist
I thought it's a joke video until half way through
you really fell for this? lol Dunkey making a game company. yeah, ok lol
@@brandontaylor3874 Why does that seem ridiculous to you? He's definitely got the resources for it.
This is insane. Dunkey is one of the most ambitious UA-camrs out there. Hope to see some great games from this publisher.
Lol
Hey dunkey, long time watcher, semi first time commentor.
Just wanted to say you're a shining light in the world of soulless social media and I wish you nothing but the absolute best in your campaign! I'm always rooting for you BABBBYYYYYY
Best of luck. I hope you realise what you're getting into.
Does this mean Donkey Long December is back?
I can garuntee you I’m the future of UA-cam come and see for yourself
Maybe
U best not edit this bro
Dunkey kong september
Donkey Long
You can just feel the passion and dedication that Dunkey is putting into the industry, into the art form, nothing but love and best wishes from me Dunk!
So pumped to see how well this turns out for everyone involved! Love you guys
Insanely impressed! What an amazing undertaking. I can’t wait to see games come out of Big Mode that are elevated to the next level. Go get ‘em Dunkey!!
I been watching this dude for over 7 years... I'm so happy for him.
Dunkey, I wish you the best. I don't always agree with your takes, but I have absolute faith you'll give your all to assist in making genuine art a reality. Looks like you finally went Bigmode for real.
In all seriousness, don't let the psychos on Twitter get you down. There's a lot of us who are rooting for you!
People are upset about this? Only good can come from this I would think!
@@Duelgongo oh yeah, one of the instances of hate come from jrpg simps. They're all up-in-arms over his ribbing on Xenoblade Chronicles 3, and how he isn't worthy of this opportunity to be a publisher. It's hilarious.
@@kaliboi0219 Twitter is the most toxic platform ever....
@@kaliboi0219 They are mad because he spoiled the game or something. But how this is related to this doesn’t make any sense.
Twitter is an assembly of the dumbest people on the planet, why would anyone take anything said on there seriously
I heard about Big Mode via the Jimquisition's video and was worried about the comment section, but I'm happy to see that there's actually a lot of love. Good luck Dunkey! I believe in you two making the choices you think is best. Good luck also, games industry can be tough to work in, but you'll never know if you don't try!
I love your mission statement. I truly hope y’all find success!!!🎉🎉
I think this is the perfect evolution of what your channel has stood for. I wish you all the best in making it happen.
his channel stands for humor, not objective game reviews or standards
a company with the sole objective of "publish games funny man likes" is the most self-indulgent thing i've seen from a game reviewer ever
feels like a natural progression to the channel! I've been watching you for years, and I'm excited to know which games are Dunkey approved off the bat. Good luck, I'll be cheering you on!!
Came back to this video just to say that we love you and we love the idea, keep on going. Sending bigmode vibes
I wish you the best of luck brother, you got my support all the way. We seriously appreciate your content bro. Keep doing your thing
This is incredibly cool dunk, I'm excited to see where this goes!
Dude I can’t wait
Hold on, ain’t you Nathaniel B
Am I early to a Nathaniel B comment
ain’t you Nathaniel B
Hold up…
often times you'll recommend a game i wouldn't have looked at twice without your video, and I'll end up loving it. you always know the good shit, and this is going to be amazing. love this move.
jokes and sarcasm aside, you got this. dunkey and leah have genuine passion and that will shine in their business. i see start ups all the time and i'm like "ohh you loooove coffee, do you?" "ohhh 'Here at XYZ we live and breathe (Product)'" oh do you now? i am 100% certain that you guys can say "we love videogames" and you actually mean it, i can tell. that to you it's not a cool little slogan to go under the company name, it's your genuine opinion. good luck guys, but i think you wont even need luck.
LET'S GO, DUNKEY!
Absolutely legendary. Can't believe I hadn't heard about this yet. Absolutely fantastic.
I hope this is actually real and not parody. I'm working on a game right now and would honored to have a legit legend like Dunkey publish it.
I think it’s legit
You should try it man :) good luck on your game!
I don't see how this could be a parody at this point. It's obviously real, lol.
gl bro
its real, good luck on your game! :D
Congratulations, Videogame! Looking forward to seeing the games you publish. Git ‘er done, brother. Git ‘er done.
Wish you guys the best in this endeavor! It’s been a pleasure watching your growth over the years man
… I’m callin papa john’s
Dunkey thank you for making UA-cam videos that actually matter and entertain. I've watched every single one and you have shown me so many games I would not know about
I genuinely appreciate what dunkey and his team is doing here. I 1000% agree with his sentiments. There are a lot of great games being made today but they are drowning in an ever growing ocean of half assed mediocrity. I hope this works out for them and they will help some passionate and talented developers get the recognition and success they deserve.