Here's a good one. On my way to college one day, a local radio station held their daily morning question of the day. It was "What was the real name of The Punisher?" I managed to be their lucky caller and answered Frank Castle, all thanks to Spider-Man on PS1. Won a free Pumpkin Spice Cappucino and a piece of fudge from a coffee shop. So I owe The Punisher that good after college snack and my love for Pumpkin Spice.
I just listened to this for background noise in reverse order and this is still some funny shit. Props to you guys. I'm glad that Greg is joining in for now too and really enjoying the Prime playthrough.
Elliot's not offering all the info. THQ *did* go out of business, having filed bankrupcy. Nordic Games then bought most of their IPs that went up for sale. *Then* they went ahead and rebranded themselves as THQ Nordic, essentially reviving THQ from the dead in the process.
THQ Nordic (formerly known as Nordic Games) is THQ in Name only just like the Atari of today (formerly known as Infogrames) should never be confused with the Atari of old
The Punisher is my favorite vigilante. His rough style and brute force against his enemies is disturbing yet satisfying. If anyone is interested you can read the punisher max comics which are easy to find and each volume has many pages. And if you guys liked this, then here's hoping you'll do the Max Payne games one day.
Well then. I've never heard of this game before, but it does look interesting. Elliot would probably be the biggest goody two-shoes Punisher out there, which is saying something considering how he destroyed all of 1940's L.A. with a car and mowed down its people in L.A. Noire....
Never seen nor heard of this game until it was mentioned by you guys so this is some new territory once more. There are probably much less in-jokes to be had here though.
Heard alot of great things about this game, it being a under rated gem for its time. (Gameplay wise.) With a new Spider man game coming out, I wouldnt mind seeing another Punisher game where you can go CRAZY with stuff like glory kills and such.
computermonster1 I just want Frank Castle to have some more characterization. There's only so much I can see of him killing people before I get bored of it.
computermonster1 Yeah. I love that side of Frank's character. I know the Punisher isn't just mindless killing, but it just seems like writers like to make him do that.
Furthermore, this is one of the only games in the history of the ESRB to be threatened with an AO rating strictly for violence, but the developers decided to show the interrogation scenes in black and white. Also, Elliot was referring to the 2004 film with Thomas Jane (voicing Frank Castle/The Punisher in this game, as well.)
I already watched the Best Friends playthrough of this game, and I am sure as hell up for watching it again. Especially on SGB. Show Pat Fuccboivin how it's done, guys.
Well, this is going to be interesting. I never saw this game in action. I know it existed but only because Clement mentioned it once during his LP of the PS1 Spider-Man game.
Ah yes Punisher a character who in the hands of a good writer can be a troubled but well-intentioned man who doles out pain and death to those who wrong the innocent. While in the hands of a bad writer can be a psychopath who takes an extraordinarily self righteous stance on killing people for even minor shit. I know of a case where they had the Punisher murder a jaywalker. Oh and I heard about a story where the Punisher horribly tortured a reformed criminal on the off chance that he could provide information that he needed and when he couldn't Frank killed him anyway. But I know of a good story where Frank defended a penitent criminal and his family from a mob hit putting himself in harms way despite the man's criminal past.
To expand on Elliot's comment about THQ Nordic, the THQ name was brought back because the brand was still widely associated with some of the profiles that Nordic acquired from THQ.
I didn't even know this game existed. But jeez the Punisher was excellent in Daredevil season 2. And I still have a soft spot for the Thomas Jane punisher. I actually really liked it and don't get why it gets a bad vibe.
Love punisher in daredevil, that prison fight scene is part of the MCU that's owned by Disney and that's insane with how incredibly violent that fight is 😂
So, Saint's Row LP when? Jokes aside I really hope to see ya'll play the Saint's Row series. I want to see how Matt would commentate spraying literal shit on houses. XD
Gotta ask...does Daredevil season 2 take any inspiration from this game/inspiration from the same story this game does? I'm watching Daredevil season 2 right now, just finished episode 6 and I don't want spoilers.
0:33 Except it was Nordic Games (now THQ Nordic) that got the lion's share of THQ, not Activision. The rest of it went to Deep Silver, SEGA, 2K & Ubisoft. Ubisoft got South Park, 2K got EVOLVE and the WWE Games, SEGA got Warhammer 40K + dev studio Relic Entertainment and Deep Silver got both Metro games, Saints Row and Homefront.
Matt to answer your question about Saints Row I know where they can go after 4. They can go back to the classic style of Saints Row 2. Now I know this would be considered banking on nostalgia, but the best game in the series was 2. And I think a lot of veterans/ new comers to the series may like it.
Yea, as someone who started out Saints Row with 3, I agree that 2 is the best game. Now while 3 itself still isn't bad, it just tries way too hard to be funny and nonsensical. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't, but overall, it just got kinda old fast, especially if you replay the game. 4 was probably a little worse with it, because along with more tryhard "comedic" moments (though I will admit, the "romance" system was actually chuckleworthy), they basically gave you all the cool shit at the start, making the game really boring fast. What's the point in trying out all the activities for money or getting upgrades for my weapons if I can do all of that by just going around the hub grabbing them with just my superpowers? What's the point of driving a car since the Super Speed power can go just as fast, and even faster with its share of upgrades?
Oh hey, it's that apparently good Punisher game. I never really been into Punisher tbh, I just didn't get into it. Although Frank in DD Season 2 was pretty sweet.
think about it 2 thirds of the original nwo were in each one of the is in a punisher movie or film. i wonder if hulk hogan will be in the punisher netflix series.
THQ isn't back, Nordic games just changed their name to THQ Nordic for Brand Recognition, a similar case to Infogrames rebranding as Atari in 2004(?) I don't remember the exact year
fun fact: Volition made a demo for Saints Row within The Punisher to test stuff out also...THQ Nordic has bought the owners of Volition so the Saints Row series is back in the right hands
Here's a good one. On my way to college one day, a local radio station held their daily morning question of the day. It was "What was the real name of The Punisher?" I managed to be their lucky caller and answered Frank Castle, all thanks to Spider-Man on PS1. Won a free Pumpkin Spice Cappucino and a piece of fudge from a coffee shop. So I owe The Punisher that good after college snack and my love for Pumpkin Spice.
10:48-10:52
Uncle Greg "There are no innocents...Only the unpunished!"
My god that's a terrifying line from a super hero! O.o
The Punisher IS a hero......right?
+Lucas Martinez punisher is more of a vigilante.
More Anti-Hero
Yeah I'm thinking anti-hero.
So closer to a chaotic neutral type of anti-hero?
I just listened to this for background noise in reverse order and this is still some funny shit. Props to you guys. I'm glad that Greg is joining in for now too and really enjoying the Prime playthrough.
Elliot's not offering all the info. THQ *did* go out of business, having filed bankrupcy. Nordic Games then bought most of their IPs that went up for sale. *Then* they went ahead and rebranded themselves as THQ Nordic, essentially reviving THQ from the dead in the process.
"Hei, Yu"
"Hu, Mi?"
I think this would be Matt's fantasy, just replace all the people with chao's
HAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!! & Who is the Punisher in the Sonic universe? Shadow? HAHAHAHAHAHAAHA
+Zumabdeen1247 omega
@@Zumabdeen Zakiru.
This is genuinely one of the best LP’s from you guys
Can Uncle Greg just become another member of SGB? He's awesome!
One batch, Two batch. Penny and dime.
THQ Nordic (formerly known as Nordic Games) is THQ in Name only
just like the Atari of today (formerly known as Infogrames) should never be confused with the Atari of old
A huge Punisher fan from the comics, I can't wait to watch this!
"Where do you go after saints row 4?" You go straight to hell Matt
Technically speaking yeah...Plus beat up de devil.
+Silver Blade28 indeed
I've never heard of The Punisher before but MAN he's pretty badass!!
The Punisher is my favorite vigilante. His rough style and brute force against his enemies is disturbing yet satisfying. If anyone is interested you can read the punisher max comics which are easy to find and each volume has many pages. And if you guys liked this, then here's hoping you'll do the Max Payne games one day.
I LOVE THIS GAME SO MUCH.
Elliot: That guy didn't even do anything!
Johnny(In punisher voice): It's him or me.. And it's always me.
NO! I DON'T HAVE ANY PUNISHER JOKES YET
This is your PUNISHMENT then.
Cole Phelps, Punisher.
You'll have plenty of time for Puns later, Phelps. Say Hi to Aquaman for me.
OH THE HUMANITY
I just got that. It leaves a fishy taste in my mouth that you guys'd sink that low.
Nice to see you guys play this. This is in my opinion an underrated game especially when talking about good licensed games.
Huh, just checked the SGB page, and this is up 17 seconds ago.... neat.
I love this game so much.
Well then. I've never heard of this game before, but it does look interesting.
Elliot would probably be the biggest goody two-shoes Punisher out there, which is saying something considering how he destroyed all of 1940's L.A. with a car and mowed down its people in L.A. Noire....
In one game universe, he is a Homicidal maniac. In another game universe, he's a goody 2 shoe hero that everyone inspires to be. XD
Elliot's chaotic neutral. He does what he wants on a whim.
+Lucas Martinez No, that's Waluigi.
Also Elliot.
Elliot confirmed to be Waluigi. But if Elliot is Waliugi....does that mean John is Wario? *Takes of shades: "Mother of God!"*
ah yes, I remember watching this recently on two best friends. the pc version if I remember correctly
PunPun kill-chan though.
This will be the second time watching a Punisher LP besides thesw1tchers one. Couldn't hurt to watch another one
Ah yes, the adventures of Pun-Pun Kill Chan. This'll be interesting.
The best version for alot of Marvel games is the Xbox, "Incredible Hulk Ultimate Destruction" is a good example.
Also makes for cleaner footage, since we can use the HDMI connection from the 360.
That was my childhood game
+Justin Lugo Same here, it's my second favorite game of all time.
Ain't that the truth
Dang that's a damn good game
Never seen nor heard of this game until it was mentioned by you guys so this is some new territory once more. There are probably much less in-jokes to be had here though.
Ah that subtle persona joke at the beginning, Hei Yu!!
Are default UA-cam icons letters now?
+The Super Gaming Bros. For some yeah...idk how
Yes. Gmail does the same thing.
You have to admit, they do at least look better than the boring blue boxes they used to have.
The Movie with John Travolta is great
I would have laughed my ass off if the Punisher hit some mook with the razors edge
Heard alot of great things about this game, it being a under rated gem for its time. (Gameplay wise.)
With a new Spider man game coming out, I wouldnt mind seeing another Punisher game where you can go CRAZY with stuff like glory kills and such.
And for god sake, give Frank Castle something interesting to do.
Define what you mean by "interesting"?
computermonster1 I just want Frank Castle to have some more characterization. There's only so much I can see of him killing people before I get bored of it.
Oh, I see,
You want more of the side of "the man who lost his family", right?
computermonster1 Yeah. I love that side of Frank's character. I know the Punisher isn't just mindless killing, but it just seems like writers like to make him do that.
I'm gonna make this Frank. My name is The Punisher.
14:58 I love that movie " two guys shoot each other 3 the looping"
Oh heck Yeah this is my game when i was younger!
Furthermore, this is one of the only games in the history of the ESRB to be threatened with an AO rating strictly for violence, but the developers decided to show the interrogation scenes in black and white. Also, Elliot was referring to the 2004 film with Thomas Jane (voicing Frank Castle/The Punisher in this game, as well.)
I already watched the Best Friends playthrough of this game, and I am sure as hell up for watching it again. Especially on SGB.
Show Pat Fuccboivin how it's done, guys.
Well, this will be interesting to see.
Well, this is going to be interesting. I never saw this game in action.
I know it existed but only because Clement mentioned it once during his LP of the PS1 Spider-Man game.
Same i thought i was the only one.
Never seen it but it looks decent enough.
I love this game
Razor Ramon being the Punisher is kinda fitting.
Ah yes Punisher a character who in the hands of a good writer can be a troubled but well-intentioned man who doles out pain and death to those who wrong the innocent. While in the hands of a bad writer can be a psychopath who takes an extraordinarily self righteous stance on killing people for even minor shit. I know of a case where they had the Punisher murder a jaywalker.
Oh and I heard about a story where the Punisher horribly tortured a reformed criminal on the off chance that he could provide information that he needed and when he couldn't Frank killed him anyway. But I know of a good story where Frank defended a penitent criminal and his family from a mob hit putting himself in harms way despite the man's criminal past.
Punisher would really have a field day if was in Gotham.
Ironically enough, less grave yards would be filled if the Punisher were around Gotham. XD
The Punisher would pretty much resolve all of Gotham's problems.
Just watching the intro I was expecting him to walk out and go 'my name is not important'
To expand on Elliot's comment about THQ Nordic, the THQ name was brought back because the brand was still widely associated with some of the profiles that Nordic acquired from THQ.
I didn't even know this game existed. But jeez the Punisher was excellent in Daredevil season 2. And I still have a soft spot for the Thomas Jane punisher. I actually really liked it and don't get why it gets a bad vibe.
On the title screen, I literally imagine the menu theme from....
Shadow the Hedgehog.
MEEP!
at 16:58 the dude in the red jacket totally just danced off stage.
i always get hype for punpun chan
if game grumps dies we have a spiritual succsessorright here
Silver Hedgeho The Best Friends also exist.
Love punisher in daredevil, that prison fight scene is part of the MCU that's owned by Disney and that's insane with how incredibly violent that fight is 😂
Is Matt referencing Last Week Tonight at 14:19 with "Janice From Accounting"? He says Janet, but it sounds close enough.
Not one trace of Spider-Man throughout this game. Maybe he's getting plenty of rest for the finals.
Johnny your Punisher voice sounds too much like Shadow's XD.
Reminds me of that Punisher from that old Uh-Oh! TV show from YTV.
Thug: "Please, I have a family(echoes:family, family)"
Flash of Punisher holding his dead son
Punisher: "Had" (shoots the thug in the head)
the punisher's dodge looks like a dark souls fat roll
First there was Hei Yu, then I Say, and now Hu Mi.
I can only wonder what the future holds.
Garth Ennis did the story for the game, which is great because Garth is the best writer for Punisher making Welcome Back, Frank and Punisher Max.
So, Saint's Row LP when? Jokes aside I really hope to see ya'll play the Saint's Row series. I want to see how Matt would commentate spraying literal shit on houses. XD
Fun Fact: a lot of the animations made for this game, were reused for the first Saints Row game
he was once a black guy, Frankenstein, an avenging angel.
It's time! For pun-pun kill-chan!
"The punisher movie that was a piece of shit with John Travolta!" Them's fighting words elliot.
It's a real shame we didn't get to see the PC version of this game.
Spider-man The Animated series was my first exposure of The Punisher
God I love Thomas Jane as the punisher
Woo!! Pun Pun Kill-chan hype!!
This Punisher game's basically a much better Hatred without the mindless killing, honestly one of my favorite marvel games.
uncle is back
Is this the same Punisher game where you can put people's heads in saws and can kill them with things in the environment?
Don't know why but I get the feeling that Punisher is basically the Shadow The Hedgehog of the MARVEL universe...
Ah my favourite Marvel character
Mine my favorite Spider-Man
The only game I've ever seen where the human models look better than the cars. That's quite the feat, cars are hard to make look bad.
Looking at the title, I would've thought at first, you were playing the old Capcom Arcade game.
persona 2 mentioned earlier, PERSONA 2 CONFIRMED?
in one of the hitman movies, you can see kids playing hitman
My exposure to punisher? Spiderman ps1. And uh... Idk really, never seen his live action appearances
Gotta ask...does Daredevil season 2 take any inspiration from this game/inspiration from the same story this game does? I'm watching Daredevil season 2 right now, just finished episode 6 and I don't want spoilers.
0:33 Except it was Nordic Games (now THQ Nordic) that got the lion's share of THQ, not Activision. The rest of it went to Deep Silver, SEGA, 2K & Ubisoft. Ubisoft got South Park, 2K got EVOLVE and the WWE Games, SEGA got Warhammer 40K + dev studio Relic Entertainment and Deep Silver got both Metro games, Saints Row and Homefront.
So when THQ died, these other companies basically divvied up the loot?
Matt to answer your question about Saints Row I know where they can go after 4. They can go back to the classic style of Saints Row 2. Now I know this would be considered banking on nostalgia, but the best game in the series was 2. And I think a lot of veterans/ new comers to the series may like it.
I personally disagree I honestly think 4/Gat out of Hell was the best but your idea has merit. :3
Yea, as someone who started out Saints Row with 3, I agree that 2 is the best game. Now while 3 itself still isn't bad, it just tries way too hard to be funny and nonsensical. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't, but overall, it just got kinda old fast, especially if you replay the game.
4 was probably a little worse with it, because along with more tryhard "comedic" moments (though I will admit, the "romance" system was actually chuckleworthy), they basically gave you all the cool shit at the start, making the game really boring fast. What's the point in trying out all the activities for money or getting upgrades for my weapons if I can do all of that by just going around the hub grabbing them with just my superpowers? What's the point of driving a car since the Super Speed power can go just as fast, and even faster with its share of upgrades?
Actually, the next game is a spin-off of Saints Row, called 'Agents of Mayhem'.
agents of mayhem seems to be a prequel of it all. very meta.
Considering the events of 4, no.
I would like a return to a style similar to SR2 though. That was a phenomenal game.
those two cops, are they the same one's from Welcome back Frank?
Razor Ramon? So Scott Hall needs his vodka now?
Huh is that Tom Jane doing the punisher voice? Solid choice
Comic sans worked in Kingdom Hearts and Undertale too.
Kingdom Hearts? When?
onesonicguy The entirety of the dialogue boxes.
Gmaniac01 All of them.
+GummiGamer ...That's comic sans? Doesn't look like it to me...
onesonicguy It is.
Did you know that this game engine is also used by saints row 1.
Oh hey, it's that apparently good Punisher game. I never really been into Punisher tbh, I just didn't get into it.
Although Frank in DD Season 2 was pretty sweet.
think about it 2 thirds of the original nwo were in each one of the is in a punisher movie or film. i wonder if hulk hogan will be in the punisher netflix series.
War journal? Nah, he's just insecure about his diary.
Wow the punsher sure does like to add more holes into thugs then Swiss cheese.
Well shooting people is his super power.
+Lucas Martinez so he basically has the same power as dick cheney?
Kind of. Except Frank's not a terrible person about it.
What is it with Matts and playing Punisher?
I have never played Punisher before
What's the next Superherothon?
What about some bizzare unknown game?
Like SPAWN?
I havent watched sgb in a while, whos the new guy?
THQ isn't back, Nordic games just changed their name to THQ Nordic for Brand Recognition, a similar case to Infogrames rebranding as Atari in 2004(?) I don't remember the exact year
That's Thomas Jane voicing The Punisher.
fun fact: Volition made a demo for Saints Row within The Punisher to test stuff out
also...THQ Nordic has bought the owners of Volition so the Saints Row series is back in the right hands
I'm here from Gggman's video.
since you guys are doing a super hero marathon you guys should play marvel ultimate alliances
'hero' is a bit strong for good old Franky.
I don't know why, but I can see Ted as the PUNisher.
His puns sure are punishing alright (yes I know that's a pun).
Persona 2: Eternal PUNishment.
Also i'm looking forward to the Persona 2 LP in like 30 years from now.
The game audio is always so quiet in their recent videos!!!!
so comic sans only works if it suits a specific character, or in a comic book game