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Skyrim
01:11
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(Yeah, Eh-eh-eh-eh-Elder Scrolls) Oo-ooh-ooh, hoo yeah, yeah Yeah, yeah Yeah-ah-ah Yeah-ah-ah Yeah-ah-ah Yeah-ah-ah Yeah, yeah, yeah
Three a.m. and I'm still playin'
Gotta go to bed so I can go to work
Gonna call out, I don't wanna go
Keep the game on, I just wanna keep
Playin' on and on, gotta keep playin'
Gotta get over to the next town
Finally get in the town and then a guard says (guard says)
Adventure was the life for me
but took an arrow to the knee
I haven't been playing long
I'm 400 hours in...
It's Skyrim, Skyrim
I'm still playin' Skyrim
Everybody's lookin' for the Words of Power
Skyrim, Skyrim
Gotta be playin'
Everybody's happy with their cheese wheels, cheese wheels
Fus Ro Dah, Fus Ro Dah (Yeah)
Dovakiin, Dovakiin (Yeah)
Dra-Gon-Born-SHOUT
Lookin' forward to the DLC
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Saints Row IV
02:51
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As the Boss of the Saints, you are now the President
Aliens show no restraint as they attack the whole planet
You've got no time for politics, 'cause now you're stuck in the Matrix
This is Saints Row! (PART FOUR!) This is Saints Row
Time to save the human race
Hey, Don't mess around, this is Saints Row
Huh!
Goin' cruisin' in a spaceship, runnin' at the speed of sound
Causin' mayhem in the program, look at all the tricks you found
We're gonna borrow some gameplay
From Prototype and GTA
Saints Row! (PART FOUR!) This is Saints Row
Collect orbs like Crackdown
Say what? Don't mess around, This is Saints Row
Part Four!
You're Gonna save the galaxy
While having sex with NPCs
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Oh Saints Row
Part four!
This is Saints Row
Punch an alien's face
Do-do-do-do don't mess around, this is Saints Row
Part four
You've got a dubstep gun
Drop the bass on everyone
'Cause this is Saints Row
Part four
Your VP is Keith David
And this is kind of like "They Live"
But it's Saints Row
Part four
This is Saints Row
Part four
This is Saints Row
My gun shoots black holes
Don't mess around, this is Saints Row
Don't expect reality
Just look out for DLC
For more Saints Row
This is Saints Row
(It's better than) The Third!
HEHEHEHEHEHEHEHE
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Batman: Arkham Origins
02:13
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I'm the bat, I am back, in the city of Gotham
There's a ton of crimes tonite, and you need me solve 'em
There's a guy, Black Mask, and somebody tried to off him
Gotta use my skills to see who wants him in a coffin
It's late at night and it's Christmas eve
Does that mean everybody in the city had to leave?
There is no one around, just these thugs and cops
I guess not even crime takes the holiday off
There's this new guy, the Joker, and he's hired assassins
To try to take me out, but I'm not exactly passive
I'll punch and I'll punch and I'll punch them some more
these thugs then will dump their whole lunch on the floor
They've started a war, it's thugs against thugs
Least I think that it is, can't tell through the bugs
I know this game came out before the month of November
Well here's your damn review, better late than never
Chorus (X2):
Oh, hey, look, prequel time again
It's not exactly "Batman Begins"
Joker, Black Mask, and the Penguin
"Batman: Arkham Origins"
If you've played "Arkham City", well this game looks the same
They used the same assets, so that's kind of lame
But the story may leave some fans feeling bored
And they say multiplayer is better ignored
But they added fast travel, so that's kind of pretty
So you watch the Batwing as the game loads the city
It's a pity this wasn't download content
'Cause I could've used the money to pay for my rent
There's upcoming DLC that will feature Mr. Freeze
But I'm still trying to get all the Riddler trophies
And speaking of freezing, that happens all the time
You'd think they'd have fixed it with a patch online
But the gamers still buy it, won't put up a fight
Sold us this game three times, man that doesn't seem right
This won't happen again, swear that I've seen the light
Now excuse me while I pre-order "Batman: Arkham Knight"
Chorus X4
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Borderlands
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Something in this game just makes me play it constantly
I already beat both games on Playstation and 360
But now it's on Vita
So I'll complete-a
Mission while I'm on the can
But the clipping doesn't stop
No 4 player co-op
Just 2, and don't forget the lag
Just grab all of the loot (all the loot), I've shot all I can shoot,
'Cause I've got the best weapons
[Chorus:]
Borderlands. Got the sequel in the palm of my hands
And I just can't stop playing the sequel to Borderlands
Borderlands. Handsome Jack will now make his stand
Hope my Vita battery doesn't die while I'm playing Borderlands (Borderlands!)
Something in this game is makin' such a fool of me
When I hold it in my hands and play through all the DLC
But then the framerate drops, music starts to chop, feel like this might be a flop
Stop driving me away, I just wanna play,
At least this game allows cross-save
Just see my point of view (point of view), I love this game, I do,
It's still one of the best ports
[Chorus:]
Borderlands 2 on the Vita in my hand
I just can not stop playing the sequel to Borderlands
Borderlands. Vault hunting is high in demand
I'm so amazed they were able to port over Borderlands
Keep porting these, keep porting these, keep porting these games!
(Keep on porting games to my PlayStation Vita!)
Come on, Sony. Come one 2K'. Yeah!
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Amazing Spider-Man 2
02:06
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Spider-Man (Two!)
Spider-Man (Two!)
It's The Amazing Spider-Man (Two!)
It's the game of the movie
Swing on webs 'round the city
Look out, for 'Mazing Spider-man (Two)
Is it good? Well, let's see
It's better than Spider-man 3
Fight Electro? Yeah you bet.
Plus some guys not introduced yet
Here there, Amazing Spider-man (Two!)
As you swing thru the the streets, you build rep fighting crime
But these blasted daring feats seem to take up all your time!
Spider-Man
Spider-Man
Fighting crime as Spider-Man
Car chases, fire's hot
Just let me advance the plot
C'mon, Amazing Spider-Man (TWO!)
Spoken: There's so much petty crime on the streets, it's hard to get to the story missions. If you miss one, your rep goes down. It drops too far and they send a task force after you. So you HAVE to build it up before advancing the story. If the movie did this, we'd wouldn't have seen Green Goblin until Amazing Spider-Man 3.
However, the web-swinging is the best. Amazing Spider-Man 2's web-swinging makes Spider-Man 2 look like Amazing Spider-Man 2
Wait, what does that mean?
Uh...the new game, makes the best Spider-man game, look like the old Gameboy game.
Ah.
But Spider-man 2 is still the best overall Spidey game ever
Well, obviously
Sung:
The missions are complex, like using your camera to zoom
There's Spider-Sense effects, and trying on costumes in your room
Spider-Man (Two!)
Spider-Man (Two!)
The game of Amazing Spider-Man (Two!)
Swing 'round virtual New York
As a badly animated dork
If you want to rescue the city
From villains that's a pity
You're more like Spider-Cop
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Guitar Hero Live
04:10
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New controller has six buttons now
Hit the chords just right, impress the crowd
If you play terrible, they will all frown
Use that hero power, raise it up proud!
This Guitar Hero
Guitar Hero Live
This Guitar Hero
It's kinda tricky
While the "Live" portion is over fast
The rock festivals don't seem to last
Take the game online, it is a blast
To play videos from now and the past
This Guitar Hero
Playing videos
This Guitar Hero
I'm barring chords, now!
Kudos, My hero
You changed it up again!
My Guitar Hero
The one that's on
This Guitar Hero
Has tons of videos
This Guitar Hero
Ain't like the others
This Guitar Hero
Expert is no joke
This Guitar Hero
You know I love it!
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I shot some guy, what a dope,
As I repelled from a rope,
I looked through my sniper scope,
And now you're in my sights
Threw a grenade over head,
And then I hid in the shed
Airstrike made most of them dead,
But now you're in my sights
Your stare was holdin',
One clip, no reloadin'
'Nade toss, you're explodin'
Where do you think you're spawning, buddy?
Hey, I just shot you,
And this is crazy,
But this does feel like,
A Call of Duty!
It's hard to aim right
At you, truly
but I've got jet packs,
In Call of Duty!
Hey, I just shot you,
Right in the booty,
Your number's up now,
In Call of Duty!
And all the other noobs,
Play co-op Zombies,
But I'll just kill you,
In Call of Duty!
Some other shooters are slow,
This ain't like others you know
Unless you have played Halo,
Then you've played Black Ops 3
They added cool guns and tech
Check out all of my specs
But now I feel like a mech,
Guess this is Black Ops 3
I run on walls now,
Call swarms of nano bots now
Hack machines with my mind now,
Where'd this series go wrong, baby?
Hey, I just shot you,
And this is crazy,
Your number's up now,
In Call of Duty!
It's hard to pick which
powers suit me,
I'll immolate you,
In Call of Duty!
Hey, I just met you,
Chris Meloni,
But your a step down,
From Kevin Spacey!
And with the other games,
This story's stupid,
But look, there's Starbuck,
In Call of Duty!
Before you came into my life
I shot up bad guys
I shot up bad guys
I shot up bad bad guys
Before you came into my life
I shot up nazis
And you should know that
But now you're so, so bad (bad, bad)
It's hard to look right
At you baby,
Your story sucks now,
In Call of Duty!
Hey, I just played you,
And this is crazy,
But online kicks ass,
In Call of Duty!
And all the other games,
Try to please me,
But here's a thought now,
For Call of Duty!
Before you come out again
No need for future stuff
I think we've had enough
This game was kinda rough
Before you came into my life
I liked the sci-fi
And you should know that
But not Call of Duty's!
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Fallout 4
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You know that war never
You know that, you know that
Yeah
You know that war never changes
From DC to the Sunset Strip
War never changes
The bombs fell on the Commonwealth
And when I play that Fallout 4
I don't see my friends no more
And when I play that Fallout 4
I don't go to bed no more
Ever since I left the Vault, you
Got a reputation for yourself now
Everybody knows you, I feel left out
Son, you got me searchin', got me stressed out
'Cause ever since I left the Vault, I
Started building settlements and armor
Sending my pooch Dogmeat to retrieve more
Blueprints of weapons never seen before
I use the Pip-Boy on my cell phone
Late night just to build my perks
Pip-boy on my cell phone
When I'm not home but I'm at work
And when I play that Fallout 4
I develop painful sores
'cause when I play that Fallout 4
I don't leave the couch no more
Ever since I left the Vault, you, you, you
Got me fighting Deathclaws who're on steroids
Beating super mutants like a freakazoid
Running from some ghouls that look like hemorrhoids
Ever since I left the Vault, I
Never seem to follow story missions
Even tho the sidequest repetitions
Have me doing everything but fishing
I use the Pip-boy on my cell phone
So I can equip on the fly
Pip-boy on my cell phone
But can't connect without wifi
And when I play that Fallout 4
Other games are just a chore
'Cause when I play that Fallout 4
I use perks to add more gore
These days, all I do is
Wander through the Massachusetts backwoods for something else
Wander through the Commonwealth of Boston for something else
Gathering bits and pieces, gettin' parts for something else
I don't need nothing else
But I keep adding to my house, so
Why aren't I looking for Shaun?
Why am I always on the road?
Codsworth says to stay at home, take care of the dog
Stay outta that zone, yeah
Put that gun up on the shelf
But these guys won't kill themselves
You used to call me on my cell phone
Late night when you need my love
But don't call me on my cell phone
'Cause I'm too busy with this game
'Cause when I play that Fallout 4
You can't talk to me no more
'Cause when I play that Fallout 4
You wanna return it to the store
Ever since I left the Vault
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Dishonored
03:02
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Yeah.
(I’m) Corvo, the Queen’s bodyguard
I'm supposed to protect her
But I’m bad at my job
Queen is killed, that’s awkward
Dishonored.
See these plague rats runnin' in this room
They will devour
Everybody soon
I’m teleporting, with a crossbow
I could kill you, right from the shadows
(But) Raise more chaos, game gets harder
Dishonored
Dishonored.
Ready?
In the sequel, play as your daughter
Dishonored
Dishonored.
(Bone charms, bone charms)
All these charms
They’re my protection
They give me powers
Like Blink or Possession.
Good and evil, either fight or stalk
Like a Whalepunk version of Bioshock
Use stealth & magic, (x10)?
The second sequel kills the Outsider.
Dishonored (x4).
Hey!
Dishonored (x2).
Alright!
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No Man's Sky
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Picture yourself in a ship on a planet
With alien trees and turquoise-ish skies
Somebody claims you can see other players
But they are just telling you lies
They promised a game with exciting features
A virtual feast for the eyes
The game released, those features weren’t featured
It sucked
Playing No Man’s Sky was boring
Playing No Man’s Sky was boring
Playing No Man’s Sky was boring
Aaaaahhhhh...
Follow it up, check the game a year later
Where studio heads have heard the fan’s cries
Everyone smiles as they added some patches
That help you best use your supplies
Exciting dogfights in cooler spaceships
Waiting to take you away
Updated textures, improved the gameplay
Now it’s fun
Playing No Man’s Sky with patches
Playing No Man’s Sky with patches
Playing No Man’s Sky with patches
Aaaaahhhhh...
Picture yourself in a ship on a planet
With obelisk portals that reach to the skies
Suddenly someone is exploring with you
Next time release finished, you guys
Loving No Man’s Sky with patches
Loving No Man’s Sky with patches
Loving No Man’s Sky with patches
Aaaaahhhhh...
Seriously No Man’s Sky is good now
Go play No Man’s Sky, it’s fun now
Hey there, No Man’s Sky is patched now [fade out]
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Mafia III
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Lode Runner Legacy
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If you're Empire, don’t stop Lode Runner’s goal.
Just step aside or you might end up in a hole.
Lode Runner, Lode Runner picks up the gold all day.
Evil Empire can't make him change his ways.
Lode Runner, Evil Empire's after you.
Lode Runner, if they tackle you you're through.
Lode Runner, get the gold before they do.
Lode Runner, if they tackle you you're through.
Those bad guys will really put up a fight,
But Lode Runner digs a hole to the left and the right.
Poor little Lode Runner never bothers anyone,
Just fallin' down a hole's his idea of having fun!
(instrumental break)
Each new stage is such a puzzling quest.
Will the Empire learn that they never can beat the best?
Poor little Lode Runner never ever gonna stop,
Just keeps making holes in solo or co-op!
Lode Runner, the Empire’s after you.
Lode Runner, get some help from Player 2.
Lode Runner, design your outfit too.
Lode Runner, if they tackle you you're through.
Lode Runner, the Empire’s after you.
Lode Runner, if they tackle you you're through.
Lode Runner, get the gold before they do.
Lode Runner, if they ta-ckle-you-you're-through!
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Fortnite
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Okay, this is the most popular game in the world right now. I’m decent at shooters, let’s see what the hype is all about...
Fortnite!
Ready up the spotlight
Locked tight!
Into every streamer’s gun sites
I might
Give in a little to the hype
But I’ll try to not be shy and
Give up after one fight
I’ll bite!
Gettin’ ready for the royal battle
That’s right!
You know I’m gonna test your mettle
Foresight
Waiting for the green light
Let’s be clear you won’t get near me
As we hit the drop site!
Oh...I’m dead already. That was fast, I just landed! Geez, let me try again…
Fortnite!
Let me get my skills right
I’ll fight
Aiming down the gun sight
Sit tight
I’ll be with you forthright
But to be fair landing there
May not be smart in hindsight
Dammit. Dead again. I’m clearly landing in the wrong spot. I need to change my strategy.
That’s tight
I’ll be flossing on your grave tonite
No spite
These dances bring me much delight
SERIOUSLY? I don’t even think I landed before I was shot. Just hit the ground dead.
No. You know what? One more chance, that’s all I’m gonna give this. One more try…
This bites
I’m not cut out for Fortnite…
And I’m dead. Nope! Screw this. Done. I’m moving over to Apex Legends instead.
Time to call your editor
I’m the Apex Predator
Give me all your upvotes
Like your favorite Redditor…
GAH! Dead here too! I’ve had it with these Battle Royale games! I’m sticking to Tetris 99 instead!
SERIOUSLY!! 98th PLACE? Screw you, GrannyFlips86! SON OF A...
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[Opening skit]
[audio fx: phone ringing]
Brentalfloss: (answering) Hello?
Insane Ian: Hi Brent! It’s Insane Ian.
Brentalfloss: Hey, Ian! Um. How...did you get this number?
II: (ignoring him) Ha, ha, ha! You’re so funny, man! Hey, I wanted to ask you something. It’s been three whole years since your game came out. Why haven’t you done “Use Your Words With Lyrics”?
B: Well, it’s my *own* game. I mean, I made it (with a bunch of really talented people)...so that would be a little awkward to do a song about it myself.
II: Well...do you mind if I do it, then?
B: Well, actually, I’d rather you di--
II: (interrupting) GREAT! Check this out!
B: Wait, what? [Music begins] Oh no.
[Chorus]
II: (singing)
It’s time to Use Your Words
The game for comedy nerds
And their unfunny friends
The party never ends
[1]
Got some friends?
All in your home?
Well here’s an excuse
To look at your phones
You type some words
And fill in blanks
Looks like they owe
Jackbox some thanks! (B: HEY!)
[2]
Translate some films
Caption some pics
Just don’t fall for
The house answer tricks
They’ll trick your brain
It’s just absurd
How they fool you
By misspelling words!
[Bridge]
But don’t get distracted
Your game won’t be impacted
By the skulls hid in the background
[3]
Use Family Mode
If you can not
Have some content
Offending your grandma
‘Cause brentalfloss
He is no saint
(But) somehow his game
Doesn’t have the word “taint”!
[Breakdown] [spoken]
B: What? Dude, it’s in there. Just keep looking.
II: Of course it is. That’s like your catchphrase!
B: Taint is NOT my catchphrase.
II: Oh yeah? What is, then?
B: [beat] I’ll get back to you.
II: So much for using your words…
[4]
II: (singing)
The announcer’s great
He really fits the mood
Then the whole game ends
With a survey like “the Fued”
It’s great for “Let’s Play”-ers
And streaming on Twitch
If you don’t mind randos
Answering everything with “bitch”
[pre-chorus]
It’s a fun party game!
For 3 to 6 friends!
It’s only 15 minutes!
So let’s play it again!
[Final Chorus]
It’s time to Use Your Words
Quiplash is for the birds!
So come and join the fun!
Then they’ll make another one!
[Spoken]
II: So? What d’you think?
B: Honestly? It’s like when *you* play the game. You think you’re being funny, but you end up losing.
II: Wait...how do you know that’s what happens when I play?
B: I made the game. I SEE ALL!
II: GAH! (throws phone)
[END]
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Insane Ian Chicago, Illinois
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