Reply 80 of 87, by root42
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Hezus wrote on 2021-01-14, 10:35:As for the topic: I've always enjoyed 8 bit guy videos and I still do. I wouldn't say he has lost his passion, especially when h […]
As for the topic:
I've always enjoyed 8 bit guy videos and I still do. I wouldn't say he has lost his passion, especially when he's talking about the games he is programming. I guess sometimes you'll have to cover something you're less passionate about.. his income depends on it, so he doesn't have the luxury of waiting for something better.His presentation style isn't as good as some other YTs, imho, but it has some charm to it. His whole appearance is prototype dorky (including white socks and sandals) and he just doesn't care (or doesn't notice, 🤣). He has his audience that shares his nerdy pleasures and it's all fine. That's the great thing about YT.
I find myself less interested in retro tech video's because I've seen most of it by now. I just can't watch another generic 486 being put together. I still watch most LGR videos because he often has unique stuff and I like his style. He's just funny and pleasant to listen to. I also enjoy episodes of Tech Tangents or Adrian's Digital Basement where they delve deeper into technical topics, to actually learn something instead of just being entertained.
Exactly the same here. I skip many of the usual retro videos, except the topic seems new or interesting to me. One thing I do watch for just letting my brain float is Shovelware Diggers by fellow Vogons member Chris Asick, aka Ancient DOS Games. Him reviewing random shareware programs is just zen-like and I remember quite a few of those shovelware titles myself.
TechTangents is always quite in depth and interesting, too, as you said. And for all non-computery stuff of course Technology Connections, who was mentioned before as well, I think.