Josh
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The Geek Critique (TGC) features video gaming nerd analysis, computerized guru reviews, poindexter software entertainment media exposition, and bad jokes.
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MORE THOUGHTS:
-Personality, individuality, and experience is more important than EVER. There are some vids where I can't shake the feeling that their script was written by an LLM, and some where it never even occurs to me. Even if you've never heard of me before, you should never have to wonder.
-Personality, individuality, and experience is more important than EVER. There are some vids where I can't shake the feeling that their script was written by an LLM, and some where it never even occurs to me. Even if you've never heard of me before, you should never have to wonder.
THOUGHTS ON THE FUTURE OF TGC (don't worry I'm not quitting that's not what this is about):
So! It's been about a year now since the S&K video. Uh... oops. This is not for lack of trying. Mainly, I've had some incredible personal/family challenges ongoing all year. But that's not the only thing...
So! It's been about a year now since the S&K video. Uh... oops. This is not for lack of trying. Mainly, I've had some incredible personal/family challenges ongoing all year. But that's not the only thing...
November 30, 2025 at 12:43 AM
MORE THOUGHTS:
-Personality, individuality, and experience is more important than EVER. There are some vids where I can't shake the feeling that their script was written by an LLM, and some where it never even occurs to me. Even if you've never heard of me before, you should never have to wonder.
-Personality, individuality, and experience is more important than EVER. There are some vids where I can't shake the feeling that their script was written by an LLM, and some where it never even occurs to me. Even if you've never heard of me before, you should never have to wonder.
I'm definitely not Matt Walsh, and I'm not sure how someone got my number and thought I was, but just knowing there's an old lady out there who feels this way about him was a nice way to start the day! <3
November 29, 2025 at 8:08 PM
I'm definitely not Matt Walsh, and I'm not sure how someone got my number and thought I was, but just knowing there's an old lady out there who feels this way about him was a nice way to start the day! <3
The other week Seth Meyers had a reference to YTMND in his monologue.
The audience didn't react at all, but I felt seen. Kudos to whichever 2000s teen writer put it there.
The audience didn't react at all, but I felt seen. Kudos to whichever 2000s teen writer put it there.
There was a reference to the word "pwned" in the new Knives Out movie and it made me sad kids today don't say "you got pwned" anymore, they just say shit like "unc is washed" or "sixty seven" then steal your wallet.
November 29, 2025 at 4:59 AM
The other week Seth Meyers had a reference to YTMND in his monologue.
The audience didn't react at all, but I felt seen. Kudos to whichever 2000s teen writer put it there.
The audience didn't react at all, but I felt seen. Kudos to whichever 2000s teen writer put it there.
He's number one, he's el supremo
Attitude and power sneakers
At-attitude and power sneakers
To be that good just ain't that easy
Attitude and power sneakers
At-attitude and power sneakers
To be that good just ain't that easy
November 28, 2025 at 10:00 PM
He's number one, he's el supremo
Attitude and power sneakers
At-attitude and power sneakers
To be that good just ain't that easy
Attitude and power sneakers
At-attitude and power sneakers
To be that good just ain't that easy
What do you think I'm even ranking in this one? :V
November 28, 2025 at 8:55 PM
What do you think I'm even ranking in this one? :V
Reposted by Josh
Thinking of going back to the old, non-anonymous format. SO!
Ask me anything as a reply to this post!
Ask me anything as a reply to this post!
November 25, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Thinking of going back to the old, non-anonymous format. SO!
Ask me anything as a reply to this post!
Ask me anything as a reply to this post!
Reposted by Josh
What a great headline
November 28, 2025 at 3:49 PM
What a great headline
Yes.
trying to find youtube videos about mystery dungeon to fall asleep to as to help satiate my shiren fixation and found two incredible video titles right next to each other
November 28, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Yes.
I don't like streaming music. :V
November 28, 2025 at 3:57 PM
I don't like streaming music. :V
Reposted by Josh
Oh I feel this one BIG TIME.
The performance aspect of wrestling would satisfy SO MUCH of my personality, it was Teen Josh's dream job, but the more I learned about the culture, the less I wanted to do it.
If I'd known that weird people LIKE ME were going to change that culture...
The performance aspect of wrestling would satisfy SO MUCH of my personality, it was Teen Josh's dream job, but the more I learned about the culture, the less I wanted to do it.
If I'd known that weird people LIKE ME were going to change that culture...
Mikey Whipwreck's school was like walking distance from my house and the reason I didn't go for it was because I was like "Wrestlers are a bunch of drunken dickheads and everything I hear about back stage sounds like a nightmare" and now mfers just play videogames
November 28, 2025 at 7:16 AM
Oh I feel this one BIG TIME.
The performance aspect of wrestling would satisfy SO MUCH of my personality, it was Teen Josh's dream job, but the more I learned about the culture, the less I wanted to do it.
If I'd known that weird people LIKE ME were going to change that culture...
The performance aspect of wrestling would satisfy SO MUCH of my personality, it was Teen Josh's dream job, but the more I learned about the culture, the less I wanted to do it.
If I'd known that weird people LIKE ME were going to change that culture...
So, the plan right now is this:
I'd like to stream my entire first playthrough of Prime 4. But this'll be different than past streams. Since I don't know much about the game, I want to ignore chat entirely.
Not just for fear of spoilers, but for fear of getting influenced.
I'd like to stream my entire first playthrough of Prime 4. But this'll be different than past streams. Since I don't know much about the game, I want to ignore chat entirely.
Not just for fear of spoilers, but for fear of getting influenced.
November 28, 2025 at 12:50 PM
So, the plan right now is this:
I'd like to stream my entire first playthrough of Prime 4. But this'll be different than past streams. Since I don't know much about the game, I want to ignore chat entirely.
Not just for fear of spoilers, but for fear of getting influenced.
I'd like to stream my entire first playthrough of Prime 4. But this'll be different than past streams. Since I don't know much about the game, I want to ignore chat entirely.
Not just for fear of spoilers, but for fear of getting influenced.
Oh I feel this one BIG TIME.
The performance aspect of wrestling would satisfy SO MUCH of my personality, it was Teen Josh's dream job, but the more I learned about the culture, the less I wanted to do it.
If I'd known that weird people LIKE ME were going to change that culture...
The performance aspect of wrestling would satisfy SO MUCH of my personality, it was Teen Josh's dream job, but the more I learned about the culture, the less I wanted to do it.
If I'd known that weird people LIKE ME were going to change that culture...
Mikey Whipwreck's school was like walking distance from my house and the reason I didn't go for it was because I was like "Wrestlers are a bunch of drunken dickheads and everything I hear about back stage sounds like a nightmare" and now mfers just play videogames
November 28, 2025 at 7:16 AM
Oh I feel this one BIG TIME.
The performance aspect of wrestling would satisfy SO MUCH of my personality, it was Teen Josh's dream job, but the more I learned about the culture, the less I wanted to do it.
If I'd known that weird people LIKE ME were going to change that culture...
The performance aspect of wrestling would satisfy SO MUCH of my personality, it was Teen Josh's dream job, but the more I learned about the culture, the less I wanted to do it.
If I'd known that weird people LIKE ME were going to change that culture...
"Sir, a second smidgen of Classic Sonic representation has hit the CrossWorlds."
November 28, 2025 at 3:26 AM
"Sir, a second smidgen of Classic Sonic representation has hit the CrossWorlds."
Wow, I didn't know Enerjak was in this game.
November 28, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Wow, I didn't know Enerjak was in this game.
30 years ago today, the last episode of MMPR aired.
November 28, 2025 at 1:45 AM
30 years ago today, the last episode of MMPR aired.
I knew I'd at least like it from the network test, but it's hooked me harder than I thought!
For one I'm so so SO glad they let you customize the controls to a Sega-style racer. If I wanted to play Mario Kart, I'd do that, lemme put accelerate on the trigger where it belongs! #AskTGC
For one I'm so so SO glad they let you customize the controls to a Sega-style racer. If I wanted to play Mario Kart, I'd do that, lemme put accelerate on the trigger where it belongs! #AskTGC
Oh and also how have you been finding the game compared to other Sonic racing games?
November 28, 2025 at 1:36 AM
I knew I'd at least like it from the network test, but it's hooked me harder than I thought!
For one I'm so so SO glad they let you customize the controls to a Sega-style racer. If I wanted to play Mario Kart, I'd do that, lemme put accelerate on the trigger where it belongs! #AskTGC
For one I'm so so SO glad they let you customize the controls to a Sega-style racer. If I wanted to play Mario Kart, I'd do that, lemme put accelerate on the trigger where it belongs! #AskTGC
Posted by the official account...
*sigh*
10 years ago.
*sigh*
10 years ago.
November 27, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Posted by the official account...
*sigh*
10 years ago.
*sigh*
10 years ago.
This mod goes over Sonic's "AI racer" skin, so I used that as incentive to keep playing it. Took about 15 hours to get there, and guys...
Yeah, this game is *sick*.
Yeah, this game is *sick*.
November 27, 2025 at 12:47 PM
This mod goes over Sonic's "AI racer" skin, so I used that as incentive to keep playing it. Took about 15 hours to get there, and guys...
Yeah, this game is *sick*.
Yeah, this game is *sick*.
The point where the script is long enough that just reading over it is enough to get me In The Zone, as it becomes a LOT easier to build momentum once I hit that.
I also really enjoy beta reading, and I think this ties into that. It's fun to critique and improve my own work.
#AskTGC
I also really enjoy beta reading, and I think this ties into that. It's fun to critique and improve my own work.
#AskTGC
What's your favourite part of the writing process?
November 27, 2025 at 9:38 AM
The point where the script is long enough that just reading over it is enough to get me In The Zone, as it becomes a LOT easier to build momentum once I hit that.
I also really enjoy beta reading, and I think this ties into that. It's fun to critique and improve my own work.
#AskTGC
I also really enjoy beta reading, and I think this ties into that. It's fun to critique and improve my own work.
#AskTGC
Tick-tock, I shoulda known the time was comin’
Yeah, It's just like me to be kinda all or nothin'
I can’t stop, try to catch me if you can
I was born on the run, but I'll die holdin' your hands, yeah
Yeah, It's just like me to be kinda all or nothin'
I can’t stop, try to catch me if you can
I was born on the run, but I'll die holdin' your hands, yeah
November 27, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Tick-tock, I shoulda known the time was comin’
Yeah, It's just like me to be kinda all or nothin'
I can’t stop, try to catch me if you can
I was born on the run, but I'll die holdin' your hands, yeah
Yeah, It's just like me to be kinda all or nothin'
I can’t stop, try to catch me if you can
I was born on the run, but I'll die holdin' your hands, yeah
Let's see...
-Marios RPG (and its remake), Paper, and Bowser's Inside Story
-FFVII and its Remake (not Rebirth)
-Phatasy Star Online Episodes I&II (wait does this even count)
-Undertale, Yellow, & Deltarune
-Shenmue (I guess it counts?)
That's all I can think of right now!
#AskTGC
-Marios RPG (and its remake), Paper, and Bowser's Inside Story
-FFVII and its Remake (not Rebirth)
-Phatasy Star Online Episodes I&II (wait does this even count)
-Undertale, Yellow, & Deltarune
-Shenmue (I guess it counts?)
That's all I can think of right now!
#AskTGC
How many non-Pokemon RPGs have you finished
November 27, 2025 at 5:46 AM
Let's see...
-Marios RPG (and its remake), Paper, and Bowser's Inside Story
-FFVII and its Remake (not Rebirth)
-Phatasy Star Online Episodes I&II (wait does this even count)
-Undertale, Yellow, & Deltarune
-Shenmue (I guess it counts?)
That's all I can think of right now!
#AskTGC
-Marios RPG (and its remake), Paper, and Bowser's Inside Story
-FFVII and its Remake (not Rebirth)
-Phatasy Star Online Episodes I&II (wait does this even count)
-Undertale, Yellow, & Deltarune
-Shenmue (I guess it counts?)
That's all I can think of right now!
#AskTGC
Let's see...
-In the N64 video, I described Conker's BFD as "Rare's magnum opus." I know what I *meant* by that, but I definitely don't agree now. :V
-My affection for Sm4sh has grown a little. Ultimate's a billion times better generally, but there are a few things I miss about 4.
-In the N64 video, I described Conker's BFD as "Rare's magnum opus." I know what I *meant* by that, but I definitely don't agree now. :V
-My affection for Sm4sh has grown a little. Ultimate's a billion times better generally, but there are a few things I miss about 4.
You've done a few re-critiques for games that your opinion on has changed since you did a video on them. I'm pretty sure that in every instance, your opinion of the game has improved. But are there any games that you critiqued that you currently like less than when you made the original video?
November 27, 2025 at 5:31 AM
Let's see...
-In the N64 video, I described Conker's BFD as "Rare's magnum opus." I know what I *meant* by that, but I definitely don't agree now. :V
-My affection for Sm4sh has grown a little. Ultimate's a billion times better generally, but there are a few things I miss about 4.
-In the N64 video, I described Conker's BFD as "Rare's magnum opus." I know what I *meant* by that, but I definitely don't agree now. :V
-My affection for Sm4sh has grown a little. Ultimate's a billion times better generally, but there are a few things I miss about 4.
THOUGHTS ON THE FUTURE OF TGC (don't worry I'm not quitting that's not what this is about):
So! It's been about a year now since the S&K video. Uh... oops. This is not for lack of trying. Mainly, I've had some incredible personal/family challenges ongoing all year. But that's not the only thing...
So! It's been about a year now since the S&K video. Uh... oops. This is not for lack of trying. Mainly, I've had some incredible personal/family challenges ongoing all year. But that's not the only thing...
November 27, 2025 at 5:19 AM
THOUGHTS ON THE FUTURE OF TGC (don't worry I'm not quitting that's not what this is about):
So! It's been about a year now since the S&K video. Uh... oops. This is not for lack of trying. Mainly, I've had some incredible personal/family challenges ongoing all year. But that's not the only thing...
So! It's been about a year now since the S&K video. Uh... oops. This is not for lack of trying. Mainly, I've had some incredible personal/family challenges ongoing all year. But that's not the only thing...
Reposted by Josh
Welcome to my new series "the Sonic Superstars bosses are mostly fine, actually"
* USE YOUR EMERALD POWERS
* USE YOUR CHARACTER ABILITIES
* Get a mod for the early boss music if you can - I think half the reason they feel so tedious is because that song is on a 5-second loop
* USE YOUR EMERALD POWERS
* USE YOUR CHARACTER ABILITIES
* Get a mod for the early boss music if you can - I think half the reason they feel so tedious is because that song is on a 5-second loop
November 26, 2025 at 4:05 AM
Welcome to my new series "the Sonic Superstars bosses are mostly fine, actually"
* USE YOUR EMERALD POWERS
* USE YOUR CHARACTER ABILITIES
* Get a mod for the early boss music if you can - I think half the reason they feel so tedious is because that song is on a 5-second loop
* USE YOUR EMERALD POWERS
* USE YOUR CHARACTER ABILITIES
* Get a mod for the early boss music if you can - I think half the reason they feel so tedious is because that song is on a 5-second loop