Ten FTW Season 2 Episode 259 Top Ten Gaming Industry FAILS

  • October 9, 2014

Ten FTW is back with a brand new episode of its popular gaming show, season 2 episode 259 titled Top Ten Gaming Industry FAILS. In this episode, hosts Steve and Larson take a look at the biggest failures in the gaming industry, from flopped consoles, to disastrous marketing campaigns and everything in between.

The episode kicks off with a countdown of the honorable mentions before diving into the top ten. The hosts give their thoughts on each entry and provide insight into how things went so wrong for each one. Viewers will learn about the many failures that have plagued the gaming industry over the years, and why it’s important to learn from them.

The first entry on the list is a failed console that many gamers may have forgotten about: The Gizmondo. Steve and Larson explain how the device tried to combine gaming with GPS and ended up being too expensive for its own good. The second entry on the list is the Virtual Boy, a console that offered little more than a migraine to players.

The hosts then move on to talk about some of the biggest marketing campaigns gone wrong, including the infamous “Your Mom Hates Dead Space 2” ad and the “We Dare” campaign that caused controversy for its suggestive content. The episode also delves into some of the biggest game releases that turned out to be major disappointments, such as Duke Nukem Forever and No Man’s Sky.

One of the more interesting entries on the list is the Ouya, a Kickstarter success story that ultimately failed to deliver on its promises. The console was marketed as an affordable alternative to the big-name consoles, but Steve and Larson point out that it was ultimately outclassed by the very systems it was trying to compete against.

The hosts round out the list with two entries that showcase the rise and fall of two major companies. The first is THQ, which went from publishing great games like Red Faction and Saints Row to filing for bankruptcy. The second is Sega, which once dominated the gaming industry but eventually lost its place to competitors. Steve and Larson provide their thoughts on what led to each company’s downfall and how they could have avoided it.

Throughout the episode, Steve and Larson provide their trademark humor and insights, making for an entertaining and informative look at some of the biggest gaming industry fails of all time. Fans of the show will appreciate the hosts’ chemistry and non-gamer viewers will learn something new about the industry they may not have known before.

In summary, season 2 episode 259 of Ten FTW, titled Top Ten Gaming Industry FAILS, is a countdown of the biggest failures in the gaming industry. The hosts offer their thoughts and insights on each entry, providing an entertaining and educational look at the mistakes made by companies and individuals in the industry.

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Description
  • First Aired
    October 9, 2014
  • Language
    English