Thursday, Aug 20, 2009
I don't know how many of you who follow blogs also watch the show, but we're finally back with a new format that we hope you all enjoy 
Catch it on Tuesdays, Thursdays AND Saturdays at 4pm! It's not live, so once it's up, you can watch it at anytime. There is trivia at the end, so you DO want to try to catch it as soon as it airs. It's not going to be an hour each time, you can expect it to hover around the 15 minute mark.
The video team has been working really really hard to get this ready for you, so if you want to leave feedback, whether it be positive or negative, please have it be constructive. I know it's the internet and everything is fair game, but I get irritated when I see users make critical comments about our staff with no other intent than to be mean. All our hard work is for all of you!
If you have any questions about the new format, just ask. I know it might seem confusing at first, but there's a trivia box to the side of the Today On the Spot page where you can submit the answer as well as questions for upcoming shows.
For those of you who are asking about the cute Tater TOTS emblem, please see Jody's blog here:for instructions!
Side note: Sorry, I've been so busy on weekends I haven't recorded a new name that tune, but I've been working on some other projects that I hope to be able to share with you guys soon
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Posted Aug 20, 2009 5:23 pm PT
"...critical comments about our staff with no other intent than to be mean."
Yeah, that stuff is really obnoxious, especially when they do it on reviews. Every time a Dynasty Warriors game is reviewed, there's the inevitable bashing of the reviewer for giving what I believe is a fair score. And some of the "points" I see being made are immature and just plain mean-spirited, especially when things like "didn't get paid to give it a high score" come up.
But anyway, hope you get those projects up soon. Now you got me all interested.
Yeah, that stuff is really obnoxious, especially when they do it on reviews. Every time a Dynasty Warriors game is reviewed, there's the inevitable bashing of the reviewer for giving what I believe is a fair score. And some of the "points" I see being made are immature and just plain mean-spirited, especially when things like "didn't get paid to give it a high score" come up.
But anyway, hope you get those projects up soon. Now you got me all interested.
Posted Aug 20, 2009 5:29 pm PT
I saw it when it aired. Good show, I eagerly await for Saturday's show.
Posted Aug 20, 2009 5:34 pm PT
I watched it, in case you saw I made several comments proclaiming my joy at you showing off spore heroes 
Posted Aug 20, 2009 6:02 pm PT
Good to know
Posted Aug 20, 2009 6:06 pm PT
I enjoyed it. I need to make sure I will be at a computer when it comes on Saturday. Good work all of the people who created it.
Posted Aug 20, 2009 6:19 pm PT
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Posted Aug 20, 2009 6:59 pm PT
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Posted Aug 20, 2009 7:02 pm PT
Having a shorter show, but making it three times a week is a fantastic idea. 20 minutes episodes are much easier to fit in my day. Prerecording the show also allows you to cram a lot more info in a short time period than the old show could. Some quick thoughts...
The "This Week On..." segment is probably going to be my favorite of each show. So much unique stuff is released for each console every week, it can be easy to miss it. It's nice to have a place that lists it all for you each week.
The segments on Batman:AA and Madden were well done. I sometimes thought the game previews for On the Spot went on a bit too long, but these gave us a good sense of what the game was like without overstaying their welcome.
I did have a few minor nitpicks though...
"Today On the Spot" doesn't exactly roll off the tongue like "On the Spot" did. If he wants to be grammatically correct, Eckberg will have to say "Today on Today On the Spot" to open each episode
I wanted an in depth preview of Daisy Fuentes Pilates! Why did Eckberg deny us?
I would have liked a extra few seconds tacked on to your Work In Progress segment for Spore Hero discussing the actual gameplay. Just seeing the creature creator didn't really give me a sense of what the game itself would be like.
Overall I'm really liking this new format.
The "This Week On..." segment is probably going to be my favorite of each show. So much unique stuff is released for each console every week, it can be easy to miss it. It's nice to have a place that lists it all for you each week.
The segments on Batman:AA and Madden were well done. I sometimes thought the game previews for On the Spot went on a bit too long, but these gave us a good sense of what the game was like without overstaying their welcome.
I did have a few minor nitpicks though...
"Today On the Spot" doesn't exactly roll off the tongue like "On the Spot" did. If he wants to be grammatically correct, Eckberg will have to say "Today on Today On the Spot" to open each episode
I wanted an in depth preview of Daisy Fuentes Pilates! Why did Eckberg deny us?
I would have liked a extra few seconds tacked on to your Work In Progress segment for Spore Hero discussing the actual gameplay. Just seeing the creature creator didn't really give me a sense of what the game itself would be like.
Overall I'm really liking this new format.
Posted Aug 20, 2009 7:43 pm PT
@ScionofEntropy - Heh, hopefully soon, but don't get too excited just yet @dragonfly110 - lol, yeah thanks for that
@johnsteed7 - Thanks for the feedback. The work in progress is a... well, work in progress. That was kind of our first go at it and we'll probably mess around with it as time goes on. Our goal is to keep those preview segments short though, and bascally direct you to our write up on the site. We felt like if we talked too much about the game, it would get a little dry and it's really hard to gloss over a game and get everything out there. We'll work on it!
@dragonfly110 - lol, yeah thanks for that @johnsteed7 - Thanks for the feedback. The work in progress is a... well, work in progress.
That was kind of our first go at it and we'll probably mess around with it as time goes on. Our goal is to keep those preview segments short though, and bascally direct you to our write up on the site. We felt like if we talked too much about the game, it would get a little dry and it's really hard to gloss over a game and get everything out there. We'll work on it!
Posted Aug 20, 2009 8:21 pm PT
Regarding TOTS .. watched it when it aired (stayed up till 2 a.m here) and got the emblem to brag about it .. as for my feedback :
I really would like to ask about the renderring .. specially since this isn't live .. why can't the episode be loaded then watched all at once or with the freedom to jump back and forth without having to re-load again ? .. I mean my connection speed was enough to carry me thru the episode with some loading time every now and then .. but it would be nice , specially for ppl with slower connections than mine , to be able to press play .. leave the show to load like any internet video .. then watch ..
Other than that great show ! -----------------------------------------------------
Oh .. as for name the tune that I've looooooong awaited .. hope you get some free time to continue it cause I know you're busy .. and looking forward to seeing that new project of yours ..
.. as for my feedback :I really would like to ask about the renderring .. specially since this isn't live .. why can't the episode be loaded then watched all at once or with the freedom to jump back and forth without having to re-load again ? .. I mean my connection speed was enough to carry me thru the episode with some loading time every now and then .. but it would be nice , specially for ppl with slower connections than mine , to be able to press play .. leave the show to load like any internet video .. then watch ..
Other than that great show ! -----------------------------------------------------
Oh .. as for name the tune that I've looooooong awaited
.. hope you get some free time to continue it cause I know you're busy .. and looking forward to seeing that new project of yours ..
Posted Aug 20, 2009 9:13 pm PT
. I'll definitely go watch it though
Posted Aug 20, 2009 10:18 pm PT
Nice video, I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Posted Aug 20, 2009 11:11 pm PT
Posted Aug 21, 2009 12:04 am PT
In all my years at Gamespot, I've never actually watched On the Spot. Until today.
Posted Aug 21, 2009 1:18 am PT
I'm watching it right now, Arkham Asylum demo FTW!
Posted Aug 21, 2009 1:51 am PT
I really enjoyed the show and can't wait for the next one. I hate sports games but they even had me entertained for the Madden portion.
I like that they made the show more often and shorter. I won't miss anything and allows me to quickly watch the entire show whenever I want to. I don't know why anyone would complain about it being shorter, the three shows a week pretty much equal one of the old shows.
I like that they made the show more often and shorter. I won't miss anything and allows me to quickly watch the entire show whenever I want to. I don't know why anyone would complain about it being shorter, the three shows a week pretty much equal one of the old shows.
Posted Aug 21, 2009 2:13 am PT
Fantasic! I love the faster pace and the shorter lengh. Like johnsteed said it's much easier to fit into your day. I wish it was up at a more UK friendly time but I guess you guys would have to be up pretty early to do that
Posted Aug 21, 2009 3:23 am PT
I have watched the first episode of TOTS but not live and to be honest I slightly like it more then before
Yhe second episode of TOTS is begining in less then an hour so I should make me ready
Yhe second episode of TOTS is begining in less then an hour so I should make me ready
Posted Aug 22, 2009 3:18 pm PT
I love the new format! It is great and nice to get a regular show too! Keep up the awesome work!
Posted Aug 22, 2009 11:35 pm PT
Its back, but with a lot of change. CBS sticking it to you guys and girls at GS? ^^ But its still nice
Posted Aug 24, 2009 1:11 pm PT
As I said before thanks for the emblem, U helped me a lot..........
As for the show, I can't state it there cause It will b not polite to give negative feedback, Still show has improved a lot & trivia every show is awesome, I'll have to request u take in consideration the stupid time clock, Which never works here in Asia, The show starts after 4 or so hours after the clock has ended, If U ppl can't fix the clock, PLZ give an accurate time according to the user's GMT to avoid trouble........
Still I'll say The show has improved a lot from before but I miss previous hosts, Three days a week is a great strategy cause it'll always b updated but I really hate to say this I like GT's shows (GT TV & Bonus Round) more then this, I really appreciate GS staff effort & don't want to say anything negative but I think it's my opinion, Hope U don't Mind.........
Well I'll b interested to know about Ur projects
.......
As for the show, I can't state it there cause It will b not polite to give negative feedback, Still show has improved a lot & trivia every show is awesome, I'll have to request u take in consideration the stupid time clock, Which never works here in Asia, The show starts after 4 or so hours after the clock has ended, If U ppl can't fix the clock, PLZ give an accurate time according to the user's GMT to avoid trouble........
Still I'll say The show has improved a lot from before but I miss previous hosts, Three days a week is a great strategy cause it'll always b updated but I really hate to say this I like GT's shows (GT TV & Bonus Round) more then this, I really appreciate GS staff effort & don't want to say anything negative but I think it's my opinion, Hope U don't Mind
.........Well I'll b interested to know about Ur projects
.......
Posted Aug 27, 2009 3:37 pm PT
@pakhair - you don't always have to say positive things, what don't you like about the show? As for previous hosts, we can't change that so we have to go with what we've got. People like seeing familiar faces, so hopefully everyone will be familiar enough for you to want to watch 3 x a week.
Posted Aug 27, 2009 9:12 pm PT
@Sophia
Well it's nice to hear from an Admin but I'll tell u what will happen if I do not use Positive feedback.......
1 = 10 to 15 (Negative or Downward Thumbs), If I'm lucky It can go to 20.
2= 5 or 6 hatred comments in my inbox will b waiting for me.
There is a famous quote in our language.........
If U live in the Jungle, U should never say anything against Lion (First Version)
If U live in the Jungle, U should make friendship with the Lion (Second Version)
The first one fits here, I think U got the point.......
Now to the serious matter, Yeah I'll agree with u on that, If we ever see a host replaced in any show or a character replaced in any soap, We hate him a lot in start then we get used to him, So hopefully We'll get used to u ppl also, May b like u more then the previous ones
.......
[MORE IN PART 2]........
Well it's nice to hear from an Admin but I'll tell u what will happen if I do not use Positive feedback.......
1 = 10 to 15 (Negative or Downward Thumbs), If I'm lucky It can go to 20.
2= 5 or 6 hatred comments in my inbox will b waiting for me.
There is a famous quote in our language.........
If U live in the Jungle, U should never say anything against Lion (First Version)
If U live in the Jungle, U should make friendship with the Lion (Second Version)
The first one fits here, I think U got the point.......
Now to the serious matter, Yeah I'll agree with u on that, If we ever see a host replaced in any show or a character replaced in any soap, We hate him a lot in start then we get used to him, So hopefully We'll get used to u ppl also, May b like u more then the previous ones
.......[MORE IN PART 2]........
Posted Aug 30, 2009 12:54 pm PT
@Sophia
[THIS IS PART 2]........
As for what's different between shows & what I don't like hmmm......I couldn't determine that but One thing I definitely notice is the lack of humour, The show seems like a news show sometimes (I'm referring to news bulletin), There should b a little bit humour & Fun, I mean lively feeling in the show & U should also try to make it fun during interviews like GT, Ur interviews r very straightforward & Lack the cheesy touch, Except for this I think the shows r awesome. The latest show, In which U also appeared was very improved then last week, Hopefully the show will improve more. Hey I don't know I should say it or not but The pic u r giving away isn't the one u got from Jody & U predicted some strange thing too about the pic???
Secondly I will once again say plz try to do something with the clock & If it isn't against the rules of a user to say then Check out some episodes of GT Shows & you'll know what's the difference.......
[THIS IS PART 2]........
As for what's different between shows & what I don't like hmmm......I couldn't determine that but One thing I definitely notice is the lack of humour, The show seems like a news show sometimes (I'm referring to news bulletin), There should b a little bit humour & Fun, I mean lively feeling in the show & U should also try to make it fun during interviews like GT, Ur interviews r very straightforward & Lack the cheesy touch, Except for this I think the shows r awesome. The latest show, In which U also appeared was very improved then last week, Hopefully the show will improve more. Hey I don't know I should say it or not but The pic u r giving away isn't the one u got from Jody & U predicted some strange thing too about the pic???
Secondly I will once again say plz try to do something with the clock & If it isn't against the rules of a user to say then Check out some episodes of GT Shows & you'll know what's the difference
.......
Posted Aug 30, 2009 12:57 pm PT
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