What You Should Watch: CONTINUE?

Written by Stu Cooper

In the age of the internet it is becoming common that people are now getting entertainment from certain Youtube channels as opposed to Television. This allows for a special type of programming that might not be available on television due to tricky copyrights or budgeting. I try to catch these special channels as often as I can, but one gem just recently came up on my radar, despite being around for the past couple years. That Youtube Channel is known as "ContinueShow". The premise of the channel is that 3 guys host a show called "Continue?" in which they choose a game every week to sit and play, and after about 10-15 minutes of gameplay, they decide whether or not they would enjoy continuing the game or not. Sounds pretty bland when I say it like that, but rest assured it's anything but. It's kind of like those old Beavis and Butthead segments where they would watch music videos and make fun of them. It's a similar vibe here.

The 3 guys are named Nick, Paul, and Josh. They all sit side by side on a couch, and clearly share a on/off-screen friendship that helps create a fun chemistry in the videos. You really feel like you are just hanging out with these guys, gaming like you would with your friends. They are constantly busting each other's balls and being competitive while playing, which gives you another sign that they are actually friends. The humor is top notch and really cracks me up. It's definitely not for people who are easily offended tho. There is definitely some crude humor, but that is my favorite kind, so I don't mind. Also they do not look up anything about the games prior to playing them, so you may get frustrated with them at times if they don't know how to properly play the game. It's suppose to enhance the idea of them going into the game totally blind.

These guys really are funny and from what I've seen they are very humble and thankful for all the fans they've gotten. They reply to almost every comment on twitter/youtube, and they often play games on the show that are submitted by the viewers themselves. This channel and their selection of games actually make me miss those SURGE and 3-D dorito filled sleepovers I had as a child, staying up all-night trying to defeat Shao Kahn with a group of 3-4 other friends. Those were the days indeed. So if you're into gaming, nerd culture, riffing, or nostalgia, there is something on this channel for you to enjoy. It's a really fun channel worth checking out, and if you enjoy one, then I suggest you free up some time because you have about 100 more to go through. So take a look at some of the videos and decide yourself whether or not you would CONTINUE...CONTINUE?

Some of my favorite episodes: