"I played 69 MORE Bigmode Souls-Likes you've _definitely_ heard of" PS I really like your Displates, they remind me of the Super Mario RPG character renders that filled up the old Player's Guide and that I've always loved so much
@@anotherpersonfromnorfolk1587 I mean if malphite didn't deserve to be gunned down in the street like the degenerate he is, then Dunkey wouldn't have said it
As someone who works in publishing, I wish you the best. There's so many excellent games we end up not funding because it's not "company policy" or not "profitable". I hope some of those end up seeing the light of day regardless of the label, so seeing a new player in the indie publishing scene makes me hopeful Good luck Dunkey ! Hopefully you have surrounded yourself with people that can support you in this endeavour.
I can't believe the guy who has the world record on Bowser's Big Bean Burrito is making his own games company!!! Will any of us even be able to beat them?
Best of luck. With huge corporations swallowing up all of the studios these days, I feel that this is something truly necessary for continued progress. Looking forward to seeing how it plays out!
The bright side is, the more that those small studios get eaten up, the more that the *employees* who want to actually make indie games and not work for a megacorp subsidiary will become available.
"Please note: We are not accepting any games that use NFTs, crypto or blockchain." Praise dunkey, such an excellent move. I can't wait to see what gets published xx
Video Game Publishers, 42,690 times: "Hey Dunkey, nice channel you got there. Wanna promote this absolute shit game for 100k$?" Dunkey: "No. F**k you. I am just gonna publish my own GOOD games now and thus monetize my TH-cam audience. Please stop harrassing me with these shit games." Video Game Publishers: "Are you sure you won't just promote this mobile freemium game for 200,000$ ?" *Surprised Pikachu Face*
holy shit a Dunkey gaming company is an absolute dream. I'll forever be grateful to Dunkey for introducing me to incredible indie games (i.e Enter the Gungeon, Celeste, and Hollow Knight).
i appreciate anyone who commits time, dedication and resources to the future and betterment of the industry. as a game developer myself, thank you dunkey for using your platform in this way.
This is the final stage of the gaming TH-camr career, and man I’m so glad that it’s you who made it. I can’t think of anyone better to run an indie game publishing company than the dunk himself
@@chuyuen441 When Movies and paintings can be art forms Video Games should be too especially when they are more interactive than any other form of media.
@@chuyuen441 take half a second to name the facets that make up a game that allows it to be fun, then come back to me and tell me none of those facets were art
Dunkey reccomended Freedom Planet on twitter when Sonic Mania got delayed on PC as a means of compensation (needless to say its very Sonic like but with more emphasis on combat). That came out in 2014. Freedom Planet 2 came out 2 months ago and its arguably better than the first game. I'm bringing this up cause Freedom Planet as a whole is VERY underrated...like omg the physics and art have so much work put into them! It was basically Sonic Mania before Sonic Mania was a thing! That and it technically has the dunkey seal of approval (not enough to make it into a video but still) so you should at least see if its your thing if this comment got your interest! lol :P
This announcement actually made me happy. I’ve been watching your channel for a few years now, I think the first vid I saw of yours was the one about game critics. When I saw that video it struck me how intelligent and funny you are and I’ve been a fan ever since. So much so that whilst I have had to stop playing video games as often as I would like, I still watch every vid you put out. You also made me buy a Nintendo Switch AND a Nintendo Wii U off of eBay so I could play Mario again. I wish you and Leah the best fortune with this endeavour. You’re an inspiration, Jas…Videogame.
Dunkey, your channel is so much satire and humor, when you stop and talk serious about something I’m always so pleasantly surprised about the genuine and passionate guy you seem to be. Some of my favorite games are indie games, but as life gets busier and I get older, I have less and less time for trying different indie games out and like you said, it’s like a loot crate. I’m excited to play the specially curated and hopefully kickass games BigMode puts out. Thank you for the many years of work you’ve invested in the games industry in making all of us laugh. (Also, please start making good videos again. Please, it’s been two years.)
20 years from now I’ll be playing a AAA bigmode game and suddenly remember it all started with Shawn getting murdered by a ghost because he went bigmode
@@bigchunky7499 But.. but we need validation from repeating overused phrases to compensate for the lack of critical thinking. How else are we supposed to get our dopamine kick ? 😫😫😫 * anxiety overload * 😫😫😫
Genuinely, this gets me pretty excited. You've never had a habit of mincing words and a lot of games I'd have potentially never heard of are some of my favorites since you've introduced them. Someone to act as a megaphone for games that have great ideas and passion put into them but lack a voice I think should always be encouraged, and I'm looking forward to see what comes out of this.
feels like a natural progression to the channel! I've been watching you for years, and I'm excited to know which games are Dunkey approved off the bat. Good luck, I'll be cheering you on!!
Dunkey, I really hope this reaches you somehow. I'm the lead game developer in a team of my friends. I love the idea of your company and as a longtime fan since your league days, I've always been blown away at your ability to analyze the design of games and break down their strengths and weaknesses. I think we would really benefit from your input and would hope to earn your seal of approval for our initial release. Please let me know if you'll consider letting us pitch you.
@@jlu7453 Hey guys :) Sorry for not updating sooner, I didn't hear back yet. I kind of knew it was a longshot but it was too cool an opportunity not to shoot our shot!
I been watching this dude for over 7 years... I'm so happy for him. Dunkey, I wish you the best. I don't always agree with your takes, but I have absolute faith you'll give your all to assist in making genuine art a reality. Looks like you finally went Bigmode for real.
You can just feel the passion and dedication that Dunkey is putting into the industry, into the art form, nothing but love and best wishes from me Dunk!
I have purchased many indie games based on dunks recommendations and haven't regretted a single one. Same as I have seen dunkey praise some of my favorite indie titles years after their release. I love this idea. I just hope it works out for Leah and dunk.
Video Game Publishers, 42,690 times: "Hey Dunkey, nice channel you got there. Wanna promote this absolute shit game for 100k$?" Dunkey: "No. F**k you. I am just gonna publish my own GOOD games now and thus monetize my TH-cam audience. Please stop harrassing me with these shit games." Video Game Publishers: "Are you sure you won't just promote this mobile freemium game for 200,000$ ?" 🤡
OH BOY, I have been waiting for this! I spent years crafting my own little game but I always lacked opportunity. I feel this will be my big breakthrough. My idea is a turn-based J-RPG with farming simulator elements. Dunkey will love it!
@@matthewjones6786 That’s a good and legitimate question. I think Dunkey will be looking for people who are passionate about their project, as he said in the video, but I think he’ll also want to try and push games that make him feel passionate about playing them. So farming sims and the like are probably out unless they have some innovative new mechanic or the cast of characters is really charming.
@@matthewjones6786 I'll put it like this. If Bigmode---against all odds---releases a "turn-based J-RPG with farming simulator elements" you bet your ass it'll be some groundbreaking good shit.
To be fair, Undertale (one of the games presented as incredible in this video) was a turn-based game. In the video Dunkey reviewed it, he said the gameplay was fun despite being turn based. So just make whatever your videogame is fun and different and it has a shot.
It feels as though everything touched by Dunkey gets enriched, and/ or enjoyable to some extent, and I am so happy to see this announcement. The man is clearly Midas's descendant churning out gold standard quality. I very much look forward to an era of "BIGMODE PUBLISHED GAMES" and all the positivity it shall bring starting from the both of you.
I love to see Dunkey use his influence to make an impact on the world he loves rather than complain about its direction. I hope to be involved, but regardless I'll be rooting for BIGMODE every step of the way. Keep it real!
often times you'll recommend a game i wouldn't have looked at twice without your video, and I'll end up loving it. you always know the good shit, and this is going to be amazing. love this move.
Seeing Dunkey be this forward, serious, and self confidant is really refreshing, and I can tell it's all very genuine. I'm super excited to see BigMode become a BigDeal
@@Laxhoop I don't know. Usually the dunk is making a joke every other thing he says, and so it's nice to have a straightforward and direct dunkey on display here.
You're going to be the best thing that happened to the publishing industry in years. Whatever happens, that will always be true, even if the people in the industry don't realise it.
With all the games Dunkey has put me on over the years, it only makes sense that he starts a publishing company. Good luck, Dunkey, Leah, and every game you work with!
It took watching this video to make me realize that more than half of the indie games I have played in the last 5 or 6 years is either because of Dunkey or Vinny Vinesauce. Damn!
I hope Dunkey doesn't get discouraged over the twitter trolls who really want this company to fail for some odd reason. I absolutely cannot wait to see what y'all have in store!
Pretty much how I feel too except any square enix game. idc how corny or terrible the writing is i’m gonna play the shit out of every jrpg they make and love every second of it
his channel stands for humor, not objective game reviews or standards a company with the sole objective of "publish games funny man likes" is the most self-indulgent thing i've seen from a game reviewer ever
I am sincerely excited to see where this goes. Been watching your videos for a loooong time and have seen your ability to understand and explain what’s good and bad about the industry grow. Seeing it all culminate in this is just so satisfying. Big Mode is gonna be big
I can never tell when Dunky’s being serious or joking. Thought there would be some sort of joke twist at the end but no, the man actually seems to be going for this so props to him!
Sent in my portfolio. Hearing about your creative journey inspired me to make shit, and as a result, I see myself getting better all the time, honing more and more into my creative voice. Whether this is my time or this is my rejection letter phase, a bigmode thank you goes out to you, mista dunk.
I genuinely appreciate what dunkey and his team is doing here. I 1000% agree with his sentiments. There are a lot of great games being made today but they are drowning in an ever growing ocean of half assed mediocrity. I hope this works out for them and they will help some passionate and talented developers get the recognition and success they deserve.
Literally the idea of a dunkey indie game studio is legitimately awesome, dunkey has helped me discover some serious gems and the idea of him helping create more beautiful fun experiences is so exciting. I literally finished LISA last night and it’s one of my all time favorites, I would trust this man’s taste in games with my life.
@@MVU24 oh yeah, one of the instances of hate come from jrpg simps. They're all up-in-arms over his ribbing on Xenoblade Chronicles 3, and how he isn't worthy of this opportunity to be a publisher. It's hilarious.
You’re one of the single most passionate gamers on this platform. I’m extremely excited to see what comes out of this… I don’t know how many fantastic games your channel has introduced me to so to see you using your resources to actually boost up these smaller games is fantastic… best of luck to you dunk
Dunkey my guy I am so stoked for this. This gave me goosebumps. You 100% have always kept your integrity i still to this day give you insane props for giving league the finger and walking away. I know anything i see with this cute frog on it is going to be quality. Maybe not for me directly but something to definitely take a good serious look at. I've essentially stopped buying games because I'm tired of being disappointed. This may be what i need to rediscover my passion for the art form.
Are we talking about the same dunkey who tried to leverage his status as a public figure to get himself unbanned on League for telling someone to get cancer and die? And walked away after Riot rightfully told him to fuck off? That Dunkey?
@@eye776 Timely manner? Games don't need to be made quickly. That didn't used to be a thing when video games were still villainized by a lot of the general public. Now that the industry is booming, why do people feel that devs should bust ass to make games quickly when all they do is bitch if it's not completed or done well anyway? People should have more patience. With so many games to play, there should be no issue in simply waiting without being a whiny baby about it.
Finally a company dedicated to creating JRPG, strand-type, farming games the community has been asking for. Thanks for going big mode on the industry, Dunk!
Same here too. Honestly that was the good ‘ol time. And you know he his speaking the truth when he says « and the one that need to come back ». We need Warcraft TD back !!!
I opened a business with my wife 2 years ago and I’ve never been happier. You couldn’t ask for a better business partner than your soulmate. God bless and best of luck you two! I’ll be supporting your endeavors
In a sea of weak game criticism and soullessness of video games, things like this make my heart warm. I’ve been watching you ever since your critique on Game Critics, and I have always connected with your view on video games and art as a whole. You’re someone who really cares about the value of media and the quality that it comes with, and I love your channel for it. This new studio makes me even more excited for the content to come, someone who really cares about game design pushing games that are truly worth something. Thank you, video donkey.
This is legitimately, really exciting. There’s a lot of great indie games that I only found out about by watching your channel. (Monolith and Zero Ranger being two of my personal favorites). The indie community getting a publisher that is this passionate about creating timeless works of art is huge, and something it really needs right now. This gives me a lot of hope for the future of the indie scene, and I can not be more excited to play the games you guys release!
A year later and bigmode's first game is one of the most unanimously praised indie games to release in a long time. Congrats dunkey, congrats leah, and ESPECIALLY congrats to Billy Basso.
I'm so happy that Dunkley has decieded to throw his hat into the ring of publishing! Dunkey has always been one of the most genuine and honest creators on YT and you can tell how passionate he is about this project. Here's to the future Dunkley! I have high hopes for you and Lia!
To me, this feels different then when other youtubers branch into a business. I trust that dunkey and Leah are doing this for the sake of Art. It feels like a natural extension of their art rather than a business decision. I'm so excited to play bigmode games!
I'm catiously optimistic. The problem with the passion for games is that a lot of people forget it is still a business. It's hard to find a balance between two and for now I'm not sure if Dunkey is capable of it. But definitely will be watching out with curiosity.
For me it’s something similar to Charlie and Moist eSports. A genuine way to back peoples dreams and allow them to do what they want. So excited to see what comes out of this.
Dawg, just because he has opinions on games doesn’t mean he understands game development at all. His video games are going to be bad, 100% sure of that but you guys will be like “OMG DUNKEY BEST GAME EVER HAHAHAH”
@@artyom5659 he's a publisher, not a developer. it's not his game - he'll be marketing and distributing someone else's game. Your comment is embarrassing.
@@artyom5659 He explained he's not going to be developing it himself, it's still the creator's game. He will just steer the game in the right direction so the concepts aren't boring an regurgitated. It's like if you were making a pizza and I was there to be like "that's way too much cheese".
I've been watching Dunkey for 10 years and never once liked or commented on a video. But this... this is truly deserved, this is Dunkey's destiny, his true calling to bringing something better to the world. Let Dunkey infect you with his brilliance, let him join the next era of gaming!
@@zachdude4284 The only video I have ever liked on TH-cam is the 10 hour video of taking the hobbits to Isengard. This will be my most valuable contribution.
I've commented on his vids for years and never get any likes. Sometimes I wonder if I'm somehow shadow banned or something lol...maybe my comments just suck. Probably that.
Honestly so crazy that this one of the most serious videos Dunkey’s ever made. Shows immensely how much passion he’s put into this project. Ready for the future with you leading the way Dunk!
I like how the scambot comment uses a middle finger to point upwards. It's like they know you know it is a scam but they just do it anyway because it gives them joy to see others suffer. Also Goodluck with your application
What a fucking inspiration, man. You've always been my favorite TH-camr Dunkey and one of the main reasons why is because you've managed to maintain a childish innocence and love for video games that exceeds everyone else's. Now, though, it seems it's not even appropriate to call you "childish" anymore. You're trying to make major moves to change the gaming industry on your own. I admire your dedication to the art and I hope this business venture works out for you. I think you have the potential to influence a lot out there.
Dunkey, your confidence in this video is inspiring, and your passion is palpable. I truly wish you the best of luck in this endeavor; hopefully, this means better games for channels like mine to review.
Watching dunkey go from the premier league content creator to an amazing all around gaming TH-camr to now creating his own company is the most beautiful thing in the world. You’ve put in so much hard work and spent countless hours making us laugh, and now you’re bringing us great games too. Congratulations Dunkey, keep crushing it forever.
I can honestly not think of anyone better then you two doing something like this. "Be the change you want to see" taken truly to heart. Godspeed, I really hope this works out!
As someone who views videogames within the same light as dunkey does, this is one of the best ideas I've ever witnessed Holy shit, I can't wait. I really hope bigmode supports physical releases as well, my collection would be happy to have them
“I understand what kind of ideas always work”
*shows a grapple hook*
accurate
🗿
Big mode now only publishes souls likes 😂
Platinum Pomegranate
"and which never work"
shows shitty crafting
accurate
"I played 69 MORE Bigmode Souls-Likes you've _definitely_ heard of"
PS I really like your Displates, they remind me of the Super Mario RPG character renders that filled up the old Player's Guide and that I've always loved so much
His mother knew what she was doing when she named him Videogame
She would have preferred a book publishing company
His family was all put to work as donkeys and his mother had to disguise him as a videogame youtuber to keep him out of harms way
@@HarmonyMLGomg that's a classic reference
It is heart-warming to see the inspiring stories of people that walk out of League of Legends. Thank you, Dunkey
Thank you my caasin. Welcome, we should go bowling with Niko.
@@anotherpersonfromnorfolk1587 he would not play that garbage. He said he only plays good games.
Did somebody order a Zhanya’s Pizza?
@@anotherpersonfromnorfolk1587 I mean if malphite didn't deserve to be gunned down in the street like the degenerate he is, then Dunkey wouldn't have said it
Dunkey showed the world that not all LoL players are a lost cause and that rehabilitation is entirely possible
As someone who works in publishing, I wish you the best. There's so many excellent games we end up not funding because it's not "company policy" or not "profitable". I hope some of those end up seeing the light of day regardless of the label, so seeing a new player in the indie publishing scene makes me hopeful
Good luck Dunkey ! Hopefully you have surrounded yourself with people that can support you in this endeavour.
Those games you reject, send them towards Bigmode. Ez Clap
Hello there, I wanted to start an indie game publishing company too, is there a way I could reach you. I have some questions I'd like to ask please 🙏
@@itsyaboi9051 EZ CLAP BOOM SHAKALALALALAA
If the first game is a turn based farming sim, this will be Dunkey’s greatest joke yet.
A farming sim? That sounds like a good idea for a game, nintendo should publish like 1 or 20 games like that
isnt that just Civ? lol
ok
Despite watching lots of his vids over the years. I don't get it?
with crafting
I can't believe the guy who has the world record on Bowser's Big Bean Burrito is making his own games company!!! Will any of us even be able to beat them?
Nope, not a chance
"Publishing company". It's more like Steam, but for Indie developers.
Not making... publishing. Like devolver digital. They just make money on other people's work
*had
...
Best of luck. With huge corporations swallowing up all of the studios these days, I feel that this is something truly necessary for continued progress. Looking forward to seeing how it plays out!
big mode is gonna be bought by xbox
That’s too many words I’m not reading that
Go bigmode WOOOO!!!
The bright side is, the more that those small studios get eaten up, the more that the *employees* who want to actually make indie games and not work for a megacorp subsidiary will become available.
Swallowing up long gone studios. Time for new
Bro Animal Well is INCREDIBLE. Congratulations.
Oh yeah, definitely! You could say their first game did really... WELL!
I gotta play this ASAP
yeah, I didn't have a whole lot of faith in this whole endeavor. Thing is animal well is a seven year passion project - how many more of THOSE exist?
@@johnsimon8457 hopefully more! Games like this might get me back into gaming!
@@johnsimon8457one way to find out 😎
Dunkey please invest in my new up and coming indie game "Hogan's Castle"
I think he should invest in killer bean the video game
i read that in his voice
Apply
I can’t wait to play as Dracula, and explore over three levels!
No, invest in my indie game, ‘Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II’ the re-re-release
Dunkey once again proving he’s a genius making a Frog Type Indie Game Company ahead of all the Frog Type Games on the horizon!
Wow, I didn't make that connection till now. Frogs are too powerful this year.
I know who I want publishing Frog Fractions 3
Finally, someone that can explain to me the difference between frog type and strand type games!
Now I just need him to invest in my totally new franchise I call "frogger"
You guys are gonna love literally never been done.
Amen!
"Please note: We are not accepting any games that use NFTs, crypto or blockchain."
Praise dunkey, such an excellent move. I can't wait to see what gets published xx
extremely based
How sad that the basics are seen as something so strange
He should expand that to include loot boxes and microtransactions.
Based Dunk
@@johnnysaurus04 based on what?
This is god damned fantastic. I love the idea of a real fan running a publishing company.
I wish you guys nothing but the best.
ok
Video Game Publishers, 42,690 times: "Hey Dunkey, nice channel you got there. Wanna promote this absolute shit game for 100k$?"
Dunkey: "No. F**k you. I am just gonna publish my own GOOD games now and thus monetize my TH-cam audience. Please stop harrassing me with these shit games."
Video Game Publishers: "Are you sure you won't just promote this mobile freemium game for 200,000$ ?" *Surprised Pikachu Face*
@@vantruongthi9105 Yep
@@vantruongthi9105 just say you’re gay
Hey man watch the blasphemy I care about you and want you to live forever in paradise. Do all things for the Glory of God.
Big Mode has not released a single bad game yet. Truely the best gaming company of all time
i love you
As of May 9th, 2024, this is still true
@@officialJoCa i love you too
Dunkey continues his streak of perfection, 0 dislikes on his videos, and 0 bad games published
@@purplenerdsplushie I love you three
Bigmode is the most Dunkey name for a legitimate business ever
honestly it shouldve ben Beeg mode but thats just me
Go big mode, go big
holy shit a Dunkey gaming company is an absolute dream. I'll forever be grateful to Dunkey for introducing me to incredible indie games (i.e Enter the Gungeon, Celeste, and Hollow Knight).
And Knack 2 dumbass
I legit have 250 hours in Enter the Gungeon, partly because of Dunkey's video. That's a lot for a full time worker, father, and writer.
Thing long me no read
mr dees
Double U
So hype for the Kill Butt series! Paul Creenis is such a talented dev
Kill Butt 3 2 is going to blow your minds
deep cut 😂😂
i appreciate anyone who commits time, dedication and resources to the future and betterment of the industry. as a game developer myself, thank you dunkey for using your platform in this way.
hear hear!
Nice
Quite based good sir.
fat
Yo
Dunkey is the realest gamer of all time, so I'm looking forward to seeing him help publish the realest games of all time
"bbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbb BIG MODE"
Yes he definitely deserves this!
This is the final stage of the gaming TH-camr career, and man I’m so glad that it’s you who made it. I can’t think of anyone better to run an indie game publishing company than the dunk himself
Me
And Deo
Deo
you forgot Deo
deo obviously
Ladies and gentlemen, we are about to see the first Dunkey type game
It's very strand like in that sense
Thanks George Washington
I've been so deep into dunkey's lore that I can no longer tell if this is an actual announcement or a satire for tech startup company
I'm still not sure
@@apophenic_ me too
It's real. They setup a Twitter and a website to go with it.
It must be true, this video has 0 dislikes
@@apophenic_ it’s obviously real
This is so goddamn cool, fuckin bravo man.
Can't wait to see Big Mode come out with KNACK 3 BAYBEEEEE.
-B
Fancy to see you guys here! Big fan
hello OSP how are you today
KNACKIUS SWEEPPPPPPPPPPPP
Pleasantly surprised to see Blue here
I never knew OSP was a dunkey fan! But it makes sense that people with such great taste and insightful ideas would flock together
Thank you dunkey, as an indie gamedev it feels so refreshing having someone in your corner that still sees videogames as an art medium. I'll reach out
Video games should be fun not art lmfao
Hey my name is Javier too. What’s up
@@chuyuen441 why not both?
@@chuyuen441 When Movies and paintings can be art forms Video Games should be too especially when they are more interactive than any other form of media.
@@chuyuen441 take half a second to name the facets that make up a game that allows it to be fun, then come back to me and tell me none of those facets were art
If Dunkey really likes a game there is usually a 90% chance I'm going to buy it. He really has a good eye for great games that are indie.
It’s a 90% chance it’s super Mario brothers 2
@@Jagged_Animal knack 2 babyyyyyyyy
Dunkey is the sole reason I bought Enter The Gungeon and Hollow Knight, that is how I understood he really wasn't like the rest of the critics.
Dunkey reccomended Freedom Planet on twitter when Sonic Mania got delayed on PC as a means of compensation (needless to say its very Sonic like but with more emphasis on combat). That came out in 2014. Freedom Planet 2 came out 2 months ago and its arguably better than the first game. I'm bringing this up cause Freedom Planet as a whole is VERY underrated...like omg the physics and art have so much work put into them! It was basically Sonic Mania before Sonic Mania was a thing! That and it technically has the dunkey seal of approval (not enough to make it into a video but still) so you should at least see if its your thing if this comment got your interest! lol :P
I've never wanted a company to succeed so badly. And I used to own a company.
I've never seen a comment have so many layers before. What was the type of company if you don't mind me asking?
bro you should believe in you more
"used to own" :D
guess that's why you don't got a company no more
Was it a beer company?
Man I hope somebody makes a farming rpg game with you guys, we have less of those now in the gaming industry.
What? There are seriously so many. Too many, in fact.
@@No-cg9kj that’s the joke
@@No-cg9kj wooosh incoming
Obviously they are just looking to ride the wave of "Frog Type" games this year. =P
It would also be great if they published an indie strand type game, been waiting for one for decades.
This announcement actually made me happy. I’ve been watching your channel for a few years now, I think the first vid I saw of yours was the one about game critics. When I saw that video it struck me how intelligent and funny you are and I’ve been a fan ever since. So much so that whilst I have had to stop playing video games as often as I would like, I still watch every vid you put out. You also made me buy a Nintendo Switch AND a Nintendo Wii U off of eBay so I could play Mario again. I wish you and Leah the best fortune with this endeavour. You’re an inspiration, Jas…Videogame.
I can't believe BigMode has released exclusively 10/10 hits since they started out 37 years ago. Amazing work.
Dunkey, your channel is so much satire and humor, when you stop and talk serious about something I’m always so pleasantly surprised about the genuine and passionate guy you seem to be. Some of my favorite games are indie games, but as life gets busier and I get older, I have less and less time for trying different indie games out and like you said, it’s like a loot crate. I’m excited to play the specially curated and hopefully kickass games BigMode puts out. Thank you for the many years of work you’ve invested in the games industry in making all of us laugh.
(Also, please start making good videos again. Please, it’s been two years.)
20 years from now I’ll be playing a AAA bigmode game and suddenly remember it all started with Shawn getting murdered by a ghost because he went bigmode
Wait wait... What??
Ah that video was funny as hell
@@James-Dee-Music give us the sauce brutha
Go big mode
@@fahmieyzs dunkeys Phasmophobia Video goes bigmode
it really makes you feel like you're actually a Publishing Company
That time when he said "it's bigmode time" I was losing myself. Literally one of the most game developers ever...
@adsaa shutup with the morbius jokes
ign gotta hire this man
@@bigchunky7499 But.. but we need validation from repeating overused phrases to compensate for the lack of critical thinking. How else are we supposed to get our dopamine kick ?
😫😫😫 * anxiety overload * 😫😫😫
@@peterrogers3691 (poops)
(Comes)
Dunkey was so fucking correct
He didn’t just find a good indie game to publish he seemingly found THE good indie game.
This man went from shitposting on Newgrounds to becoming an indie publisher, this truly is only accomplished by someone like Dunkey
we all have to start somewhere
@@roxwize ikr
I give this guy, a 5/5
dunkey is a true chad
Except for The Behemoth...
Genuinely, this gets me pretty excited. You've never had a habit of mincing words and a lot of games I'd have potentially never heard of are some of my favorites since you've introduced them. Someone to act as a megaphone for games that have great ideas and passion put into them but lack a voice I think should always be encouraged, and I'm looking forward to see what comes out of this.
Excited me too beyond belief I was NOT expecting this today haha. Damn!
feels like a natural progression to the channel! I've been watching you for years, and I'm excited to know which games are Dunkey approved off the bat. Good luck, I'll be cheering you on!!
Dunkey, I really hope this reaches you somehow. I'm the lead game developer in a team of my friends. I love the idea of your company and as a longtime fan since your league days, I've always been blown away at your ability to analyze the design of games and break down their strengths and weaknesses. I think we would really benefit from your input and would hope to earn your seal of approval for our initial release.
Please let me know if you'll consider letting us pitch you.
Update: Sent an email to the company contact address. Probably a better way to reach out haha.
@@DevinDT99 I was gonna rib you exactly for this reason, haha. He says on the video and website how to apply.
@@DevinDT99 Did you hear back? :)
@@DevinDT99 Did you hear back?
@@jlu7453 Hey guys :) Sorry for not updating sooner, I didn't hear back yet. I kind of knew it was a longshot but it was too cool an opportunity not to shoot our shot!
I been watching this dude for over 7 years... I'm so happy for him.
Dunkey, I wish you the best. I don't always agree with your takes, but I have absolute faith you'll give your all to assist in making genuine art a reality. Looks like you finally went Bigmode for real.
The first strand-type publishing company, this is huge guys!
This joke is so old
Can't wait to see what he cooks up!
shut the fuck up xD i had to pause the video to laugh that one out
You can just feel the passion and dedication that Dunkey is putting into the industry, into the art form, nothing but love and best wishes from me Dunk!
Congratulations on Big Mode's first big title, Animal Well. It is absolutely amazing.
I have purchased many indie games based on dunks recommendations and haven't regretted a single one. Same as I have seen dunkey praise some of my favorite indie titles years after their release.
I love this idea. I just hope it works out for Leah and dunk.
Video Game Publishers, 42,690 times: "Hey Dunkey, nice channel you got there. Wanna promote this absolute shit game for 100k$?"
Dunkey: "No. F**k you. I am just gonna publish my own GOOD games now and thus monetize my TH-cam audience. Please stop harrassing me with these shit games."
Video Game Publishers: "Are you sure you won't just promote this mobile freemium game for 200,000$ ?" 🤡
Dunkey is goofy but he gets his point across when it comes to games
I've heard that this publishing company can really make you feel like a developer.
No, don't be here Bad Dunkey bot. Go away.
Ikr? It gave me goosebumps everytime...
clickbait channel lol
OH BOY, I have been waiting for this! I spent years crafting my own little game but I always lacked opportunity. I feel this will be my big breakthrough. My idea is a turn-based J-RPG with farming simulator elements. Dunkey will love it!
Will it have any Strand-type elements?
That’s a legit question I have about this publisher. Is there an unspoken “genres Dunkey generally dislikes need not apply” element?
@@matthewjones6786 That’s a good and legitimate question. I think Dunkey will be looking for people who are passionate about their project, as he said in the video, but I think he’ll also want to try and push games that make him feel passionate about playing them. So farming sims and the like are probably out unless they have some innovative new mechanic or the cast of characters is really charming.
@@matthewjones6786 I'll put it like this. If Bigmode---against all odds---releases a "turn-based J-RPG with farming simulator elements" you bet your ass it'll be some groundbreaking good shit.
To be fair, Undertale (one of the games presented as incredible in this video) was a turn-based game. In the video Dunkey reviewed it, he said the gameplay was fun despite being turn based. So just make whatever your videogame is fun and different and it has a shot.
It feels as though everything touched by Dunkey gets enriched, and/ or enjoyable to some extent, and I am so happy to see this announcement. The man is clearly Midas's descendant churning out gold standard quality. I very much look forward to an era of "BIGMODE PUBLISHED GAMES" and all the positivity it shall bring starting from the both of you.
I’m so happy for you guys. Can’t wait to see what your vision for Knack 3 will be.
It's gonna be a straight mastapiece!
Hear me out…it’s a horror game
Knack 3 is actually gonna be a rhythm game the likes of which have never been seen.
@@artemis1123 aaaaaaaand we’re pulling ur funding
@@artemis1123 aaaaaaaand we’re pulling ur funding
Congratulations, Videogame! Looking forward to seeing the games you publish. Git ‘er done, brother. Git ‘er done.
This is insane. Dunkey is one of the most ambitious TH-camrs out there. Hope to see some great games from this publisher.
Lol
I love to see Dunkey use his influence to make an impact on the world he loves rather than complain about its direction. I hope to be involved, but regardless I'll be rooting for BIGMODE every step of the way. Keep it real!
This is legitimately the best thing I have seen in years. Dunkey, you truly deserve this.
often times you'll recommend a game i wouldn't have looked at twice without your video, and I'll end up loving it. you always know the good shit, and this is going to be amazing. love this move.
Seeing Dunkey be this forward, serious, and self confidant is really refreshing, and I can tell it's all very genuine. I'm super excited to see BigMode become a BigDeal
Goated comment
perhaps... even... a big........ SHOT?
How can you tell, he sounds and speaks exactly the same as he does in all his other videos.
@@Laxhoop I don't know. Usually the dunk is making a joke every other thing he says, and so it's nice to have a straightforward and direct dunkey on display here.
You're going to be the best thing that happened to the publishing industry in years. Whatever happens, that will always be true, even if the people in the industry don't realise it.
With all the games Dunkey has put me on over the years, it only makes sense that he starts a publishing company.
Good luck, Dunkey, Leah, and every game you work with!
It took watching this video to make me realize that more than half of the indie games I have played in the last 5 or 6 years is either because of Dunkey or Vinny Vinesauce.
Damn!
Too many word I’m not reading that
Yip yip,time to go big😳🙌!!
Bruh
Why a publisher rather then a marketing service?
This is incredibly cool dunk, I'm excited to see where this goes!
Dude I can’t wait
Hold on, ain’t you Nathaniel B
Am I early to a Nathaniel B comment
ain’t you Nathaniel B
Hold up…
I hope Dunkey doesn't get discouraged over the twitter trolls who really want this company to fail for some odd reason. I absolutely cannot wait to see what y'all have in store!
There are literally 0 negative twitter comments on any bigmode tweets
@@Qwiggalo woosh
@@Qwiggalo There are quite a few people dunking on dunkey only to plug in their indie game
Ok but imagine actually caring about opinions of twittards
like, what weight do they hold :v
@@stillnobrainer "woosh" implies there was some obvious joke...
"for players that actually PLAY AND CARE about videogame, my channel is where they come to find out what's actually worth playing" I 100% agree.
i don’t
I had never even heard of Celeste before his video about it, and it’s now one of my favorites
I feel like you just took the first quote you could find in the video, and then commented it as quickly as you could.
He lost credibility when he didn't like Xenoblade 3
Pretty much how I feel too except any square enix game. idc how corny or terrible the writing is i’m gonna play the shit out of every jrpg they make and love every second of it
I think this is the perfect evolution of what your channel has stood for. I wish you all the best in making it happen.
his channel stands for humor, not objective game reviews or standards
a company with the sole objective of "publish games funny man likes" is the most self-indulgent thing i've seen from a game reviewer ever
I am sincerely excited to see where this goes. Been watching your videos for a loooong time and have seen your ability to understand and explain what’s good and bad about the industry grow. Seeing it all culminate in this is just so satisfying. Big Mode is gonna be big
mode
@@riquelme3764 loooool Fr
I just legitimately love Dunkey, he really cares about the industry and I believe he can achieve something great with Big Mode.
I can never tell when Dunky’s being serious or joking. Thought there would be some sort of joke twist at the end but no, the man actually seems to be going for this so props to him!
the twist is there was no twist
@@Homunculus99 what a twist
I thought it's a joke video until half way through
you really fell for this? lol Dunkey making a game company. yeah, ok lol
@@brandontaylor3874 Why does that seem ridiculous to you? He's definitely got the resources for it.
Damn, Dunkey got so inspired by E3 2022 that he made his own frog type company. Respect.
Strand type company when?
ok
he eh haw haw he he haw haw
The frog mascot is a strand type character
Finally Dunkey can get a broader audience for his classic game Snake Nuice
Yes
Yes bro
Sent in my portfolio. Hearing about your creative journey inspired me to make shit, and as a result, I see myself getting better all the time, honing more and more into my creative voice. Whether this is my time or this is my rejection letter phase, a bigmode thank you goes out to you, mista dunk.
Can't wait to see what you're cooking up
Did you ever hear back?
I genuinely appreciate what dunkey and his team is doing here. I 1000% agree with his sentiments. There are a lot of great games being made today but they are drowning in an ever growing ocean of half assed mediocrity. I hope this works out for them and they will help some passionate and talented developers get the recognition and success they deserve.
Literally the idea of a dunkey indie game studio is legitimately awesome, dunkey has helped me discover some serious gems and the idea of him helping create more beautiful fun experiences is so exciting. I literally finished LISA last night and it’s one of my all time favorites, I would trust this man’s taste in games with my life.
🤓
In all seriousness, don't let the psychos on Twitter get you down. There's a lot of us who are rooting for you!
People are upset about this? Only good can come from this I would think!
@@MVU24 oh yeah, one of the instances of hate come from jrpg simps. They're all up-in-arms over his ribbing on Xenoblade Chronicles 3, and how he isn't worthy of this opportunity to be a publisher. It's hilarious.
@@kaliboi0219 Twitter is the most toxic platform ever....
Twitter is an assembly of the dumbest people on the planet, why would anyone take anything said on there seriously
They shouldnt have made that game in the first place lol
Remember when the industry laughed at Dunkey, and now Animal Well is a hit on Steam? Yeah who's laughing now? Dunky and BigMode stock waaay up
You’re one of the single most passionate gamers on this platform. I’m extremely excited to see what comes out of this… I don’t know how many fantastic games your channel has introduced me to so to see you using your resources to actually boost up these smaller games is fantastic… best of luck to you dunk
Can't wait to see what you'll come up with Dunkey, it was an honor discovering the gaming scene with you and Leah all these years
This means there is technically a possibility that dunkey will be the publisher for Knack III. This has been his plan all along, you guys.
ok
Life-sized Donkey actually delivered a good game. Bravo!
Dunkey my guy I am so stoked for this. This gave me goosebumps. You 100% have always kept your integrity i still to this day give you insane props for giving league the finger and walking away. I know anything i see with this cute frog on it is going to be quality. Maybe not for me directly but something to definitely take a good serious look at. I've essentially stopped buying games because I'm tired of being disappointed. This may be what i need to rediscover my passion for the art form.
Are we talking about the same dunkey who tried to leverage his status as a public figure to get himself unbanned on League for telling someone to get cancer and die? And walked away after Riot rightfully told him to fuck off? That Dunkey?
Yes I haven't been this excited in a long time!
Can't wait for Killbutt 7
Time to make "Strand Type" a Real Fucken Genre! Here we go Bitches we are gonna see some fire ass games from BIGMODE!
have you played elden ring?
Honestly fascinating to witness this evolution over the years, Dunkey. Genuinely inspiring and I cant wait to see what the future holds.
@@eye776 Timely manner? Games don't need to be made quickly. That didn't used to be a thing when video games were still villainized by a lot of the general public. Now that the industry is booming, why do people feel that devs should bust ass to make games quickly when all they do is bitch if it's not completed or done well anyway? People should have more patience. With so many games to play, there should be no issue in simply waiting without being a whiny baby about it.
Hell yes! I absolutely love this concept and think the potential is enormous. Super excited for the Dunk!
You could almost say the potential is.. big.
My dude I cannot imagine how much of a move and commitment this is to you guys. I admire your bravery and wish you luck.
Wow, this is history in the making! Dunkey is opening a new chapter in his life! Proud of you, Dunkey! 👏
Finally a company dedicated to creating JRPG, strand-type, farming games the community has been asking for. Thanks for going big mode on the industry, Dunk!
That warcraft 3 tower defense clip sent me a nostalgia trip. Can't wait to see what you guys publish!
Frozen throne customs maaaapppssssss
came here to say this, thats line tower wars i think
Yea no kidding haha I did a double take and had to rewind just to make sure. Wintermaul anyone? 😂
Same here too. Honestly that was the good ‘ol time. And you know he his speaking the truth when he says « and the one that need to come back ».
We need Warcraft TD back !!!
Warcraft 3 Frozen Throne was just the peak of gaming. Wish I could go back to those days
Animal well is incredible. Can't wait for the next game
I opened a business with my wife 2 years ago and I’ve never been happier. You couldn’t ask for a better business partner than your soulmate. God bless and best of luck you two! I’ll be supporting your endeavors
Whats the buisness if I may ask?
@@jsk1429 he leaks his girlfriend's OF pictures, that's how much of a c*uck he is.
than*
@@poopbusiness4924 boo
lmao. those 'late nights at the office'... bruh.... she's f*cking so many other people lmfaooooooooo
In a sea of weak game criticism and soullessness of video games, things like this make my heart warm. I’ve been watching you ever since your critique on Game Critics, and I have always connected with your view on video games and art as a whole. You’re someone who really cares about the value of media and the quality that it comes with, and I love your channel for it. This new studio makes me even more excited for the content to come, someone who really cares about game design pushing games that are truly worth something. Thank you, video donkey.
This is legitimately, really exciting. There’s a lot of great indie games that I only found out about by watching your channel. (Monolith and Zero Ranger being two of my personal favorites). The indie community getting a publisher that is this passionate about creating timeless works of art is huge, and something it really needs right now. This gives me a lot of hope for the future of the indie scene, and I can not be more excited to play the games you guys release!
A year later and bigmode's first game is one of the most unanimously praised indie games to release in a long time. Congrats dunkey, congrats leah, and ESPECIALLY congrats to Billy Basso.
This seems like the BEST progression you could've taken, Jason. Love this. Best of luck!
Jason? 🗿📸
i think he meant donkey kong
Yes best of luck to you my man!
I'm so happy that Dunkley has decieded to throw his hat into the ring of publishing! Dunkey has always been one of the most genuine and honest creators on YT and you can tell how passionate he is about this project. Here's to the future Dunkley! I have high hopes for you and Lia!
dunkley
@@user-gs9qy8yn7n true
To me, this feels different then when other youtubers branch into a business. I trust that dunkey and Leah are doing this for the sake of Art. It feels like a natural extension of their art rather than a business decision. I'm so excited to play bigmode games!
I agree. This is very different since Dunk has shown us over the years that he truly loves games. I have no doubt BigMode will be a seal of quality.
I'm catiously optimistic. The problem with the passion for games is that a lot of people forget it is still a business. It's hard to find a balance between two and for now I'm not sure if Dunkey is capable of it. But definitely will be watching out with curiosity.
@@AlexiosLair I'm definitely with you there. I personally get worried when creators branch out, but some risks do need to be taken to succeed fully.
@@AlexiosLair I still believe where there's a will, there's a way. Even Jesus knew that the good he was doing would bring him harm from the world.
For me it’s something similar to Charlie and Moist eSports. A genuine way to back peoples dreams and allow them to do what they want. So excited to see what comes out of this.
This gives me hope for this industry, and I hope you guys succeed.
Dunkey on his way to becoming the Microsoft sponsor he had in his early youtube days. The circle of life is truly inspiring.
Dawg, just because he has opinions on games doesn’t mean he understands game development at all. His video games are going to be bad, 100% sure of that but you guys will be like “OMG DUNKEY BEST GAME EVER HAHAHAH”
@@artyom5659 What do you mean his video games?
@@artyom5659 better than your games 100%
@@artyom5659 he's a publisher, not a developer. it's not his game - he'll be marketing and distributing someone else's game. Your comment is embarrassing.
@@artyom5659 He explained he's not going to be developing it himself, it's still the creator's game. He will just steer the game in the right direction so the concepts aren't boring an regurgitated. It's like if you were making a pizza and I was there to be like "that's way too much cheese".
I've been watching Dunkey for 10 years and never once liked or commented on a video. But this... this is truly deserved, this is Dunkey's destiny, his true calling to bringing something better to the world. Let Dunkey infect you with his brilliance, let him join the next era of gaming!
So you like him enough to watch for ten years, but haven’t done something as simple as press like on a single video? Kind of a dick move if true.
@@zachdude4284 The only video I have ever liked on TH-cam is the 10 hour video of taking the hobbits to Isengard. This will be my most valuable contribution.
@@lukeiscoolverycool I have no other choice but to offer you my respect.
I've commented on his vids for years and never get any likes. Sometimes I wonder if I'm somehow shadow banned or something lol...maybe my comments just suck. Probably that.
@@Spitflies 7 likes!!! (^_^)
This is super cool! I might come back to this once I get further into development of my own game.
i may come back once im worthy enough in making games heh
Yes I can't wait to see what he comes up with.
Amount of sheer awesome positivity oozing from this announcement made me smile all over.
Honestly so crazy that this one of the most serious videos Dunkey’s ever made. Shows immensely how much passion he’s put into this project.
Ready for the future with you leading the way Dunk!
I can't tell if he is serious anymore :[
I sent my resume in this afternoon! Thank you all so much for giving this opportunity to creators!
I like how the scambot comment uses a middle finger to point upwards. It's like they know you know it is a scam but they just do it anyway because it gives them joy to see others suffer.
Also Goodluck with your application
@ARCADE 1988 He's my favourite youtuber! ^_^ And thanks so much!
@@igorz4582 Why do you watch it then? Just curious!
@@igorz4582 cry about it
@@RebeccaETripp bro got 67 comments just hating, like I believe atleast by 5 hate comments youd just leave, but man's dedicated
What a fucking inspiration, man. You've always been my favorite TH-camr Dunkey and one of the main reasons why is because you've managed to maintain a childish innocence and love for video games that exceeds everyone else's. Now, though, it seems it's not even appropriate to call you "childish" anymore. You're trying to make major moves to change the gaming industry on your own. I admire your dedication to the art and I hope this business venture works out for you. I think you have the potential to influence a lot out there.
I hope this is actually real and not parody. I'm working on a game right now and would honored to have a legit legend like Dunkey publish it.
I think it’s legit
You should try it man :) good luck on your game!
I don't see how this could be a parody at this point. It's obviously real, lol.
gl bro
its real, good luck on your game! :D
Dunkey, your confidence in this video is inspiring, and your passion is palpable. I truly wish you the best of luck in this endeavor; hopefully, this means better games for channels like mine to review.
Watching dunkey go from the premier league content creator to an amazing all around gaming TH-camr to now creating his own company is the most beautiful thing in the world. You’ve put in so much hard work and spent countless hours making us laugh, and now you’re bringing us great games too. Congratulations Dunkey, keep crushing it forever.
He used to do soccer videos? 😂
@@PooNagoo bruh no
@@PooNagoo i thought the same 😂
Incredibly happy for him
@@tunderfox2973 I was kidding bud
And what a start they've had. Animal Well is honestly a masterpiece.
I can honestly not think of anyone better then you two doing something like this. "Be the change you want to see" taken truly to heart. Godspeed, I really hope this works out!
As someone who views videogames within the same light as dunkey does, this is one of the best ideas I've ever witnessed
Holy shit, I can't wait. I really hope bigmode supports physical releases as well, my collection would be happy to have them
I love your pfp hat kid-chan