James Howell

James Howell

Narrative Designer & Writer. Uploads are part substantive games criticism, part whatever.

You can find additional critical writing at www.deltaheadtranslation.com.

I sporadically update a podcast about poetry and videogames. You can find it here: deltahead.libsyn.com/

Twitter: @Adilegian
Streaming: twitch.tv/deltaheadmedia

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  • @TheNewTerrific20
    @TheNewTerrific206 күн бұрын

    I could think of something else of when hell started for me. When Apple stopped making iPods and streaming was all the rage. And while listening to music and podcasts, we get stuck with ads, fees, and paused interruptions asking if we’re still listening or not.

  • @tr909love
    @tr909love15 күн бұрын

    This game sucks ass. Hideo Kojima is overrated

  • @tr909love
    @tr909love15 күн бұрын

    OMG i just finished this game. I wish i never did. What a big pile of crap it was.

  • @graysnon
    @graysnon15 күн бұрын

    i know i'm way late to the party, but this is one of the best mgs walkthrough series i've ever watched. i love the fact that you not only show multiple methods of getting through each section of the game, but communicate how each of them works on a mechanical level. i feel like i understand this game even more than i already did thanks to this guide. can't wait to use it for myself alongside my foxhound run. you're pretty good, james!

  • @J2-pe6wz
    @J2-pe6wz18 күн бұрын

    Narrated by: Patrick Bateman. Thanks man.

  • @mathewhaight
    @mathewhaight19 күн бұрын

    I have been running through these different strategies and just testing each one to try to get a handle on it and so far most of them have gone pretty smoothly. However the strategy involving the stun grenade at the bridge keeps eluding me. I throw the grenade and time it so I start moving just as the grenade is about to go off. 1 guard is knocked out and I beeline for the last guard, but he always seems to come to and face me when I am way out of cqc range. I noticed that this has happened before where a guard has suddenly spotted me, but I noticed that other guards were still rubbing their eyes. Is there something about how a stun grenade goes off that makes the distraction period inconsistent?

  • @ShockleyHaynes
    @ShockleyHaynes19 күн бұрын

    Maybe it has something to do with the grenade’s range of effect? I don’t think the guards have different stamina values, so I would guess it’s a combination of their proximity to the explosion & some RNG relating to them walking into range at the right time - a surprise, to be sure, since I tried to “RNG-proof” these strategies. Thanks for sharing this! Always a pleasure to hear how these fare in the wild.

  • @mathewhaight
    @mathewhaight19 күн бұрын

    @@ShockleyHaynes Thank you for the reply. These videos are so old I figured any reply I got would be from another passerby. Luckily I actually figured out what was happening. I was throwing the grenade too close to the guard on the left, so the one on the right didn't turn when it landed and was only affected by the noise part of the stun.

  • @mathewhaight
    @mathewhaight25 күн бұрын

    These are amazing. I greatly appreciate that you not only cover a good route for the emblem, but you cover multiple routes that are all valid instead of just focusing on the optimum playstyle. That on top of going over game mechanics and AI priority has taught me so much compared to when I played this game last in 2007. I can't wait to go through this guide again and compare it to Delta.

  • @Sypitz
    @Sypitz26 күн бұрын

    This dude sounds very familiar. Do you hug bees?

  • @mathewhaight
    @mathewhaight26 күн бұрын

    Don't mind me. I'm just here getting ready for Delta.

  • @bendial7598
    @bendial759827 күн бұрын

    I love you James Howell!! Coming from 2024

  • @bendial7598
    @bendial759827 күн бұрын

    Helping conquer my sneaking dreams

  • @GREATGEAR
    @GREATGEAR27 күн бұрын

    I was playing this game while my wife is watching and I didn't know how to use Bricks before, I was throwing them like crazy and not hitting any foes, it was funny as hell.

  • @stoneyboyd
    @stoneyboyd29 күн бұрын

    When the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame started inducting rappers, pop stars and country music artists.

  • @flatlinerking
    @flatlinerkingАй бұрын

    Just wanted to reach out and show some love on the killer 7 guide you wrote 18 years ago... Masterful

  • @ShockleyHaynes
    @ShockleyHaynesАй бұрын

    Hey, thanks! I appreciate it.

  • @dylanlarson4658
    @dylanlarson4658Ай бұрын

    22:23

  • @darthpheez
    @darthpheez2 ай бұрын

    This feels like a fever dream and I love it.

  • @ShockleyHaynes
    @ShockleyHaynes2 ай бұрын

    Amazing how far consumer-grade capture technology has come in 16 years, isn't it?

  • @BonanzabrosNY
    @BonanzabrosNY2 ай бұрын

    You the man ! thanks

  • @doranmitchell1700
    @doranmitchell17002 ай бұрын

    I think I've softlocked myself on this fight! I don't have enough Shotgun or Shock/ Explosive Bolts to get through it. I guess I'll have to restart my Classic Run. It may not be a bad thing though since I only have 1 save left at this point. ):

  • @NitirenRissho
    @NitirenRissho2 ай бұрын

    Just trying to remember the basics of cqc, carry on

  • @alpatalan9446
    @alpatalan94462 ай бұрын

    Is it the Vicki voice?

  • @JStarke2490
    @JStarke24903 ай бұрын

    shadow moses..ancient history? dude, that was only 4 years prior to this

  • @2006Mercury
    @2006Mercury3 ай бұрын

    Great!

  • @moneyong5451
    @moneyong54513 ай бұрын

    This video older than me, big boss gameplay regardless

  • @MFHOOLIGAN2
    @MFHOOLIGAN23 ай бұрын

    Thank you

  • @liudizzle
    @liudizzle3 ай бұрын

    Impossible you survived that running up to the top floor

  • @DrPwN131
    @DrPwN1313 ай бұрын

    I cannot wait for this guide to come out!

  • @webtalks184
    @webtalks1843 ай бұрын

    Thanks, it works!

  • @MikeTheShadow3000
    @MikeTheShadow30003 ай бұрын

    Damn this is an old video

  • @peakself9390
    @peakself93904 ай бұрын

    This is an awesome video on how to use cqc to your advantage.

  • @may.luvsya
    @may.luvsya4 ай бұрын

    is anyone from kih??

  • @Ariex_xox
    @Ariex_xox4 ай бұрын

    yeah lol

  • @stanfloptok
    @stanfloptok4 ай бұрын

    hii it’s me ash

  • @may.luvsya
    @may.luvsya4 ай бұрын

    @@stanfloptok hey !

  • @may.luvsya
    @may.luvsya4 ай бұрын

    @@Ariex_xox are you arielle ? just wondering :)

  • @Ariex_xox
    @Ariex_xox4 ай бұрын

    @@may.luvsya No sorry, im hannah :D

  • @moon_809
    @moon_8094 ай бұрын

    This video... These comments... So old...

  • @ShockleyHaynes
    @ShockleyHaynes4 ай бұрын

    This video is so old, it just took out its first student loans for undergrad.

  • @8tsyaboi227
    @8tsyaboi2274 ай бұрын

    if this guy was the voice of every tutorial listen to the whole thing

  • @HeroOfLegend115
    @HeroOfLegend1154 ай бұрын

    Watching the ladder with different music was surreal

  • @weegee_hates_the_blind
    @weegee_hates_the_blind4 ай бұрын

    I swear, it’s tradition for me to come back to this video every year or two

  • @Tclbmx_
    @Tclbmx_4 ай бұрын

    I was wondering if this channel would have posted something about the master collection.. I used to watch your videos waaaaay back, when you did those MGS3 detailed guides, those still one of the best you can find on youtube. Happy to see you still around 😊

  • @ShockleyHaynes
    @ShockleyHaynesАй бұрын

    Yeah, I've had something about the MGS2 VR Missions in the work since the beginning of the year. Hopefully it'll come to life in the next few months.

  • @looklook876
    @looklook87610 күн бұрын

    @@ShockleyHaynes Will you do something with Delta?

  • @tclbmx_archives
    @tclbmx_archives7 күн бұрын

    @@ShockleyHaynes Looking forward to it!

  • @tclbmx_archives
    @tclbmx_archives7 күн бұрын

    @@looklook876 He must!

  • @vsk4410
    @vsk44104 ай бұрын

    Blessed I was by the algorithm gods, because I was needing some MGS nostalgia.

  • @moon_809
    @moon_8094 ай бұрын

    Thanks sooooo much for this video bro, you save my gameplay!!!

  • @moon_809
    @moon_8094 ай бұрын

    Can someone help me? I have a question, what are the exact buttons you press to hold the hostage and walk with him without letting go? Every time I tried to walk with the hostage, Snake always ripped him open with the knife and killed him.

  • @standardaccountenjoyer2826
    @standardaccountenjoyer28264 ай бұрын

    one of most hidden gems on youtube.

  • @Fedor_Kisliakov
    @Fedor_Kisliakov5 ай бұрын

    I used to knock the guards out and putting them against electrified fences😂

  • @filandrianos
    @filandrianos5 ай бұрын

    Hey there What was your Psn again? We might run across to each other

  • @Qn866
    @Qn8665 ай бұрын

    Thanks boss👍

  • @999sandywater
    @999sandywater5 ай бұрын

    When I defeated Henry on Bitter it took me 1300 hits to do. I feel this is beating Henry in Mild mode. I died four times in my attempt. Two of those were heartbreakers in that I was within 50 hits of beating him and both were back-to-back. The struggle for me was holding the controls for that long of a time. My hands started aching at the 400-hit mark and my hands started shaking at the 800-hit mark. Lot of using the plus pad for dodging. Oh, the damage I took! Henry did a lot of cheap shots to get his licks in. Part of what makes this battle difficult is the small area. Get into a bad area and the camera view made avoiding hits difficult. Best of luck to anyone attempting this.

  • @angeltovar7287
    @angeltovar72875 ай бұрын

    Como se detiene un ataque de cqc de boss en ps3? 😢

  • @Titleknown
    @Titleknown5 ай бұрын

    For me it began when Marvel Legends and Deluxe Transformers prices were raised to 20 bucks. And now they're 25...

  • @Sp0ntanCombust
    @Sp0ntanCombust5 ай бұрын

    I can't stress enough how thankful I am for this series. My first playthrough of this game was rather unfun. I didn't really know how the guard awareness worked and was constantly on my toes, trying to crawl absolutely everywhere to not get seen. I was also trying way too much to tranqing everyone instead of using stealth and CQC. The control scheme also seemed a bit too complex/unconventional for me. Now after watching your videos the game is much more enjoyable for me. I am able to sneak through maps a lot more effeciently and use the inventory to its fullest. Thank you so much!

  • @ItsObviousGaming
    @ItsObviousGaming5 ай бұрын

    17 years later, your video helped a guy out. Thank you!

  • @michealfisher2887
    @michealfisher28876 ай бұрын

    OMFG you legend I just got big boss after copying your phase 2 on Solidus, hero mate, thanks!!

  • @Sp0ntanCombust
    @Sp0ntanCombust6 ай бұрын

    You, Sir, are a treasure trove of knowledge.

  • @Sprinkling_waters
    @Sprinkling_waters6 ай бұрын

    Anyone here in 2024?

  • @may.luvsya
    @may.luvsya4 ай бұрын

    me!! ur pfp is so cute what anime is it from? :))

  • @stanfloptok
    @stanfloptok4 ай бұрын

    @@may.luvsyaI think the character is Chitoge from Nisekoi

  • @may.luvsya
    @may.luvsya4 ай бұрын

    @@stanfloptok ooo! ty for telling me!