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Hello everyone,

I hope you all had a lovely weekend - I spent mine processing the fact that this page is finally, actually live. Thank you all again for making this possible. I also drank a really weird beer that tasted like pancakes, it was great.

Anyway, I wanted to let you know that I'm starting production on Press Any Chiodini this week, pretty much as soon as I paint the back wall of my office (not keen on a plain white background)

My question is, what's the first game I should play through on the series? I've got a couple of things in mind - I was thinking maybe Control as I've never played it, or a challenge run of the first Bioshock in which I'm only allowed to use the wrench and electrobolt (zap em and whack em).

Your suggestions are also very, very welcome so please let me know in the comments. Unfortunately I haven't managed to get hold of a PS5 yet so Demon's Souls will have to wait.

Ordinarily voting rights are reserved for Explorers and up but it felt mean to lock my second ever post away from some people so hello Scouts, your opinions are extremely welcome too.

That's all for now, thank you for reading! Here's a photo of Watson emerging from a small wooden shelter.

Comments

Lidl

A challenge run of bioshock would be awesome to watch!

Daniel Lucas

I can definitely recommend control, but a challenge run of bioshock would also be great to watch!

Mark E Marchani

I like the idea of the Bioshock challenge run, and may I recommend Curse of the Dead Gods?

Ben Whitcher

My votes for a bioshock challenge run, Please and thankyou.

Lewis Cowper

I’ll go for Control for this one, just because I haven’t played it either, so it’ll feel like I’m making general progress on my backlog 😁

Smash Bran'Discootch

I think it'd be fitting to start off this new venture by playing a game you've never played before. Starting with a full on blank slate. I'm all for you playing control. I had a lovely time with it, it was my 2019 pick for "Most badass videogame moment of the year."

Ash F

Control is exceptional, the atmosphere is incomparable. Get stuck in!

Jack Bishop

Bioshock would be awesome "Gotta Whack Em All... Bioshock!"

Chris Janes

I'm currently playing control as it was free on ps plus, so bioshock would be a nice change for me.

Blue

Control - it's a flawed game, but fun. And i can see you enjoying the lore/SCP bits :)

NeoSphere

Bioshock would be a great one to start off with!

Kiirar

Subnautica's pretty fun.

Plamen Asenov

Control is awesome, definitely play it either way. Here’s my suggestions: - kingdom come: deliverance - system shock 2 Whatever you choose, I’m sure you’ll make it great fun to watch.

The Mage Lyn

Voting for control. I want to get around to an unspoiled Bioshock eventually.

Michael Unterweger

I definetly recommend Control, I really enjoyed it. But the challenge run sounds fun, too, and I've never come close to finishing any Bioshock, so that would be a new one.

Sean Rea

Bit of a tough call. Control is absolutely brilliant, but a Bioshock challenge run sounds like people would get more out of it than backseat gaming you into a certain kind of build.

Julia Weygandt

We all know and love how OxBox plays Hitman, but I'm curious as to how you would approach it.....

steve anderson

My vote goes to control. I've never played it and I kinda just got into overwatch (I know, waaayyy late to the party) so I dont think I'll be playing it anytime soon. Plus you want to play it Johnny, so play it.

Adam Miller

I’d say Control or maybe Assassin’s Creed Rogue Remastered. a little piratey, on brand “sea dad” action to start off

Ben Kotrba

The PS4 Medievil remake

Veryan Croggon

Having just struggled through (most of) Hollow Knight would love to see a play through of that at some point!

Ken Doyle

Control or anything nautical

Belzebub

Control please! Such a great game and criminaly overlooked

Tokken Release

Beer that tastes like pancakes? Interesting.. Regarding games, how about the latest Baldurs Gate game? Might be fun because of the tabletop inspired gameplay. Or otherwise as you seemed to like Life is strange, how about a Telltale game? Like "The Walking Dead", "Borderlands" or "Game of Thrones".

Brian Schoner

I love Control - it has one segment that's among my favorite 5 minutes in gaming over the last 10 years, although it's fairly late in the game. It gets my vote!

Dan Peniket

Control for me. The more people play that game the better

Alexis Christison

I’d vote Bioshock, never played it & would be good to see a play through.

FriendShapedKD

A second vote for Hollow Knight here, would love to see that.

Mark Windle

Control would be good, Hollow Knight better

Weronika Matczuk

Hollow knight is absolutely fantastic! But as a second I’d go bioshock for the nautical theme.

Emma & Sam Street

All these Hollow Knight votes... we're playing it now. I don't have any finger nails left... Beware, Chiodini! 😅

Jon Hall

Unravelled 1&2 oh and get painting Johnny we all would offer to help

Xavon

I enjoyed Control, picked it up because of OxBox Jane's playing and CherryInTheSun streaming Alan Wake. But I got pulled away by other games before I finished. I suppose I have to ask what are our options, here? Both in general (systems and genres), and in specific (game you own, games you want to play, games you have no interest in)? Like right now between P5S and Hyrule Warriors AoC, I'm on a bit of a Musou kick and would be interested in seeing you play one of the games in that genre. But not sure if that would be of interest to you or your other followers.

Nathaniel Kelly

Control, definitely Control! That is the game I was going to recommend as soon as I could. It has an amazing story and the gameplay is a ton of fun!

Elizabeth G.

Bioshock would be so much fun! How about Prey? Or Outer Worlds?

Chris Gummert

Control is alternately fun and frustrating. The difficulty curve is kind of arbitrary at times. I’ve set it down for months now because I couldn’t go forward and I couldn’t go back. I was locked in a mission. But when it works it REALLY works. It is so dark (literally and figuratively), moody and amazing.

andrew s

I'd love to see you run through Banner Saga, or either sequel. Their focus on character development, and beautiful art style feel brilliant!

Dibria

Whatever you will have most fun with, start on a high!

Arcadia

I loved watching you play hades and would be very happy to watch more of you play that.

Chris S

I would love to watch you play Disco Elysium more than anything else. But second Hollow Knight too!

The Stoneshooter

I think you're spot on with the idea of Control. Especially if you have the enhanced version. Fantastic gun play, kind of a "horrorish" story. Look at me making up words... Bravo. Anyway I think it's mainly up to you and how you'd like to begin your journey. I do think that you would enjoy Control. Oh and pancake beer, does it really get any better than that?

Matthew

Ooooo control is one of my favorites

Magic Chrissile

"Control, control! you must learn control!"

Brian Emerson

One more vote for Control, here.

Arcadia

We are use to watching you painting figures, a wall is just a bit bigger. Happy to watch that too. Please stop drinking the paint water... 🤢

Catherine Holt

I'd like to see a Darksouls two nwver did complete it but if not that then control seems a popular choice

Patrick Hawthorne

Control would be fun to see, its a real opinion divider so interesting to see which way you land!

James

I really like the idea of Control because there's a lot of things in that game you can give mean names to.

Erik Morris

Control is amazing, I think you'd love it. That has my vote.

Anthony Davis

Oooooooh! Probably on my own with this but it’d be awesome to see a run of Dishonored or another ‘play it your way’ kinda game. Y’know, Stealthy Stealth or Stab em up, or a mix of both. But I’m so here for control and Bio! 😁

James Hammett

Control is fantastic especially if you endulge in all the lore stuff! It's subtlety creepy in a great way

Thuri

I've been wanting to play Control, and would love to see you do it first!

Edward Willey

Another vote for Control, as its excellent!

Angel Beat

Control is definitely a great shout, though have you heard about a little game called Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning?

Victoria Bailey

A vote for control, haven't seen that one before

Empo

Best to watch people that play what they want to play, so Control gets my vote as well. (Though The Return of the Obra Dinn is also up there, if you ever feel like playing it to completion with an audience.) PS: Watson makes everything better. =)

Elissa

I’ve just finished Control and would love to hear your take!

Jota

I think Control is a great Game. But it probably comes down to, if you like the Gameplay, the Artstyle and/or the Narrative. If any of these get a check, i think you will be golden. 😉

Jota

PS: I don't know, if you came around to playing "Return of the Obra Dinn" since that one Late to the Party on EG. But either way I think it would make for a great, evening filling and chill experience, if you fancy some quite noirish detective work 😄

Amy Ferguson

Dark Souls pyromancer run. (I’ve never played myself, but my husband hasn’t ever played or seen a magic run. He’s quite curious how that would go.)

Liam tunmore

I think you would enjoy control and we would all enjoy you playing it

Tamara

I'm so excite for your new series! My votes for Control but honestly anything will be fun!

Jessie Satrang

I would love to see you play Control!

Val Benkovich

I would to watch you play Control!

Kara Dennison

Totally up for Control! Also <3 for Watson.

Nuka

Control sounds great. I also very selfishly want to throw my hat in the ring for Disco Elyisum as I think you'd gell really well with that game, but it's probably too niche

Locknestra

Maybe not the first one, but think about Disco Elysium

Samantha

Control is a great game, definitely gets my vote

Zachary Johnson

Control! Haven't played it, and I'd love to see what you think.

VinDiagram

Control sounds like a great place to start. I haven't played it myself. Would appreciate the chance to live vicariously.👍

Chris Charnley

Would love to see Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice, but I'd be happy with Control too.

Ivan Myring

Not necessarily a first video recommendation, but have you ever played Dead Cells? I'd love to see some videos on it, it's such a great roguelike

Barry McStay

Do enjoy the idea of a Bioshock challenge run too but Control looks ace and I know very little about it so something new would be fun to discover!

Eduardo Neuhaus

Okay, first, as a brewer and lover of pancakes, what is the name and style of that beer? I need to drink it and maybe make it. Edit (because I didn't expect enter to post instead of line break) Control is an excellent game, so is Bioshock. But I think you should go with something more fun and chill. Maybe something you already played and know that you are going to have a good time. Because if you are having fun, we will too. And being a first, it may set the tone for the series.

Chris Charnley

He said in the last DB stream that he wants to play Disco Elysium, but when it's out on the Switch, I think?

Philmc3

I'd like to see you start with something you'll enjoy, so I'm voting Control.

Peter Fisher

Megladon and/or Kraken hunting in Sea of Thieves...

Nick Green

I'd vote for Control.

EmOrM

My heart says zap 'em and whack 'em... Dishonored would be cool too sometime down the road!

James Wilson

Control would be a good one to see you play. Also Watson is so cute.

The Great Unknown

Out of the two games, I'd say Control. However, if you would be interested in something more laid back (and have a PS2), I've been jonesin' for Wizardry: Tale of the Forsaken Land for some reason.

Susie Giroux

Control is so much fun! Yes yes!

James Bromfield

Yeah, go for control. I’ve not played it either so it will be nice to see.

Surrekatt

How have I never heard about control? It looks really cool, I'm voting Control!

SilentCobb

For some chill puzzles I suggest The Talos Principle later on.

Ian Bruner

So probably not a common idea and not likely to be payed attention to but i would love to see you play an older game maybe ps2/360 Era such as Fable my personal all time favorite or Kingdom hearts the first my wifes fave. But also control rocks Much love for even reading.

Stuart Clark

Control gets my vote - been wanting to do a second playthrough myself, but my poor, aging PS4 can't handle it so combat looks like a silde show.

Sam Coleman

Just finished Control and would absolutely love to see you play through that

Christopher Adams

Having just finished control it'd be great to see how you tackle it.

Andrew

Control is in my top 5 of all time so definitely up for that. Have you ever thought of playing Oxenfree as a play through?

rachel beaton

I vote for control, as it is on my 'to play' pile

Pensham

Control! I recently finished playing it & can say it's a favourite

Thomas

How about a sekiro playthrough I would like to c how u do u 😁

TheBendleton

Arbitrary difficulty curve aside, Control is an exceptionally well crafted game. I'd love to see how you get on with it

Longhorn

Control is great. Gets extra points for accessibility options that do not lock you out of trophies / achievements.

aaron kimberley

Control gets my vote. Love the brutalist architecture.

Dan

Control is amazing, so I’d vote for that. Not sure what your plan is in terms of how much of the game you’re planing to play, but there is a certain level on the run up to the end of the game that is SO FREAKING COOL 😄

Jamie Wyman

I'd like to see Control. I haven't played it myself but heard good things about it.

Alex Forsyth

Control would be cool, got it saved on my PS4 but haven't played it yet. That said, I'd be happy to see you tackle BioShock too, haven't played the original since 2008 or something so would be a great trip down memory lane. Also, echoing another commenter, I'd love to see you try to tackle Sekiro at some point!

Matt S

Control would be cool it would be interesting to see your play style compared to Jane @OX, I would also like to put forward a bid for Evil Genius 2 once it is released.

Lillith Hickling

Out of those two I'd definitely say Control! Would also love to see you play Undertale at one point if that's something that would interest you.

Euan

If you enjoy zap 'em and wack 'em, perhaps the 2017 Prey? The game has been hugely overshadowed by the Dishonored series, and is easily up there with those two wonderful games.

Jack Tacey

I’d go with Control it’s a well crafted story and a great atmosphere. One of the best moments of gaming I had played in ages as well and if you let yourself get taken into the story and the fluff text/audio logs it’s just a mystery throughout. That or a themed dishonoured playthrough.

Princess Whoosh

Oooh was it the Fierce Beer Maple Pancake? If so and it was more good weird than bad weird, I heartily recommend the Bourbon Maple Pancake too.

IckleJ

Bioshock is one of my favourite games so I'm biased :D Would love to see you play Bloodborne!

Alexander Boyes

I'm starting a second playthrough of Control - it's one of my favourite games of the last couple of years. The level design is phenomenal, and it balances weirdness with a very clear and consistent internal logic. It's one of the only games where the term "Lynchian" genuinely applies in my opinion

Grant Patience

I'm playing through Control as it came up on PS PLUS and I have to say I am really enjoying it. I'm a big fan of Fringe & X-Files so really appealed to me! Enjoyable gameplay, wacky but detailed story and enjoyable action once you get the hang of the powers. Looking forward to whatever you decide

John Price

I would vote control. But either would be great. Looking forward to whatever you pick!

Emma Ward

Another vote for Control! It's a game I'm interested by but know I'll never get around to playing it myself. Would be interested to see a Dishonored playthrough too.

Katherine Bennett

I loved Control and would really enjoy hearing your thoughts as you play it!

Joe Humbert

I suggest you set up a poll here otherwise you have to track manually. I have seen other patreons do it, but since I don't use the platform I don't know what to recommend. I'll reserve my vote for the poll.

GillW

Happy to watch anything you play Johnny, but Control would be interesting as not played. I would be interested in you looking at some the indie games on game pass (if you have it) to highlight different games

Lewis Henderson

Control would be cool, as would things like FFVIIR or the Witcher III, something big to get your / our teeth into. Would also be cool if you started something like Cities Skylines and had a long running project to dip in and out of, though not sure how that would work out in your planning.

Jay

I vote Witcher III bc contrary but also love that game. Of the ones you listed, Control.

Zhivko Yakimov

I guess Control, as it is something unique, and it also feels like being inspired from Jeff VanderMeer’s “Authority” (the follow-up to “Annihilation”, for those who wonder)

Thomas Jackson

So many games, but Control would be awesome to start with!! WATSON!!

James West

I'd like to see one of the new old school RPGs, like Pillars of Eternity or Torment : Tides of Numenora.

Jane Sam McDowell

We are still trying to nab an X Box SeriesX. Why is it so difficult. I have money, they want money, let's get together!😉

A random Lady

I never played Control even so I thought it looks interesting, so I would realy enjoy watching you play it.

Christopher Lawson

I've gotten a fair bit of the way into Control, and it's a trip. Well worth trying out, in my opinion.

Andrew Tung

It might not be worth responding to in a reply, since it'd easily get lost, but what consoles/platforms do you own? I'd hate to waste page space on a recommendation if it isn't even available to you. (More on topic, I throw support behind Control as well.)

Big Nick Carter

Control is so damn good! Love to see you play it. I'm sure SO many people have already said this but Dark Souls ?! Yours Soulsborne playthroughs with Aoife were my favourite things and I still go back and watch them every so often.

Zach Luetgers

Have you played through the Resident Evil 2 remake at all? That could be a fun lets play series at some point.

Andrew Partington

My vote is control, I’m mostly through it and it is a fun and weird game

Ana Sotlar

I'm voting for Control! Haven't played it myself but it seems pretty cool. Also, sending cuddles to Watson, she's a cutie.

Noah

Have you tried out any of the Shadowrun video games? I'm especially fond of Hong Kong (they don't need to be played in any specific order).

William Ryan

If you have this game, how about Dragon Dogma Arisen?

Legard

Good game. Good thing to keep in mind with it is that your characters stat growth is determined by whatever class you happen to be when you level up. Too bad I played it on the PS3, cause you can use the Pawns(Side Kick Character) of people on your friends list. Which upon first play through is a bit like cheating, as they will tell you weaknesses of enemies, point out secrets. Oh they are also likely way overpowered for what you are doing for quite a while.

Legard

Played through Control after it came out on PS Plus last month. Good game, gotta go off the beaten path a bit for some of the upgrades. The final fight felt a bit off to me compared to the rest of the game. Gotta remember to keep moving though, combat does not favor the person who stands still. I never felt overwhelmed with the difficulty curve, but neither did I really feel challenged very often either. The Anchor Fight was rough, but that's mostly just because of the attack pattern vs where you can damage the enemy at. That is also an optional fight.

Alex

Would love seeing your impressions of FF7 Remake if you're into it!

Reed Decker

I'll suggest Hollow Knight to anyone and everyone who'll listen while I wait for Silksong to come out.

Drew Daniells

I'm still waiting for the time to play control as I got it on PSPlus, I love bioshock. But as I've just scrolled through a lot (and I do mean a lot) of posts to see the consensus. I think a lot of people would like to see a Dishonored play through. I'd love to see the challenge element too, so how about a Dishonored non-violent challenge.?

Gaz

Control is a fantastic suggestion but - and I apologise if it's been suggested before, I've not read all the thread - a God of War playthrough would be well worth watching! (Erm, have you played that before?)

Matt Holland

Would you kindly do the zap 'em and whack 'em run through Bioshock?

Iain Harris

Bioshock is one of my favourite games of all time, so my vote would go there, my only issue is that it's annoying me that I can't think of a good Bioshock-related Chiodini pun to go with it. The best I can do is Big Daddyodini, but that doesn't really work out loud or written down

Isobel Healey

I'm happy to watch any games. Control sounds like fun

William Ryan

I bought dragon dogma and dragon dogma arisen, for the Ps3. Haven't played both games yet, but I can't wait till I do.

AiyrenGCA

Control is amazing! I had so much fun with that game, I hope you will too!

Chris Parker

I would really enjoy some Friday nights with booze and the Dark Pictures games

Drew Daniells

Edit to my previous post........ Disco Elysium.? Seems like it's right up your street, little bit role play, little bit video games..? Just a thought...

Gaz

I'm really annoyed that it's taken me until now to think of "To start, press any Chiodini. Where's the any Chiodini? I see ESC..."

Leo Mauler

I would really like to see you play Control.

josh snell

I vote control as well

Jeremy Hulse

I would enjoy watching you play control.

Sprout (Rob)

I assume you've played Hades but having just recently put 100 hours into it I'd love to see you play/hear what you think. Also delighted your second ever post starts with beer, regular updates on what you're drinking please!

Legard

There's an 8 hour video on his YouTube channel. 4 hours of Hades and four hours of Sea of Thieves. He did it for Mind.

Legard

Hmm, which mission are you stuck on? The one I remember being frustrating was the Stop Light. Mostly because I have been an adult so long, I forgot the rules to the children's game Red Light, Green Light.

Sprout (Rob)

Well, I'm impressed I managed to miss that despite it being the only thing on the channel :s thanks! Edit: Actually I do know how I missed it, it came out originally before I'd played Hades, so I deliberately didn't watch it :)

Christopher Anderson

I'm playing through Control myself and loving it so definitely a good starting point.

Xavon

The Anchor seriously annoyed me. I went back and did a bunch of grinding to complete it.

Robert-Michael Walker Griffin

If possible I would actually say like the first video game you beat by yourself without any help

Zurupup

While Bioshock is tempting I'm going with control I'd love to hear your comments while playing.

Legard

Great game. Dark Arisen is kind of like an expansion. Its an alternate location in the world that you can get to pretty early. Not sure how easy it is at that point. By the time it had come out I was pretty powerful and had beaten the main portion of the game several times.

Tim Savage

10/10 this subscription is worth it for the Watson pictures alone. What about System Shock 2?

Feranic ignis

Can we get an update on how far through Control you are Johnny or will the first episode cover just the start (and you are now a few episodes in, hence why you know you are enjoying it)?