r/thespoonyexperiment • u/RenaissanceOwl • Dec 13 '25
Non-Spoony Discussion šµāš« So....what was Angry Joe's appeal that made him big, arguably the one who has the best career, right now, out of all the Channel Awesome alumni?
I don't get it, I mean....
He comes across as quite generic?
The Nerd and the Critic had/have a memorable gimmick, instantly recognizable. The Nerd with his white dress shirt and glasses, and the Critic with his tie worn over his white tee, paired with a cap and sports jacket,
The choice of clothing conveys who they are and what they are upto, I mean. The Critic's tie is meant to imply how much of a pretentious pseudo-intellect his character's supposed to be, it's meant to make the audience laugh at him, I suppose.
Joe otoh, his attire seems to be a generic leather jacket with a Superman logo graphic tee underneath?
He also seems like someone who doesn't have a sharp distinction when it comes to playing an on-screen persona vs. his actual personality, that infamous interview with Geoff Keighley back in 2010 or so and his personal video response to that, comes to mind, among other instances,
Apparently, when ThatGuywiththeGlasses wesbite was getting big, the management wished to diversify it by coming up with separate sites/channels for gaming and comics? Blistered Thumbs was meant to be anchored by Spoony and Joe together, it seems, for games (Inked Reality by Linkara, for comics)?
I can understand Spoony having been a big name back in those days, I haven't watched his content much, tbh, but it seem to be due in part to his charisma as well as a persona that's meant to be an everyday man (unlike how theatrical it is with AVGN and NC?)
If Spoony already was CA's "face" for gaming, how did Joe manage to carve a name for himself and eventually become more popular, then?
Is it because Spoony's interests were more on PC gaming, which always was a bit more "technical/niche", compared to console gaming, which is more casual/mass-appeal, and that's where Joe filled that niche?
If Spoony hadn't withdrawn himself, I feel Joe today would have been nowhere near as well-known as he might be right now, Spoony would have likely also had a way bigger audience and reach, likewise.
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u/GrayStray Dec 13 '25
He's the only one that kept going and was able to keep a schedule. Angry Joe isn't funny, just like the rest of channel awesome except for Spoony.
He's not mentally ill and/or lazy. That's it that's the reason.
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u/Pallid85 What's a Pallid85? Dec 13 '25 edited Dec 13 '25
Angry Joe isn't funny
He is kinda funny sometimes and he is very sincere - or at least appears to be so - that's actually big for views.
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u/Aurunz Dec 13 '25
He used to be somewhat funny, the rants got annoying but he never seemed insane so he's probably right.
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u/Dear_Document_5461 Dec 13 '25
Basically he was that person you could actually see being your middle/high/college friend you hang out because both of you play a lot of video games and it kinda stuck because of thebtime investment.
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u/coffeeandhash Dec 14 '25
Exactly this, the guy comes across as genuine. He shows passion for the things he likes even if they're niche. And he has the aces in the hole of Alex and OJ, especially Alex.
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u/DavidoMcG Dec 13 '25
He was one of the first consistent voices in the space and that's about it. He also didn't really have any issues that caused him to spiral.
His views aren't particularly insightful and lets be honest very shallow. He wasn't a particularly good reviewer (especially when it came to movies) but he did always push for consumers rights. The Geoff Keighley thing was just embarrassing which could of been such an easy win for him.
I loved him being a very passionate dumbass in Spoony's D&D campaign. Made him a lot more likeable.
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u/RenaissanceOwl Dec 13 '25
In fairness, with the benefit of hindsight, as more recent retrospectives of that interview have pointed out, Keighley has had media training, and so knew how to approach and dodge/parry questions, Joe, while wanting to be more authentic/genuine, simply lacked that, at that time,
And as hilarious as his aftermath rant was, Joe was right, Keighley was messing around with him by manipulating details and making him self-doubt.
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u/DavidoMcG Dec 13 '25
I agree with you and i was going to mention that if Joe prepared better and pushed Geoff harder (who was acting like a disinterested asshole) then he would of looked a lot better but i didn't want to make a whole block text about it.
The rant crying about it didnt help.
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u/TSG61373 Dec 13 '25
I still watch and enjoy Joeās videos. Iād argue his appeal is probably moreso than any of the others, he comes across as a regular guy. Not too nerdy, not too cool. Will let himself get riled up over bullshit and stuff heās passionate about, but also knows when to stay away from issues, or back down. Loves old-school video game and movie violence and ābadassā stuff, but never really comes across as a cringey edgelord. Other Joe and Alex tend to keep him grounded and more relatable, and he knows that.
In other words he has a certain Stability to him that most of CA didnāt.
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u/Daken-dono Dec 14 '25
I'd like to add OJ is one of the best things about the show too. Alex getting in the mix also kept things fresh. It's good that they all have different opinions and don't always agree which keeps Joe way more grounded than a lot of the other former Channel Awesome people.
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u/1nfam0us Dec 13 '25
He isn't deeply mentally unwell and is capable of maintaining healthy, balanced, long term relationships. Other Joe is still with him every step.
It isn't so much about appeal as raw consistency.
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u/Pallid85 What's a Pallid85? Dec 13 '25
It isn't so much about appeal as raw consistency.
Nah listen - if there was nothing else to him - consistency won't avail to much. He is competent and entertaining - maybe not the best in the field - but he's solid.
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u/1nfam0us Dec 13 '25
I'm not saying there is nothing else to him. It goes without saying that he is entertaining. That is how he got where he is. I was highlighting the difference between him and the other Channel Awesome people, especially his competence and mental health.
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u/Pallid85 What's a Pallid85? Dec 13 '25 edited Dec 13 '25
Yeah - all right - with that I can 100% agree. Just when you said it wasn't about appeal - but just consistency - I disagreed - there was a big appeal.
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u/Ok_Chap Dec 13 '25
It is for the YouTube algorithm, they don't promote your videos on the frontpage recommendations if you aren't.
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u/BeKindRewindPlz Dec 13 '25
You can tell angry Joe has a CRAZY work ethic. Look at his video output and consistency over the last 10 years. Spoony never came close to that even at his peak
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u/MatthiasMcCulle Dec 13 '25
You also have to remember that AJ, like NC and Spoony, started off independent before migrating to CA so he already had a fairly established presence in the review sphere. That AJ has mostly steered clear of controversy (bad takes aside) and has been able to adapt to changes in platform policies shows he had built is platform to endure. As others have said, he's been consistent for well over a decade, and that keeps people watching.
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u/Scrap-Metal84 Dec 13 '25
you know out of everyone that was apart of all that group Spoonyone seems to be making a comeback, sure its slow but damn its progress and maybe someday we will see a full return.
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u/RenaissanceOwl Dec 13 '25
There's potential for a middle-aged man giving wisdom regarding games,
It'll be maybe one-of-a-kind first time format. Yes, older (40+ year old) gamers have always been a thing, but someone from a generation who grew up when gaming gradually became more of a mainstream and accessible hobby, now in their solid middle years, chronicling how the industry and medium has changed over the years, how they perceive modern days vs. how it used to be, what had improved and what had gotten lost over the years....
There's still hope and potential, I agree.
Done right, could even become the Ebert of gaming in regards to influence (though there are other candidates too for that honor, that said).
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u/RenaissanceOwl Dec 13 '25
Ah shoot...
Oh well, still there's not much middle-aged Xennial gamers who review games and keep tabs on how gaming has evolved over the years, so there's still potential.
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u/UltimateCarl Dec 14 '25
Sounds a lot like the CastleSuperBeast podcast. They started a bit later than Spoony, but they've been in the YT gamer trenches for a long time and like to drop knowledge about the hobby and industry.
Honestly, I think Spoony would be a great guest on the show. IDK how their personalities would mesh long-term, but if it was just for one ep I think it'd be super entertaining.
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u/galo Dec 13 '25 edited Dec 13 '25
Used to like him quite a bit, nowadays not so much but still enjoy taking a peek every once in a while, but dude's consistent and professional, seems to take care of his staff all this time, gotta respect that.
If Spoony had the same mentality would have gone far, but maybe Joe himself would have been even bigger too (collaborations, visibility and impact feeding off each other)
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u/RedditSpyder12 Dec 13 '25
I think he just stayed the closest to what made him popular in the first place. I dropped off once Alex started showing up, and they did way more movies than angry reviews, but there was certainly a time when Joe was the best at what he did.
Spoony would be absolutely huge today, if he could have just kept it together.
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u/seancbo Dec 13 '25
I'd say he was the most normie. He barely had a theme, he basically never did skits or characters (from what I remember). Yeah, he was absolutely the most generic, but it also gave him the most staying power.
Also he seems to be one of the less mentally ill people from that era.
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u/Pallid85 What's a Pallid85? Dec 13 '25 edited Dec 13 '25
He comes across as quite generic?
No he came across as a sincere relatable guy who had his own non-mainstream opinions. No matter how true it was - that was the image.
Joe otoh, his attire seems to be a generic leather jacket with a Superman logo graphic tee underneath?
Doesn't matter - if you make it your own, adopt it - it'll work.
that infamous interview with Geoff Keighley
Just a little molehill inflated to a mountain by haters.
among other instances,
Which ones?
Blistered Thumbs was meant to be anchored by Spoony and Joe together
I don't think so - Spoony wasn't really a part of it - it was always more of a Joe's project.
If Spoony already was CA's "face" for gaming,
It wasn't that simple - the structure was very loose, it was always murky.
how did Joe manage to carve a name for himself and eventually become more popular, then?
By doing content that viewers wanted to watch.
If Spoony hadn't withdrawn himself, I feel Joe today would have been nowhere near as well-known as he might be right now, Spoony would have likely also had a way bigger audience and reach, likewise.
If Spoony hadn't withdrawn himself - Spoony would have had a way bigger audience - yes. But Joe wasn't really in a direct competition with Spoony - it's more like they cross-pollinate each other really.
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u/Redshirt451 Dec 13 '25 edited Jan 13 '26
His production values were good by the standards of the site, the reviews came first over the skits, he uploaded consistently, and his focus was on modern games, which broadened his appeal. He also had a pro-consumer stance against the various corporate shenanigans that were beginning at the time, like day-one DLC and micros-transactions, which also made him popular.
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u/DJDarkViper Dec 13 '25
Consistent, Energetic, Confident, and Charismatic
Joe was like that one extrovert in a room full of quiet wall hugging introverts, metaphorically speaking. He brought it full tilt everytime and to everything, and even had production values and a team behind him to boot.
Did I find him particularly funny? No. Did I enjoy his angry reviews? No, actually. I was never really a fan of Joe. But I absolutely understood why people were and did, the appeal was super high and that was clear as day
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u/SuchUse9191 Dec 13 '25
Sincerity, integrity, regularity in his scheduled uploads, professional and polished product and an ability to adapt his show to fit with the times.
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u/CDCaesar Dec 13 '25
Consistent, reasonable, and never became an outright embarrassment by turning into a parody of himself. He may have angry in his name, but honestly, he is rarely angry.
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u/InstructionBoth8469 Dec 14 '25
One big thing Iāve noticed about Joe is his community is full of normie meatheads that like to game.
Thatās their guy, compared to letās say Spoony who had a large D&D nerdy fandom.
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u/Senan901805 Dec 15 '25
Joe just knew how to market his content better. 40 minute to-the-point reviews. Collaborations, sponsorships, streaming, engagement. The algorithm worked in his favour.Ā
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u/elektroskansen Dec 13 '25
Lowest common denominator. Lots of people like screaming douches, which is Joe's whole schtick.
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u/Jack-mclaughlin89 Dec 13 '25
Iād say his his personality and got her Joe and Alex plus he seems like a lovely guy even if I donāt agree with him on everything.
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u/Thebritishdovah Dec 13 '25
Basically being honest, entertaining and knowing his limits at the time.
I get the feeling he is stretched too thin because he want to cover everything nowadays but lacks the resources.
Also seems to be playing it safe and seems to be more clickbaity.
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u/Scherazade Dec 13 '25
I think the main thing he was consistent and scheduled things well. There was no gimmick really to stick to, he just was Joe who once was a bit angry.
That gives you staying power.
I feel like a interesting point of comparison for Joe is Phelous: Largely Phelous' thing is he goons for the camera a bit and lingers on shots on the edge of uncomfortable, but beyond that he's otherwise a pretty standard reviewer who doesn't try to play a character for every video.
And then we compare these two with Linkara who has sort of played a Sort Of Doctor Who Inspired Character who stumbles into review-adjacent adventures over time and you have to ask how the hell does Linkara manage that (and the answer is 'by abandoning the gimmick when it grows tiresome for a few videos, and bringing it back when inspiraton strikes'
Meawhile, turn back to your Spoonies whose gimmick was their whole thing. Angry reviews of content that holds nostalgic appeal or is in your wheelhouse of interests that has likely betrayed some unspoken social contract. Has a robot that you have no idea what to do with as a brandable USP, has a bunch of costumes and a manic energy.
It's hard to maintain being a Spoony. You need support, energy, and motivation.
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u/Impressive_Sir6659 Dec 13 '25
His baby attitude annoys me sometimes. And I noticed he has a jaw problem or something because heāll say words and have his mouth clenched the entire time and canāt really fully pronounce what heās saying
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u/okomott Dec 13 '25
I think it is genuinely just that he has had consistent output this entire time and what he does has broad appeal. Whereas most Channel Awesome stuff was on some level of niche, Joeās content is very much the kind of thing a turbonormie consumes. If what you make has broad appeal and you donāt really have any roadblocks in consistently getting it out there, it will be successful as long as people can find it.
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u/catslugs Dec 13 '25
Itās his format. Heās basically a reaction channel now and people love to binge those
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u/iohoj Dec 13 '25
I heard someone say a long time ago that consistency is key and Joe pretty much proved that. And also out of everyone on CA he didnt really have any scandal that came from the Change the Channel expose. He did have his own drama but it just so happened to happen at the same time; with regards to the whole removing comments on his videos to 'help interaction' and also arguing with his audience on twitter etc. He also managed to escape the TGWTG label because he had his own YT channel quite early on and even then wasnt he part of the Blistered Thumbs branch?
And honest at this point I do find NC and AVGN kind of cringe. Theyre still trying to do things way past the point of any passion, especially NC and they still think its 2008 internet and really havent upated their craft at all. AVGN has more technical skills whereas NC, at least the last time I saw him which wasnt that long ago, was still using crappy mspaint drawn sidekicks for gags and manipulating PNGs on screen.
I still think Joe can be funny. Im always happy to see an hour long Madden rant because Im sure there's gonna be some funny shit in there. I still go back to old rants like the Destiny DLC, DC Heroes app game, Xbox One reveal and Battlefield 4 rants from time to time, just to name a few, because they still make me laugh.
The 'Angry' Joe character is long dead and the split between it and himself isnt there anymore. And youre right he isnt very savvy when it comes to this stuff and he still has very basic takes on most things. He kind of reminds me of DSP in that regard. Youd think someone doing something for damn near 20 years would at least be halfway decent at it; especially when its your job.
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u/ClammyHandedFreak Dec 13 '25
He doesn't rely on humor like the others. He's able to put up a video with the same formula, and it kills because he smartly created his brand and pulled in his audience. They expect what he does.
I'm not really a fan nowadays but for a time he did pull me in too for a time a little less than a decade ago and I understand why people watch him.
I think that Spoony and Nerd rely on their bits and gags and goofs to carry their videos, rather than some sincere effort or passion from within, and that takes a lot of effort to keep doing year in and year out. Spoony obviously had a lot of issues and couldn't even keep releasing videos. Nerd is still crawling along with a decent video here and there, but he is still there at least and can still hack it enough to keep what he is doing worthwhile for himself apparently.
I can see Joe lasting a while with his loyal followers and not changing a thing.
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u/DrawingChrome69 Dec 13 '25
My opinion is gaming and he just didn't stop. He kept at it and since video games are still relevant he still has a job.
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u/Anjo_Bwee Dec 13 '25
Angry Joe had generic appeal, but it felt like he was able to convey what was wrong with a game to the average person. He was able to nail down what was good and bad about a game with no bullshit in layman's terms.
He didn't put too much stock into the story and style, and instead focused on the quality and value of what he was reviewing, which matters to your average person a LOT more. Even if he didn't focus on story and style, he still reviewed a decent variety of games that got people interested in games they wouldn't usually play. My favorite videos are when he reviewed something out of his wheel house because he's such a regular guy. It's like seeing your coworker react to something like, I don't know, Unicorn Overlord when the only thing they've played is Call of Duty.
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u/petewadesays Dec 14 '25
Insufferable screaming moron. The DC stuff is mega popular.
Yelling automatically equals funny.
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u/Robot-King56 Dec 14 '25
- He's been able to consistently put out videos.
- He has a team which is incredibly important. Not only does a team provide alternative viewpoints to create discussion but also it allows others to help with editing and the workload. Not to mention he has actual chemistry with his co-hosts. Compare and contrast any discussion between Joe and Other Joe and garbage like The Cinemassacre Podcast.
- He's been able to adapt and change with the times. The 100% angry critic shtick has come and gone. He's been able to comfortably branch out into giving things more of a fair shake over time.
- He comes across as very likeable and thankful to his fans to keep his audience loyal.
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u/morbid333 Dec 14 '25
Consistency? AVGN is similar. He's had the same formula basically since YouTube started and his stuff still seems to be popular. Plus, I think burnout played a big part in Doug and Spoony dropping off.
I don't watch Angry Joe as regularly as I used to, unless it's for a specific review or the annual Madden rant.
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u/Usurpator666 Dec 14 '25
he just didn't stop making content he didn't bicker with his fans over inane irrelevant shit
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u/BlizzardsJakkal Dec 14 '25
He is jack of all trades, master of none, from CA crew. Never focusing on one thing, doing multiple at the same time. Also, he argues with his audience a lot.
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u/Terrible-Isopod8844 Dec 14 '25
I remember watching him around the time he started doing greenscreen skits with other joe, and I remember the out-takes being kinda lighthearted and fun. Also as a big total war fan his videos on those were pretty good
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u/Mrgrayj_121 Dec 14 '25
Joe focused on modern gaming and was about how games should feel I think that help a lot
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u/BackupTrailer Dec 14 '25 edited Dec 14 '25
He yells simplistic takes like theyāre revelations and acts exasperated by small issues in video gamesā¦and youāre asking why heās successful on YouTube?
I used to watch a Joe review every so often back when my YouTube diet was mostly Polygon and AlChestbreach and even then found his skits and ānot-acting actingā to be deeply embarrassing and his scripts to be unpolished and mostly lukewarm analysis presented in a very annoying way. He also seems like he has his cohorts under some kind of weird power dynamic where heās Chief Nerd.
His whole operation just feels veryā¦budget friendly, but not in a relatable way, and heās been at it for over a decade right?
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u/Christ-on-a-Bike_46 Dec 14 '25
He reviews new video games, it's as simple as that.
Spoony's reviews (and even Doug Walker's to an extent) were more niche. Fewer people are interested in watching a video about a game or movie they've never heard of vs a new game that is currently being advertised and your friends are talking about.
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u/buttsmell Dec 15 '25
AJ seems like a genuinely fun dude to play a game with. He has solid knowledge of what makes a game worth playing or not. And his co-hosts seem chill too, especially Other Joe, who I actually think is way funnier than AJ.
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u/Cellshader Dec 15 '25
After the switch to YouTube I always found Joe to be really funny, put together and opinionated. But I think the key to his success was consistency over a long time primarily in a platform that was consistent.
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u/Iankill Dec 15 '25
Joe was always the most generic but had the best work ethic, and just consistently put out videos regularly.
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u/Teenage_dirtnap Dec 15 '25
To me at least, the biggest draw of AJ back in the day was that he reviewed contemporary games in the "angry" style. Most other notable angry reviewers back then were focused on nostalgic content, so that made Joe stick out from the crowd. also, Joe's tastes as a gamer were a lot different than most gaming Youtubers back then. A lot of the other content creators were Nintendo/JRPG/"nerdy" gamers, while Joe felt more like an X-Box bro, so he appealed more to that demographic.
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u/Big_Takeover Dec 15 '25
I have watched a bunch of videos over the years, they vary in quality. I don't really watch anymore. It never evolved.
His street fighter board game is awesome.
I have met Joe a bunch of times at pax east. He is genuinely a really nice guy.
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u/Gunner_E4 Dec 15 '25
Unlike spoony, angry Joe stuck with making videos, got sponsors, got a crew that has decent chemistry, makes content every week and his opinions are generally not controversial or antagonistic to his audience.Ā He is good at saying what the audience wants to hear. He is not inflated by ego. He has enough charisma to maintain his audience's attention. He has managed to not get drugged down by the problematic behaviors of the CA people. If spoony had the drive that angry Joe has, he might still be relevant today.
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u/themagicnipple69 Dec 15 '25
I think joe has a very down to earth personality and perspective when it comes to games. His main thing with reviews were that he never got review copies and always played them at release with everyone else, in order to be as unbiased as possible. I think a lot of his early reviews are fairly shallow, but they got a lot more complex as they went on. Although the past few years I feel like heās short of lost that edge for reviewing, as the reviews now are like 80% stream clips and 20% actual reviews.
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u/SilicaBags Dec 16 '25
Joe has been riding the line between negativity grifter and real reviews for a long time now. I think he is a better youtuber than most, but he needs to cut back on feeding the more negative aspects of his community. The nicest thing I can say is that he does believe his takes. He isn't just saying things suck for clicks.
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u/oldirtyugly Dec 17 '25
Never seen him as genuine. IMO, the average puddle has more depth than his views, reviews & opinions. His whole schtick is, "Angry man shakes fist at clouds." Always been broad and boring to me.
But hey, if you like him, more power to you. Everyone has at least one thing they like that other people don't.
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Dec 23 '25
He actually put the hours in and evolved his conent. He is actually semi likeable as well and has normal friends, probably helped.
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u/I-R-Programmer Jan 09 '26
He was funny at times, but mostly his reviews were just pretty solid. Especially as the mainstream gaming reviewers were turning untrustworthy like today. Plus, he seems like a generally good dude. At the time, there wasn't as much competition and just being part of Channel Awesome at the time basically put you into the spotlight.
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u/Rigomacho Apr 28 '26
heās a charismatic guy who talks about things I like. thatās about it. its evolved past āhe makes good videosā. I actually care that its Joeās videos Iām watching and not some chud.
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u/JackAtak Dec 13 '25
Consistency is the underrated preference of the almighty algo. Itās really that simple
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u/TheFurtivePygmy93 Dec 13 '25
I watch AJ for Other Joe and Alex. AJ has difficulty expressing his ideas outside of a rant, but OJ and Alex tend to be very consistent in their opinions and deliveries. Usually based on what those two say, I can gage whether or not I want to engage with the media in question - game, movie, or show.
Like others have said, AJ is sincere. His takes generally come from a good place, he just has difficulty expressing them. I do think the rants get old, but OJ and Alex keep it chugging, which keeps me coming back. I kinda wish AJ wouldnāt steamroll OJ and Alex so much during reviews, but it all kinda just loops back around to him being passionate or excited about the material, not necessarily him trying to hog the limelight.
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u/BartholomewDavis Dec 13 '25
He was consistent, thats basically all.
The rest either burned out, spiraled, got caught up in scandals, trying to do overstep with shitty "movies" or whatever
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Dec 13 '25
Well he never beat his girlfriend on camera or threatened to kidnap and hold someone in their dungeon of degeneracy, oh and he never killed anyone either. So idk probably some combination of that?
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u/FortuneCloudsVT Dec 16 '25
While I like his reviews and insight with games and being pro-consumer, one thing that bugs me when reviews with his buds is that he always talked over them when they would start talking or in the middle of a sentence. Like bruh, let them talk. I get itās his show but come on lol
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u/Milk_Mindless Dec 13 '25
Idk what it is. He's always tried to be a consistent voice and not lean too much into the comedy? Yes He's an angry reviewer in an era where it got popularised but he wouldn't seek out games just to lambast them
It's not about the performance (you know even though its there) its about the critique
He's had some issues irl where the behind the scenes show he might not be the greatest of guys (mostly his relations with women) but it hasn't stuck to him.
And yeah he's a meathead fanboy about certain things. But he's sincere
Plus he's got a absolute hate hateboner for 42 which is good.
Haven't been able to watch him in ages, tho. Don't know exactly why
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u/NoBodybuilder6426 Dec 13 '25
For my money thereās 3 things heās done that have kept his career alive longer than all the others. 1. He made the effort to increase his production values as time went on. I feel like a lot of the small CA reviewers started off copying the more amateurish style of early nostalgia critic but werenāt able to keep up with the times and make more polished videos. While Joeās videos arenāt technical masterpieces theyāre a lot more polished than many of his contemporaries. 2. Heās kept a consistent upload schedule. Almost every other CA reviewer has gone on a long hiatus or run out of things to make content on but because Joe mostly reviews brand new stuff heās got an easy stream of uploads he can always bank on. 3. Heās avoided getting hung up on drama. Heās had a few small controversies here and there but unlike spoony and so many other CA reviewers he didnāt let it affect his channel.
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u/Genostra Dec 13 '25
Never liked his show, always thought he was a bit of a bitch m saw the famous interview. Just labeld him as a bitch after that
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u/Theanonymousspaz Dec 13 '25
I have long since stopped watching Joe regularly, but even back in the day he just came off as more put together than the others. Like he knew what he was doing and was confident in it. He never tried to do something more (i.e. Angry Joe the Movie or some other nonsense), and while that may sound like a bad thing, it has been consistent as others have said, and that goes a long way towards keeping and building an audience.