Xeno Reacts To "The Engoodening of No Man's Sky" - Internet Historian 

To be very clear - from the perspective of someone who's played it from the messed up beginning to this day, this is a story about one of the greatest cleanups and comebacks of any game in history. They got screwed, they pulled through, they never gave up, they eventually lived up to their promises through the whole hellfire. Massive respect for this dev team!

To the couple of nerds in chat: Claiming something with pride while backing it up with facts isn't arrogance. Damn, people just wanna hate for the sake of hate, it's stupid.

It made me so happy that your chat stood up and called out that one person for bullshitting about Sean's supposed arrogance which definitely did not happen.

SO in this video, "Synthesis" was the update that had _just_ gone live. Well, since Synthesis, we've had: -Living Ship (Exactly What It Says On The Tin) -Exomech (Exactly what it says on the tin, an exocraft that is a walking mech) -CrossPlay (again, exactly what it says on the tin) -Desolation (exploring derelict freighters floating in space, weapons overhaul) -Origins (revamped planet gen) -NextGen (graphics overhauls) -Companions (tameable pets) -Expeditions (quickplay scenarios that unlock permanent rewards for all of your saves, past present and future) -Prisms (more graphics overhauls, and changes to stuff on planets) -Frontiers (Alien villages that you get to take control one of and help it grow) The above updates also had other features listed throughout, improvements to early-game progression, improvements to item stacking, making certain things easier, introducing ways to upgrade your equipment, yadda yadda. IE: A crapton of content. And they're *STILL* going at it. And they have *STILL* not asked for _one _*_single_*_ cent_ from the players. The base price of the game has risen a little, but for those who already bought the game, they have still not asked for a single penny. Not in DLCs, not in MTX, etc. There's a currency called Quicksilver that would normally be MTX in any other game, it's earned through multiplayer quests, instead of real-life currency. Not. One. Cent. Did HG ever ask of us beyond the purchase of the base game.

I just realized: When that one random chatter mentioned that Sean gets "cocky" at the end of the video, I think he meant it in a LITERAL sense regarding the fanfic :D I might be wrong, but its in my headcanon now, lol.

The road to becoming the greatest reaction streamer is a long one but you walk it well Xenos. Head held high, every footstep unfaltering, never looking back and only focusing on what lies ahead, where the next reaction will come from with no regard for “content” or “originality” or those other trifling matters the weaker strummers care about

This is one of my favourite stories in gaming. They messed up, they owned it and fixed it. NMS is really fun to play now.

Unsure wtf the guy in chat was talking about with Sean acting arrogant. Seems like he is still just trying to hate even at this point

Internet Historian is great. This is the video that got me into No Man's Sky. They just released the 17th major expansion to the game a couple months ago (all completely free). It's really good.

I'm from a future where Xeno kept doing react content. The year is 2042, every human on Earth is bald. At 12PM and 2PM XCT (Xeno Central Time) we give thanks to our world leader for the utopian society he created by pointing out all of society's flaws and saying "stop being a fucking moron" about each of them. Inner Chaos can even be put on the action bar at long last.

I will never tire of this specific video, and people reacting too it. I absolutely adore and love the no man's sky story.

I never get tired of watching reactions to internet historian videos, man. So fun

I might buy no man sky just out of respect for their team; the bill board was wholesome as fuck.

As someone who really hated it at release, it's amazing how much they improved it. It's a whole other game, now.

Warching strummer to No man sky story at work, it made my day. Tank you sp much Tank Beard Master Xenos

The thing is CD Project Red has the horse power to deliver the type of game that we expected them to. They have a huge team backing them up. Hello Games had 6 people expanding to 15. Yes Sean made some mistakes but Cyberpunk was more unforgivable seeing as they had the tools and didn't deliver.

I'd heard of it and avoided it, not knowing about it's revival. After I watched the tale of their engoodening I was so touched and impressed by their integrity to just sit down and fix the dang game I just instantly bought it. If I recall I even made sure it wasn't on sale because I felt that they deserved every cent that they were asking for it after all that they did.

I played over 1000 hours NMS. Yes, it is good, but it's still an exploration game. I started making business creating a huge factory in a lava planet to mass produce sweet donuts. Then, with the money, i started to destroy the economy of solar systems by selling a massive quantity of resources and then rebuying them in a lower price. I bought an expensive ship with combat frigates to do missions and basically playing the game for me.

I will say this game was the most improved game in gaming history, this game is actually great now. Id highly recommend it now.

Twitch chat: HE AcTeD ArRoGanT LatOR.. no smoothbrain. hes proud of his work

I'm sure a ton of comments here have already mentioned opinions about the game's release and how it is now, but I'm gonna throw mine into the pile as well as a testament to HG and Sean's redemption. I played NMS a little at launch. No doubt the hype was ridiculously overblown. I didn't hate it per se but I didn't like it either. Then, 2018 I got it on a sale for my PC, figured I should try it again. I was hooked only 3 hours in. They fixed a lot and added some amazing features, I really respect the efforts made and resilience in the face of inflated critics and community's rage. Impressive work ethic.

The Internet Historian is the best. I can rewatch his videos over and over, and still have a good chuckle. :D

Oh please I need more of you reacting to Internet Historian, this is grade A content

I've watched a cool streamer who actually loved Death Stranding's gameplay (called it the best 5 dollars he's ever spent), because he described himself as a "loot goblin", farmed MULEs for fun, and loved the idea of building a road system with the mutual help of other anonymous players. As Girlfriend Reviews once said: "Kojima doesn't want you to suffer. He wants you to help reduce the suffering of others." I don't think it's fair to call Death Stranding's gameplay abyssmal, but of course it's okay to not like it for your own reasons :) Edit: The streamer's name is Nozzivix.

i would love to see him react to all HI videos. they're all both funny and serious and reacting friendly. Even the adds have good plots

And it's worth noting that there have been at least a half-dozen more significant content releases since this was published - the fifth anniversary back in August introduced settlements (as in small towns) you can become overseer of. But there were more. And they aren't showing any signs of stopping any time soon. I had a physical copy on release and not too long ago re-bought as a digital download partly to reduce disc-swapping, but also because I felt I'd got more than my moneys worth & they'd earned it.

Great video, I would love to see Xeno reacting more of Internet Historian's videos.

This is a good hero character building. Starts with a sacrifice followed by a fall, but through sweat and blood, powered by determination, the hero rise to honor and glory. "Never doubt in your past choices, all of your decisions lead you to this point". Respect to Murray.

It's so nice being able to watch 2 bald men react to things.

The best about this, is that Sean did see this video and he did see the ending.

I like to see how the Internet Historian do on The Fall and Rise of FF14

Keep in mind, this was a game made by an INDIE TEAM. not some AAA studio. It'd be an A-class game at most... yet overhype that people can't accept being responsible for themselves, along with some really bad choices of 'yes' for content from Shaun of course just made it worse. Still, he isn't a PR guy, he had no idea that a promise years prior would be seen as a 'yes' for something to be there at launch.

Third video in a row Im watching from you on this new year's binge. I like that you clap at the end of all the videos you watch, so nice.

My man xemo is on a journey! I love seeing you react to stuff and I’ve always thought you were entertaining before. But NOW? You’re just getting better ❤️ thank you strummer

NMS isn’t everyone’s cup of tea - I’ve had a lot of fun in that game - and if I need something chill, it’s what a usually choose. Don’t know what one of your commenters was talking about, I’ve never seen anything about Sean Murray being arrogant, maybe proud of what they were able to achieve, never arrogant.

I've been playing since 2019 and it's an amazing experience. Some of the things you see are amazing and never see again in other games like it. And the community is amazing

Xeno react Andy content, and it's Internet Historian. I love this shit. If you keep watching Vtubers and gold like Internet Historian I'll have no choice but to resub to your Twitch.

As soon as I opened this all I cared was whether he watched the end bit or not, and I'm so glad he did 😳

you're finally becoming a react streamer, and i'm all here for it.

4:45 - Dude, the chuckles kinda synch up. Is this the matrix?

FINALLY les go ive been waiting for this

The best part about sky television is that i had never heard of it until this video

SInce the Internet Historian video they've released like at least 9 or 10 updates to the game, with each their Load of new stuff and content. -Exo armors -Procedurial Abbandoned Space Stations dungeons to explore and kill aliens -Expeditions, think like Seasosn in Diablo 3 or Leagues in Path of Exiles -Alien/Animale Pets/companions that you can customize -Up to 36 players in a single MP Hub -And many more Its the best Redemption Arc in Anime history

Oh... now I get why someone said that Sean was "Cocky" at the end.

Arrogant? Whoever said he acts arrogant about it later couldn't be more wrong.

I love watching reactions to this, because I absolutely love No Man's Sky. And I am all for Hello Games and their comeback story on the game. The fact that they've been releasing consistent expansion-sized FREE updates since launch, and are still doing so in 2024, is ridiculous. They've put so much work into making NMS what they promised, and honestly, I'd say it's gone well past that by now. And then add in the fact that they managed to release a Switch port that, really, runs and plays way better than it has any right to. I really want to see an updated version of this video going over all the new expansions that released since it was made.

Amazing content! Subbed :)

Didn't notice Todd with a mustache till rewatching this.

There are so many parallels between Shaun Murray & Chris Robert's and the development of No man sky vs. StarCitizen

The hours i've spent watching reactions to this is sad to think about but no ragerts strummer

I've never been so glad to have bought the game after its 3rd expansion update It's truly a blessing to see how much of an improvement it is now over the initial launch

Become what you must. Become the ultimate reactor!

And no one talked about "production quality" of Special Edition :( This baby was done so "amazingly" it's lid (it was booklike case) would tear of or show wear and tear just after opening two times :)

Not only this but they've added a shitton more since the video. Games incredible now

My first achievement on No Mans Sky was on the 13 of Aug 2016, it's alot better then it used to be.

i saw the original Video over 20 Times. And over 15 Reactions, too. And your Reaction is easily one of the best. I would like to see your reaction to other Videos from him, like "Weapons" or "Mythology". youre pretty cool dude!

1 of the greatest comebacks in gaming history

Every time I see this video or a reaction to it I end up wanting to play No Man's Sky.

The most impressive thing? They're still making updates for No Man's Sky.

Xeno has become my favorite react andy

Fun fact: Internet historian sounds like the guy who made getting over it

He never got arrogant about anything. He just toughened up.

Since Beyond update, they released over 20 more major updates. Best comeback story ever :)

Damn, finally a new face on his thumbnail, Pog.

Dude this was fucking amazing lol. Wife and I bought this on release and have been playing it off and on ever since then. Good mindless fun dude you should pick it up.

That ending thou

I saw the reaction with strummer live, but Xeems is so fun

Great reaction bro, it’s nice to see a person who had no prior knowledge watch this video

I've watched several youtubers react to this No Man's Sky video, and I only realized now that Michio Kaku's telescope is belt-fed. XD XD XD

I've seen the original video twice and missed the Shaq fu reference both times

i always tear up at the end of the video ( like the 4th time seeing it)

i think Xenos is the only react andy that i unironically enjoy watching lol

Also for the whole PR thing, hiring someone to be your PR person but they don't really know what your doing and with how development was with their time limit. Having someone who isn't originally part of the development and doesn't know the pressure of the team. Anything the PR person said would have ended up the same way, like if you were hired because of your talking skills what would you even say about a game that is not ready for any of anyone's expectations and will not be ready by the standards of this giant company that has set their dead line. I'm just saying.

Just gave the game a second chance 2 weeks ago. Just in time for their expedition reruns too. They did well, I think.

NMS and Sean Murray, will forever etched in video game development history.

No man own this man‘s -clout- sky

Hey strummer, are you gonna post you reacting to truck videos, that was hilarious

Of the universe is so big why won't it fight me!

The person in chat always trying to emphasize how Sean Murray became arrogant later on when he didn't doesn't know what Arrogance means at all.

Of those 943 people left at it's lowest... I was one of them. I went through the crashes, the bugs, all the nonsense, and somehow, by some fluke, got to the center of the galaxy, and started a new one. Turns out, it's the biggest, best redemption arc in gaming, and it hasn't stopped.

I didn't buy the game in the beginning, but I did after they did their apology tour and it was on sale. I got it a short time after they had fixed it, and with everything they've added since for free, I'd say they did a good job of reversing course.

This video made me decide on what to buy this christmas sale lol

Good guy Sean

No mans sky is a pretty good game now, even just the other day I think another big update came out.

yooo is that the mr.beard reactor

I'm curious does anyone know if the whole thing that chat was saying about ginger ninja getting perma banned for whatever it was true? Cause I feel like xeno didn't address it so I dont know whats real or not especially because I'm not a twitch person and my schedule can't accommodate making it to streams sadly.

See you all in Light No Fire

I knew NMS was a trashfire at launch and I knew they attempted to fix stuff later, but I had no idea it finally turned into a good game. Damn, I might have to try it out sometime

Dear god this chat was so cringeworthy. It's a shame when you glance at chat only to see the one vindictive person's unpopular opinion and have that lingering in your mind. These people have zero clue how to run a company, develop a game, deal with massive corporations, deal wth advertising, go up on stage with crippling anxiety, have every word you say be committed to memory by people you'll never meet, and treated like a figurehead or a demon instead of a human being. Those people don't have a shred of empathy in them, I swear.

Como odio cuando uno de mis videos favoritos de todo youtube lo ve alguien quien lo ignoró por completo unicamente por andar leyendo su chat.

I love how he freaks out at the fake beard on the left but not chicken man on the right :)

I'd say historians video is outdated in No Man's Sky standards,constant updates new content,and polishing here and there.But the consensus is that it redeemed itself more than enough. Basically everything and more in that original trailer now exists in NMS as far as i know.

37:25 - What did this "SUPER FORMULA" go on to make? O.o

53:21 massive truthbomb bookmarked.

I understand why people don't like it but I loved the game play of Death Stranding personally. It is completely unique and figuring out ways to traverse the landscapes they created with the various tools is right up my alley. But again I get why people don't like it. Also it just feels different getting to certain cut-scenes in game rather than watching them all in a row on youtube.

23:52 "Sorry, sorry, I don't mean to keep interrupting." - 11/15/2021 - A man making a reaction video with an absolutely laser-straight face and zero irony in his voice.

The final part! hahahahahaha

Hope to see the Fall of 76 and Cost of Concordia in the future.

Great bread my dude

I think the 3 month redemption was better for no man sky than cyberpunk where it took 1 or 2 years and an anime adaptation to get the ball rolling again