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The video leverages the popularity of J.K. Simmons and the beloved Portal franchise, combining them with relatable commentary on gaming preferences and the enduring appeal of well-written characters.

Summary

This video discusses actor J.K. Simmons' involvement in the game Portal 2, highlighting his enjoyment of the script and his voice role as Cave Johnson. It also touches upon his recent participation in the "Aperture Desk Job" game, a tech demo for the Steam Deck.

Structure

1Introduction to J.K. Simmons and Portal 2
2Simmons' reluctance to play games but fondness for Portal 2's script
3Discussion of Cave Johnson's character and voice recordings
4Mention of Aperture Desk Job as a recent voice role
5Conclusion on Simmons' continued involvement with the Portal franchise

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Spider-Man (appears as a character whose voice actor is discussed, removing it would not change the video's content) J.K. Simmons (appears as a person, removing it would not change the video's content) Baldur's Gate 3 (mentioned as a game, removing it would not change the video's content) Portal 2 (mentioned as a game, removing it would not change the video's content) Cave Johnson (appears as a character, removing it would not change the video's content) Aperture Science (mentioned as a company, removing it would not change the video's content) Valve (mentioned as a company, removing it would not change the video's content) Aperture Desk Job (appears as a game, removing it would not change the video's content) Steam Deck (mentioned as a device, removing it would not change the video's content)

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This 15 year old game still lives rent free in spiderman guy’s head

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This 15 year old game still lives rent free in Spider-Man guys head J.K. Simmons' voice has been in a lot whether it movies, or games And while this admittedly not a nerd stuff like Baldur's Gate 3, he recently an interview a soft spot for old reliable, Portal 2. seemingly this one but he did Cave Johnson, of Aperture Science that you hear recordings descending old ruins turbo underground. SPIDER-MAN, BATGIRL, WHI MMONS Watch On YouTube Host Josh Horowitz followed up by asking if Simmons enjoys playing games at all, and the answer was a firm no. "My hands don't work on those controllers," said Simmons. "I've tried--my kids, of course, my twentysomething kids play them a lot. My wife, she'll actually get in there and play some Mario Bros. or whatever with them. I just, cannot. No. Sorry." While he says his "hands don't work controllers", script was so interesting, comedic to him he would to do a movie, or whatever else Valve franchise, may it rest That being he did do more Cave Johnson, voice the Aperture Desk Job game that released four years ago in 2022 essentially a tech demo

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This 15 year old game still lives rent free in spiderman guy’s head. J.K. Simmons' voice has been in a lot whether it movies, or games. And while this admittedly not a nerd stuff like Baldur's Gate 3, he recently an interview a soft spot for old reliable, Portal 2. seemingly this one but he did Cave Johnson, of Aperture Science that you hear recordings descending old ruins turbo underground. Portal 2 - Lemon Rant Tvattsvamp 989 subscribers Cave Johnson: All right, I've been thinking. When life gives you lemons? Don't make lemonade. Make life take the lemons back! Get them! I don't want your damn lemons! What am I supposed to do with these? GLaDOS: Yeah. GLaDOS: Yeah! GLaDOS: Yeah! GLaDOS: Yeah! How about your damn lemons? What am I supposed to do with these? GLaDOS: Yeah, take the lemons... J.K. Simmons on SPIDER-MAN, BATGIRL, WHI MMONS Watch On YouTube Host Josh Horowitz followed up by asking if Simmons enjoys playing games at all, and the answer was a firm no. "My hands don't work on those controllers," said Simmons. "I've tried--my kids, of course, my twentysomething kids play them a lot. My wife, she'll actually get in there and play some Mario Bros. or whatever with them. I just, cannot. No. Sorry." While he says his "hands don't work controllers", script was so interesting, comedic to him he would to do a movie, or whatever else Valve franchise, may it rest. That being said, he did do more Cave Johnson, voice the Aperture Desk Job game that released four years ago in 2022 essentially a tech demo