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Burglary Delayed By Mystery Game
Snuggle Up With Kingdom Hearts
Pac-Man vs. Naked, Pole-Dancing Mario, in Russian
The Non-Adventure Adventure Game
Tetris Around the Christmas Tree
The Quilted Quicker Picker-1Upper
Let's Tap — to Super Mario Bros.
The Most Expensive Wii In The World Is A Rip Off
Microwaved Xbox 360 Elite — Yours for $31,000
Anatomically Incorrect Bullet Bill
Christmas Lights Hero 100 Percents the Holidays
Treat Yourself to an Invad-icure
Forget It Xbox 360 Game, You Cannot Escape
Andross, Emperor of The New York City Subway System!
Alone in the Dark II Finally Getting U.S. Release
Sonic's Shoes Inspired by Michael Jackson
Metroid is Also the Name of a Band, Apparently
Mario Theme: One-Hand Me, Good Sir!
What Did Japanese People Search For Online? You Will Be Surprised
Conan O'Brien Leaks Tiger Woods PGA Update

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HezaChan
12/30/09

In reply to Burglary Delayed By Mystery Game
It *had* to be Rhythm Heaven
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Duke Lombardi
12/30/09

In reply to Burglary Delayed By Mystery Game
Wait, wait, wait, slow down... A PINK iPod Touch?! This story is ridiculous!
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FrankieViturello
12/30/09

In reply to Burglary Delayed By Mystery Game
It's only a matter of time before Ubisoft decides to combine some of the popular "Imagine" series ...
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Kymeira
12/30/09

@FrankieViturello: Babyback ribs.

Yummy.
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TaylorEatWorld
12/30/09

@FrankieViturello: Oh lawdy.
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Friedhamster
12/30/09

@FrankieViturello: Holy... Crap, laughing so hard.
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WhiteMåge is in fact a boy, damnit
12/30/09

@FrankieViturello: Would've been so much better if it was an original creation, but absolutely amazing comment nonetheless.

Unless it is your creation, in which case oh my god best.
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Inzoum
12/30/09

@FrankieViturello: Wait, there's a bit of dust on the cover! *blows* OOoooh... "Imagine Cooking FOR Babies"
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bakagaijin
12/30/09

@Inzoum: no wait--you missed a spot.

*blows on it again*

see? "Imagine Cooking FOUR Babies"
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Zerorush
12/30/09

@FrankieViturello: That image is quite obviously fake. We all know Ubisoft insists on being illiterate by spelling their baby games with a Z.
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Kobun
12/30/09

@WhiteMåge is in fact a boy, damnit: It's a YTMND from this past summer, though Google shows a few jokes made a couple of years ago. Not an original idea and likely not of the poster's own work, but still well executed stuff.
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WhiteMåge is in fact a boy, damnit
12/30/09

@Kobun: yeah, I know. I checked hte URL to see if it was from photobucket and found a direct YTMND image link. :(
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dowingba
12/30/09

@Inzoum: Amazingly, I can't find that clip on youtube. Does Fox make people take down their stuff?
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Cookie
12/30/09

@WhiteMåge is in fact a boy, damnit: Why don't you tell the kids there's no Santa either!
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nerdzilla33
12/31/09

@dowingba: Yeah, I had some Simpsons stuff on mine and they made me remove it.
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FrankieViturello
01/01/10

@WhiteMåge is in fact a boy, damnit: ACTUALLY ... let me clear this up, see if we can all follow this mildy convoluted trail ...

I did actually create this graphic a few years back (and shared on the old, circa 2005/2006 G4TV message boards) it was sumarrily lifted from that unbeknownst to me (and that's fine, I put it out there) and for some strange reason it wound up on some guys YTMND page. I'm the ONLY comment on that YTMND (My YTMND account name is LupinTheThird) ...

In fact, while this image probably IS in my Photobucket account (I'll look for it, if it is there it will pre-date the YTMND), but, it's not tagged and my Photobucket is pretty disorganized, SO on a whim I Googled it and found that it was just easier to link to the YTMND page.

So, yeah, I have no Ill will towards the YTMND user who likely lifted the gag from the G4 forums, I just wish he did something more creative with it on YTMND ...
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FrankieViturello
01/01/10

@Kobun: I also responded to WhiteMage on this one ... the graphic is in fact mine, but in previously sharing it on the web (G4TV message boards circa 2005/2006) it was lifted and used later on a YTMND ... which I don't have a huge problem with.

I'm not sure if there's any way to get an upload date off a Photobucket page, but here's a link to my original upload ... I know Photobucket changed their format a few times since then so I'm not sure if it carries any date signature (Image Stats seems to be down at the moment) ... either way I'm pretty sure I do have the original Paint Shop Pro file with all the "layers" in tact, though I doubt anybody cares enough to need to have me prove it on that level.

[s22.photobucket.com]
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FrankieViturello
01/01/10

@Kobun: Actually, found a subsequent post from the Digital Press forums (my current stomping ground) where my friend Rob2600 cites the image as credited to me "Frankie", and this thread is about a year old:

[www.digitpress.com]

...ooh, and here's one from 2008!

[www.digitpress.com]
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wirebrain
12/30/09

In reply to Burglary Delayed By Mystery Game
Here's my guess.
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netMASA
12/30/09

@wirebrain: The burglar was in a rush! He needed express training from Mr. ESC.

Remember children, always plan ahead.
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Dio_the_Dinosaur
12/30/09

In reply to Burglary Delayed By Mystery Game
The World Ends With You, maybe?
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Inzoum
12/30/09

@Dio_the_Dinosaur: I absolutely loved that game, now if it were that, I can't understand what would make the burglar leave it behind
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Carlos M.
12/30/09

@Inzoum: Neku's attitude? Beat's fashion sense?Shiki's body snatching?Joshua's latent homosexuality?The Reaper's hoodies?
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Inzoum
12/30/09

@Carlos M.: Breakfast Udon maybe?
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Carlos M.
12/30/09

@Inzoum: Mexican Hot Dog....
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Andrew Wyatt
12/30/09

In reply to Burglary Delayed By Mystery Game
Am I the only one who read the title and thought the burglar'd been caught playing a game of the "mystery" genre (a la Professor Layton)?
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play_eminence
12/30/09

In reply to Burglary Delayed By Mystery Game
What else? :D
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mintycrys is HOT for Bayonetta
12/30/09

In reply to Burglary Delayed By Mystery Game
I find it a little disconcerting that you would assume that Imagine Babyz would have made him drop the DS in disgust. The Imagine series has drawn critical ire for its unrealistic depictions of Babyz, Wedding Designers, and yes, even Zookeepers, but it's important to remember that these games are fantastical representations of their topic material, and are not meant to be taken seriously.

The Babyz series, the most consistently top-selling entry in this franchise, has had its ups and downs. I'm sure everybody remembers the Party Babyz debacle from about a year ago. Despite setbacks such as Party Babyz, the games in the Babyz line are incredible experiences that speak to the potential of video games to be viewed as "art". Even now, "Babyz Fashion" is proving that once again, the Babyz series is an innovator in the genre niche that it has bravely carved for itself. I hope to see more innovation from Ubisoft in the future with regards to the Imagine franchise.
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Edited by mintycrys is HOT for Bayonetta at 12/30/09 10:26 AM

Maddogdw
12/30/09

@mintycrys is HOT for Bayonetta: Wow. You even did that without cracking up laughing.

+1 Dexterity.
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Senecal
12/30/09

@mintycrys is HOT for Bayonetta: Wow... You must have worked on this series to get so defencive.
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Karlott
12/30/09

@mintycrys is HOT for Bayonetta: I think Kotaku is over now because I can't imagine how this could ever ever be topped by anything for the rest of time.
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Rachel Fogg
12/30/09

@mintycrys is HOT for Bayonetta:

That's almost....magical...

+1 for truth.
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ShaggE: Cracking Eggs Of Wisdom
12/30/09

@Senecal: You... don't get jokes, do you?

@mintycrys is HOT for Bayonetta: Amen, brother. Amen.
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Senecal
12/30/09

@ShaggE: Cracking Eggs Of Wisdom: Twice today... =-D
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Foxstar is in love with Kotaku's two Brians.
12/30/09

@mintycrys is HOT for Bayonetta:INTERNET OVER YOU WINNAR.
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bangbangblah
12/30/09

@Maddogdw: I get the feeling that behind his magical computer shield he probably was.
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Gomerboy
12/30/09

In reply to Burglary Delayed By Mystery Game
"Looks like this is one burglar..."

*puts on sunglasses*

"...that just wouldn't quit."

YEEEEEEAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH!!
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Clstirens
12/30/09

@Gomerboy: I love that yell, it makes me laugh no matter what the context.
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TaylorEatWorld
12/30/09

@Clstirens: Oh yeah?
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Senecal
12/30/09

@TaylorEatWorld: Maybe I'm just missing the joke... but why is he puting sunglasses on over another pair?
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jiSh
12/30/09

@TaylorEatWorld: ^That is fking great :D
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Drurywalker
12/30/09

@Senecal: It is to emphasize the ridiculousness. Reinforcing the concept that it is a stupidly contrived action.
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(Starman) NONAME
12/30/09

In reply to Burglary Delayed By Mystery Game
You know, I clicked the link, expecting to see the lady's story, when all of a sudden...

"Gunman robs liquor store near Crete!?" Σ(ﾟДﾟ)

I knew those Cretans were up to no good...
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Sihaya WOW lost my star in a week! A record
12/30/09

In reply to Burglary Delayed By Mystery Game
I had to laugh at both the criminal and the pic on this article.
I just finished writing in blog how I'm in the middle of playing some Imagine games so that I'll know hat the hell I'm talking about when I finish writing the post on Female Gamers I'm working on.
I'll finally be able to talk about Imagine games from the point of view of someone that has actually played them and decide if they geta bum rap or if they really suck.
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Cynical1
12/30/09

@Sihaya- That Girl!: Plug-girl is a expert plugger.
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Sihaya WOW lost my star in a week! A record
12/30/09

@Cynical1: thanks, I try.
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icepick314
12/30/09

In reply to Burglary Delayed By Mystery Game
i HOPE she didn't touch the DS again...

there could be latent prints police can take out from DS....

unless burgler was smart enough to wear gloves....
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ShadowOdin of dubious snowiness
12/30/09

@icepick314: I am quite sure that police dust for prints for a simple burglary
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fiveone
12/30/09

@ShadowOdin of dubious snowiness: Sarcasm? Otherwise, that would imply that the police seriously don't care enough to try to catch someone if there's no other evidence?
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ShadowOdin of dubious snowiness
12/30/09

@fiveone: I meant to say they don't. Because a simple robery isn't worth all the manpower, time and effort that would take.
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Steve Hair
12/30/09

In reply to Burglary Delayed By Mystery Game
a pink ipod touch?
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Friedhamster
12/30/09

@Steve Hair: My thoughts too.
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Knoxximus ver. 5.66
12/30/09

In reply to Burglary Delayed By Mystery Game
It was Pokemon Platinum...because no matter what, you have to catch them all...even if that means getting yourself caught in the process.
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Edited by Knoxximus ver. 5.66 at 12/30/09 10:05 AM

Dante_Ravenkin
12/30/09

@Knoxximus ver. 5.66: I admit, I was gearing up to send you an E-slap. I thought you were gonna say Platinum was bad like Imagine Babyz. I'm glad I was wrong! :)
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Knoxximus ver. 5.66
12/30/09

@Dante_Ravenkin: Yeah me too...for your sake. ^_~
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dowingba
12/24/09

In reply to The Most Expensive Wii In The World Is A Rip Off
Don't fall for this. I bet you in a week or two he will release a gold and diamond encrusted PS3 for $163,883 less than this. Then you'll feel like a fool!
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Eternalbl
12/24/09

@dowingba: Dowingba-damus?
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WhiteMåge is in fact a boy, damnit
12/23/09

In reply to Snuggle Up With Kingdom Hearts
At first I thought it was a sora body plush.

:(

I wish
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(Starman) NONAME
12/23/09

In reply to Snuggle Up With Kingdom Hearts
Jeez louise, why does it ALWAYS have to be the crappy Snuggie? Why can't it be the glorious Slanket instead?

[gizmodo.com]

...Stupid market expansion and greater public exposure to the product...
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masshuum
12/23/09

@(Starman) Starman: To be fair, it's not a Snuggie, but the elusive "Comfy Throw, WITH SLEEVES!" They are actually slightly nicer feeling than the airline blanket snuggie.

In fact, since most airlines don't carry blankets anymore I bet the Snuggie is where they went to die...

Yes it all makes sense now.
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SteamPunkJin
12/23/09

@(Starman) Starman:
Yes! I've been praising the Slanket over the Snuggie for more than a year; most people don't even believe me that the Slanket is real (what a far superior product name!)
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Manly_McBeeferton
12/23/09

@(Starman) Starman: That picture makes me think, "I cast level 3 eroticism!"
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Rachel Fogg
12/23/09

In reply to Snuggle Up With Kingdom Hearts
Wait..wha?

:goes to buy one:

I feel....so ashamed...
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(Starman) NONAME
12/23/09

@Rachel Fogg: As you should, as you should...

Just like this man!
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TRT-X
12/23/09

In reply to Snuggle Up With Kingdom Hearts
"It's a blanket...but I added SLEEVES!"

Show of hands, who else is still wondering why the hell they didn't think of this first?
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dunetiger - backwards you would say regitenud!
12/23/09

@TRT-X:

Didn't need to. Weezer sponsored one of these things ages ago. I thought it was a joke.
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Xagest
12/23/09

In reply to Snuggle Up With Kingdom Hearts
A snuggie in an Organization 13 robe would be fantastic
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