Kotaku: the colbert report

The Colbert Report Touts Xbox 360's "Family" Ties

AJ Glasser — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 13:20:00 MST

Last night's episode of The Colbert Report featured a special shout-out the Xbox 360 during the Tip/Wag segment. I guess we should thank the Jonas Brothers for bringing it to Mr. Colbert's attention with their public support for the console.

Colbert presses the point with a look at a couple of the games that highlight the "family" oriented nature of the Xbox 360 — first with a look at Left 4 Dead 2 ("The family that plays together, stays together."). Then with an examination of the values imparted to players via Grand Theft Auto IV ("Where yes you can pay a prostitute to work your crank. But then you can mow her down with your car to get the money back. That's just fiscal responsibility.").

Hey, I lol'd.

Thanks for the tip, Geoff!

Colbert Mocks Project Natal, Debuts New Xbox

Michael McWhertor — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 13:40:00 MDT

Microsoft's Project Natal has been getting some of the best mainstream coverage to come out of E3, thanks to "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon" and, now, Stephen Colbert. He mocked the tech last night during his "Bears & Balls" schtick.

But The Colbert Report's teasing of the Xbox 360 motion-control camera tech wasn't the most earth-shattering portion of last night's episode. Nor was it the show's assertion that video games are more addictive than chocolate covered meth cigarettes. It was the debut of the "next next generation" of Xbox technology, the X-Xbox, a device that requires no controller, no screen and no console. Amazing!

No new hardware coming, eh, Microsoft? We can see it with our own two eyes. Can't you?

Colbert's dig at Project Natal is after this—if you're living in Hulu and Comedy Central-approved territories.

Thanks to everyone who tipped us off about the episode, but I make a habit of watching The Colbert Report every morning as part of my pre-Kotaku posting warm up.

The Colbert Report - Thursday, June 18, 2009 [Hulu]
The Colbert Report - Thursday, June 18, 2009 [Comedy Central]

Colbert Rocks the Rock Band

Brian Crecente — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 10:00:00 MDT

As if a stalky song by a glass-less, punky Colbert weren't creepy enough, the Harmonix folks created a bunch of Colbert avatars in Rock Band 2 to have them collectively serenade the likely still-traumatized Charlene. Hit the jump to watch the Colbert Collective sing the song.

Watch Rush Fail At Rock Band

Michael McWhertor — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 18:00:26 MDT

Perhaps Neil Peart feels handicapped by a drum set with only five pieces or perhaps Alex Lifeson simply demands strings on his guitars. It's certainly not the smooth vocals stylings of Geddy Lee that cause prog rockers Rush to fail one third of the way through their own "Tom Sawyer" on Rock Band. Perhaps it's the "Expert" difficulty? The performance, which really should have included Lee on vocals and bass, for ultimate accuracy, was taped prior to the band's appearance on The Colbert Report for posterity (and future embarrassment).

The video is after the jump!

Colbert Crew Shoots Down WoW Immortality

Michael McWhertor — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 18:40:20 MDT

Funnyman, warrior-poet and host of The Colbert Report Stephen Colbert was this close to being immortalized in collectible trading card by artist Todd Lockwood. Unfortunately, it would appear that Colbert will have to settle for a television show and best-selling book, as the World of Warcraft card from Upper Deck featuring "Stefen Colbear" doesn't look like it will see commercial release, in spite of its brilliance.

The sordid story, according to Multichannel, by way of WoW Insider was that Lockwood's "Warrior of Truthiness" paladin never actually made it in front of Colbert's eyeballs. Upper Deck seemed to be behind the idea for a real world tie in for its trading card game, but the squares at Colbert, Inc. blocked it.

Shame, as Colbert doesn't seem to be shy about playing video games now and then or being associated with nerdy pursuits. He's guest starred in a couple of Marvel comic books in the past, so he's not too cool for this sort of thing.

Seems to me that his TV persona would love the sort of attention 10 million active World of Warcraft subscribers brings. Perhaps he's more concerned about the demonic RPG aspect of it all and his morals were shaken too close to the core.

The life and death of Stefen Colbear [WoW Insider]

Daily Show, Colbert Report Bring Fake News To Xbox Live Video Marketplace

Michael McWhertor — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 15:40:01 MDT

WIth all good news must come some bad. I'll start with the former. The folks at Xbox 360-land have announced that they've partnered with Comedy Central to bring The Daily Show's semi-fake news reporting and The Colbert Report's brand of truthiness to the Xbox Live Video Marketplace. Episodes will show up some six hours after their original airing. Everything's still pretty good so far...

The bad news? Each episode will set you back 160 Microsoft Points or $2 real-world money. A bit pricey for 24 minutes of TV, no?

I know, I know. Freedom isn't free and neither is quality video content. At least you can still watch Stewart and Colbert make with the funny on ComedyCentral.com. Michael McWhertor

Reminder: Wright on Colbert Tonight

Brian Crecente — Mon, 04 Dec 2006 10:00:33 MST

Don't forget: 11:30 p.m. Eastern tonight, Colbert versus Will Wright.

That's right, the industries recluse genius is going on the Colbert Report so Spore can be mocked for its ability to create creatures with three asses. Don't miss it. Brian Crecente

The Colbert Report [Comedy Central]

Will Wright To Appear On Colbert Report

Michael McWhertor — Tue, 28 Nov 2006 20:20:01 MST

That Stephen Colbert must really like video games. And not in a "carefully developed joke character idolizing our current administration" sort of way, but with real genuine appreciation. We already know he loves the Wii!

We got a heads up from our friends at EA today that Will Wright—of Sims and Spore fame, natch—will be making an appearance on Comedy Central's The Colbert Report this coming Monday, December 4. I'm not sure if Stephen will be interviewing Will or not, but it sounds like it.

Put it in your Google Calendars! Set your Tivos! Get the Jiffy Pop ready! This is appointment television. Michael McWhertor