Ok, I just tuned into the VGA show on Spike right about the time Niel Patrick Harris was on stage. I watched for 10 minutes, threw up in my mouth 7 times, kicked a hole in my TV and cried in the corner.
WHAT IN THE FUCK WAS THAT SHIT? That was the worst thing I have ever seen. EVER. It is an insult to gamers and should be boycotted.
Sadly, that is what the mass media and game publishers think we want. That's how they think our brains are wired. It is horrible.
Shockingly, Kardashian botched that badly. "Uummmm" can't be part of the script, especially when you seem to be struggling to read it. I loved the laugh following "it's based on a book", like anyone looks at those things anymore.
Left4dead isn't that good. It's just the big game now. You're judging on flavor of the month. If these awards were held earlier this year during GTAIV hype. You'd all be saying GTAIV should win.
Jesus Christ. This is the worst pile of shit I've seen on TV in a long time. Die in a fire, Spike producers. And thanks for once again setting the perception of the games industry back a decade.
@NeVeRMoRe666: wait. so, in your book, i'm back at zero?? :'(
the only way that nph could've salvaged himself from that bit was if the one calling him "doogie" was a bear. because as if bears weren't already dangerous, now they're talking, and calling people "doogie"
LOL, seriously putting Dana White and UFC fighters on this show? I doubt many people in the audience, or watching know who they are or why they should be interested.
I'm watching the VGA's online right now. Is there another way to watch it instead of that 4 cams burger king bullshit ? The only decent cam has trouble following he action.
@Shteve: The televised cam isn't doing much better. It was on Jack Black during the finale of the first number...while something apparently cool happened on stage.
we all know that the ps3 has a biased chance of winning anything. i know some of you think it's all fine and equal, but just like the american's racial tolerance, the good guys cant win. gears of war will have most of the sweep, even though there are better games, resistance 2 wont win the multiplayer even though it has 60 player online and great co op. mgs4 wont win graphics because it's on the ps3, same for little big planet. even though they should win, chances are unlikely. there might be a few in obvious categories like voice acting and ps3 best exclusive, but other than that, the media in general is biased towards the xbox. "hey cartman, wanna play xbox?" "hey dude, im gonna break your xbox." "'ey dude, i got da new xbox, lets supersoak dem ho's. braid dont even got no point"
especially jack black, he's so desperate for acception from the "young-uns" that he will do anything. he's decided that the 360 is the way to go for that, so i plan to laugh at his performance, oh and by the way "decapitation attack!"(from his video with the ping pong balls.)
well, whatever, VGAS arent as legitimate as, say, my own opinions, so in all reality, im only here for the god of war 3 and uncharted 2.
@lllusionx: Have you considered that the media are biased towards it because maybe...you know...some people might like it more than the PS3?
I'm not saying that they do, in fact, if you look through the VGA history: Mario Galaxy (most definitely NOT on the 360), Oblivion (eventual multi-platform), Bioshock (eventual multi-platform), there wasn't an exclusive. Maybe even the attention these third party games got contributed to it being ported over no? Don't let your hate hit you on the way. Thanks.
You're missing the clear point that Illusion is referring to . . . and you even brought it up with your so-called "evidence", to wit:
PS3 exclusive games did not win every category at every VGA award ever held, even before the system was released.
Since merely gazing on the majesty of the black box is more rewarding than an Angelina Jolie hummer, the fact that the awards aren't renamed the PS3 Appreciation Ceremony is de facto proof of either bias, conspiracy, or bribery. No other possible rational explanation.
@Illusion: Media Molecule and Bethesda are both listed because the first name is who he thinks will win, and the second is who he thinks will win. Just like with every other entry listed. Just like he explained in the instructions immediately preceeding the list. It's hard seeing Media Molecule's name not surrounded by a flock of angels, I know, but try to console yourself that at least you were able to see through all the lies to the truth . . .
I just wanted to clarify my point. The other two were third-party games. If it was strictly biased towards the 360, we would have seen Halo and Gears taking the award. But a quick look through its history would reveal: RE4 (GC) and GTA: San Andreas (PS2). Since its only been four years, I think its a bit premature to call it biased..
@lllusionx: The mainstream media are biased towards what is popular. If the PS3 were in the Wii's place, guess what we'd be hearing more about?
As for Jack Black, he's being paid to make an ass of himself, I doubt it has anything to do with his tastes one way or another.
@Ueziel: PSN barely works. It's like 9 times out of 10, disconnect.
lol? Maybe for you it's unreliable, or for R2, but my connection seems fine. >.> The R2 beta was definitely fun but I wouldn't be surprised if it's not the best multiplayer game out there. I want to play Left 4 Dead above anything else atm.
@lllusionx: just saw god of war 3 footage, and it was fucking awesome.... !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@ChalkdustTorture: thats the problem though, the wii is in the top place, and the 360 still gets more critical acclaim. thats what makes me think it isnt something so simple, im talking bribery and a higher scale of fanboyism.
@jwpunk: ...cgi is the gamer's equivalent to the answer to life, "to do what is done". IMO, CGI isnt the answer to everything. in case you havent played MGS4, those graphics are all too possible on the ps3, you dont have to beleive it, but there are a lot of game trailers that people thought were CGI, but were real time, MGS4 and naruto ultimate ninja storm for instance. even if this is CGI, those graphics are very possible on the ps3.
@Walker: im not saying it shouldnt win any games, im just saying it shouldnt win any games for the sole fact that it's on the 360. some people are too fast to jump on the cole train,...i mean bandwagon.
@Mr.Awesomerific: I gotta say I've enjoyed it more than just about every release this year aside from Braid. It'd be neat to see it nominated let alone win, but I'm not holding my breath.
I honestly don't get what the big deal is over LBP's graphics. Granted, I didn't send more than a few hours with it, and while the game is far from being ugly, it didn't seem that impressive to me.
I would've expected games like MGS 4 to get the praise in that department. Titles that are more visually ambitious.
Maybe I'm the only one who's not hypnotized by the cuteness factor
@Fieldy: LBP's graphics are very high quality, but I don't know that it's the best. Mm should get studio of the year, but I'd leave graphics for MGS4, Gears or something else.
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WHAT IN THE FUCK WAS THAT SHIT? That was the worst thing I have ever seen. EVER. It is an insult to gamers and should be boycotted.
Sadly, that is what the mass media and game publishers think we want. That's how they think our brains are wired. It is horrible.
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FCC to the rescue!
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(That Colbert avatar earns it back...so you're about even in my book).
:)
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the only way that nph could've salvaged himself from that bit was if the one calling him "doogie" was a bear. because as if bears weren't already dangerous, now they're talking, and calling people "doogie"
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I thought the whole bit was hilarious!
"...should i just say one of them or..."
I laughed
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Star Wars The Force Unleashed? You're drunk, Owen? you must be drunk.
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What should win GOTY: MGS4.
What will win Best Graphics: Gears 2.
What should win Best Graphics: Crysis Warhead or Stalker Clear Sky.
Just for starters.
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especially jack black, he's so desperate for acception from the "young-uns" that he will do anything. he's decided that the 360 is the way to go for that, so i plan to laugh at his performance, oh and by the way "decapitation attack!"(from his video with the ping pong balls.)
well, whatever, VGAS arent as legitimate as, say, my own opinions, so in all reality, im only here for the god of war 3 and uncharted 2.
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I'm not saying that they do, in fact, if you look through the VGA history: Mario Galaxy (most definitely NOT on the 360), Oblivion (eventual multi-platform), Bioshock (eventual multi-platform), there wasn't an exclusive. Maybe even the attention these third party games got contributed to it being ported over no? Don't let your hate hit you on the way. Thanks.
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You're missing the clear point that Illusion is referring to . . . and you even brought it up with your so-called "evidence", to wit:
PS3 exclusive games did not win every category at every VGA award ever held, even before the system was released.
Since merely gazing on the majesty of the black box is more rewarding than an Angelina Jolie hummer, the fact that the awards aren't renamed the PS3 Appreciation Ceremony is de facto proof of either bias, conspiracy, or bribery. No other possible rational explanation.
@Illusion: Media Molecule and Bethesda are both listed because the first name is who he thinks will win, and the second is who he thinks will win. Just like with every other entry listed. Just like he explained in the instructions immediately preceeding the list. It's hard seeing Media Molecule's name not surrounded by a flock of angels, I know, but try to console yourself that at least you were able to see through all the lies to the truth . . .
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In answer to your second question.
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I just wanted to clarify my point. The other two were third-party games. If it was strictly biased towards the 360, we would have seen Halo and Gears taking the award. But a quick look through its history would reveal: RE4 (GC) and GTA: San Andreas (PS2). Since its only been four years, I think its a bit premature to call it biased..
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As for Jack Black, he's being paid to make an ass of himself, I doubt it has anything to do with his tastes one way or another.
@Ueziel: PSN barely works. It's like 9 times out of 10, disconnect.
lol? Maybe for you it's unreliable, or for R2, but my connection seems fine. >.> The R2 beta was definitely fun but I wouldn't be surprised if it's not the best multiplayer game out there. I want to play Left 4 Dead above anything else atm.
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God Of War 3 will be awesome... but these 10 second cgi trailers that don't show anything ingame are quite pointless.
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it apparently flew relatively low on the radar.
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I would've expected games like MGS 4 to get the praise in that department. Titles that are more visually ambitious.
Maybe I'm the only one who's not hypnotized by the cuteness factor
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