We here at Joystiq typically try our best to make you, our dear readers, feel as appreciated as humanly possible, so forgive us for breaking form as we reveal to you that we hate your stupid guts sometimes. Our disdain stems from admittedly flawed logic -- if it weren't for you, we'd have no audience, and the brothers McElroy would have no reason to watch and liveblog the 2008 Spike Video Game Awards show tonight. Instead, we'd be out performing activities preferable to watching the VGAs -- activities like eating light bulbs, throwing ourselves in front of trains and ritual self-immolation.
However, you're here, and your cacophonous demand for VGA coverage has fallen on attentive, spiteful ears. Tune in tonight at 9 p.m. EST -- we'll be reprising our liveblogging roles of yesteryear (now with streaming video) to keep you in the loop about the grim events that unfold in the name of video game adjudication. We've got our fingers crossed for the following: Ravi Drums, drug-related humor, subtle judgment of our chosen hobby, painted ladies, celebrities pretending to know what the hell they're talking about, and the sweet, sweet embrace of death.
Reader Comments (79)
Posted: Dec 14th 2008 3:25PM (Unverified) said
you seem to have bad luck when clicking on links.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hse1btS7jR0&feature=related
Before you click that, ask yourself one question: Do you feel lucky punk?
DO YA!?!?!
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hse1btS7jR0&feature=related
Before you click that, ask yourself one question: Do you feel lucky punk?
DO YA!?!?!
Posted: Dec 14th 2008 3:31PM MarkezJM said
Youtube brings a certain safety net, so, yes, yes I DO feel lucky punk. And despite the 'awwww' factor of attached link, I still plan to have your head on a festive holiday platter before the new year hits, you meat spinning bastard! Maybe with some festive mistletoe or zucchini garnishes or something.
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Posted: Dec 14th 2008 4:46PM (Unverified) said
someone already leaked the Brutal Legend gameplay spike is going to show
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZ20N6syuwc
http://tinyurl.com/BrutalLegend
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZ20N6syuwc
http://tinyurl.com/BrutalLegend
Posted: Dec 14th 2008 2:56PM MarkezJM said
Really? When the hell was that? Joystiq is definiately my fave. Kotaku blows, in my opinion. And like Roto pointed out above us, I wouldn't have known/cared about this unless Joystiq pointed it out. I'll DVR it and skim through it now.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jIE3dIzypXI
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jIE3dIzypXI
Posted: Dec 14th 2008 4:16PM Jerk Face said
I don't know.. I kind of like the quality vs. quantity that joystiq is rocking over kotaku's style. The smarmy, sarcastic yet intelligent writing style here is also far preferred by this reader.
Plus, you kids are all pretty alright. The kotaku comments section makes me want to hurt myself, sometimes.
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Plus, you kids are all pretty alright. The kotaku comments section makes me want to hurt myself, sometimes.
Posted: Dec 14th 2008 4:20PM Haggard said
^ that was in response to "if your famous somewhere your famous everywhere"
But yeah, I love Joystiq's written style and the commenter community here (even if you do downvote me for hating Far Cry 2 and Indigo Prophecy).
Plus, when Joystiq came last, they didn't even have avatars, + or - hearts, or a podcast.
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But yeah, I love Joystiq's written style and the commenter community here (even if you do downvote me for hating Far Cry 2 and Indigo Prophecy).
Plus, when Joystiq came last, they didn't even have avatars, + or - hearts, or a podcast.
Posted: Dec 14th 2008 4:31PM (Unverified) said
Posted: Dec 14th 2008 5:03PM (Unverified) said
What? Whatever, Bro!
Kotaku is the SHIT!!!
....
Wait, I mean Kotaku IS shit! Fixed! :P Seriously though Kotaku is horible.
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Kotaku is the SHIT!!!
....
Wait, I mean Kotaku IS shit! Fixed! :P Seriously though Kotaku is horible.
Posted: Dec 14th 2008 5:34PM (Unverified) said
I think Joystiq > Kotaku due to the quality of the writers and the fact that we can vote people up or down. It makes it much easier to read the few comments that are worth reading. Kotaku, while offering more news and being generally more up to date, lacks these two good things. =P
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Posted: Dec 14th 2008 5:42PM MarkezJM said
Personally, I think the 'disemvoweling' on Kotaku is one of the most pathetic things around. I'm a grown-up who can handle reading, and picking out the garbage and ignoring it. At least if something is voted into oblivion here I can still read it if I want.
Whereas Kotaku even went so far as to annoint a comment moderator awhile back from their fanbase, some pretentious twat named Witzbold who would intermittenly threaten folks with a banhammer.
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Whereas Kotaku even went so far as to annoint a comment moderator awhile back from their fanbase, some pretentious twat named Witzbold who would intermittenly threaten folks with a banhammer.
Posted: Dec 14th 2008 2:53PM MarkezJM said
Alright folks, can someboy fill me in? I went to G4 to look for the awards show to DVR it, and initially I'm thrilled because it looks like Spaceballs is on. Unfortunately, it turns out this was some 30min animated show? How long has travesty been allowed to exist?
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Posted: Dec 14th 2008 3:13PM Inquisitor Glokta said
"I went to G4 to look for the awards show to DVR it..."
The VGA's are on Spike, not G4. Just a friendly reminder as it IS easy to confuse them.
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The VGA's are on Spike, not G4. Just a friendly reminder as it IS easy to confuse them.
Posted: Dec 14th 2008 6:26PM Premature ejaculation man said
You know what time it is?
ITS TENACIOUS D TIME YOU MOTHERFUCKER GO!
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ITS TENACIOUS D TIME YOU MOTHERFUCKER GO!
Posted: Dec 14th 2008 3:10PM (Unverified) said
Hmm. Fork in the eye or watch Spike TV...
I'll take the fork.
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I'll take the fork.
Posted: Dec 14th 2008 3:19PM (Unverified) said
who judges this anyway?
video game tv award shows are an excuse for deodorant and scion commercials.
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video game tv award shows are an excuse for deodorant and scion commercials.
Posted: Dec 14th 2008 4:11PM Colonel Falafel said
The VGAs are voted on by 27 games journalists, so I don't understand all the disdain toward the show.
It's not like it's just a popularity contest.
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It's not like it's just a popularity contest.
Posted: Dec 14th 2008 7:01PM chrisgrant said
As one of the VGA judges, I can say with some degree of insight (or bias?) that the awards themselves are perhaps the industry's best and most valuable – however, the show they communicate those winners with is another story entirely. I'm hopeful this year's will try harder to make us proud.
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Posted: Dec 15th 2008 3:11AM (Unverified) said
well, when you say it that way I GUESS i dont have to be cynical...
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Posted: Dec 14th 2008 3:48PM (Unverified) said
I'll be waiting for Vida Guerra and her big ass to come out on stage.
Is she in any games this year?
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Is she in any games this year?
Posted: Dec 14th 2008 4:15PM (Unverified) said
Hey Markez, check this out:
http://www.vidaguerragallery.com/vida-guerra-gallery/vida-guerra-pictures-32.jpg
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http://www.vidaguerragallery.com/vida-guerra-gallery/vida-guerra-pictures-32.jpg
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