Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com/media/feedlogo.gif Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com en-us Copyright 2008 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/BlizzCon 2008: The comedy of the closing ceremonyhttp://www.joystiq.com/2008/10/12/blizzcon-2008-the-comedy-of-the-closing-ceremony/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/10/12/blizzcon-2008-the-comedy-of-the-closing-ceremony/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/10/12/blizzcon-2008-the-comedy-of-the-closing-ceremony/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,


BlizzCon offered up not one but two, Two, TWO comedians for the price of one at the closing ceremonies. We knew Patton Oswalt would be performing, but were weren't aware he'd have a warm-up act. As far as our experience with comedy goes (which is basically reading Ludwig's and Justin's posts), opening acts normally suck. And even though he dresses like a lumberjack and looks much older than the 31 his MySpace page claims, Kyle Kinane was funny as well.

Head after the jump to listen to the full comedy stylings of both Patton and Kyle after the break. You may never go commando in corduroy pants again.


Here's a shot of Kyle Kinane. He might not look like much, but his account of trying to come up with a way to barbecue over an active volcano as an example of insomnia is hilarious. Listen to his set in the audio player just below, or by clicking here.



Here's a shot of Patton Oswalt making fun of a sour-pussed audience member. The guy didn't seem to be having a good time.


As proof, here's the face of the man he was making fun of. Does this look like the face of a man a BlizzCon? Mere steps away from Disneyland, the happiest place on earth?

One of Patton's "first geek jokes ever" was visual, so here that one for you:


Spider-Man in Minnesota, trying to get to get downtown to help people. Oops, no buildings.


Spidey's solution.


And lastly, here's what happened to Patton after playing Sonic for six hours straight. We've all been there. Game too long, blood doesn't flow through your legs, you suddenly get up to cross the floor, and you collapse. Boy, that can't be healthy.

Check out Patton's full BlizzCon closing comedy set below, or by clicking here. BlizzCon ends tonight, but we'll have even more highlights and goodies tomorrow, so skip church and stay tuned.

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]]>BlizzardBlizzconBlizzCon-2008breakingbreakingnewsComedyDiablio-IIIjoystiqfeaturesKyle-KinanePatton-OswaltStarcraft-2World-of-WarcraftKevin Kelly2008-10-12T00:15:00+00:00Thumbs up to hilarious new Metal Gear commercialhttp://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/12/thumbs-up-to-hilarious-new-metal-gear-commercial/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/12/thumbs-up-to-hilarious-new-metal-gear-commercial/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/12/thumbs-up-to-hilarious-new-metal-gear-commercial/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Oh, Japanese television, how we love thee so. If you need a reason to share in our affection, look no further than this spot for Konami's forthcoming cell phone title, Metal Gear Ac!d Mobile. It's four minutes of sheer digital - as in fingers - brilliance, with action from MGS4 re-created using ... thumbs. Thumbs with mustaches and bandanas. Thumbs with OctoCamo. Thumbs.

[Kotaku, via PS3 Fanboy]

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]]>comedycommercialmetal-gear-solidmgs-4Randy Nelson2008-08-12T23:00:00+00:00Horror filmmakers try hands at comedy on Xbox Livehttp://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/23/horror-filmmakers-try-hands-at-comedy-on-xbox-live/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/23/horror-filmmakers-try-hands-at-comedy-on-xbox-live/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/23/horror-filmmakers-try-hands-at-comedy-on-xbox-live/#commentsFiled under: , ,


Inside every horror filmmaker lurks a budding comedian struggling to claw its way out, showering the audience with the goo inside. At least that's Microsoft's hope, as this week the company tapped a handful of directors, known for creeping us out in films like Hard Candy and Friday the 13th, to create a set of freely downloadable comedy shorts for release globally this fall over Xbox Live to coincide with the service's major facelift.

The brainchild of Slither's James Gunn and Peter Safran of Scary Movie infamy, the film series has a number of notable directors on board, including James Wan (Saw), David Slade (30 Days of Night), Lucky McKee (The Woods), Andrew Douglas (The Amityville Horror) and Marcus Nispel (The Texas Chainsaw Massacre). With each itching to trade in their bloody hatchets for hilarious, madcap antics, with now look forward to the filmmakers' unique take on what promises to be sidesplitting comedy.

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]]>comedyhorrormicrosoftsawxbox-livexboxliveJason Dobson2008-07-23T13:29:00+00:00Today's Segway one-upping video: Personal Yoshihttp://www.joystiq.com/2007/11/14/todays-segway-one-upping-video-personal-yoshi/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/11/14/todays-segway-one-upping-video-personal-yoshi/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/11/14/todays-segway-one-upping-video-personal-yoshi/#commentsFiled under: , , , , ,

Scott Gairdner posts a short, sweet video about the advantages of riding a Yoshi over a Segway. The subtle edits and great production entertain, even if the theme is less epic than other videogame riffs. Keep a close eye--and ear--on the action for Super Mario World in-jokes.

See the video after the break.

[Via VideoGamesBlogger]

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]]>college-humorcomedyhottest-videohottestvideomarioscott-gairdnersegwayvideoyoshiZack Stern2007-11-14T01:00:00+00:00Liveblogging: South Park 'Guitar Queer-o'http://www.joystiq.com/2007/11/07/liveblogging-south-park-guitar-queer-o/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/11/07/liveblogging-south-park-guitar-queer-o/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/11/07/liveblogging-south-park-guitar-queer-o/#commentsFiled under:


Come one, come all! Boys and girls, children of all ages, and feast your eyes on this spectacle -- a rare performance by the insufferable duo of Mr. Kyle Orland and Mr. Dan Dormer. Tonight, we'll be live blogging a piece of gaming culture -- the fusion of Guitar Hero with Comedy Central's South Park. Hit the jump, and keep refreshing to witness all the action.

(9:55)
Kyle: I'm currently watching a Tivo'ed episode of "Phenomenon."
Dan: Dude, Wednesdays are all about "Kid Nation" and "Kitchen Nightmares."

(9:56)
Kyle: And "South Park" ... though I have to admit I haven't watched it as religiously for the past few years.
Dan: Did you catch any of the Imagination Land episodes?
Kyle: Nope

(9:57)
Dan: You missed out. Fantastic three episode story. Spoiler alert: Kyle sucks Cartman's balls.
Kyle: I do not!
Kyle: Oh, wait.
Kyle: I hate it when that happens.

(9:59)
Kyle: And the TiVo switches over.
Dan: Gotta love that feature.
Kyle: This opening has gotten so ridiculous over the years.

(10:00)
Dan: Brought to us by Assassin's Creed!
Kyle: And a commercial ... that was quick.
Dan: Good advertising time.
Kyle: It's brought to you by Assassin's Creed, and not by Guitar Hero somehow?
Dan: Ubisoft, not Activision.
Kyle: How many games can one show promote at once?
Kyle: "Raise an army? Against one man?" Um... yes!

(10:01)
Dan: Not enough, apparently.
Kyle: If you'd seen the trailer you would raise that army.
Kyle: Uh oh ... he's not joining them in their oath.
Kyle: Cuz he's D-E-A-D, dead!
Kyle: This is a really long commercial ... gotta be near two minutes.
Kyle: And it still barely showed any gameplay.

(10:02)
Dan: Great time to air it though, especially when they know gamers will be watching.
Dan: Kyle's got blisters on those fingers!
Kyle: Episode time. Boy they look ... like cardboard cutouts playing guitars.

(10:03)
Dan: Ah, it starts. "They can play guitar now."
Dan: Already with the jabs.
Kyle: "If they spent half the time learning a real instrument ... who knows what they could accomplish"
Kyle: A few chords, maybe
Kyle: Stan's dad is plugged in!
Dan: Damn, Stan's dad is rocking.
Dan: Wait, what!
Kyle: Listen to that silky voice
Dan: He stopped him!

(10:04)
Kyle: Real guitar's are gay, apparently. And for old people, so sayeth The Cartman.
Kyle: The fakey Guitar Hero screens are pretty nice actually.

(10:05)
Dan: Yeah, well done.
Kyle: Where's your real guitar NOW, Mr. Marsh?
Kyle: "Game Over. YOU SUCK!"
Dan: Cartman can't shut up!
Dan: Woo, 100,000!
Dan: That's a new record!
Kyle: "Dude we are total rock stars now"

(10:06)
Dan: Talent agents? For Guitar Hero players?
Kyle: How did he hear so fast? Xbox Live?
Dan: Maybe!
Dan: They are wired controllers.
Kyle : Those are definitely Xploders.
Kyle: "With the right label behind you, you could make a million points"
Kyle: That's a ... platinum record (rim shot).

(10:07)
Kyle: Wow... they already have a one year deal and an invite to a big party at a mansion.
Dan: Already getting corrupted by fame!
Kyle: The rock star life sure is heady.
Kyle: I like the big pile of coke-snorter. Why bother with a straw?
Kyle: "There's lots more coke and sex in the house." Ohhhhh yeah.

(10:08)
Dan:But, Jay Cutler can't win games!
Kyle: He should practice Guitar Hero, not football!
Dan: Oh, it's a life changing moment!
Kyle: "Dude, we've arrived. We're super-awesome and cool."
Kyle: Uh oh, the agent is luring Kyle away.
Kyle: DON'T LISTEN TO HIM KYLE!
Kyle: YOU HAVE TO REPRESENT FOR KYLE'S EVERYWHERE!

(10:09)
Dan: Uh-oh!
Dan: This guy is a Yoko!
Kyle: With less abstract art.
Dan: Stan looks so sad.
Kyle: He's a good guy, and he knows you shouldn't piss off guys named Kyle.

(10:10)
Dan: And he carries it with him.
Kyle: Why didn't I think of that? Acoustic Guitar Hero! I love it!
Kyle: clickety-click-click-clack.
Kyle: I'm so busting that out at my next party
Kyle: And the whole restaurant claps along. Priceless.

(10:11)
Dan: That didn't look like expert mode to me.
Dan: Where were the orange notes!
Kyle: Well, that section's pretty easy on any mode, but "John The Fisherman" gets tough later.
Kyle: What is wrong with Thad's face? Does he have a big chin? Or just a weak neck?
Kyle: "I guess I didn't realize it was just about the points"
Kyle: *sniff'*

(10:12)
Dan: Isn't it always just about the points?
Kyle: This show always chokes me up
Kyle: First commercial break ... some good gags so far.
Dan: Wait, what?
Dan: Another AC commercial?

(10:13)
Kyle: Wow.
Dan: I mean, I'm excited for it, but really?
Kyle: "It was a time of fear. A time of war."
Dan: Why don't they just flash a pic of Jade up there?
Dan: That'll move some units.
Kyle: Like every other game ever made
Kyle: Or Kristen Bell.
Dan: Not the digital version, though.
Kyle: AC is actually just a Kristen Bell DVD ... and no one complains!
Kyle: Some more gameplay here, at least. Although only in half-second snippets.

(10:14)
Dan: Oh! Oh! They said it!
Dan: "Assassin's ... creed."
Kyle: "For they are the assassins, and that was their creed."
Kyle: "On Nov. 14, master the art of the kill."
Kyle: Like in EVERY OTHER GAME!
Kyle: This side of Katamari.
Kyle: EVGames!
Kyle: He needs a game guide for Guitar Hero? Hello! GameFAQs!

(10:16)
Dan: Haha, what?
Dan: Heroin Hero?
Kyle: Heroin Hero ... "you could call it the ultimate first-person shooter."
Kyle: So guitars lead to heroin?
Dan: Jack Thompson's gonna have a field day!
Kyle: And Guitar Hero leads to Heroin Hero?
Kyle: Um ... I guess ...
Kyle: GameCraft Arcade.
Kyle: They have Guitar Hero in arcades now?

(10:17)
Dan: Apparently! That'd be nice.
Kyle: "I Wanna Be Sedated" is a pretty weak song. Stan has a point
Dan: Might actually get kids into arcades.
Kyle: That "I Quit" song brings up shades of "That Thing You Do" for me, but I'm a super nerd.
Kyle: "Nobody plays Heroin Hero a little. You know, no one ever catches the dragon."

(10:18)
Dan: Bowling alleys have Guitar Hero as well, apparently.
Kyle: Bowling alleys have Guitar Hero too!
Kyle: I want to live in South Park!
Kyle: Y'know, when it isn't being attacked by giant robots and such
Dan: Really? Fresca?

(10:19)
Kyle: Aww... Kyle is all washed up
Kyle: Fresca is awesome!
Kyle: But I like Fresca Hero better
Dan: I like Coke Hero.
Kyle: He ODed on Heroin Hero?
Dan: He didn't catch the dragon ... no one does.
Kyle: Stan with his shirt off = vaguely disturbing.
Kyle: "Listen to that video crowd ... they hate you!"

(10:21)
Dan: The crowd looks pretty good there.
Kyle: Commercial break No. 2
Dan: YES!
Kyle: That segment was a little by the numbers.
Dan: More Assassin's Creed ads!
Kyle: Oh, shhh!
Dan: Where is my Kristen Bell!
Kyle: How much do you think buying out all the ads for an episode of South Park costs?
Dan: Why have they forsaken me?

(10:22)
Dan: Too much, most likely.
Kyle; This one is all gameplay.
Kyle: And no voice-over ... just some beatbox with violins.
Kyle: Very stylish

(10:23)
Dan: You know, if the game has glitches ... maybe that money and time could have been better spent on the actual development. That's been the best one so far.
Kyle: That's a bit of a false choice.
Dan: I like the progression from all CG to a mix to a mostly in-game ad.
Kyle: Grand Theft Auto: The Holy Land!
Kyle: And we're back.
Kyle: Don't quit, Stan!

(10:24)
Dan: Game Junkie Monthly!
Kyle: Rehab Hero?
Dan: Their version of Game Informer.
Kyle: Or EGM?
Dan: Potentially.

(10:25)
Kyle: You need a montaaaaage ....
Dan: Stan's gonna catch that dragon.
Kyle: There are the orange notes, and he's not even looking at the screen. That's dedication.
Kyle: "Custard's Revenge" in the corner, I think.
Kyle: "I can play here all I want. I can even get free Frescas!"

(10:26)
Dan: Kyle's all about the perks.
Kyle: Here comes the inevitable reconciliation.
Kyle: "I've been close to a million by myself"
Kyle: I knew Kyle had it in him. GO KYLE! KYLE ROCKS! etc.

(10:27)
Dan: Vaguely disturbing scene number two!
Kyle: That Heroin Hero dragon is SO CUTE!
Dan: That doesn't look like an Xbox.
Kyle: "You don't ever catch the dragon, Dad." There's the catch phrase oft he night.
Kyle: Didn't you hear them earlier? It's a "Guitar Hero game system."

(10:28)
Dan: But they called it an Xbox!
Kyle: 1,000,000 points exactly.
Dan: HA!
Kyle: That sounds unlikely. "CONGRATULATIONS! YOU ARE FAGS!"
Dan: What a wonderful resolution.

(10:29)
Kyle: Red Octane needs some better user testing.
Dan: So, what did you think?
Kyle: A WINNER IS THIS EPISODE!
Kyle: Actually it was only fair.
Dan: I'll give it three out of five Guitar Hero fret buttons.
Kyle: A few good jokes... I loved the acoustic Guitar Hero.
Kyle: And Heroin Hero was funny too.

(10:30)
Dan: Most of the barbs came at the beginning, though.
Kyle: A solid 3 frets.
Dan: "So they can play real guitar now?"
Kyle: Enough to play Medium difficulty. Not enough to get a million points on expert.

(10:31)
Kyle: Yeah, it petered out quick ... became the standard maudlin plot of redemption.
Dan: Want to hop on Xbox Live and play some Guitar Hero III now?
Kyle: DO I?!

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]]>ActivisioncomedyGuitarHeroRed-OctaneSouth ParkDan Dormer2007-11-07T21:55:00+00:00Today's most bluesy video: Harmonica Herohttp://www.joystiq.com/2007/11/07/todays-most-bluesy-video-harmonica-hero/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/11/07/todays-most-bluesy-video-harmonica-hero/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/11/07/todays-most-bluesy-video-harmonica-hero/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

While The Onion has already run a similar parody -- Sousaphone Hero -- Black20 throws its implausible instrument into the band with Harmonica Hero. The snappy fake commercial combines equal parts harmonica and gaming jokes for a tasty send-up slurry. Even those of us who don't know our Rock Band from our Guitar Hero III were amused by the video.

See the clip after the break.

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]]>black20comedycommercialguitar-heroguitarheroharmonicaharmonica-herohottest-videohottestvideomusicparodyvideoZack Stern2007-11-07T01:00:00+00:00Today's just-like-me video: Cat's in the Cradle parodyhttp://www.joystiq.com/2007/09/18/todays-just-like-me-video-cats-in-the-cradle-parody/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/09/18/todays-just-like-me-video-cats-in-the-cradle-parody/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/09/18/todays-just-like-me-video-cats-in-the-cradle-parody/#commentsFiled under: ,

A new Super Deluxe music video shows a loose parody of "Cat's in the Cradle," covering the life of a gamer dad and his newborn son. The sometimes nonsensical (and mildly NSFW) lyrics amused us as much as the made-up videogames the dad plays. It's longer than our typical video-of-the-moment picks, but entertains through the full five-and-a-half-minute runtime.

Oh, and it features Dana Snyder, who voices Master Shake, if you're into that sort of thing. See the video after the break.

[Image Credit via BoingBoing]

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]]>catsinpajamascatsinthecradlecomedydanasnyderhottestvideomusicmusicvideoparodysuperdeluxevideoZack Stern2007-09-18T00:00:00+00:00Today's most commented video: Message board sketchhttp://www.joystiq.com/2007/08/28/todays-most-commented-video-message-board-sketch/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/08/28/todays-most-commented-video-message-board-sketch/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/08/28/todays-most-commented-video-message-board-sketch/#commentsFiled under: , ,

In this NSFW (for language) video short, CollegeHumor applies the message-board mechanics to a business setting for amusing results. Quality writing offsets the week-and-a-half age. (And we're sure you'll be inspired to tell us off in the comments after viewing.)

Watch the video after the break, and leave your own hilarious message.

[Image credit]

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]]>chatcollegehumorcomedycommenthottestvideomessageboardnoobpwnedsketchcomedyvideoZack Stern2007-08-28T00:00:00+00:00Today's most is-it-Halo-yet video: Red vs Blue orientationhttp://www.joystiq.com/2007/05/17/todays-most-is-it-halo-yet-video-red-vs-blue-orientation/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/05/17/todays-most-is-it-halo-yet-video-red-vs-blue-orientation/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/05/17/todays-most-is-it-halo-yet-video-red-vs-blue-orientation/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , ,

While the Halo 3 multiplayer beta is trickling its way out to the masses, pass the time while all of your neighbors try to download it simultaneously with the latest from Red vs. Blue. (Oh, who are we kidding? We know you're going to watch the progress counter ratchet up to 100 percent, with the same adoration as if you were reading Hemingway the multiplayer guide.)

As the Red vs. Blue guys inch closer to the 100th episode blowout, the latest short shows off some important basics players need to know about the multiplayer beta. Think of it as an orientation initiation into Halo 3. Welcome to the social.

See the video after the break.

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]]>betacomedyfanboyhalohalo 3halo 3 multiplayer betaHalo3Halo3MultiplayerBetahottest videoHottestVideohumormachinimapublicred vs blueRedVsBluevideoZack Stern2007-05-17T00:00:00+00:00Cryptic G4 ads promote animated game design comedyhttp://www.joystiq.com/2007/05/15/cryptic-g4-ads-promote-animated-game-design-comedy/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/05/15/cryptic-g4-ads-promote-animated-game-design-comedy/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/05/15/cryptic-g4-ads-promote-animated-game-design-comedy/#commentsFiled under: , ,

If you've been watching G4 lately (and if so, may we ask why?) you've probably seen a couple thousand 30-second spots promoting a mysterious, retro-stylized game company called GameAVision. The viral marketing got even weirder yesterday with an e-mailed press release that touts the two advertised games, Crosswalk and Bar Fight, as "featur[ing] movable character, sound, and several exciting colors." The ads and the release both direct players to the GameAVision web site, which includes some unplayable, Atari 2600-style Flash games and some amusing help wanted ads, among other things.

What's going on here? Turns out the cryptic campaign is for an upcoming animated series that G4 commissioned last year. According to the October 2006 press release, the show will feature "Dave and Jerry, two video-game programmers whose lives are turned upside down when GameAVision, the freewheeling company at which they've spent their whole careers, is purchased by Bob Larrity, a crazed Texan businessman who knows nothing about video games except that they 'sell good.'"

The premise actually sounds interesting, and the involvement of Minoriteam creator Adam de La Pena is encouraging. It's also nice to see G4 filling its schedule with some new, vaguely game-related programming instead of more reruns of Cops or something. Here's hoping the show lives up to its promise.

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]]>animatedcartooncomedyg4game designgameavisionGameDesigntelevisiontvKyle Orland2007-05-15T15:55:00+00:00Upright Citizen mocks gamers through showtunehttp://www.joystiq.com/2007/03/30/upright-citizen-mocks-gamers-through-showtune/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/03/30/upright-citizen-mocks-gamers-through-showtune/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/03/30/upright-citizen-mocks-gamers-through-showtune/#commentsFiled under: ,

Sure, a recent MySpace video posted by comedian Matt Bessler (you may know him from such comedy troupes as The Upright Citizens Brigade) has a little fun at the expense of gamers. But there's enough on-the-nose stuff here that it's probably a bit self-deprecating as well. All the classic stereotypes are touched on: Cheeto addiction, pot use, never knowing the touch of a woman, and the soul-crushing, barren emptiness that is the life of the gamer ... no, not you of course. Everybody else.

Bessler may not be breaking down any stereotypes, but he has made a particularly bold musical choice for the video, which the more theatre-savvy among you will recognize as young Cosette's heart-wrenching ballad "Castle on a Cloud" from Les Misérables. Wow, it's almost a shame that musical geeks and gaming geeks aren't warring factions. Bessler could be both Romeo and Juliet. Juliomeo, even. Feel the drama, right after the break.

[Thanks, Ethan]

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]]>comedyvideoJustin McElroy2007-03-30T09:15:00+00:00Sam & Max Episode 5: Reality 2.0 released on GameTaphttp://www.joystiq.com/2007/03/29/sam-and-max-episode-5-reality-2-0-released-on-gametap/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/03/29/sam-and-max-episode-5-reality-2-0-released-on-gametap/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/03/29/sam-and-max-episode-5-reality-2-0-released-on-gametap/#commentsFiled under: ,


First they faced off against a deranged eye fitness guru, then a talk show host followed by the toy mafia and Abe Lincoln. Now Sam and Max have to overcome a foe of a different kind: the internet! The fifth installment of the episodic Sam & Max adventures is available today on GameTap. Reality 2.0 is filled with the signature Sam & Max humor wrapped in an adventure-lite game. This time around the jokes poke fun at everything geek-related. Expect some video game parodies as well, such as when Sam yells "Its-a me, Sam!" before leaping into the air to collect a coin.

You can grab Reality 2.0 from GameTap starting today, or download it from Telltale Games on April 12th for $8.95.

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]]>adventurecomedyepisodesepisodichumorindependentindiesamandmaxtelltalegamesJohn Bardinelli2007-03-29T06:36:00+00:00Today's sketchiest game video: Real Life Mario Karthttp://www.joystiq.com/2007/03/20/todays-sketchiest-game-video-real-life-mario-kart/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/03/20/todays-sketchiest-game-video-real-life-mario-kart/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/03/20/todays-sketchiest-game-video-real-life-mario-kart/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Real Life Mario Kart, created by Panda Smash, is our pick for today's video. While this comedy short runs a little long at six minutes, we laughed at this group's Mario Kart race staged with tricycles. Our favorite part was finally recognizing one of the players as Fishin' Lakitu, resetting the racers after the many times they tipped over.

See the video after the break.

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]]>comedyhottest videoHottestVideomario kartMarioKartpanda smashPandaSmashsketchZack Stern2007-03-20T00:00:00+00:00Comedian Jimmy Carr takes act into Second Lifehttp://www.joystiq.com/2007/01/03/comedian-jimmy-carr-takes-act-into-second-life/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/01/03/comedian-jimmy-carr-takes-act-into-second-life/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/01/03/comedian-jimmy-carr-takes-act-into-second-life/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

Jimmy CarrIrish funnyman Jimmy Carr is set to become the first major comedian to perform stand-up in Second Life. On February 3, as Carr takes the stage in London, his routine will be simultaneously broadcast to a select audience in the virtual world. Will his signature deadpan survive the translation?

Carr is giving away tickets to the event through a competition on his MySpace page.

[Thanks Joe]

(Note: the BBC story grossly exaggerates the size of Second Life's user base. See: Analyzing the press' Second Life obsession)

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]]>ComedianComedyIrishJimmy CarrJimmyCarrLinden LabLindenLabMMORPGSecond LifeSecondLifeUKVirtualJames Ransom-Wiley2007-01-03T15:25:00+00:00Dead Rising humor: I hate you, Otishttp://www.joystiq.com/2006/08/11/dead-rising-humor-i-hate-you-otis/http://www.joystiq.com/2006/08/11/dead-rising-humor-i-hate-you-otis/http://www.joystiq.com/2006/08/11/dead-rising-humor-i-hate-you-otis/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

Here's a little bit of comedy for Friday, courtesy of Something Awful. For those of you who have played the game, you know of the security guard Otis. He's the guy who gives you a transmitter -- quite possibly the biggest mistake you can make. Otis will provide you with "scoops," which are essentialy the side missions of the game.

However, it seems that Otis only calls you when you're being swarmed by a group of zombies and, when he calls, you can't attack (as you're holding the phone while the text is displayed on the screen below). Doing so will hang up on Otis but, no worries -- he'll call back. "Don't hang up on me," he says, "it's rude." Way to be understanding there, Otis, you fu ...

... you know, we'll save the rant for Something Awful. It's pretty funny, so click on the link and enjoy.

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]]>comedyfunnyhumorRoss Miller2006-08-11T20:25:00+00:00Improv sketch comedy at Pokemon Dayhttp://www.joystiq.com/2006/08/10/improv-sketch-comedy-at-pokemon-day/http://www.joystiq.com/2006/08/10/improv-sketch-comedy-at-pokemon-day/http://www.joystiq.com/2006/08/10/improv-sketch-comedy-at-pokemon-day/#commentsFiled under: ,

The wacky sketch-comedians over at Olde English were going to film a sketch in New York's Bryant park this weekend when they ran smack dab into Nintendo's Pokemon Day. Instead of going home dejected, they made the best of the situation and did some improv Pokemon comedy on the spot. Die-hard pokefans might not like the disrespectful tone of some of the jokes, but anyone who can't laugh at the kid who's jealous of the level 200 Rayquaza probably has no soul.

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]]>comedypokemonvideoKyle Orland2006-08-10T23:00:00+00:00"The only thing that would have made the original NES better is if it had worked"http://www.joystiq.com/2006/06/28/the-only-thing-that-would-have-made-the-original-nes-better-is/http://www.joystiq.com/2006/06/28/the-only-thing-that-would-have-made-the-original-nes-better-is/http://www.joystiq.com/2006/06/28/the-only-thing-that-would-have-made-the-original-nes-better-is/#commentsFiled under: ,

Kyle Cease, a stand-up comedian who also had roles in 10 Things I Hate About You and Not Another Teen Movie, covers NES sub-culture in this clip from one of his acts. Kyle sends up everything from out-of-touch parents ("MOM! PRESS THE B BUTTON!"), the fragility of the cartridge slot and the "suspenseful" music made out of bleeps.

Before you click continue to watch the video, be aware that this is definitely NSFW.



[Thanks, Jim VanBlaricum]

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]]>ComedianComedyFunnyhumorJokesKyleKyle CeaseKyleCeaseNESNES jokesNesJokesNSFWStand upStandUpConrad Quilty-Harper2006-06-28T13:55:00+00:00Sam Suede: making gamers laugh, one wedgie at a timehttp://www.joystiq.com/2006/05/30/sam-suede-making-gamers-laugh-one-wedgie-at-a-time/http://www.joystiq.com/2006/05/30/sam-suede-making-gamers-laugh-one-wedgie-at-a-time/http://www.joystiq.com/2006/05/30/sam-suede-making-gamers-laugh-one-wedgie-at-a-time/#commentsFiled under: ,

In an interview with Gamasutra, Leisure Suit Larry creator Al Lowe (who, judging by the photo on his website, is really just Rob Reiner in a poorly thought-out disguise) decries the game industry's "copy rut," whereby publishers see a successful game or genre and emulate the hell out of it. That's where iBase Entertainment, Lowe's new studio, comes into play. After a decade of retirement, Lowe has returned to develop Sam Suede in Undercover Exposure, an "action comedy" that uses jokes instead of violence (e.g. taking out guards with wedgies, and not by slicing their throats). You can check out the amusing teaser trailer here.

We would love to see more humor in gaming. A few games (Psychonauts, Rayman Raving Rabbids, Sam & Max) are attempting to buck the trend, but the current landscape is predominantly ultra-serious (and, in most cases, ultra-violent). How do you think the industry as a whole could incorporate more humor into its work? What are some recent comedic titles that we have missed?

Sam Suede in Undercover Exposure is set for release in 2007 for all current and next-generation platforms, the PC, and the Sony PSP.

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