Jeff Gerstmann, Ryan Davis, Vinny Caravella, Brad Shoemaker, 'sup?\u00a0 You're all awesome, but I've got a bone to pick with you guys.<\/p><\/a>Dubya approves this message.<\/figcaption><\/figure>Oh, it's on bitches!\u00a0 2009 has arrived and now that I've made my case, it's time to start the criticism.\u00a0 The gloves are off, the fists will fly, and I'm here to knock out some teeth!\u00a0 I'm gonna go all Fils-Aime on your asses and start taking some fucking names!\u00a0 It's 2009 and I'm coming in like a lion in heat!As you know, Giant Bomb did an fairly extravagant, spectacular job with their totally expected and cliche year-end awards thing<\/a>.\u00a0 A bunch of awards were handed out, people cheered, jeered, drank and got drunk, and smoked and got high in the process.\u00a0 Good times were had by all.\u00a0 And for the record, I agree with many of the winners and nominees and respected some of the winners even if I disagreed with the decision personally... but there were some picks and non-picks that range from \"Eh, those picks kinda suck.\" to \"A retarded trout can make better picks!\"\u00a0 Giant Bomb can't be perfect all the time and I tend not to have the same tastes in games as the crew (and much of Giant Bomb in general) so disagreements are bound to happen.\u00a0 But that doesn't mean I can't lash out at your choices and act like a twat in the process.\u00a0 It pains me to do this because I'm likely to break rule #1 of the site, \"Don't be a dick.\"\u00a0 Oh well, I'll take the Jakob187 offense and claim to be an asshole.So here's my big \"Fuck you!\" to the Giant Bomb staff and I swear, it's just a once a year thing... I'll make amends by sacrificing an animal of your choice.<\/a>Give World of Goo the praise it deserves, dammit!<\/figcaption><\/figure>5. Best Downloadable Game<\/a>... World of Goo, anyone?I chose World of Goo as my personal game of 2008 and I know it's an unconventional choice, so I'm not going to get in a hissy fit over its absence in the GOTY nominations or even the Best \"Games-as-Art\" Award, but you couldn't give it a spot in the Best Downloadable Game category?\u00a0 Somebody had to play some Goo this year, right?\u00a0 It rivals Braid among critics as the best downloadable of the year... yet couldn't give it a chance?\u00a0 At least you picked Braid, the only other logical choice in the group, but to snub World of Goo is a travesty, a travesty I tells ya!<\/noscript><\/a>Wii Fit? Really? Really?<\/figcaption><\/figure>4. Wii Fit nominated for Best Wii-Only Game<\/a>?Yeah, the Wii lineup this year was pretty weaksauce, but how does Wii Fit beat out Blast Works, a game that scored (never was reviewed, Dalai... what were you smoking?) a full star higher?\u00a0 Or Mario Kart Wii... even if it was only 3 stars in your opinion?\u00a0 What about Wario Land: Shake It or even de Blob?\u00a0 There are some other quality Wii-only titles to choose over Wii Fit, and probably even Animal Crossing for that matter.\u00a0 I don't see how you can choose a \"game\" over a game.3. Best Multiplayer Game<\/a> snubbery.There are two key problems with this list... no Brawl and no love for Rock Band 2.\u00a0 The lack of Super Smash Bros. Brawl befuddles me.\u00a0 Brawl is all about the multiplayer and is one of the most anticipated games for the Wii, and one of the best.\u00a0 Having a multiplayer category sans Brawl is an incomplete list.\u00a0 I would've made it the winner, but if I had to choose one from your list, Rock Band 2 sounds like the logical choice.\u00a0 It's the ultimate party game as far as I'm concerned and except for maybe Left 4 Dead, I see no other options for Best Multiplayer Game... I'm confused with your choice for this award.2. Crackdown and WarioWare nominated for 2008's 2007 Game of the Year<\/a>... seriously?2007 was a special year for games and very few people will dispute that, but of all the choices you made for the posthumous award, you chucked in two games that made me ask myself, \"What the fuck?\"\u00a0 No offense to WarioWare and Crackdown, which are certainly good games, but do they really belong on that list?\u00a0 If you had to fill your Wii quota, Metroid Prime 3: Corruption was the better game.\u00a0 Even Zack & Wiki bested WarioWare, in my book.\u00a0 And where's Crysis, Uncharted, and God of War II?\u00a0 Then again, Banjo-Kazooie's nomination for 2008's 2008 GOTY is also an odd choice, in my opinion.\u00a0 Perhaps you're a fan of the darkhorses.<\/noscript><\/a>The classic revival to end all classic revivals! The box art proves it.<\/figcaption><\/figure>1. Mega Man 9's absence in the Best Classic Revival<\/a> category.Here's the part where the -1 ratings fly in due to my choice of vocabulary and the direction of said vocabulary.\u00a0 Jeff, Ryan, Vinny, Brad... love you guys and the site, and I mean no disrespect, but fuck you all!\u00a0 Mega Man 9 is the clear choice and you can all eat shit!\u00a0 Yes, there were quite a few good \"classic\" games, but Mega Man 9 is exactly what the series and the gaming world needed... old-school 8-bit side-scrolling at its finest.\u00a0 I have no problems with the other nominees, but to deny Mega Man 9 the award and even the chance to win is ludicrous!\u00a0 Your credibility on this subject is now only 1 notch above Soulja Boy's, and I don't know how he feels about Mega Man 9... I'm sure he'd laugh at how fucked up the graphics are and the old-ass music.<\/noscript><\/a>Mega Man 9's snub makes OJ facepalm.<\/figcaption><\/figure>But I think I know why you didn't select Mega Man 9... you pussies couldn't beat the damn game!\u00a0 Yeah, I'll admit it's a hard-ass game, but if I can beat Dr. Wily, anybody can.\u00a0 So I submit to you, the Giant Bomb staff, a challenge that will test your skills and testicular fortitude.\u00a0 I challenge all four of you to complete Mega Man 9 to its fullest!\u00a0 Well... maybe not the Achievements, no sane person can pull off that crazy shit.\u00a0 Just beat the damn game and conquer your inner demons.\u00a0 Do you have the balls, Jeff?\u00a0 Can your beard handle it, Ryan?\u00a0 Now pound down a bag of Doritos, grab your controller of choice, and take out Dr. Wily for the 9th time!Now that I've told off the staff and humiliated myself in front of tens of people, my ban shall come fairly swiftly and I expect townsfolk with pitchforks and torches to break down my door and burn me alive shouting, \"Viva la Jeff!\u00a0 Viva la Giant Bomb!\".\u00a0 If I'm banned, it was a pleasure being here... if not, see you next time and I promise to keep the forum Tourette's at a minimum in the new year.\n <\/article>15 years ago<\/time><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a>jeff<\/a><\/svg><\/i> Follow\n <\/a><\/div><\/header>6357<\/p>Forum Posts<\/p><\/div>107208<\/p>Wiki Points<\/p><\/div>0<\/p>Followers<\/p><\/div><\/section>Reviews:<\/span> 0<\/p>User Lists:<\/span> 20<\/p><\/section><\/div><\/div>\n Edited By jeff<\/a><\/div><\/div>Oh, you so crazy!<\/p>Really don't understand all the World of Goo love out there. It's neat and all, but... yeah. Not one of my favorite games of the year. Obviously, same goes for Brawl, though I guess I'd rather play World of Goo than Brawl. Heck, I'd rather \"play\" Wii Fit than Brawl. Also, we didn't review Blast Works. Not sure where you're getting this \"full star higher\" nonsense. Blast Works certainly has some neat ideas. Wish they were in a better game.<\/div>And if I may respond in kind, if you don't like WarioWare: Smooth Moves you suck shit out of a lead pipe marked \"shit delivery system.\"<\/div>Aaaaand lastly, I really like Mega Man 9 right up to the point where they make you start playing it. That's not a classic revival, that's a hate factory.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/article>15 years ago<\/time><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a>Megalon<\/a><\/svg><\/i> Follow\n <\/a><\/div><\/header>1457<\/p>Forum Posts<\/p><\/div>3050<\/p>Wiki Points<\/p><\/div>0<\/p>Followers<\/p><\/div><\/section>Reviews:<\/span> 0<\/p>User Lists:<\/span> 6<\/p><\/section><\/div><\/div>\n Edited By Megalon<\/a><\/div><\/div>Ha! Jeff, that response to WarioWare just made my day.<\/p><\/article>15 years ago<\/time><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a>HazBazz<\/a><\/svg><\/i> Follow\n <\/a><\/div><\/header>1924<\/p>Forum Posts<\/p><\/div>267<\/p>Wiki Points<\/p><\/div>0<\/p>Followers<\/p><\/div><\/section>Reviews:<\/span> 1<\/p>User Lists:<\/span> 2<\/p><\/section><\/div><\/div>\n Edited By HazBazz<\/a><\/div><\/div>If you listen to the Bombcast, you'd know that all of these games were probably on the list at some point, but it had to be narrowed down to a top 5. They made the point of Mega Man 9, saying \"It was on the list, but we simply believe that Mega Man 9 was not one of the top 5 downloadable games of the year\". Dont go thinking they didnt even consider these games, or just forgot about them, because they didnt. The GOTY podcast proves that a whole load of thought went into choosing the nominees and winners.<\/p><\/article>15 years ago<\/time><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a>deactivated-61da50756e1e4<\/a><\/svg><\/i> Follow\n <\/a><\/div><\/header>578<\/p>Forum Posts<\/p><\/div>36<\/p>Wiki Points<\/p><\/div>0<\/p>Followers<\/p><\/div><\/section>Reviews:<\/span> 1<\/p>User Lists:<\/span> 1<\/p><\/section><\/div><\/div>\n Edited By deactivated-61da50756e1e4<\/a><\/div><\/div>Jeff<\/strong> said: \"Oh, you so crazy!Really don't understand all the World of Goo love out there. It's neat and all, but... yeah. Not one of my favorite games of the year. Obviously, same goes for Brawl, though I guess I'd rather play World of Goo than Brawl. Heck, I'd rather \"play\" Wii Fit than Brawl. Also, we didn't review Blast Works. Not sure where you're getting this \"full star higher\" nonsense. Blast Works certainly has some neat ideas. Wish they were in a better game.<\/div>And if I may respond in kind, if you don't like WarioWare: Smooth Moves you suck shit out of a lead pipe marked \"shit delivery system.\"<\/div>Aaaaand lastly, I really like Mega Man 9 right up to the point where they make you start playing it. That's not a classic revival, that's a hate factory.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\"<\/blockquote> he did NOT just go there!\u00a0\n <\/article>15 years ago<\/time><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a>Endogene<\/a><\/svg><\/i> Follow\n <\/a><\/div><\/header>5185<\/p>Forum Posts<\/p><\/div>-1<\/p>Wiki Points<\/p><\/div>0<\/p>Followers<\/p><\/div><\/section>Reviews:<\/span> 1<\/p>User Lists:<\/span> 0<\/p><\/section><\/div><\/div>\n Edited By Endogene<\/a><\/div><\/div>I really should get my hand on wario ware smooth moves now that i think of it.<\/p><\/article>15 years ago<\/time><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a>jakob187<\/a><\/svg><\/i> Follow\n <\/a><\/div><\/header>22970<\/p>Forum Posts<\/p><\/div>10045<\/p>Wiki Points<\/p><\/div>
Oh, you so crazy!<\/p>Really don't understand all the World of Goo love out there. It's neat and all, but... yeah. Not one of my favorite games of the year. Obviously, same goes for Brawl, though I guess I'd rather play World of Goo than Brawl. Heck, I'd rather \"play\" Wii Fit than Brawl. Also, we didn't review Blast Works. Not sure where you're getting this \"full star higher\" nonsense. Blast Works certainly has some neat ideas. Wish they were in a better game.<\/div>And if I may respond in kind, if you don't like WarioWare: Smooth Moves you suck shit out of a lead pipe marked \"shit delivery system.\"<\/div>Aaaaand lastly, I really like Mega Man 9 right up to the point where they make you start playing it. That's not a classic revival, that's a hate factory.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/article>15 years ago<\/time><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a>Megalon<\/a><\/svg><\/i> Follow\n <\/a><\/div><\/header>1457<\/p>Forum Posts<\/p><\/div>3050<\/p>Wiki Points<\/p><\/div>0<\/p>Followers<\/p><\/div><\/section>Reviews:<\/span> 0<\/p>User Lists:<\/span> 6<\/p><\/section><\/div><\/div>\n Edited By Megalon<\/a><\/div><\/div>Ha! Jeff, that response to WarioWare just made my day.<\/p><\/article>15 years ago<\/time><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a>HazBazz<\/a><\/svg><\/i> Follow\n <\/a><\/div><\/header>1924<\/p>Forum Posts<\/p><\/div>267<\/p>Wiki Points<\/p><\/div>0<\/p>Followers<\/p><\/div><\/section>Reviews:<\/span> 1<\/p>User Lists:<\/span> 2<\/p><\/section><\/div><\/div>\n Edited By HazBazz<\/a><\/div><\/div>If you listen to the Bombcast, you'd know that all of these games were probably on the list at some point, but it had to be narrowed down to a top 5. They made the point of Mega Man 9, saying \"It was on the list, but we simply believe that Mega Man 9 was not one of the top 5 downloadable games of the year\". Dont go thinking they didnt even consider these games, or just forgot about them, because they didnt. The GOTY podcast proves that a whole load of thought went into choosing the nominees and winners.<\/p><\/article>15 years ago<\/time><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a>deactivated-61da50756e1e4<\/a><\/svg><\/i> Follow\n <\/a><\/div><\/header>578<\/p>Forum Posts<\/p><\/div>36<\/p>Wiki Points<\/p><\/div>0<\/p>Followers<\/p><\/div><\/section>Reviews:<\/span> 1<\/p>User Lists:<\/span> 1<\/p><\/section><\/div><\/div>\n Edited By deactivated-61da50756e1e4<\/a><\/div><\/div>Jeff<\/strong> said: \"Oh, you so crazy!Really don't understand all the World of Goo love out there. It's neat and all, but... yeah. Not one of my favorite games of the year. Obviously, same goes for Brawl, though I guess I'd rather play World of Goo than Brawl. Heck, I'd rather \"play\" Wii Fit than Brawl. Also, we didn't review Blast Works. Not sure where you're getting this \"full star higher\" nonsense. Blast Works certainly has some neat ideas. Wish they were in a better game.<\/div>And if I may respond in kind, if you don't like WarioWare: Smooth Moves you suck shit out of a lead pipe marked \"shit delivery system.\"<\/div>Aaaaand lastly, I really like Mega Man 9 right up to the point where they make you start playing it. That's not a classic revival, that's a hate factory.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\"<\/blockquote> he did NOT just go there!\u00a0\n <\/article>15 years ago<\/time><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a>Endogene<\/a><\/svg><\/i> Follow\n <\/a><\/div><\/header>5185<\/p>Forum Posts<\/p><\/div>-1<\/p>Wiki Points<\/p><\/div>0<\/p>Followers<\/p><\/div><\/section>Reviews:<\/span> 1<\/p>User Lists:<\/span> 0<\/p><\/section><\/div><\/div>\n Edited By Endogene<\/a><\/div><\/div>I really should get my hand on wario ware smooth moves now that i think of it.<\/p><\/article>15 years ago<\/time><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a>jakob187<\/a><\/svg><\/i> Follow\n <\/a><\/div><\/header>22970<\/p>Forum Posts<\/p><\/div>10045<\/p>Wiki Points<\/p><\/div>
Ha! Jeff, that response to WarioWare just made my day.<\/p><\/article>15 years ago<\/time><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a>HazBazz<\/a><\/svg><\/i> Follow\n <\/a><\/div><\/header>1924<\/p>Forum Posts<\/p><\/div>267<\/p>Wiki Points<\/p><\/div>0<\/p>Followers<\/p><\/div><\/section>Reviews:<\/span> 1<\/p>User Lists:<\/span> 2<\/p><\/section><\/div><\/div>\n Edited By HazBazz<\/a><\/div><\/div>If you listen to the Bombcast, you'd know that all of these games were probably on the list at some point, but it had to be narrowed down to a top 5. They made the point of Mega Man 9, saying \"It was on the list, but we simply believe that Mega Man 9 was not one of the top 5 downloadable games of the year\". Dont go thinking they didnt even consider these games, or just forgot about them, because they didnt. The GOTY podcast proves that a whole load of thought went into choosing the nominees and winners.<\/p><\/article>15 years ago<\/time><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a>deactivated-61da50756e1e4<\/a><\/svg><\/i> Follow\n <\/a><\/div><\/header>578<\/p>Forum Posts<\/p><\/div>36<\/p>Wiki Points<\/p><\/div>0<\/p>Followers<\/p><\/div><\/section>Reviews:<\/span> 1<\/p>User Lists:<\/span> 1<\/p><\/section><\/div><\/div>\n Edited By deactivated-61da50756e1e4<\/a><\/div><\/div>Jeff<\/strong> said: \"Oh, you so crazy!Really don't understand all the World of Goo love out there. It's neat and all, but... yeah. Not one of my favorite games of the year. Obviously, same goes for Brawl, though I guess I'd rather play World of Goo than Brawl. Heck, I'd rather \"play\" Wii Fit than Brawl. Also, we didn't review Blast Works. Not sure where you're getting this \"full star higher\" nonsense. Blast Works certainly has some neat ideas. Wish they were in a better game.<\/div>And if I may respond in kind, if you don't like WarioWare: Smooth Moves you suck shit out of a lead pipe marked \"shit delivery system.\"<\/div>Aaaaand lastly, I really like Mega Man 9 right up to the point where they make you start playing it. That's not a classic revival, that's a hate factory.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\"<\/blockquote> he did NOT just go there!\u00a0\n <\/article>15 years ago<\/time><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a>Endogene<\/a><\/svg><\/i> Follow\n <\/a><\/div><\/header>5185<\/p>Forum Posts<\/p><\/div>-1<\/p>Wiki Points<\/p><\/div>0<\/p>Followers<\/p><\/div><\/section>Reviews:<\/span> 1<\/p>User Lists:<\/span> 0<\/p><\/section><\/div><\/div>\n Edited By Endogene<\/a><\/div><\/div>I really should get my hand on wario ware smooth moves now that i think of it.<\/p><\/article>15 years ago<\/time><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a>jakob187<\/a><\/svg><\/i> Follow\n <\/a><\/div><\/header>22970<\/p>Forum Posts<\/p><\/div>10045<\/p>Wiki Points<\/p><\/div>
If you listen to the Bombcast, you'd know that all of these games were probably on the list at some point, but it had to be narrowed down to a top 5. They made the point of Mega Man 9, saying \"It was on the list, but we simply believe that Mega Man 9 was not one of the top 5 downloadable games of the year\". Dont go thinking they didnt even consider these games, or just forgot about them, because they didnt. The GOTY podcast proves that a whole load of thought went into choosing the nominees and winners.<\/p><\/article>15 years ago<\/time><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a>deactivated-61da50756e1e4<\/a><\/svg><\/i> Follow\n <\/a><\/div><\/header>578<\/p>Forum Posts<\/p><\/div>36<\/p>Wiki Points<\/p><\/div>0<\/p>Followers<\/p><\/div><\/section>Reviews:<\/span> 1<\/p>User Lists:<\/span> 1<\/p><\/section><\/div><\/div>\n Edited By deactivated-61da50756e1e4<\/a><\/div><\/div>Jeff<\/strong> said: \"Oh, you so crazy!Really don't understand all the World of Goo love out there. It's neat and all, but... yeah. Not one of my favorite games of the year. Obviously, same goes for Brawl, though I guess I'd rather play World of Goo than Brawl. Heck, I'd rather \"play\" Wii Fit than Brawl. Also, we didn't review Blast Works. Not sure where you're getting this \"full star higher\" nonsense. Blast Works certainly has some neat ideas. Wish they were in a better game.<\/div>And if I may respond in kind, if you don't like WarioWare: Smooth Moves you suck shit out of a lead pipe marked \"shit delivery system.\"<\/div>Aaaaand lastly, I really like Mega Man 9 right up to the point where they make you start playing it. That's not a classic revival, that's a hate factory.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\"<\/blockquote> he did NOT just go there!\u00a0\n <\/article>15 years ago<\/time><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a>Endogene<\/a><\/svg><\/i> Follow\n <\/a><\/div><\/header>5185<\/p>Forum Posts<\/p><\/div>-1<\/p>Wiki Points<\/p><\/div>0<\/p>Followers<\/p><\/div><\/section>Reviews:<\/span> 1<\/p>User Lists:<\/span> 0<\/p><\/section><\/div><\/div>\n Edited By Endogene<\/a><\/div><\/div>I really should get my hand on wario ware smooth moves now that i think of it.<\/p><\/article>15 years ago<\/time><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a>jakob187<\/a><\/svg><\/i> Follow\n <\/a><\/div><\/header>22970<\/p>Forum Posts<\/p><\/div>10045<\/p>Wiki Points<\/p><\/div>
Jeff<\/strong> said: \"Oh, you so crazy!Really don't understand all the World of Goo love out there. It's neat and all, but... yeah. Not one of my favorite games of the year. Obviously, same goes for Brawl, though I guess I'd rather play World of Goo than Brawl. Heck, I'd rather \"play\" Wii Fit than Brawl. Also, we didn't review Blast Works. Not sure where you're getting this \"full star higher\" nonsense. Blast Works certainly has some neat ideas. Wish they were in a better game.<\/div>And if I may respond in kind, if you don't like WarioWare: Smooth Moves you suck shit out of a lead pipe marked \"shit delivery system.\"<\/div>Aaaaand lastly, I really like Mega Man 9 right up to the point where they make you start playing it. That's not a classic revival, that's a hate factory.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\"<\/blockquote> he did NOT just go there!\u00a0\n <\/article>15 years ago<\/time><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a>Endogene<\/a><\/svg><\/i> Follow\n <\/a><\/div><\/header>5185<\/p>Forum Posts<\/p><\/div>-1<\/p>Wiki Points<\/p><\/div>0<\/p>Followers<\/p><\/div><\/section>Reviews:<\/span> 1<\/p>User Lists:<\/span> 0<\/p><\/section><\/div><\/div>\n Edited By Endogene<\/a><\/div><\/div>I really should get my hand on wario ware smooth moves now that i think of it.<\/p><\/article>15 years ago<\/time><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a>jakob187<\/a><\/svg><\/i> Follow\n <\/a><\/div><\/header>22970<\/p>Forum Posts<\/p><\/div>10045<\/p>Wiki Points<\/p><\/div>
I really should get my hand on wario ware smooth moves now that i think of it.<\/p><\/article>15 years ago<\/time><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a>jakob187<\/a><\/svg><\/i> Follow\n <\/a><\/div><\/header>22970<\/p>Forum Posts<\/p><\/div>10045<\/p>Wiki Points<\/p><\/div>
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