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Nov. 4, 2009
Chewii101 replied to the topic p-p-p-poker face, p-p-p-poker face 8:28PM
@RoyaleWifCheese said: "   "Best rendition of Poker face ever. Even better than Cartmans. 
Nov. 3, 2009
Chewii101 commented on Jeff's Video Giant Bomb Mailbag: Crate & Barrel Edition 1:51PM
CRATE! I guess Dave moved downstairs? CRATES! 

Oct. 31, 2009
Chewii101 commented on ErgoProxy77's Topic My fight with Owen Good from Kotaku 12:57PM
Carleton represent! Thinking bout it for journalism/law, w.e. I really never thought of Kotaku as a gaming newsite/journalism, more of a opinionated blog. This only cements my thoughts on it. 

Oct. 30, 2009
Chewii101 commented on Vinny's Video DJ Hero Video Review 7:42PM
lol loved Ryan's hand modelling. 

Oct. 28, 2009
Chewii101 commented on Vinny's Video Quick Look: Afrika 2:13PM
This only makes me want a Pokemon Snap Sequel. Oh Snorlax, blocking the road. 

Oct. 25, 2009
Chewii101 commented on Jeff's Video Quick Look: Dragon Ball: Revenge of King Piccolo 5:55PM
Weekend Quick Looks. Classic. 

Oct. 22, 2009
Chewii101 replied to the topic Footage of Snider in a convenient store 5:17PM
@daniel said: "     I love the Silent Film version....."BAMBOOZLED!" "I love Giantbomb
Chewii101 replied to the topic 5:16PM
Oct. 21, 2009
Chewii101 commented on Brad's Video AFRIKA IS HERE SEE IT TO BELIEVE IT 12:45PM
AFRIKA! WITH A K! 

Oct. 20, 2009
Chewii101 commented on drewbert's Video Quick Look: WWE SmackDown! vs. RAW 2010 7:23PM
I want to see more Jericho punching Jericho in the background 

Oct. 19, 2009
Chewii101 commented on Ryan's Podcast Giant Bombcast 10-13-2009 6:50PM
Whats up with all the Johnny V hate? I don't recall all this anger towards Paul Barnett's stories. Loved this Bombcast, may have been really chaotic but I would have to put this one on the all-time bests in Bombcast history. 

Chewii101 commented on drewbert's Video Quick Look: Axel & Pixel 2:57PM
Sounds simmish. Cool look to the game. 

Chewii101 commented on Brad's Video Assassin's Creed: The Movie 2:55PM
Uwe strikes again. 

Oct. 18, 2009
Chewii101 commented on Vinny's Video QOTW: 10/18/09 7:01PM
In my defense, I grew up on 24 and Pokemon. Yes, I'm still in high school. 

Chewii101 commented on Brad's Video Quick Look: Borderlands 6:57PM
@SenorTinman said: " @sickVisionz:It's a special deal in Canada. You can read more hear:  http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/17/canadians-can-enter-the-borderlands-for-40/ You should buy it reagrdless it's going to be amaaaaaazing! "damn it, the 40 dollar sale thing is all sold out. 

Oct. 17, 2009
Chewii101 commented on Brad's Editorial review 7:11AM
I'm going to take this as a 4/5 for people who really enjoy South Park/Tower Defense games. 

Oct. 16, 2009
Chewii101 commented on drewbert's Video Forza 3 Video Review 2:34PM
Awesome game, awesome review. Someone put up some Giantbomb Vinyls! 

Oct. 15, 2009
Chewii101 commented on Brad's Video Splinter Cell Conviction: A Nighttime Gameplay Demo 3:02PM
Looks awesome and yeah......Ryan's lost the bet. 

Oct. 14, 2009
Chewii101 commented on Brad's Video Quick Look: Borderlands 7:46PM
Looks fun. Wanna play it. But I can't be the only one whose seen the correlations between this and Fallout 3? And I remember Ryan commenting bout how the weapons manufacturers was a great idea made the game more immerse. If I recall correctly, didn't Mass Effect do it already? Grant you, it wasn't an important part of the game, but Mass Effect already have the idea. Also, I noticed frame ...

Chewii101 commented on Jeff's Editorial review 5:39PM
This review makes Forza 3 even more tempting. Might be the first racing game I bought/play since PGR 3 (....and that came with the 360....) And also, I think the Forza 3 logo is totally badass, one of my favourites for some reason. 

Added by Chewii101 on Aug. 9, 2009

Patrick Kane was charged earlier today with attacking a cab driver in his native Buffalo, starting because the cab driver lacked the 20 cents for change. The driver said he was choked and punched in the face by Kane and his cousin for not having the correct change. I remind you, this is a player in the NHL who will make millions in his future and made $875 000 last year. Completely disappointing for a man who is fresh off the cover of NHL 10 (soon to be best hockey game on the market) and the cover boy for the Chicago Blackhawks. This is absurd, why would you even.......ugh.......arg..........common sense, come on. Patrick Kane looked to be one of the main reason for the resurrection of hockey in Chicago and now has serioulsy jeopardized his image and standing in the hockey community. It's just frustrating to see shitty behaviour from him. I expect this from Terrell Owens and pricks like A-Rod but nowadays anything is possible I guess. 
Related to: NHL 2K10, NHL 09


Added by Chewii101 on Aug. 8, 2009

I think this argument has been around for decades, maybe even during the 8-bit era. Now, I've heard arguments for both sides and have made up my own opinion, as seen by the title of this blog post. Jack Kroll of Newsweek wrote in 2000 that "games can be fun and rewarding in many ways, but they can't transmit the emotional complexity that is the root of art." I'm not flaming at the dude's thoughts but I disagree. Art is an expression in its simplist form, a expression, thought, idea that is in the physical from a subjective view. There is beautiful art, and ugly art to some. I think the gaming industry has produced some remarkable pieces of art. I believe that the gaming industry has three forms of art: graphic/stylings, story, music. 
 
The graphic/styling of the game would be the obvious form of art, actually viewable by the person. Some games have astounding graphics like Crysis, bluring the boundaries between virtual and real life. Games like Okami, while not running on powerful cards like the before mentioned Crysis, are as equally appealing to the eye.  
 
Story plays a huge part in a game (I think) and should be considered an art form. The Metal Gear series has always been pushing the boundaries of video game story telling, with Hideo Kojima telling his crazy tale of Snake. Are books not considered an art form?  
 
Music. The final piece of gaming art. Every game has a soundtrack, each composed to support and enhance the gaming experience. How many times have you wanted to find the soundtrack because it was mind blowing? For me, the Martin O'Donnell experience in the Halo franchise drove me to actually get the soundtrack. I'm sure the majority of people will tell you that indeed music is a form of art. 
 
Maybe individually these three art forms might not satifiy the critics of the gaming as an art form discussion, but together, they truly are an art form.  
 
And yeah...I'm kinda tired of this conversation too. But....whatevs.
Related to: Metal Gear, Halo, Crysis


Added by Chewii101 on July 25, 2009

*cue Midnight Brown*....and here's your host-master.......RICHHHH GALLUPPPP

Had some spare time and decided to dig up some of the more memorable Hotspot podcasts and remembered how great these were. A round table of Rich, Jeff, Alex, and (insert name) would be an instant way to cheer and crack up. From their crazy antics and hilarious phone calls, the Hotspot was the first ever video game podcast I subscribed to and waited every week for, just to listen to those crazy bastards. I still laugh when I hear the dicussion about the origin of Rich's eyebrow (I bet on the ghost punching him).

Grant you, the Giant Bombcast is great, but the original Hotspot hosted by Rich (yeah, I know Bob C. was the first host) is what I consider the greatest and grandaddy of all video game podcasts. Then came the departure of Rich and the debacle of Jeff's situation leaving the podcast and entire website in shambles. I couldn't listen to another podcast without Rich and Jeff, and stopped subscribing/listen to it. I hope one day they bring back the old crew for one big podcast with everyone, Giantbomb crew and the old Hotspot crew. 

Anyone else with me on this? I just miss the good old hotspot. Comment/Reminisce Away!

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*Edit* Add your favourite Hotspot quote/moment in your comments!


Added by Chewii101 on July 23, 2009

http://www.gametrailers.com/video/exclusive-debut-halo-legends/53157

By the looks of that trailer.....it looks like Gundam: Halo Edition. I'll admit, I'm a huge Halo fanboy, read all the books, play the games religiously but with this anime idea looking and sounding.....ugh, I fearing that the Halo franchise will soon reach the milking stage that Guitar Hero has suffered. Fingers crossed it won't be, but Microsoft has got to slow down with this soon-to-be saturation of Halo.

As a bonus........I give you the return of Kane! (allegedly for the last time *tears* )



Added by Chewii101 on July 22, 2009

http://ebaumnation.com/2009/07/22/jordan-crawford-dunks-on-lebron-james

Not that awe-inspiring. All that hubub for nothing.



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