ZZoMBiE13

My biggest disappointment of the year is a game I haven't, or rather won't, play. Halo 5.

I know reviewers keep saying it's great. But I can't get past the lack of split-screen co-op. I know many -probably most- people don't care about it. It's considered a legacy feature that "no one" uses, but I don't really believe that and I know how important it was to me. I've always played Halo with my friends. And we always played split-screen. We'd beat the campaign, go through all the difficulties, unlock the secrets, play the multiplayer together. Sharing the fun and the chaos and the entire experience.

I'm sure the online is a suitable replacement for most folks. But I can't high-five my friend when he's in another zip code. And after watching the Quick Look and finding out that they pretty much left out every multiplayer mode I enjoy (Oddball, Crazy King, KotH, BTB, pretty much anything that isn't a Team Slayer variant) as well as leaving Forge for a nebulous "It's Coming" release somewhere down the line... all that makes me certain I did the right thing in not bothering to pick up a copy.

I would still like to play the campaign someday. But it'll be a used copy far down the line. I've taken that money and plan to buy Star Wars: Battle Front and CoD:Blops 3, both of which feature split-screen modes I can play with my friends the way I used to play Halo with them. First time I've missed a Halo launch in 14 years. Also my first CoD launch purchase for that matter.

And just for the sake of saying it, please don't assume I'm one of those people who complains often. I'm really not. I liked Halo 4's multiplayer, and Halo Reach's multiplayer. When people were going nuts about it, saying this or that on forums and on Bungie Net, I just kept on playing. I don't like being the guy complaining about Halo. I'd rather go back to being the guy who makes funny little cartoons about Halo. But those days, I suppose, have passed.

Obviously they aren't perfect reflections of the GB crew, but I think I got them pretty close. :)

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@datarez: @y2ken: @jeffgoldblum: Thanks to you all. :)

That's so nice of you to mention my drawing of the staff, TNG style. Thanks! :)

I've played a bit of Mad Max on my PC. It's good, but I keep having trouble getting motivated to go back to it. Not really sure why. I'm a Mad Max fan from way back, the game isn't bad, but for some reason it just isn't bringing the intense desire to keep going that comes with a truly great game.

@maluvin: @omgfather: thanks!

Mostly it was "Stryker" and "Crusher" being somewhat phonetically similar more than anything else. But, I never hated Wesley Crusher then way so many fans seem to, so it certainly wasn't meant as an insult to Jason, for whom I have much respect. :)

@naoiko: Thanks, I am glad you dig it.

You know, I went back and forth on that one. I thought about it. But Vinny almost always wears his jeans and black T-shirt. In my mind, everyone else agreed to dress up for the joke and Vinny said "eh... I'll pass. I like my jeans and black t-shirt".

I dunno, I may update it later. :)

@nev: @ch3burashka: @tajasaurus: @maedhros925: Thanks for the comments. :)

@flameboy84 said:

@zzombie13 you deserve some credit never mind saying your not good at drawing caricatures, is cracking! My only "thing" is Drew reminds me of Obi Wan Kenobi from the Clone Wars CGI cartoon;

By no means a criticism just I cannot get it out of my head!

Heh. Suddenly I feel the need to USE THE FORCE. :D

I felt that Brad had to be DOTA as DATA.

Thanks for the comment. :)

The only thing that could make it better would be some boxart. If only you knew an artist with plenty of spare time on his hands.

Wait, I'm an artist with plenty of spare time on my hands!

Quick sketch:

Updated sketch: (I just realized I spelled it wrong)

Update:

Finished:

That was fun. :)

For what it's worth, I don't expect you to actually use this or anything. I just thought it was a good joke and I wanted to do something to convey that I too appreciate a good pun. Cheers!