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The good, the bad and the ugly of the past week – 13 May 2016

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Dawwwwwwwwwwww

It’s Friday the 13th today. Darryn, as expected, is equipped with his hockey mask, and is running around town terrorising everybody.  If you see him, be sure to offer him a cuddly cat – that’ll distract him until tomorrow at least, where he’ll revert back to his original form.

Best Stories

Have you entered our Uncharted 4 competition yet? You really should – the game is excellent according to Geoff. If you don’t want to win it, then fine, I shall steal it for myself!

Meanwhile, in local news, FanCon 2016 took place in Cape Town this past weekend. According to Kervyn, it was fantastic.

If your name is Zoe Hawkins, or you’re a fan of having just one more turn, you’re no doubt excited for more Civilisation, right? Well, good news, a new one was announced this week!

Worst Stories

In the saddest of sad news, Disney Infinity has been cancelled. This as you’d imagine, has made both Alessandro and Darryn very, very sad, along with millions of other fans. Parents meanwhile, have rejoiced that their pockets won’t be as empty.

Sadly, Lionhead is no more. It’s come to light though that Microsoft turned down multiple buyers, simply because they wanted to keep a hold on the Fable franchise. That’s just… why? Those poor employees may have still had jobs today if Microsoft has sold them off.

This isn’t necessarily a bad story, but it’s frightening to think about nonetheless. Alessandro did some proper journalism this week, and figured out that the upcoming Call of Duty Infinite Warfare isn’t overpriced. Other games are running a lot cheaper locally, due to the simple fact that databases and margins haven’t been updated to reflect international pricing. Their cost unfortunately, will probably go up in future once all of that is adjusted, or at least, that’s what we speculate will happen.

Random Stories

Bastion is broken! That bot needs a nerf ASAP! Actually, he doesn’t. He just needs to be countered properly, which is something the poor Twitter admin of the Overwatch account has had to tell a good few people.

Are you playing Uncharted 4? Have you unlocked all the trophies yet? There are some seriously hilarious ones just waiting to be uncovered.

Lastly, have you played this week’s Hearthstone Tavern Brawl? It’s simple, but deviously addictive. Here are some decks I’d recommend to get you started.

Is Darryn Batman Forever?

BATMAN

Darryn is still Batman, much to his relief. He was stressing bullets, because Alessandro came so very close to ending his streak this week!

Photoshop of the Week

Ric-Flareon

Sorry, I’m ditching the header of the week award just for this article that Darryn put together. He asked himself, what if the WWE and Pokémon joined forces?

The results speak for themself – all that Photoshop is simply magical. I’d recommend you check out the article to see them all!

Most Comments

Late last week, EA unveiled Battlefield 1. Darryn updated his article (which originally broke down the four second teaser) to include the new trailer. You all had something to say before it was revealed though. That breakdown of the four seconds grabbed over 160 comments!

Comment of the Week

All this talk on gaming getting expensive has really gotten people rethinking their beloved hobby. Hey Pariah, what are your plans?

In other news, I’m thinking of selling my PC and starting gardening instead.

Good choice!

Bonus Premium Content

This is the best Hearthstone cartoon ever…

Wow, Superman is immune to Skrillex even? He really is the man of steel!

The best thing to come out of Australia is definitely Ozzy Man. Here’s his latest review…

And lastly, here, have some real life Street Fighter. I hope Geoff doesn’t get any ideas!

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Last Updated: May 13, 2016

86 Comments

  1. It is the end of days. That’s the 2nd time I’ve won comment of the week.

    http://images.cryhavok.org/d/23405-2/The+End+is+Nye.jpg

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    • HvR

      May 13, 2016 at 12:41

      aaa crap

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      • Admiral Chief Protector

        May 13, 2016 at 13:04

        I’m having me some END this weekend

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        • Pariah

          May 13, 2016 at 13:05

          wtmi dude.

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          • Admiral Chief Protector

            May 13, 2016 at 13:14

            WTMI would be saying I had some at 05h45 today, and a repeat is on the menu in a few hours

          • Pariah

            May 13, 2016 at 13:18

            *vomits*

            No, that’s AIAOI.

            An Inordinate Amount of Information.

          • Admiral Chief Protector

            May 13, 2016 at 13:23

            [Spoiler alert, tomorrow morning is a repeat of this morning]

          • Pariah

            May 13, 2016 at 13:25

            *slits wrists*

          • Admiral Chief Protector

            May 13, 2016 at 13:35

            What? I’m just sharing some experiences with you?

          • Pariah

            May 13, 2016 at 13:35

            Sharing =/= Caring. No matter what your parents told you. XD

          • Admiral Chief Protector

            May 13, 2016 at 13:37

            LOL WHO SAID I CARED???

            😛

          • Pariah

            May 13, 2016 at 13:39

            hahaha GG

          • Admiral Chief Protector

            May 13, 2016 at 13:40

            😛

            You have yourself a lekker weekend mmmkay, and remember, the Admiral does not care xD

          • Pariah

            May 13, 2016 at 13:40

            Same to yo… Wait, why am I telling you this? You don’t care.

            *leaves*

          • Admiral Chief Protector

            May 13, 2016 at 13:42

            Hey Pariah, hey, hey Pariah…look over there!

          • Pariah

            May 13, 2016 at 13:43

            SQUIRREL?1

          • Admiral Chief Protector

            May 13, 2016 at 13:54

            [makes humping movements and sounds]

            [waits for response]

          • Pariah

            May 13, 2016 at 13:58

            *leaves*

          • VampyreSquirrel

            May 13, 2016 at 14:18

            yeah?

          • Pariah

            May 13, 2016 at 14:33

            Every damn time. XD

          • HvR

            May 13, 2016 at 13:39

          • Admiral Chief Protector

            May 13, 2016 at 13:41

            Hey man, I won’t judge what you do this weekend….

            That is just creepy….

            Good thing Mrs Admiral is there to facilitate my needs

    • Hammersteyn_hates_Raid0

      May 13, 2016 at 12:46

      The end is Bill Nye? I don’t get it 😛

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      • Pariah

        May 13, 2016 at 12:47

        EA got the rights to “the end”. They’re charging for it like premium DLC. Bastards.

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      • VampyreSquirrel

        May 13, 2016 at 12:52

        The Science Guy!!!!

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        • Hammersteyn_hates_Raid0

          May 13, 2016 at 12:54

          Should’ve made 😛 in bold

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          • VampyreSquirrel

            May 13, 2016 at 12:56

            BILL! BILL! BILL!

          • DragonSpirit009

            May 13, 2016 at 13:16

            Wow so many memories which I surprisingly have forgotten O.o

          • Pariah

            May 13, 2016 at 13:18

            But if they’re memories then you haven’t forgotten. You just weren’t able to recall off-hand. O.o

          • DragonSpirit009

            May 13, 2016 at 13:19

            I remember the intro… I can’t remember the episodes for some reason so yeah half a memory maybe!

          • Pariah

            May 13, 2016 at 13:21

            That I can accept. 😀

          • VampyreSquirrel

            May 13, 2016 at 13:31

            I loved that show as a kid

          • DragonSpirit009

            May 13, 2016 at 13:41

            Me too. I never missed it. But I’m seriously hitting a blank on actually watching the episodes XD

          • VampyreSquirrel

            May 13, 2016 at 14:19

            It was a long time ago (for me at least), so it’s OK.

    • hairyknees

      May 13, 2016 at 13:15

      Don’t forget to transfer that money you owe me for rigging the system so that you could win <3

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      • Admiral Chief Protector

        May 13, 2016 at 13:16

        Don’t forget to review that horror game you owe us

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      • Pariah

        May 13, 2016 at 13:20

        What money? What are you talking about?

        I implore you, good judge, this man has made claims to which he cannot provide solid evidence!

        *casually deletes email records*

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  2. Pariah

    May 13, 2016 at 12:34

    Although I was partially serious. O_o

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    • Hammersteyn_hates_Raid0

      May 13, 2016 at 12:40

      Is it because you love the hoes?

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      • Pariah

        May 13, 2016 at 12:41

        Nah, it’s those ripe, juicy tomatoes that really make me want to fertilise them.

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        • Hammersteyn_hates_Raid0

          May 13, 2016 at 12:46

          XD

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  3. Hammersteyn_hates_Raid0

    May 13, 2016 at 12:39

    Nice one @Pariah:disqus, @Darryn_Bonthuys:disqus is BATMAN! This is getting old 😛
    https://media.giphy.com/media/MAfdamcHMkaR2/giphy.gif

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  4. Pariah

    May 13, 2016 at 12:40

    That street fighter. Random “expelliarmus” LMAO!!!!

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  5. Pariah

    May 13, 2016 at 12:43

    Also it’s FRIDAY. WEEKEND. PIZZA TONIGHT. HELL YEAH. AND I HAVE BEER FROM LIKE LAST MONTH STILL LEFT OVER. I’M GOING TO DRINK IT.

    Capslock button got stuck, spilled my coffee on it*.

    *not really.

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    • Hammersteyn_hates_Raid0

      May 13, 2016 at 12:46

      Also DOOOOOOOOOOOOOM! The whole weekend!

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      • Pariah

        May 13, 2016 at 12:46

        That’s why I’ll be drinking beer. *cries*

        Enjoy bud! 😀

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        • Hammersteyn_hates_Raid0

          May 13, 2016 at 12:47

          Wanna go home 🙁

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          • Pariah

            May 13, 2016 at 12:48

            Me too, but for different reasons. 🙂

      • RinceThis

        May 13, 2016 at 13:26

        Doom launch tonight!

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        • Hammersteyn_hates_Raid0

          May 13, 2016 at 13:37

          Colour me jelly

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          • Pariah

            May 13, 2016 at 13:37

            Orange!

          • Admiral Chief Protector

            May 13, 2016 at 13:37

            Milk coloured!

          • Pariah

            May 13, 2016 at 13:39

            That’s racist!

          • Admiral Chief Protector

            May 13, 2016 at 13:41

            Chocolate milk is racist?

            Geez

            Although, I prefer the green one

          • Pariah

            May 13, 2016 at 13:44

            Lime? Also my favourite 😀

            Ps, that’s “flavoured milk” and not just milk. Milk is yellow-ish until pasteurised, when it becomes white.

          • Admiral Chief Protector

            May 13, 2016 at 13:54

            Steri Stumpie FTW

          • Pariah

            May 13, 2016 at 13:57

            And I thought you had taste.

    • Alien Emperor Trevor

      May 13, 2016 at 12:48

      • Pariah

        May 13, 2016 at 12:49

      • Hammersteyn_hates_Raid0

        May 13, 2016 at 12:53

        • Alien Emperor Trevor

          May 13, 2016 at 12:56

          Is it because I didn’t support local music?

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          • Pariah

            May 13, 2016 at 12:57

            What’s local music? O_o

          • Hammersteyn_hates_Raid0

            May 13, 2016 at 12:59

            You know when you turn on the radio and you feel like flipping your car. That’s what most local music does

          • Pariah

            May 13, 2016 at 12:59

            Oh you mean that stuff that made me stop listening to all radio? Ah.

          • HvR

            May 13, 2016 at 13:26

            Do not fret you can still listen to your Justin Bieber on non-SABC stations.

          • Pariah

            May 13, 2016 at 13:27

            If it’s not the Admiral making me vomit, it’s you. Is this what I get for comment of the week?

          • Admiral Chief Protector

            May 13, 2016 at 13:32

            Yes, every victory, has sacrifice

          • Pariah

            May 13, 2016 at 13:33

            Genji or Hanzo? I can’t tell.

          • Hammersteyn_hates_Raid0

            May 13, 2016 at 12:58

            90% yes

          • Pariah

            May 13, 2016 at 12:58

            XD

        • Admiral Chief Protector

          May 13, 2016 at 14:15

          Do nyet pass go
          Do nyet collect 200 rubles

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          • Hammersteyn_hates_Raid0

            May 13, 2016 at 14:19

            XD

      • RinceThis

        May 13, 2016 at 13:26

        That’s my job ;(

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        • Alien Emperor Trevor

          May 13, 2016 at 14:00

          WELL YOU WEREN’T DOING IT

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  6. oVg whippersnapper

    May 13, 2016 at 12:46

    Cant believe nobody has complained about Uncharted 4s Antagonist yet. That is the worst sounding South African accent of all time. She sounds Australian most of the time lol

    FCUKING LOVING THE GAME.

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    • HvR

      May 13, 2016 at 12:47

      Probably used the same voice actor from Xcom

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    • Hammersteyn_hates_Raid0

      May 13, 2016 at 12:47

      Probably because lots of us still haven’t played it yet

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      • oVg whippersnapper

        May 13, 2016 at 12:47

        Accept for Geoff 😉

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        • Pariah

          May 13, 2016 at 12:48

          I will not accept for Geoffs!

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          • oVg whippersnapper

            May 13, 2016 at 12:49

            I said that in an Afrikaans accent 😉

          • Pariah

            May 13, 2016 at 12:50

            YASSS! *mission accomplished*

            😀

          • Hammersteyn_hates_Raid0

            May 13, 2016 at 12:53

            hahaha GG

    • RinceThis

      May 13, 2016 at 13:28

      Noooooo!

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  7. DragonSpirit009

    May 13, 2016 at 13:16

    Weekend is so close… I can’t wait to cuddle my pillow in bed!

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  8. RinceThis

    May 13, 2016 at 13:24

    HAHA! That real street fighter is awesome

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  9. Raptor Rants

    May 13, 2016 at 13:49

    lol. That streetfighter

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