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The good, the bad and the ugly of the last year – 11 December 2015

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Chances are, you lot have already buggered off for the year, or at least, most of you have. For those who are still chained to their office desks however, know this – we are too. Dammit Geoff, why won’t you set us free? I have a wife and kids dammit! Ok that’s a dirty lie, but at least I tried.

Anyways, for those of you who are jetting off for leave today, enjoy, and have a super chilled, gaming filled festive season!

And now, we present to you, a wrap for the year. Lots happened in 2015, but these are just a few things that really stood out…

Best Stories

There were many great games this year, but one really stood out for us here at Lazygamer. We love Rocket League so much that we went ahead and hosted our own tournament. The fact that we never actually won it should make this piece go under the worst stories section, but you know what? We ain’t even mad! Much fun was had by us, and everybody else. We can’t wait to see what Psyonix will bring to their game in 2016!

Speaking of good games, we really were spoilt this year. Bloodborne, Metal Gear Solid V (silly story and microtransaction issues aside), The Witcher 3, Fallout 4, Tomb Raider, Ori and the Blind Forest, and many, many more were launched in 2015. It was an absolute blast covering them all!

Oh, and remember when SAGamer challenged us to Mortal Kombat X earlier this year? HA, the D won!

Worst Stories

I don’t think there was any worse news this year than the death of Nintendo President, Satoru Iwata back in July. He brought so much good to the gaming world, and is still incredibly missed!

In terms of disappointing games… my oh my. Remember Evolve? it has been pretty much forgotten. On that note, remember Arkham Knight on PC? Not many do, because it launched in a such a bad state, that it eventually got pulled off the store completely at the time.

I could go on, with more stuff about games that did bad, or didn’t get it right, but you get the point. We hate having to write bad news! Here’s hoping that gaming gets even better in 2016, and leaves little opportunity for bad coverage.

Random Stories

Thinking of Nintendo President Iwata now makes me think of the company’s showing at E3. While nothing truly spectacular came from the conference, I’ll never forget the opening of it. Before he passed away, Iwata teamed up with Reggie and Miyamoto, in muppet form, which was not only completely random, but also made me giggle far too much.

RIP FIGGY STARDUST YOU WILL BE SORELY MISSED!

What are the top ten Nintendo games you’ll see in 2016? I have no idea, I got distracted by Mickey trying to kill poor Darryn…

Batman of the Year

The D

I don’t know if D actually is the Batman of the year, but he had one hell of a streak at one stage, which has skewed the facts in his favour. Well done D, your Batmanning IRL has finally paid off!

Header Image of the Year

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This isn’t actually the best header of the year, but you know what? I don’t have the time to trawl through them all, so I picked one at random. #ETHICS!

Comment of the Year?

Again, there are too many good comments each day, so picking one is an absolute nightmare. I must take my hat off to Alien Emperor Trevor though, who if I’m not mistaken, won more comments of the week than anybody else.

Bonus Premium Content of the Year

In honour of the Final Fantasy VII remake announcement…

This video made me giggle far too much. THAT’S WHAT I’M TALKING BOUT, WOW!

I know I used this last year, but it really is our anthem here at Lazygamer. Gandalf bobbing his head has featured as an easter egg in several of our videos now!

And yeah, that’s it folks. Have I missed anything? Probably. Feel free to add to the above (both news and video stuff) in the comments below!

Last Updated: December 11, 2015

70 Comments

  1. The Grand Admiral Chief

    December 11, 2015 at 12:35

    Figgle and Trevor, sitting in a tree…..

    Reply

    • Ottokie

      December 11, 2015 at 12:37

      R.I.G.G.I.N.G comments of the week

      Reply

      • The Grand Admiral Chief

        December 11, 2015 at 12:39

        Hehehe, yes, that

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      • The Grand Admiral Chief

        December 11, 2015 at 12:39

        If they ever meet in person, there will be a pregnancy

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        • Alien Emperor Trevor

          December 11, 2015 at 12:47

          It’s true. My manliness does often lead to spontaneous pregnancies.

          Reply

          • Mandrake

            December 11, 2015 at 12:58

            O….k. Wind bestuiwing?

          • Captain JJ 4x

            December 11, 2015 at 13:12

            I think you’re getting the words “spontaneous” and “experimental” confused with each other. Being an alien one must assume that it’s the kind of thing we can expect from you.

      • Raptor Rants

        December 11, 2015 at 12:46

        M.O.B.A ing

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      • RinceThis

        December 11, 2015 at 13:50

        win

        Reply

    • VampyreSquirrel

      December 11, 2015 at 12:40

      So… Cpt people… did both Figgle and Trevor not pitch for the meet up that was supposed to be for the Figgle?

      Reply

      • The Grand Admiral Chief

        December 11, 2015 at 12:42

        DUN DUN DUNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN

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        • DragonSpirit009

          December 11, 2015 at 12:46

          Reply

      • RinceThis

        December 11, 2015 at 13:50

        mmmm

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    • Raptor Rants

      December 11, 2015 at 12:40

      Told you I’m not Stardust! There can only be one!

      Reply

      • Ottokie

        December 11, 2015 at 12:42

        Figgy is imaginary, you are very very real

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        • Raptor Rants

          December 11, 2015 at 12:46

          0_0

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        • VampyreSquirrel

          December 11, 2015 at 12:48

          But… But… I’ve met Martha, but not Rants.

          @LlewellynCrossley:disqus

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          • Ottokie

            December 11, 2015 at 12:50

            Martha is real O.o

            I thought we only gave that name to Tuks Fm to see if they would actually call him that xD

          • VampyreSquirrel

            December 11, 2015 at 12:54

            Nah, It’s Martha and Sandy… Vicky left… the b*cough*

          • Raptor Rants

            December 11, 2015 at 12:51

            huehuehue

  2. The Grand Admiral Chief

    December 11, 2015 at 12:35

    Ok all, it is time to leave this place, see you all Monday!

    (Except Vamps, Trev and Otto, see you guys later online)

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    • Ottokie

      December 11, 2015 at 12:37

      Damn it we are still stuck in the office…

      Anyway enjoy the party xD

      Reply

      • The Grand Admiral Chief

        December 11, 2015 at 12:39

        Ugh, people, and heat….

        At least there is ice cold beer and free food

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    • VampyreSquirrel

      December 11, 2015 at 12:39

      Have a lekker afternoon, I may or may not be online later, it’s still to be seen and decided on seeing as I’m travelling to a friends’ place straight after work and it’s like a 2 hour drive and stuff… gonna need some serious beering after that.

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      • The Grand Admiral Chief

        December 11, 2015 at 12:40

        Enjoy and drive safe!

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        • VampyreSquirrel

          December 11, 2015 at 12:41

          Thanks man

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      • DragonSpirit009

        December 11, 2015 at 12:40

        Drive safe… it’s crazy on the roads!

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        • VampyreSquirrel

          December 11, 2015 at 12:41

          Thanks, yeah I’m not surprised… I knock off work at 5 tho… so hopefully all the crazies have left JHB by then.

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          • The Grand Admiral Chief

            December 11, 2015 at 12:42

            Where you off to?

          • VampyreSquirrel

            December 11, 2015 at 12:44

            Gonna go chill at a friend’s place in WhiteCouch just so I can get out of JHB.

          • Hammersteyn

            December 14, 2015 at 08:05

            Nice!

          • DragonSpirit009

            December 11, 2015 at 12:43

            I just went out to buy food… nearly lost my life.

          • VampyreSquirrel

            December 11, 2015 at 12:45

            Food’s not worth it man! SAVE YOURSELF!

          • DragonSpirit009

            December 11, 2015 at 12:47

            Maybe… but no one messes with me when it comes to food!

      • Ottokie

        December 11, 2015 at 12:45

        Drive safe and maybe we will check you around “tenno” clock

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  3. DragonSpirit009

    December 11, 2015 at 12:36

    So close to going on holiday!! I can’t wait!

    Reply

  4. Ottokie

    December 11, 2015 at 12:39

    I swear I am going to put that Gandalf 10 hour vid on a bluetooth speaker and throw that thing so far into the roof manhole, and sit back and watch what the office does.

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    • The Grand Admiral Chief

      December 11, 2015 at 12:39

      “roof manhole”

      O_O

      Reply

  5. Raptor Rants

    December 11, 2015 at 12:40

    *skids in sideways in to comments section*

    I’m here! Sheesh what a year. Ok I gotta run again! Sorry! Have fun everyone. Drive/fly/float safe!

    Reply

  6. Alien Emperor Trevor

    December 11, 2015 at 12:48

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  7. Captain JJ 4x

    December 11, 2015 at 13:09

    Trevor is an ass kisser!

    Reply

  8. RinceThis

    December 11, 2015 at 13:49

    And not one thank you to the hard working Mods!? You are dead to me cabbage!

    Reply

  9. Greylingad[CNFRMD]

    December 11, 2015 at 13:54

    Talking about bad… I hope everyone that goes on holiday today does so safely and comes back next year with a bang…

    For those of us stuck at work still, at least bob your head to this…

    Reply

  10. HvR

    December 11, 2015 at 14:34

    Still around till end of next week, rest of you enjoy as you are going back to work I will be getting my tan on.

    Reply

  11. Hammersteyn

    December 14, 2015 at 08:07

    Well done Darryn, but I think all the staff deserves Batman awards!

    https://media.giphy.com/media/z8FQlIxf3656o/giphy.gif

    Reply

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