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[sayHey]

A very halo birthday for sure..

I showed it to my mom and I think she was about to cry. Wish all kids today were that grateful

http://gamesblog.ugo.com/index.php/gamesblog/more/a_very_halo_birthday/

[ch3zyp00fs]

My favorite was looking at the pictures of Wombat's Mass Effect setup. Nice "salmon" colored shirt.

[ryanmassacre]

a very halo birthday is the best cause its all videos and no post lest talk more rock keep them comin!!!

[peteglv]

What about the Children?

[Cuddlebich]

I challenge you to a match in Street Fighter II on multiplayer Wii. If only it existed damnit.

[ratzombie]

A lot of you guys are posting blogs from "Rusty" and not Wombat.

Disssssssssssssqualified!

[DarkYoda]

tough pick...

I do enjoy the portal related ones though.(but I just love anything portal related. Strang how much a hole can mean to someone. Even if it is a movable hole.)

So to pick one

Having my Cake

[danddman]

My favorite Wombat post is this one. The one where I could win free stuff!

[Comic]

Playing Portal, For Real (http://gamesblog.ugo.com/index.php/gamesblog/more/playing_portal_for_real/) has to be one of my favorites :D

[Widge]

I've enjoyed all of Wombat's posts that I've read so far. If I had to pick a favorite I'd say "Girl on Girl Action (Not Mass Effect Related)" based soley on the title.

Keep up the great work Wombat and thanks for the great show guys!

[tomasz333]

Alarmist Friday Post from 11/09: Featuring the real Link, Thief and Menace. Zelda is in my opinion the greatest videogame series of all time but I had never quite considered this interesting angle. A Funny article that made me laugh to say the least.

Link: http://gamesblog.ugo.com/index.php/gamesblog/more/alarmist_friday_post/

[moojuice]

http://gamesblog.ugo.com/index.php/gamesblog/more/super_mario_galaxy_ahoy/
Just because compared to the free Metroid Prime Echos promo, that letter seems so plain.

Oh dangit, that was a Rusty post.
http://gamesblog.ugo.com/index.php/gamesblog/more/do_you_want_to_be_longer_and_harder/
Because the title makes me giggle like a little girl.

[genneo]

http://gamesblog.ugo.com/index.php/gamesblog/more/girl_on_girl_action_not_mass_effect_related/

Girl on Girl Action (Not Mass Effect Related)
because sadly I too have been subjected to watching that show on occasion and I laughed ridiculously at that scene with the guitar hero girl on girl "thrashing"........ah good times

[AlienGuy]

My personal Favorite Wombat post was "Alarmist Friday Post"

My god, that was hysterical.

And of course, my favorite line is without a doubt,

"Why aren’t these homeowners offering him money NOT to break their stuff? "

Hilarity Ensued.

[ma]

My favorite post was the the one advertising this contest (http://gamesblog.ugo.com/index.php/gamesblog/more/win_a_copy_of_contra_4_for_the_ds_a_cag_ugo_joint/).

Thanks for the contest!

[hcamacho]

http://gamesblog.ugo.com/index.php/gamesblog/more/mario_exclusive_on_atari_in_1983/




That commercial was awesome, thanks God I was 10 at the time, it was really crappy...Anyway my parents were buying me an atari 2600 at that christmas,I was really behind the times, hehehe...


And wombat, that blog of yours looks great man!nice work, and enjoy your stay here in Puerto Rico.....



http://www.gotopuertorico.com/

[Bretts31344]

My favorite was the Portal Insanity post. I love that game!

[YoatOverNothing]

Mario Exclusive On Atari (in 1983)

http://gamesblog.ugo.com/index.php/gamesblog/more/mario_exclusive_on_atari_in_1983


Because I like old school video game commercials.

[BigD63]

Wombat and Cheapy Playing Mass Effect Right Now! because of the pictures of Wombat's HQ

[XXXplosive1]

Assassins Cred is my favorite. Not only does it have the best headline so far but you also have the added bonus of some great reporting and another example of IGN being the most questionable game site out there.

[Johnny Postman]

I'll go with
http://gamesblog.ugo.com/index.php/gamesblog/more/girl_on_girl_action_not_mass_effect_related/

because who doesn't enjoy a little Girl On Girl Action (Not Mass Effect Related)

[YoshiFan1]

Having My Cake, it was great

[Blackout]

Game Developer's Theatre: Pinata Edition. Something about Mario Lopez next to those character's just makes giggle.

Keep up the good work Wombat!

[ptuck874]

Make Mine Marvel (http://gamesblog.ugo.com/index.php/gamesblog/more/make_mine_marvel/)

[jlafount]

I would go with his What about the children? piece.

http://gamesblog.ugo.com/index.php/gamesblog/more/what_about_the_children/

[caverntan]

I'd have to go with:
http://gamesblog.ugo.com/index.php/gamesblog/more/portal_insanity/

Since I really <3 Portal. One of the finest games this year - probably this decade.
I see the screenshot for the Portal Flash Edition game, but did not see a link, so here it is if other CAGs are interested: http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/404612 (http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&ct=res&cd=2&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.newgrounds.com%2Fportal%2Fvie w%2F404612&ei=TJE_R4rS$$$qpwSS85zlAw&usg=AFQjCNGuavZl9Ayy4ftG3uRL44aTGYO4Cg&sig2=yh6DTtJMW9cAu_zSjNiYzg)

[maxgle]

I absolutely love the 'I am here for the Children' video. I saw it on CAG, but I just had to watch it again when I am reading UGO blog... LOL

[The-Bavis]

Game Developer’s Theatre: Pinata Edition


Thought this one was pretty funny and was a change of pace for the up and coming blogger.

[MassiveDuck]

http://gamesblog.ugo.com/index.php/gamesblog/more/welcome_to_my_nightmare/

the idea of that game giving someone nightmares is quite comical.

[KingCrow02]

"If You Could Make Any Game A Movie…" article nails it. Great job Wombat.

[cromulent]

What About the Children? post for the pure comedic gold: "Oh, I'm just here for the children"

[soccerstud652]

My favorite:

Mario Exclusive On Atari (in 1983) (http://gamesblog.ugo.com/index.php/gamesblog/more/mario_exclusive_on_atari_in_1983/)


simply because I love retro gaming. Wombat you should do a retro pst every week.

[Karyyk]

"Welcome to My Nightmare"

I know I'm going to get this game at some point, but knowing that it gives Wombat nightmares makes me want it now.

[ProtoEXE88]

Gotta go with the
Monday Afternoon Wombat Rant: Limited Collectors Edition " (http://gamesblog.ugo.com/index.php/gamesblog/more/monday_afternoon_wombat_rant_limited_collectors_ed ition/)

Only because I had a mini arguement with myself for some reason after reading it... or something like that.

[jamesmcnizzle]

Wombat's recent "Girl on Girl Action (Not Mass Effect Related)" - while having a witty title - must be one of his worst posts. The entire body is quoted from another site, and he ends with a promise to show a video after someone else puts the clip on youtube.
Lazyass.

[magilacudy]

The "What about the children?" post, because its cool seeing the man, the myth, the small furry animal, Wombat in real life... and it cracked me up when they cut him off at the end.

[djfalcon]

"Wombat and Cheapy Playing Mass Effect Right Now! (http://gamesblog.ugo.com/index.php/gamesblog/more/wombat_and_cheapy_playing_mass_effect_right_now/)"

i just like how wombot is sitting down, and then theres all this electonic shit around him. he's like one of those workers on the death star sitting at the master control panal. plus i totally commented it up on that blog today.

[tinman_licks]

Wii Zapper in WMD/Sniper Rifle Case

the zapper better have a lot of light gun games for it.

[anonymouswhoami]

My favorite post was:

Wombat and Cheapy Playing Mass Effect Right Now!

Just because it was cool seeing Wombat's work environment!

[FriskyTanuki]

The Assassin's Cred post, mainly for the Rabbid in Altair's clothing.

[Towlie]

Assassin's Cred just cause the title is one of the most creative things Wombat has done in his life. :D

[DrakeCaiman]

The Internet; Doing Your Parent’s Job Since 1995 (http://gamesblog.ugo.com/index.php/gamesblog/more/the_internet_doing_your_parents_job_since_1995/)

Just because the picture is great.

[Melatonin]

I liked "A Very Halo Birthday," and since watching the video have decided that if I get a Wii this Christmas, I will respond the same way as that kid.

[trent82]

Known Issues Ruin XBox Live Old Originals
http://gamesblog.ugo.com/index.php/gamesblog/more/known_issues_ruin_xbox_live_old_originals/

i chose this one because i completely agree and i'm extremely disappointed that any potentially interesting releases like panzer dragoon orta are going to run like complete crap. i don't see a lot of people mentioning it, but you can't even bring up your friends list, check your messages, or use custom soundtracks. it's really rather pathetic.

[Swift900]

"Make Mine Marvel" is my favorite. Like Wombat, I was really looking forward to the Marvel MMO. We had better get an Ultimate Alliance sequel...

[BWQ3A]

This is my favorite. The ultimate one liner "I'm just here for the children". LOL

http://gamesblog.ugo.com/index.php/gamesblog/more/what_about_the_children/

[LimitZer0]

I hated Mario Party: Soho Grand. That picture of Mario makes me want to barf. It looks like you went into MS Paint and made the background black for some reason. As for the content of the post, it was just bragging. Also, good job on the camera phone pic. It has "professional" written all over it.

My favorite post would be the one without the obnoxious, pixilated image that has interesting content. I'm having trouble finding it though.

[jkam]

"Make Mine Marvel"

I too am a big Marvel fan and am disappointed by the news of the cancellation. Hopefully it will happen someday.

[Korny]

I was quite fond of the "Alarmist Friday Post" on 11/9. It's a good take on classic video game conventions when looked at from a real world perspective (Plus you can't beat sarcasm...).

[Purkeynator]

I like If You Could Make Any Game A Movie. I would love to see a real Final Fantasy movie that follows one of the games such as Final Fantasy 6. It would be a CG movie like Advent Children but would more closely follow the games like when you acquire new weapons and spells.

[Nosmo]

"Hitman or Hitmen? The Poster controversy continues" I had been telling people at work about his ad but didn't believe me until Wombat supplied an image.

[yohsh]

The article about the pokemon influenced lessons because everyone should learn how to read a sundial. Just incase bandits kidnap your mother and they ask you what time you want to make the switch and your only clock is a sundial. But what happens if its a cloudy day...

[able_to_think]

http://gamesblog.ugo.com/index.php/gamesblog/more/mario_exclusive_on_atari_in_1983/
I like this just because of the irony of it.

[minhaferzz]

http://gamesblog.ugo.com/index.php/gamesblog/more/assassins_cred/

for the title and the nice photo of the bunnies creed

[Senor Hurt]

I recently became a Dad (congradulations Cheapy and Ms. Cheapy by the way) and this video means something different to me now compared to what it would have meant to me five years ago. So my answer is "a very halo birthday."

To be perfectly honest I never could find the site that Wombat was working at till I found the link here. I thought Wombat really was a little "too fond" of the kids because I thought he was saying "YU-GI-Oh" in a Japanese way. No lie. I just kept trying to find his blog on YU-GI-OH.com which leads to the "for kids network" site. Between that and the Toys-r-us video...well I was worried.

Wombat don't worry thought UGO.com is now bookmark in my browser you now have 1 more loyal reader.

[1modernboy]

My favorite post from Wombat’s new U.G.O. blog is actually this morning’s “Look Out Thor! Wrecking Crew Hits the Virtual Console (http://gamesblog.ugo.com/index.php/gamesblog/more/look_out_thor_wrecking_crew_hits_the_virtual_conso le/)” entry. I just really like the idea that Wombat is finally genuinely excited about a Virtual Console game.

[LiK]

"If You Could Make Any Game A Movie" - fave article so far...

A Gears of War live-action movie would be hawt...

[mkg12]

My favorite blog post is "What about the Children?" The interviewer is creepy, the interviewee-- the guy in the tie who is there for the children(I know it's Wombat)-- seems like a weirdo.

[wubb]

My favorite is http://gamesblog.ugo.com/index.php/gamesblog/more/game_developer_theatre_manhunt_2/

Game Developer Theatre: Manhunt 2

Had me chuckling.

[CoffeeEdge]

This post about the Wii Zapper set Nintendo sent to press members (http://gamesblog.ugo.com/index.php/gamesblog/more/wii_zapper_in_wmd_sniper_rifle_case/) is my least favorite entry, because it makes me jealous of the awesome shit that companies send to press people.

[neonglow]

I like this one since it shows office space.

http://gamesblog.ugo.com/index.php/gamesblog/more/wombat_and_cheapy_playing_mass_effect_right_now/

[WildWorld]

Mine definately has to be 'What About the Children?'. It was the first time I saw the Xbox interview and it totally made my day seeing a full grown man stalk so many little children.

[slowpantz]

My favorite was "If you could make any game a movie..." It really got me wondering and the pitches were great!

[chim-chim]

Assassin's Cred is my favorite. I normally just skim articles for games I not interested in but this one made me stop and chuckle.

[shajek]

I can't pick a favorite just because I like to read them all. Wombat's Blog should rule the world!

[GaffandSlasher]

It would have to be Portal Insanity. Even though it was on Mrs. Wombat's insistance, Wombat finally finished Portal!

[chilly]

Game Developer Theatre Manhunt 2 (http://gamesblog.ugo.com/index.php/gamesblog/more/game_developer_theatre_manhunt_2/)

It was pretty funny.

[DarkNessBear]

The Internet: Doing Your Parent’s Job Since 1995!

Preach it sista. I thought it was pretty funny.

[Unreturned]

I enjoyed the post about the last starfighter arcade cab. Brought me back to the good old days. I grew up on that stuff, hehe.

http://gamesblog.ugo.com/index.php/gamesblog/more/you_are_the_last_starfighter/

[lordwow]

The Mass Effect Video One.

Or maybe the Assassin's Cred One.

Either way, it's a really enjoyable read.

[baltazario]

My favorite would be the If You Could Make Any Game A Movie…
the Metroid idea sounds awsome, I can't wait for a Metroid movie.

[NoMeDigas]

The "Alarmist Friday Post (http://gamesblog.ugo.com/index.php/gamesblog/more/alarmist_friday_post/)" addresses one of my biggest concerns ever about Link: Why is he such a juvenile delinquent, breaking into people's homes and destroying their pots and throwing their defenseless Cuckoos!! (Ok, I know... he was *asked* to round up the little chicken-like creatures once in Minish Cap, but that's not a free pass to do it whenever you like!).

Alas, Seth Green and Co. over at Robot Chicken may have found the source of our dear Hylian hero's woes... sexual frustration is a bitch!! (and apparently, so is Zelda; well, at least *this* generation's princess of Hyrule!).

Click away to see what I mean!!

http://www.boreme.com/boreme/funny-2007/robot-chicken-zelda-p1.php

[RagingMoses]

I especially enjoyed the Mass Effect video post (even if I am scared of spoilars).

[pbaz11]

my fave by far is seeing the old school "mario exclusive on atari." it was nice seeing those old commericals.

[Gennataos]

Wombat and Cheapy Playing Mass Effect Right Now! (http://gamesblog.ugo.com/index.php/gamesblog/more/wombat_and_cheapy_playing_mass_effect_right_now/)


Because I've always felt more of a connection to podcasters/journalists/whateverWombatreferstohimselfas when I can see pictures and/or video of them doing their "thing".

[SideScroller]

The Girl On Girl Action (Not Mass Effect Related) one.
For the quote "It really is classic, bad television." -because it's true!

[LinkinPrime]

Having my cake ofcourse!

[doppelgangerknight]

Having My Cake because I still haven't had the pleasure of finishing portal. One day like Wombat I will finally be able to enjoy my cake.

[nesfan8222]

if you could make any game a movie

[encendido5]

Gotta be Hitman: The Advertisment based on the Movie based on the Game because it was the first one I read. Great stuff man! Keep it up!

[destro713]

Tossup between "Win Contra 4 for the DS!" because technically it's the post which first got me to visit the blog, and the Mass Effect video because it's a cool idea and because of the helping hand it offers to video-clueless Mac users. I had the plugin already, but it's always reassuring to see Mac ambassadorship on websites that aren't directly related to Macs.

I played my friend's copy of Contra 4 for a few minutes. It satisfied my urge for a taste of that sweet wall-punching gaming frustration nectar I've been missing for the last 10+ years. I want more. Give me this game for free, I command thee.

[trunks982]

The video of CheapyD and Wombat playing Mass Effect together. hawhahaw. The video is awesome and funny at the same time.

[PyroGamer]

http://gamesblog.ugo.com/index.php/gamesblog/more/what_about_the_children/

[Cao Cao]

http://gamesblog.ugo.com/index.php/gamesblog/more/roger_ebert_still_hates_games/

Pretty much echoes my ideas on the subject. Don't judge the whole medium by one adaptation.

[kdunn77]

http://gamesblog.ugo.com/index.php/gamesblog/more/im_my_own_secret_santa/

Cuz, I too have been belivin' the hype lately.

[boowax]

My favorite UGO gamesblog posting is the one that reminded me to post about my favorite UGO gamesblog posting.

[DeathPrawn]

I'm My Own Secret Santa (http://gamesblog.ugo.com/index.php/gamesblog/more/im_my_own_secret_santa/)

Not particularly funny, but it gets points in my book for being thought-provoking; there is some sort of visceral thrill from riding the initial hype train of playing through a brand spankin' new game, and midnight launches can be a blast when approached with the right mindset, but at the same time the points made are very true. The game is still fun later. And it's tough to be a CAG when buying full price at launch :P

[crazyfoot491]

i actually don't have a least favorite or most favorite, I honestly like them all, keep up he good work Wombat

[bigtymer]

The best has got to be Girl on Girl Action (Not Mass Effect Related) because I am forced to watch Gossip Girl too!!

[doctorfaustus]

I like the blog post about having/making the time to finish games.

[kinnysama]

http://gamesblog.ugo.com/index.php/gamesblog/more/im_my_own_secret_santa/
This is so true. I pretty much have bought everything I wanted this season (Game wise anyways)