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The VG247 Community and Game Awards 2009
And here we are. Another year almost done, and we’re still here. Why? Because you read the website. Better than that, you spend your time getting involved and making VG247 what it is by commenting, giving us your feedback, suggesting upgrades and pressing F5 when it matters. Without you we’re nothing. It’s time to give something back.
Below are details on the second VG247 community awards. We’re adding game awards as well this year. You matter. They’re watching.
VG247 Community Awards 2009
- Best Poster (Overall) – There’s no specific criteria for this. Which community member was “best”? Do as thou wilt. The winner gets a retail DJ Hero Renegade Edition for 360.
- Best Poster (Trade) – Rightly or wrongly, we’re reporting on a subject surrounded by a ridiculous amount of bluff and misinformation. This award should go to the reader who did the best job this year of adding depth to our trade coverage. The winner gets a blue DSi and a copy of Mario & Sonic at the Winter Olympics.
- Best Fanboy – VG247′s community wouldn’t be what it is without insane people fighting over bits of plastic. While we’re reticent to applaud those that clearly struggle with the concept of “perspective” in their day-to-day lives, there’s something oddly romantic about a childish mentalist having schadenfreude sex-wees every time someone charges for something or a port’s framerate drops. Whoever wins this gets promo copies of Forza 3 and Assassin’s Creed II (PS3), and a retail copy of the Age of Empires Complete Edition. Because, you know, it could go either way.
- The Shatner – We did a lot of thinking about whether or not to do this, but given the fact the entire site’s indelibly stained with Shatner’s blood – to his delight, no doubt – it’d be churlish to deny him his legacy. You’re voting for a proper twat here. The Shatner isn’t awarded to a “fanboy”. Whoever wins this award should be a relentless troll exploiting our lenient banning policy for selfish means, someone apparently committed to behaving in a way specifically designed to damage VG247 and its general user experience. The prize? Whoever wins gets banned for the next 12 months. From one legend to another. Choose carefully, kids.
- We are the mod – We need a mod to watch for and delete spam in both the comments and on the forum. Nothing else. Vote for someone who can be granted admin rights and won’t turn into a Nazi.
VG247 Game Awards 2009
- Best Publisher – One company only, please.
- Best Developer – This is going to be tough, but there can be only one. Not two. One.
- Best Game of 2009 – It’s been a fantastic year. We’re not going to give a shortlist, but you can only vote for one game each. Don’t fuck with our mojos by giving us a 1-100 list, or anything stupid.
- Most Anticipated Game of 2010 – We don’t need to explain this, right? Again, please nominate only one game.
How to vote – Mail your nominations to patrick [at] vg247.com with the subject “VG247 community awards 2009″. We’ll announce all the winners next Monday, December 14, so everyone will get their prizes before Christmas.
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#101
Mike
07/12/09, 9:25 pm
/puts TEA in the box.
#102
No_PUDding
07/12/09, 9:26 pm
“Shatner – who crawled through a river of shit and came out clean on the other side.”
Actually Mike, it’s kind of an apt casting.
#103
Shatner
07/12/09, 9:28 pm
Pat follows me on Twitter.
#104
Michael O’Connor
07/12/09, 9:29 pm
*sits back an enjoys the show*
#105
No_PUDding
07/12/09, 9:29 pm
Wait… Uh. You’re….
Are you real?
#106
Michael O’Connor
07/12/09, 9:32 pm
Pudding: Probably just some guy who changed his username.
#107
No_PUDding
07/12/09, 9:34 pm
Still scary. Kind of like seeing an android version of someone who you’ve seen killed.
I can’t say the parallel has ever actually happened to me, but the point stands.
#108
Mike
07/12/09, 9:36 pm
Real deal.
#109
Patrick Garratt
07/12/09, 9:40 pm
It is him, yeah. You should see the amount of aliases he uses. I’m going to delete everything you’ve ever written on the site now. Ready?
#110
Michael O’Connor
07/12/09, 9:41 pm
*laughs* Impressive. Care to share some of those aliases?
*curious and nosey Irish bastard*
#111
reask
07/12/09, 9:45 pm
Hey I dont like this shatner thing tbh.
I have had many a debate with many members and I dont want to see anybody banned for the wrong reasons.
I include BDH as well btw.
You either go down that road or not and in all fairness the site has survived thus far.
Yes I know I voted on it but I felt I had to Pat as you put it there.
#112
Mike
07/12/09, 9:47 pm
Pat has the power to force people to do things they are uncomfortable with.
/has urge to unzip….
#113
Michael O’Connor
07/12/09, 9:48 pm
Hot, Mike.
#114
reask
07/12/09, 9:50 pm
#115
Cort
07/12/09, 9:55 pm
Perhaps the winner of “Shatner” should get a private warning?
#116
Mike
07/12/09, 9:59 pm
I think the winning of the Shatner should get a mirror.
When they open it, they’ll need to take a long, hard look at it and make a few decisions about their immediate future.
#117
reask
07/12/09, 10:00 pm
I just feel the thing about this site is that folks can say what they want without fear and yet for the most part it is quite civilised.
#118
MushroomStamp
07/12/09, 10:03 pm
Come on! Nobody deserves the Shatner more than BDH
#119
Mike
07/12/09, 10:04 pm
BDH is nothing like Shatner. Nothing at all.
#120
Michael O’Connor
07/12/09, 10:10 pm
Maybe I should say goodbye before the inevitable happens? *laughs*
It’s been fun guys!
#121
Mike
07/12/09, 10:11 pm
The mirror’s in the post.
#122
Cort
07/12/09, 10:13 pm
Someone will be selected based on the criteria shown for “The Shatner”, not because he or she is like Shatner. You may think there is no difference; a few others will disagree.
#123
Michael O’Connor
07/12/09, 10:15 pm
BDH really is nothing like Shatner. if you wanna look at it objectively.
Shatner was a belligerent, condescending asshat. BDH is completely naive and utterly oblivious to his own ignorance, but he’s ultimately harmless. As is TEA.
If I don’t end up winning this, I’ll be impressed. Heh.
#124
Mike
07/12/09, 10:16 pm
The Shatner isn’t awarded to a “fanboy”.
That’s what BDH is.
Whoever wins this award should be a relentless troll exploiting our lenient banning policy for selfish means, someone apparently committed to behaving in a way specifically designed to damage VG247 and its general user experience.
I’m sure most of you enjoy telling BDH to stfu and laughing at his posts.
The Shatner should be awarded to the person that most people feel they want to ignore and actually sigh and click away from the site when they see he/she is about.
I wonder who that could be…:)
#125
Cort
07/12/09, 10:19 pm
Mike do you work/write for the site?
#126
Michael O’Connor
07/12/09, 10:20 pm
@Cort: http://www.vg247.com/staff/
Mike = Michael Bowden if I recall correctly.
#127
Mike
07/12/09, 10:21 pm
That page will be updated soon hopefully
#128
Cort
07/12/09, 10:22 pm
In that case, is it appropriate for you to be commenting on this particular issue and suggesting you already have a member in mind before the votes are in?
#129
Psychotext
07/12/09, 10:23 pm
“Someone will be selected based on the criteria shown for “The Shatner”, not because he or she is like Shatner.”
Those would be my thoughts on the “award”.
#130
Michael O’Connor
07/12/09, 10:23 pm
Hahahaha.
Oh dear, is Mike the leading name right? It would be quite funny if one of the staff received the Shatner reward…
OUT WITH JOHNNY!
“In that case, is it appropriate for you to be commenting on this particular issue and suggesting you already have a member in mind before the votes are in?”
I don’t think he’s trying to suggest that he has a member in mind, but that he already has a general idea who it is because he already knows the current standing of the votes.
#131
Mike
07/12/09, 10:24 pm
“In that case, is it appropriate for you to be commenting on this particular issue and suggesting you already have a member in mind before the votes are in?”
Everything’s down to Pat. 100% him. Nothing to do with me at all.
#132
Mike
07/12/09, 10:26 pm
I’m just a site user/commenter like you.
#133
Cort
07/12/09, 10:29 pm
What? No Electoral Commission rules and observers? Naughty, Pat.
#134
Mike
07/12/09, 10:30 pm
He’s a tyrant.
#135
Cort
07/12/09, 10:33 pm
Some people need a dictator, I suppose. Pat’s a benevolent despot.
#136
Psychotext
07/12/09, 10:42 pm
He’s certainly got the beard for it.
#137
Johnny Cullen
07/12/09, 10:47 pm
Phft, not anymore he hasnt.
#138
Cort
07/12/09, 10:49 pm
He lives in Worthing. That’s kind of like a war zone.
#139
The Hindle
07/12/09, 10:56 pm
Oooh i want to do the Morgan Freeman narration Tea
#140
Psychotext
07/12/09, 11:06 pm
Don’t tell me the beard is gone JC!
#141
Johnny Cullen
07/12/09, 11:11 pm
It is.
#142
Psychotext
07/12/09, 11:19 pm
NNNNNNNNNNOOOOOOOooooooooooooo….
NOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!
#143
Johnny Cullen
08/12/09, 12:23 am
Heh.
#144
Jadeskye
08/12/09, 2:48 am
Can we just shatner BDH and be rid of him?
Pretty please?
#145
The Hindle
08/12/09, 10:55 am
Who the hell is Shatner btw, wasnt on this website then i dont think.
#146
Robo_1
08/12/09, 11:02 am
Does Pat have the power of veto over the member chosen for the Shatner?
I mean if the results really are for one of the staff or a member who clearly doesn’t deserve it, will Pat refuse to ban that person, or is it majority rules?
Also, was Shatner banned for life or just 12 months?
#147
Michael O’Connor
08/12/09, 2:32 pm
Life.
#148
Psychotext
08/12/09, 2:35 pm
The Universe.
#149
Michael O’Connor
08/12/09, 2:53 pm
And everything!
#150
Gheritt White
08/12/09, 2:57 pm
Best Overall Poster: Blerk. It has to be. He’s always been the best with consistently entertaining posts. Psychotext gave him a run for his money by getting quoted in a national newspaper, but Blerk brings the consistency.
Best Trade Poster: Psychotext, no question or debate. The man has the ability to bring in numbers to every debate making it all the more informative for everybody.
Best Fanboy: It simply has to be theevilaires. You’ve come such a long way in the last year my friend and nobody can deny you’ve made the site a more lively, entertaining and (occasionally) frustrating place. Nobody dserves this more than you and I hope you carry your passion and enthusiasm with you throughout all your endeavours.
The Shatner: blackdreamhunk. Just fuck off. Seriously.
We are the Mod: This is a toughie. I mean, there are too many first-rate regulars who all make excellent contributions – but if I had to pick one, I’d have to say No_PUDding, just because he’s such a sweetheart. (Btw – Michael, you know I rate you but I think even you’d agree that you’re perhaps a little too fiery to make for a truly even-handed mod).
Best Publisher: UbiSoft. They make bold and daring games that don’t always reach their lofty ambitions, but no-one can deny they have sky-high aspirations.
Best Developer: Can I say UbiSoft Montreal? If not, then Naughty Dog. Both studios really pulled it off this year.
Best Game of 2009: I’d say Bionic Commando, but nobody would believe me. So instead I’ll say Assassin’s Creed 2.
Most Anticipated Game of 2010: Gosh, there are so many! But if I had to choose one, then it’d have to be Mass Effect 2 ‘cos we all know it’s gonna be the absolute dog’s bollocks.
Special mentions to Michael O’Connor, Johnny Cullen, Retroid, Tonka, Hunam, Cort, Mike, tenthousandgothsonacid, The Hindle, Syrok, G1GAHURTZ, reask and loads of others who make visiting here so enjoyable.
Oh and Pat, too. He’s okay, I suppose.
/EDIT: Just realised I was meant to mail this! Oh well, nobody would see my shout outs if I deleted it, so here it stays.
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