Tue, Dec 22, 2009 | 08:48 GMT
Christmas: we’re calling it
Before I descend into writing stories about some mad woman that called the police because her son was playing GTA in the middle of the night, I’m going to stop for Christmas.
As you’ve no doubt noticed, our post-rate’s dropped off steadily over December: Steph’s taking a well-earned rest; Nathan’s doing whatever it is Texan students do over the Holidays; Johnny’s getting ready to start full-time in January, and I’ve got a houseful of screaming people. This year’s dead to us.
If anything earth-shattering happens over the next couple of weeks I’ll stick it up. If not, I’ll hibernate. I want to say a giant thank you to all our readers. You’ve given us amazing support this year, and it’s not really possible to tell you how grateful I am. We’re here to stay, and it’s all thanks to you.
We’ll be back at full power on January 4, 2010. Please have a brilliant holiday. See you next year!
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#1
Joe Anderson (wotta)
22/12/09, 8:50 am
Happy Christmas and A Happy New Year to you and your family Pat
and also to the other staff Johnny, Steph and Nathan.
#2
mington
22/12/09, 8:51 am
this is my last day at work to, see you guys in the new year
i’ve just been given a terrys chocolate orange, fuck yeah, christmas is awesome!
Merry christmas everyone
#3
Rhythm
22/12/09, 8:54 am
Merry christmas all!
#4
Grimrita
22/12/09, 8:58 am
merry christmas blah blah blah
#5
Johnny Cullen
22/12/09, 8:58 am
*wakes up*
About bloody time!
*goes back to sleep*
#6
Blerk
22/12/09, 8:59 am
Happy Consumermas, gents and ladies!
I’m working right up to Christmas Eve and in the break between Christmas and New Year. Whatever will I do?
#7
mojo
22/12/09, 9:01 am
merry christmas everyone. thanks for the TOP WORK, in touch with your readers!
Get well into 2010!
#8
Whizzo
22/12/09, 9:03 am
“Merry Christmas, movie house! Merry Christmas, Emporium! Merry Christmas, you wonderful old Building and Loan!”
Well it wouldn’t be Christmas without some “It’s a Wonderful Life”
#9
satsugai
22/12/09, 9:07 am
Bah Humbug… I mean… Merry Xmas everyone.
#10
Dannybuoy
22/12/09, 9:08 am
There’s not a lot going on in the world of video games in general at the moment, not really much big news, just dreggs. Nice one VG247! Loving your work this year keeping my insatiable appetite for game news satisfied (VG247 is the first site I visit every morning at 6.30 while the my is in the shower
oooh nekkid ladies… Happy Christmas to all. Will my present to myself turn up in time? Demon’s Souls under the tree…
#11
Detale
22/12/09, 9:12 am
Merry Christmas to all the VG247 crew and everyone else too. Hope everyone has a suitably spectacular holiday period, I’m at work until tomorrow lunchtime then we close until 4th January too.
On a completely unrelated note, I’m off to find a bacon sandwich…
#12
slayernl
22/12/09, 9:14 am
happy holidays for everyone at vg247
#13
Zarckan
22/12/09, 9:15 am
Oh ffs, what the fuck is a holiday? All a bunch of light weight pussies
however in all due respect; have a merry Pagan holiday and a happy new year.
Slainte
#14
matirishh
22/12/09, 9:24 am
Merry Christmas to all of You.
Keep up the great work in next year.
Wesolych Swiat
(in Polish)
#15
mington
22/12/09, 9:28 am
na zdrowie
#16
sennasnit
22/12/09, 9:29 am
Merry Christmas one and all, see you in 2010!
#17
Robo_1
22/12/09, 9:30 am
Have a good one folks – thanks for all the news – the lols and the ability to write your own tag.
Merry Christmas All
#18
sickpuppysoftware
22/12/09, 9:36 am
Oh no he’s left the tree lights plugged in!
Merry Christmas!
#19
Jadeskye
22/12/09, 9:40 am
Screw you all! See you in 2010 when the REAL games come out.
#20
The_Deleted
22/12/09, 9:41 am
Merry XBOX and a Happy New Playstation.
Wii wish you a merry Xmas.
Comedy genius, right there, people!
#21
Syrok
22/12/09, 9:42 am
Frohe Weihnachten!
#22
mescalineeyes
22/12/09, 9:43 am
vg247 was the best thing I’ve found this year.
happy holidays to all!
#23
Patrick Garratt
22/12/09, 9:54 am
Merry Christmas, chaps. Hope you all have good ones. I’m going to do some DIY.
*nods*
#24
Jadeskye
22/12/09, 9:56 am
Do it while drunk Pat. My dad decorated while drunk last year, looks great! Wallpaper pattern is upside down but you can barely tell.
#25
pha1r
22/12/09, 9:57 am
Happy Christmas everyone.
#26
Len
22/12/09, 9:59 am
Haha…I’m not back till the 5th! But am working till and on the 24th, damn and blast.
Anyway, Happy Christmas one and all, here’s hoping everyone has a brilliant time!
#27
Nathan Grayson
22/12/09, 10:00 am
“Nathan’s doing whatever it is Texan students do over the Holidays.”
Duels at dawn, discovering oil, and walking slowly into saloons, so as to maximize the ominous sounds our spurs make in conjunction with swinging saloon doors. You know, the usual.
But I’m not cool, so I mostly play videogames.
Merry Christmas and happy holidays, everyone!
#28
mington
22/12/09, 10:08 am
this really got me feeling festive…
http://www.japanator.com/idol-of-the-week-christmas-edition-12796.phtml
#29
Dannybuoy
22/12/09, 10:13 am
3000th post wins a warm mince pie! GOOOOO!
#30
Quiiick
22/12/09, 10:17 am
Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year to all of the regulars here!
#31
onlineatron
22/12/09, 10:32 am
Merry Christmas all!
I only joined vg247 this year but have already had some great laughs from the welcoming, tight knit community! Thanks guys and here’s to many more laughs, arguements and down right silliness in 2010!!!!
Add me on PSN or XBLA for some gaming over the christmas break (onlineatron)
#32
lovemoose
22/12/09, 10:37 am
Merry Christmas Everyone, and a Happy New Year too.
My New Year’s Resolution: Post more comments. I spend too much time reading and not enough time spouting bile and invective or overgenerous praise.
And on that note: Happy Cocking Christmas, you brilliant bunch of lovelies!
#33
Harry
22/12/09, 10:46 am
Happy Christmas Pat, hope you and the family have a good one.
/carries on working (bah humbug)
#34
Psychotext
22/12/09, 11:01 am
Santa is coming.
#35
JonFE
22/12/09, 11:01 am
Pat, Steph, Nathan, Johnny and (last but not least) everyone else:
Warmhearted Wishes for Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy, Prosperous New Year 2010 to you and your loved ones!
Enjoy your rest; you have certainly earned it!
#36
David Sarkisjan
22/12/09, 11:05 am
Happy Holidays!
#37
Centipede
22/12/09, 11:06 am
vrolijk kerstfeest en een gelukkig nieuwjaar!
#38
Hunam
22/12/09, 11:16 am
Happy Christmas you beautiful bastards.
#39
Gheritt White
22/12/09, 11:20 am
Buon Natale molto e un nuovo anno supremo felice ad uno e tutto!
(Oh, sorry – this isn’t 16th-century Italy.)
A very merry Christmas and a supremely happy New Year to one and all!
#40
Eregol
22/12/09, 11:23 am
Merry Xmas to you Pat
And to all VG247 staff.
Not to mention to all the guys who comment on here.
Guess we’ll see you on the other side.
#41
Johnny Cullen
22/12/09, 11:24 am
I always knew I was sexy in some way, Hun.
#42
phs0711_
22/12/09, 11:28 am
Hey Pat and VG247 crew,
i wish you merry christmas and all the best for 2010 and thank you for your great work, keep it up in the new year!
Have some happy holidays with your families!
#43
Armitage
22/12/09, 11:34 am
Have a good one everyone, take care, keep warm, don’t forget to wear a scarf, watch out for the ice it’s slippy out there, oh, and don’t let the bed bugs bite. Stop them. Somehow.
Cheerybye!
Oh, and to anyone I’ve gotten into arguments on here with, let me assure you it was entirely wine-induced nonsense and I’ve forgotten all about it. Whatever it was. Don’t recall now.
Oh, and feed the cat.
#44
The Hindle
22/12/09, 11:37 am
Merry christmas everyone and a happy new year, and get ready for the crazy times that are 2010
#45
Yoshi
22/12/09, 11:56 am
Have a great christmas everyone and a brrrrilliant new year (see what i did there, its snowing and its cold oh just awesomeness) Live long, eat fruit, drink responsibly and remember always use protection
#46
rudini
22/12/09, 12:11 pm
Thank you! And have a Merry Christmas!
-rudy
Florida, USA
#47
Digital Forge
22/12/09, 12:20 pm
Have a good Christmas folks
#48
joseangelhe
22/12/09, 12:26 pm
HOW DARE YOU NOT GIVE ME MY VIDEO GAME NEWS BUZZ!!!
Feliz Navidad, everybody.
#49
onlineatron
22/12/09, 12:32 pm
@Yoshi
Hopefully next year they’ll wise up and finally start handing out those yellow submarines!
#50
OlderGamer
22/12/09, 12:32 pm
Sounds like a plan. Thanks for a great year Pat. Marry Christmass all from New York. See everyone next year.
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