Fucking Kotaku

[Strangelove]

The mobile site also stopped getting updated. Thats beyond retarded.

[deanb]

The mobile site also stopped getting updated. Thats beyond retarded.

 

They did say they hoped for the new site to replace the mobile site.

....for all the folks with phones larger than 10" inches running on a constant wi-fi connection.

[Strangelove]

The mobile site also stopped getting updated. Thats beyond retarded.

 

They did say they hoped for the new site to replace the mobile site.

....for all the folks with phones larger than 10" inches running on a constant wi-fi connection.

 

Well heres the thing. They removed the link to go to the full site and if i remove the m from the web address it just puts it back and takes me to the mobile site.....

[deanb]

Ouch. Kinda shitty.

[P4: Gritty Reboot]

The mobile site also stopped getting updated. Thats beyond retarded.

 

They did say they hoped for the new site to replace the mobile site.

....for all the folks with phones larger than 10" inches running on a constant wi-fi connection.

 

Well heres the thing. They removed the link to go to the full site and if i remove the m from the web address it just puts it back and takes me to the mobile site.....

Just noticed this this morning. I guess I won't be checking Kotaku even once a day anymore...

[HotChops]

We all saw it coming. They're starting to do videos starring Lisa Foiles just like all the other gaming sites who are looking for a cute female spokesperson.

[peteer01]

This is kinda-sorta related...was MasterDex's account at Kotaku really banned way back in June 2008?

 

Is there another MasterDex account?

 

I'm trying to figure out if it's been over a two-and-a-half years since he posted at Kotaku regularly, or if there's a second MasterDex account at Kotaku. (some random question, I know...maybe MasterDex'll see this?)

 

P.S. Yeah, they did stop updating the ca.kotaku site. I'm sure the few things worth me reading'll get posted here by someone else.

Edited February 23, 2011 by peteer01

[Hot Heart]

We all saw it coming. They're starting to do videos starring Lisa Foiles just like all the other gaming sites who are looking for a cute female spokesperson.

 

I think they are just linking to her rubbish on The Escapist.

[HotChops]

We all saw it coming. They're starting to do videos starring Lisa Foiles just like all the other gaming sites who are looking for a cute female spokesperson.

 

I think they are just linking to her rubbish on The Escapist.

 

I'm not sure what you're talking about. What I saw was a purely Kotaku video that basically featured her getting drunk

[Hot Heart]

I'm not sure what you're talking about. What I saw was a purely Kotaku video that basically featured her getting drunk

 

Oh, right. I've seen that now. I don't think that was Kotaku's idea. She seems to like doing that sort of thing.

 

Example: http://www.escapistmagazine.com/videos/view/top-5-with-lisa-foiles

[HotChops]

I'm not sure what you're talking about. What I saw was a purely Kotaku video that basically featured her getting drunk

 

Oh, right. I've seen that now. I don't think that was Kotaku's idea. She seems to like doing that sort of thing.

 

Example: http://www.escapistmagazine.com/videos/view/top-5-with-lisa-foiles

 

Ugh, these videogame-chick videos are all the same. Stand to the left, hands on hips, turn body 30 degrees to the right, big smile, and read script.

 

I may be a lonely gaming nerd, but when people try this crap with me it just annoys the hell out of me. It takes more than a soft voice, friendly smile and cute ass to get me to click on your site.

[Thursday Next]

I'm not sure what you're talking about. What I saw was a purely Kotaku video that basically featured her getting drunk

 

Oh, right. I've seen that now. I don't think that was Kotaku's idea. She seems to like doing that sort of thing.

 

Example: http://www.escapistmagazine.com/videos/view/top-5-with-lisa-foiles

 

Ugh, these videogame-chick videos are all the same. Stand to the left, hands on hips, turn body 30 degrees to the right, big smile, and read script.

 

I may be a lonely gaming nerd, but when people try this crap with me it just annoys the hell out of me. It takes more than a soft voice, friendly smile and cute ass to get me to click on your site.

 

*click*

[MasterDex]

This is kinda-sorta related...was MasterDex's account at Kotaku really banned way back in June 2008?

 

Is there another MasterDex account?

 

I'm trying to figure out if it's been over a two-and-a-half years since he posted at Kotaku regularly, or if there's a second MasterDex account at Kotaku. (some random question, I know...maybe MasterDex'll see this?)

 

P.S. Yeah, they did stop updating the ca.kotaku site. I'm sure the few things worth me reading'll get posted here by someone else.

 

Yeah, that's me. My current Kotaku account is -MasterDex-. I'm not sure why I was banned and any emails to the eds (and at the time, banhammer wielder Prinny) went ignored...apart from Crecente who told me that no one gets unbanned, no matter the reason. I believe it was because I defended Excel_excel in a thread. Have you got a link to that account? I could find the comments I think I got banned for.

[excaliburps]

This is kinda-sorta related...was MasterDex's account at Kotaku really banned way back in June 2008?

 

Is there another MasterDex account?

 

I'm trying to figure out if it's been over a two-and-a-half years since he posted at Kotaku regularly, or if there's a second MasterDex account at Kotaku. (some random question, I know...maybe MasterDex'll see this?)

 

P.S. Yeah, they did stop updating the ca.kotaku site. I'm sure the few things worth me reading'll get posted here by someone else.

 

Yeah, that's me. My current Kotaku account is -MasterDex-. I'm not sure why I was banned and any emails to the eds (and at the time, banhammer wielder Prinny) went ignored...apart from Crecente who told me that no one gets unbanned, no matter the reason. I believe it was because I defended Excel_excel in a thread. Have you got a link to that account? I could find the comments I think I got banned for.

 

So, Witzbold banned you? Hmm. You can get unbanned from what I know. Not sure why Crecente told you that. I distinctly remember someone had their account hacked and was banned for it. He was able to prove it wasn't him trolling and they got his account back up again.

 

I'm fortunate enough to have never gotten banned/unstarred ever. I mostly post stupid things and whatnot so maybe that's it.

 

Do any of you know the reason why the ban-hammer was given back to the eds instead of the "we give you $100-$200 a month to monitor the boards" thing they used to do?

 

Oh, and good god! The kotaku commenters left there are swimming against a pile of fetid kids with the knows-it-alls syndrome! It's quite painful to read...

[deanb]

Because gawker fell on (semi-)hard times and paying for mods didn't seem necessary. So they left the modding to a neutral third party. Aka the guys writing the articles :/

 

And the rest as they say is history.

[TheForgetfulBrain]

Ha, Witzbold. I remember the days of Witzbold. And then eventually even he got destarred multiple times.

 

Oh, the fickle hammer of Kotaku.

[excaliburps]

Speaking of which, is he/was he (Witzbold) ever here?

 

SpoonyBard was also a mod, I think something came up that necessitated the eds taking the hammer themselves.

 

I mean I'm generally a very easy guy to get along with. At least I think. I'm not confrontational when it comes to forums etc. I am in-person though. Anyhoo, my point is I seem to remember an issue with the banhammer and the former wielders as getting out of hand or something. Keep in mind this was a few years ago so my memory might be failing me.

 

Out of the two, Spoony was more active with the banhammer. I seem to remember jokes and whatnot getting banned.

 

Witz? I think he knows Bash from Japan. Yeah. He did get unstarred a lot. I've encountered him in other forums. He's ok. Not as nice as you guys. Shan't say anything more than that.

 

Oh, and please tell me I'm not the only one who thinks it's 'tard idea giving stars to winners of the photo contests and TAY pics.

 

Seriously, that's why there are a lot of approved comments that suck. Same with promoted comments that shouldn't even be considered. Ugh. Just now I saw someone trolling with a star. Well, not trolling but posting the usual "meh" "I hate everything I'm not impressed bec I'm cool". post. Annoying...

Edited February 23, 2011 by excaliburps

[Cyber Rat]

Not as nice as you guys.

 

Awwwwww... You're not half-bad yourself.

[excaliburps]

I'm not sure what you're talking about. What I saw was a purely Kotaku video that basically featured her getting drunk

 

Oh, right. I've seen that now. I don't think that was Kotaku's idea. She seems to like doing that sort of thing.

 

Example: http://www.escapistmagazine.com/videos/view/top-5-with-lisa-foiles

 

Not sure if I should thank you, or hurl insults at you for that link.

 

Watching a few now...Hmm. Related to gaming? Yep. Interesting? Erm not really...Is Lisa hot? Depends.

 

Yes, when I can see her cleavage and whatnot. Not when she looks like she just got out of a foundation bath.

 

She's not white...She's like albino-white and she still powders herself to make her even more white.

 

It's like if I'm drinking coffee and I see her, I'll just tap her face to get some powder in my cup, yknow?

 

Ok, that was a bit rude. Don't tell me I'm the only one who feels this way. Not saying she's ugly. Just the makeup...Reminds me of the Joker from the old Batman series. Cesar Romero was it?

Edited February 23, 2011 by excaliburps

[Hot Heart]

She's not white...She's like albino-white and she still powders herself to make her even more white.

 

Someone seriously needs to show her how to apply make-up. She seems to make herself pale and then go 'Hmm, can people still see I have cheekbones?' PHWOOM! BLUSHER OVERLOAD!

Edited February 23, 2011 by Hot Heart

[Pirandello]

Wow, after taking a look at that Escapist page... that's WAY too much pale.

[Vargras]

So...Seems like the Ca.kotaku site is getting killed. Or at the very least not getting updated anymore.

 

Sigh. Might browse the new site a bit...But I doubt it. The ad rape is a little too much, no?

 

The ads are ridiculous, yes - especially when a single ad can completely block the top article.

 

Half the article links don't even work properly for me, unless I refresh the page repeatedly. The whole thing is a mess.

[deanb]

Speaking of which, is he/was he (Witzbold) ever here?

 

SpoonyBard was also a mod, I think something came up that necessitated the eds taking the hammer themselves.

 

 

Spoony signed up on the last place. Not sure if he joined in, if he did it was only a couple of times.

 

Out of the two I'd say it was Witz who was a bit trigger happy.

[excaliburps]

Not as nice as you guys.

 

Awwwwww... You're not half-bad yourself.

 

Haha! Thanks!

 

She's not white...She's like albino-white and she still powders herself to make her even more white.

 

Someone seriously needs to show her how to apply make-up. She seems to make herself pale and then go 'Hmm, can people still see I have cheekbones?' PHWOOM! BLUSHER OVERLOAD!

 

Yes! I'm glad I'm not the only one who see it this way. Seriously? The people in front of the camera can't see this? She could give Pennywise the Clown a run for his money! Again, not saying she's ugly. As she's not. Just a tad too much make-up in all the wrong places.

 

Wow, after taking a look at that Escapist page... that's WAY too much pale.

 

That's also what I thought. To the point that it got distracting. I mean I seriously thought flakes of powder would fall of every time her face contorted or when she moved...Well, she can transport coke using that make-up method. I heard that pays well.

 

Speaking of which, is he/was he (Witzbold) ever here?

 

SpoonyBard was also a mod, I think something came up that necessitated the eds taking the hammer themselves.

 

 

Spoony signed up on the last place. Not sure if he joined in, if he did it was only a couple of times.

 

Out of the two I'd say it was Witz who was a bit trigger happy.

 

Ah...So what are your impressions of them? Same with the Tay peeps. Like 'em?

 

I do want to say something but do not want to come off as a dick.

 

My experience that's all.

 

Also, the CA page has been updating again! Nice. I tried using the new page. Ugh. Replies not showing, didn't load, etc. I tried the CA page again and it works!

Edited February 24, 2011 by excaliburps

[toxicitizen]

So a bunch of sites posted Deus Ex: Human Revolution hands-on impressions today.

 

At first I was thinking I'd avoid them. Trying to find out as little as possible about the game.

But I finally caved in and read IGN's earlier tonight.

 

Then I started reading Kotaku's just now and holy shit...

 

The guy who played and wrote the article for IGN was clearly a Deus Ex fan. He referenced the first two games, mentioned expectations and doubts he had towards Human Revolution and generally gave me a positive outlook on the game because he seemed like he knew what Deus Ex was about and he only had good things to say about HR.

 

McWhertor's article, on the other hand, makes it clear he probably never played the previous games. Not only that but his account of what he did in-game (like blinding himself with his own flashbang...)makes it seem like he never played an action game before. As far as I could bear to read, he never talks about experimenting with and exploring the game's varied ways to tackle any given objective (which is the whole point of Deus Ex). At least the IGN guy explored some, actually found an air vent and managed to get through without firing a single shot. As a big DX fan and someone who's really looking forward to HR, I just couldn't finish reading the Kotaku article. It just seemed to have missed the point of the game entirely.

 

I've often read people's complaints here or elsewhere about Kotaku assigning games to the wrong people. But it's the first time I've seen it occur in such an obvious way. I'm embarassed for them...

Edited February 25, 2011 by FLD