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CBlogs of 5.7.2008
Conrad Zimmerman \| 11:12 PM on 05.07.2008	9 comments

Re-cappin' across the universe, on the starship Destructoid.

I had big things planned today, a whole huge rant on climate change and environmentalists after I read a new article on the topic. Then I took a nap this afternoon and the whole thing had to be scrapped for time. I don't know about you guys, but taking a nap (ironically) wipes me out and I can't seem to get much of anything done afterwards.

Anyway, maybe next week. It's my last day for teh recapz this week, ceark returns tomorrow to rock your world. Have a good one, everybody.

*- This didn't seem to get much notice, and I know we'd like more intro from the guy, but his video is pretty funny.

*- Repost of the Classic Game of the Month Club information. Educate Yourself.

A- ShadeWithin shares a college paper he wrote regarding video game violence and addiction
A- Video Games and UK Law in four acts: Part two (Tamz)
S- Control Freaks: Prop Cycle (njsykora)

C- CBlog Xbox Scavenger Hunt (Ends 5.31)
C- T-shirt Contest (Ends 5.18)
C- Niero teased us with Deca Sports demos before announcing the contest today
E- More Podtoid MGS impressions
E- Rider Chop takes a stab at shutting Chad up
E- So does Rio, and it's adorable
E- Torzelan's entry into MGS Podtoid
E- Harassment Panda wants Chad to STFU too.
E- And an entry from MaxVest
E- Rider Chop tries again
E- Director's cut of Genki's entry, now with more lulz.
E- electr - I mean, Gynecologist Cobra enters

E- bunnyrabbit's MS Points contest ends, mad props to stooz for stepping up with the prize after yesterday's robbery

E- Dtoid Vancouver announces their first get-together, an evening online
S- See? This is what you miss out on when you don't join us in IRC. It also may make you never want to go there.
C- Dick McVengeance now has a Twitter.
C- RobotFart's been away for a couple of weeks, wants to know what he's missed and shows us a kickass costume

N- Tales of Innocence won't be leaving Japan
N- GTA IV gets patched on PS3 to fix multiplayer issues
N- Blizzard's lawsuit against cheat bot company could have far-reaching implications
N- Fight Night 4 announced
N- Arcade game expo dates announced
V- Zero Punctuation responds to hate mail this week (and it's probably his best work ever)
V- An introduction to Far Cry 2
V- New Little Big Planet vid is pretty cool
T- Mabinogi, an anime-styled MMO from the makers of MapleStory (and it's free)
T- Are game reviews becoming reactionary toward the current state of the industry instead of being honest?
T- ParaParaKing asks if we really need another rehash of Dr. Mario
T- Haze demo seems decent but nothing special
T- Science Channel re-airing documentary series, Rise of the Videogame
T- Rockstar has the media playing right into their hands
T- Butmac loves Diddy Kong Racing on DS
T- Voodoo seems unimpressed with Nintendo Channel, but it's looking like a connection issue more than anything
T- American disdain for video games tied to it's work ethic?
T- THQ is blaming Nintendo and rhythm gaming for missing earning projections; nilcam offers a solution
T- Time Travelling flash game is awesome
T- Linde has written a history of fan efforts to bring Mother stateside
T- teh d0n now understands the motivation of game collectors
T- Console-specific GTA adverts?
T- New Castle Crashers update is uber-cute
T- RROD support horror story
T- Some GTA imprssions that I honestly didn't read
T- Cataract found a copy of Earthbound lying in a stairwell at his school
T- FlonneMcNinja talks tactics, specifically Disgaea
T- The character evolution of Rydia (Final Fantasy IV)
T- The Bez loves his Magic cards

A- Comic in UK magazine re-affirms gamer's position on violent game debate
A- Butmac graces us with yet another comic
M- Amy Winehouse looks like shit

R- This blog makes passing mention of MGS, but it's really about manga
R- Half-Life 2 cafe in Riyadh probably real, according to Redzie
R- First ever recording of orca hunting dolphins
R- This explains a lot about OMGLOLZ trolling behavior
R- What's with the string of thefts against Dtoiders lately?
R- RickRolling beyond the confines of the intarwebs
V- Will Wiimotes blend? You bet your ass they will.
V- Family Guy video with The Matrix trailer audio

S- Mirror's Edge trailer from yesterday; lucbernard is such a lovable lunatic scamp though, wouldn't you agree?
F- I have no doubt at all that this is a honest opinion and not just another trolling attempt. Absolutely none. Zero.
F- Forums please.
F- More hard-hitting journalism from PaperBowser0
F- Instead of being the last post today, could it be the last post ever? Don't make me beg

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9 comments | showing # 1 to 9

The Bez

For some reason theres a painful tingly pressure in my pants after being recapped. Should I go to the doctor? And this is probably a stoopid question but what does "T" mean next to ma story?

vexed alex

Thanks again, Conrad. Your awesomeness is greatly appreciated.

Now, on to catch up on my c-blogs!

Conrad Zimmerman

@The Bez: Yes, but there's no cure and the only perscription is more cowbell.

And the "T" means, thoughts, contemplations. Something the recapper doesn't consider on the scale of an article and more opinion-based than news. The link at the bottom of every recap has a handy guide for what all the codes mean.

The Bez

@ Conrad
thanks for the info I got some cowbell and read what you said and now the pressure is gone replaced with a tingly wet sensation. Oh well it's kinda nice...

Electro Lemon

"electr- I mean, Gynecologist Cobra"

Hahahaha

Mxyzptlk

Oh damn it, now I've got that Dr. Demento song stuck in my head.

Conrad Zimmerman

@Mxyzptlk: I'm so glad to know someone caught that.

Velt

naps are complicated, if i take a nap are those of 15-20 min, no more.

ReclusiveSpirit

A late thank you to Conrad. Another enjoyable recap.

And I'm with Velt on naps...they can be tricky. I try for the 20 to 30 minute nap. Otherwise it just messes up my sleep cycle.

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