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Gamecock's Mike Wilson takes a big step, runs for president of the ESA

7:10 PM on 05.09.2008, Colette Bennett 34 comments

Gamecock's Mike Wilson takes a big step, runs for president of the ESA photo
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Sure, Gamecock has rubbed some people the wrong way at times, as people attempting something radical usually do. However, these guys are attempting something that very few parts of the game industry have attempted -- to make the business of making, selling and reporting on games fun as well as profitable. Some of you may be thinking, okay, that's fine and good, but you expect a guy who wears a rooster costume to get nominated for ESA president?

Regardless of what anyone may have to say, Mike Wilson has announced his candidacy for the presidency of the Entertainment Software Association, which comes at a tumultous time, considering that several major members including Activision and Vivendi Games have recently pulled their involvement. In the video above, Wilson gives his mission statement ... while peeing behind a tombstone.

The forever serious will sniff and look down their noses at this announcement...but I seem to remember that same reaction about another guy who showed up to E3 in costume a few years ago. Whether or not Wilson can edge far enough along to effect change with the already shaky E3 is still to be seen, but I can say I'm one hundred percent behind the idea of someone making decisions with a sense of humor (not to mention the lack of stick in one's ass must be good for one's mood). Thoughts, junior politicians?

The press release can be found after the jump, check out the video here.


Gamecock Announces Its BE-3 Initiative

Cockpit, Austin, TX - May 9, 2008 - Gamecock Media Group today reiterated
its intent to mock and take full advantage of the E3 Expo (or, since its
death, the Media & Business Summit) each year. Given the recent
cancellations by the largest multinational conglomerate and independent game
developer invited last year, Mike Wilson, Grand Champeen of Gamecock, has
also announced his candidacy for ESA President based on the platform of
bringing the fun back to the gaming industry.

Full details are forthcoming; however, Gamecock will set up its campaign HQ
at the lovely Hotel Figueroa this year, during the days of July 15-18.
Invited are all gamers who love fun and just want to play games. No
invitations or jumping through hoops required. This is what video games
should be about.

"I read last week that some of my most high profile supporters are not happy
with the current administration of the ESA. Many of them apparently feel
that I am the right man to right the ship, before it sinks entirely, due to
my intimate experience with, or at least near, the E3 Expo's of the past,"
said Mike Wilson. "After a long conversation with my wife, we have decided
to step forward and bear the slings and arrows of public life this election
season. Since the macabre, but strangely high-spirited burial of E3 last
year we are glad to see that it still has some life left in it. My only hope
is that it can be rebuilt and become what the all-knowing gaming god
intended it to be. Good luck and God bless."

Make your voice heard. We're just sayin'.

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Some Jerk's Avatar
Some Jerk at 05/09/2008 19:10
The fact that this video auto-plays is only indicitive of the level of forced humor that gamecock constantly fails with.
ArrestedDeveloper's Avatar
ArrestedDeveloper at 05/09/2008 19:12
I'm so sick of Gamecocks self promotion. I've seen more advertising for the company than any of their games.
Mxyzptlk's Avatar
Mxyzptlk at 05/09/2008 19:13
I used to like Mike Wilson. Now he's just getting obnoxious.
king3vbo's Avatar
king3vbo at 05/09/2008 19:16
They get more obnoxious each day
Holyetheline's Avatar
Holyetheline at 05/09/2008 19:16
Wow that's a bold step. aaaaand wtf.
NightDehumidifier's Avatar
NightDehumidifier at 05/09/2008 19:18
Hey Gamecock, STEP ONE, MAKE A GOOD GAME. STEP TWO, FLAUNT YOURSELF!
RitualNet's Avatar
RitualNet at 05/09/2008 19:21
When yah gotta go, yah gotta go.
JoeCamNet's Avatar
JoeCamNet at 05/09/2008 19:25
AUTOPLAYING VIDEOS CAN BURN IN HELL!
Y0j1mb0's Avatar
Y0j1mb0 at 05/09/2008 19:32
Gamecock should takebig steps at making good games first.
rosalindaveue's Avatar
rosalindaveue at 05/09/2008 19:34
Auto-video sucks ass. I hit my game sites tabs and I have to listen to noise? FAIL.
Detry's Avatar
Detry at 05/09/2008 19:36
What Joe said.
Pacopaco's Avatar
Pacopaco at 05/09/2008 19:38
Autoplay? God, someone here really has a hard-on for these guys.
razerangel's Avatar
razerangel at 05/09/2008 19:38
Do these guys actually make games anymore, or just muck about and piss people off at event in a cockrel outfit?
flaming burrito's Avatar
flaming burrito at 05/09/2008 19:39
meh, publicity whore much?
JDUB X's Avatar
JDUB X at 05/09/2008 19:40
They need to get some more games out before they try to "Fix" The industry

Last time I checked Demmentium and Insecticide did not light a revolutionary fire under the Industrys ass
TheToiletDuck's Avatar
TheToiletDuck at 05/09/2008 19:45
What the ESA needs is a president that is credible enough to be able to stand up for the games industry during times like the mass effect debacle.
As much as i think this guy is a publicity whore and that gamecock should release some games already i will bet that behind all the bullshit and cock jokes Mike Wilson is probably a pretty smart guy. He may be media savvy enough to be a good front man for the industry and help the fight against the fox news bullshit.
Avid's Avatar
Avid at 05/09/2008 19:47
Poor execution.
LordRegulus's Avatar
LordRegulus at 05/09/2008 20:04
Dear Gamecock Investors,

The following is a summary of our most recent Gamecock Business Plan:

1. Amass large sums of money and start a company.

2. ???

3. PROFIT.

We are currently looking into possibilities for step 2. Our options include "borrowing" the costumed-mascot technique from a certain robot-blog... thing, interrupting awards ceremonies, and name-checking developers who don't even like us shortly after coupling what appears to be a serious speech with a pee joke. We'll get back to you with the details.

-M. Wilson

---

Dear Mr. Wilson,

How about we make some games?

-The Investors

---

Dear Investors,

Ha ha! You guys are a riot!

-M. Wilson
Some Jerk's Avatar
Some Jerk at 05/09/2008 20:12
People who work for the companies Gamecock publishes hate them, why shouldn't I?
wartime71's Avatar
wartime71 at 05/09/2008 20:20
@ Heretic

What is that supposed to mean?
brainderailment's Avatar
brainderailment at 05/09/2008 20:33
Wait, gamecock makes games?
-PL-'s Avatar
-PL- at 05/09/2008 20:37
Looks like they're doing a pretty good job at getting publicity.
HarassmentPanda's Avatar
HarassmentPanda at 05/09/2008 21:17
I love that everyone is talking about Activision and Vivendi leaving the ESA. Doesn't this make sense? The companies announced a merger in December. They're only awaiting stockholder and government approval to complete the process. It sure wouldn't make sense to not consult each other on this decision.

Besides, who's to say Activision Blizzard won't be members of the ESA once the merger completes? There could be some technicality that makes this a savvy business decision. After all, neither company made a point of announcing a defection from the ESA--that story was a result of pure Internet Matlockery. That said, they may not rejoin the ESA, but it's still not as though this is a mass defection. However, if LucasArts left the ESA, that could signal something.
Sharpless's Avatar
Sharpless at 05/09/2008 21:56
Colette, it isn't that most people are upset with them because they're being all edgy and radical. It's because they keep doing all this obnoxious, cocky stuff and they don't back it up with any actual substance. As a Destructoid fan, I love lulz and wackiness just as much as the next member of the Dtoid Army, but it's all been a bunch of "Hey! Look! Hey! Look!" with nothing to look at.

And frankly, I still haven't forgiven them for stepping on Ken Levine's acceptance speech. If they'd had any sense of decency, they would've held off until the "Best Game Fueled by Mountain Dew GamerFuel" award.
Sam Spectre's Avatar
Sam Spectre at 05/09/2008 23:33
Sharpless knows whats up. They have nothing to back up their cockiness (pun intended).
CRA's Avatar
CRA at 05/10/2008 00:22
These guys suck so bad, they aren't funny. If they stop sucking and make a game they might be okay. Until then, they're just posers.
-PL-'s Avatar
-PL- at 05/10/2008 14:02
Wow, give Gamecock a break. First of all, they don't really "make" games. There are a lot of different developers making games for them. They just haven't stumbled upon a "hit" yet (and they've only been around a year, so what do you really expect?). Apparently they have Croteam working on a game for them, so I have hope for their future. Mushroom Men looks great too.

Also, Gamecock is not EA, or Activision, or any of the other huge game publishers. They're not sitting on a mile-high mountain of cash, and the production quality of their games suffer as a result. They're just breaking into the business and trying to make a name for themselves. Their methods may be a bit unorthodox and flamboyant, but they're also trying to prove that they're not just another one of the "faceless corporations" that we have all grown to love and accept. I'd say they've done a pretty good job so far, considering we're talking about them right now.

"Posers"? These guys are putting out games.
MechaMonkey's Avatar
MechaMonkey at 05/11/2008 12:59
George W. Bush has a sense of humor too. I think there are plenty of folks willing to give their opinion on his effectiveness as a president.
HarassmentPanda's Avatar
HarassmentPanda at 05/11/2008 18:22
Um, did anyone else follow the link and find it hilarious that it says "PRESS ONLY: PLEASE DO NOT LINK TO THIS SITE" in big huge letters at the top of the page?
yourmomX2's Avatar
yourmomX2 at 05/12/2008 12:27
Loosen up, this is actually pretty funny. That said, I could care less about the ESA junk, but those URLS at the end of the video are awesome. Thats forward thinking!
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