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Hey Ash, Whatcha Playin's triumphant return...at GameTrailers!

2:03 PM on 09.04.2008, Anthony Burch 86 comments

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After a month or so of keeping our fans (both of them) in suspense, I'm more than pleased to announce...

HAWP IS BACK!

We're now being hosted at GameTrailers, and you can see the newest and Braid-est episode here.

Though you might initially scoff at having to go to a different Web site to fulfill your trimonthly dose of Hey Ash, Whatcha Playin, know this: our videos, supported by the Herculean servers at GameTrailers, are now being shown in full HD. Every pockmark, every inch of stubble, and every creepily bugged-out Ashly stare will henceforth be available in eye-popping high definition.

HAWP is back, and more highly defined than ever.

Tell your friends.


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ZServ's Avatar
ZServ at 09/04/2008 14:03
no thanks.
MissHinasaki's Avatar
MissHinasaki at 09/04/2008 14:04
Ha! I just noticed the Tardis noise in the background. XD Also, Ashley is way too adorable.
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ParaParaKing at 09/04/2008 14:06
You sellouts! *shakesfist*
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funran at 09/04/2008 14:07
I got a facebook message from the HAWP group before the post, thanks for letting me know a little early :D A little short, but very awesome.
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GuitarAtomik at 09/04/2008 14:09
Good to see it back no matter where it is. Also, WHY WERE YOU NOT AT PAX!!?
Sharpless's Avatar
Sharpless at 09/04/2008 14:09
Get the fuck off GameTrailers.

That is all.
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pendelton21 at 09/04/2008 14:09
Nice.
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the Golden Avatar at 09/04/2008 14:09
I liked it up to the part where Ash says she wishes you were never born. Mostly because of Rev's awesome acting.
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ian_esq at 09/04/2008 14:10
You guys are getting hated on like a shitstorm over at GT...

I like it cause it's random and doesn't take each episode very seriously.

Much respect for the Rev and his reviews. and his sister i guess....
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AILDFan at 09/04/2008 14:11
I'm lovin the HD, and I'm not gonna lie, the rating threw me off a bit. Its an anomaly and you should just be proud of this killer (no pun intended) episode.
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tenacious_goat at 09/04/2008 14:12
TARDIS noise ftw.
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MissHinasaki at 09/04/2008 14:12
Yea, it's a sad day when we're considered the mature community.
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ArrestedDeveloper at 09/04/2008 14:13
Congrats on getting paid for HAWP, how much do you get per view?
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Cowzilla3 at 09/04/2008 14:18
You were born in 87? God I'm old.
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Colette Bennett at 09/04/2008 14:19
@ArrestedDeveloper -- not an appropriate question.
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UglyDuck at 09/04/2008 14:20
I'm going to repost what I said in the other thread.

I didn't like it, and I bloody love HAWP. I see what you were trying to do but it didn't work. It had nothing to do with Braid, it just used the idea of time control, which is not a Braid-exclusive theme. You should have included elements of Braid in the game, such as the green outline for persistent objects and so on.

I can't really suggest that many ideas for change because it is what it is, I would have just done it differently. I think I would have made it so that Ashley was calling Anthony's Foetus the princess, which would have given way to the phrase "Sorry, but your Princess/Foetus is in another womb". Also, when Ash tried to touch Anthony, he detonates.

Alternatively, you could parody this episode by doing another Braid-themed video and use it to "undo" this one.

It sounds kinda weak right now because it's unrefined. I just feel there was a lot more potential with that joke. It's like thinking with portals; there are millions of possibilities. Overall, not the best introduction to Gametrailers, IMO.
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Sharpless at 09/04/2008 14:21
LOL @ MissHinasaki

Rev, I know you want to try to turn HAWP into something like a franchise, or whatever you want to call it, but I really don't see it happening this way. There is not a single video site on the internet that isn't filled to the brim with morons. You should just keep making them for Destructoid and let it take off on its own, because I really don't see you successfully forcing this into fruition. The nature of the beast prohibits it, it would seem.
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CypherVR at 09/04/2008 14:23
SELLOUTS!

..at least post a damn video here
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CypherVR at 09/04/2008 14:24
yes, i see a link, POST THE VIDEO >_>
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the Golden Avatar at 09/04/2008 14:25
Sellouts? You watch it free here, you watch if free there. Who cares where it's hosted. If they have an opportunity to make a bit of money off of it, why shouldn't they? Would you begrudge them that?
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ArrestedDeveloper at 09/04/2008 14:27
@Collette
I've heard other people featured on GT discuss their payment, I didn't realize it was an off limits question.
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TurboSpaz at 09/04/2008 14:29
From the comments: "Chick kinda looked like a dude....."
HA! Someone saw the /b/ meme.

The bit where Anthony is like "goddamit" when eating his cereal, funny funny stuff. Rest of the video? Like UglyPhil said, wtf did this have to do with braid? The videos are really starting to turn into just "Watch my family" videos. I'm guessing the next one won't even be about video games at all. The first few were good but between this and the craptacular Batman one, maybe HAWP has had its run.
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senorfatso at 09/04/2008 14:30
why do this destructoid? youre far too cool for gametrailers, the community is full of too many ballsacs and fanboys and so, naturally, they cant understand how much of a legend you guys are. Its like taking the Mona Lisa along to a Lethal Bizzle gig.
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caffdawg at 09/04/2008 14:30
I agree with UglyPhil ("not the best introduction to Gametrailers"), but the video still made me laugh and I look forward to the next one!
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Sharpless at 09/04/2008 14:32
@TurboSpaz
Ashly reversed time. Time-reversal is the key mechanic in Braid. Thus, related. Also, the Batman one was brilliant. Shoosh.
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Justice at 09/04/2008 14:37
TBH I agree with Sharpless but I guess you had your reasons. BTW I'm not seeing the HD option where it should be.
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TurboSpaz at 09/04/2008 14:40
"Ashly reversed time. Time-reversal is the key mechanic in Braid."
Anthony wore a shirt, the guy from Braid wears a shirt too. Thus related?

Like I said, poor connection between the two. This was more of a parody of Back to the Future or Terminator than Braid.
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eternalplayer2345 at 09/04/2008 14:41
Glad to see your back, I'm not happy to see you on gametrailers. Remember if game trailers ever screws you over (which they will) you have a place here.
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Justice at 09/04/2008 14:44
Also, my thoughts on the episode, irregardless of the move to GT:

To be honest, this episode sucked, the conenction to Braid is understandable to anyone who knows about the game but as TurboSpaz said, the connection wasn't strong at all. Braid wasn't very relevant to the episode.

Hopefully this is just one low point in what has been a series of highs.
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arcadias at 09/04/2008 14:49
Glad to see the show is back.
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Brando at 09/04/2008 14:54
I love HAWP but this was definitely my least favorite, especially as a followup to the stellar batman one.
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NihonTiger90 at 09/04/2008 14:55
Come back home, Anthony!
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randombullseye at 09/04/2008 15:03
A humorous episode.
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Dexter345 at 09/04/2008 15:05
Oh no, not a time paradox!

Um, would it be possible for you people to embed the GameTrailers video onto this page? I'd rather not have to go anywhere other than Destructoid, ever.
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mistic at 09/04/2008 15:10
Fucking Congratulations!

You guys deserve to be on gametrailers! you are fucking awesome!

I'll be sure to keep watching you guys :-) keep up the great work!
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Redzie at 09/04/2008 15:19
was that really your mom in there? so you guys are half-asian or something?
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NobodysDream at 09/04/2008 15:22
Sorry Anthony, it's just not as good as the others. I doubt you've already jumped the shark (or is it 'nuked the fridge' now?) but this one was pretty weak. It's clearly not just the change of community, because the other HAWP videos on GT are pretty highly rated. Whatever, you'll recover.

I'm weirded out by the fact you're only a year older than me. Jesus, what have I done with my life? You're 21 and writing for a website, and here I am with what? Oh yeah, SCIENCE.
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Drakonikarma at 09/04/2008 15:25
Hilarious episode. Not very Braid related but still hilarious.
I don't mind at all that HAWP is being posted on Gametrailers, if Anthony and Ashley want to make a bit of money out of it then why not, more power to them. However it's those bastards on Gametrailers who don't even know what it is but are more than ready to prejudice against it that piss me off. If you don't like it then shut the fuck up and go back to watching game trailers or whatever it is you do on that site - it's not for you cunts anyway, it's for us at Destructoid.
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CrocBox at 09/04/2008 15:33
Congrats on getting picked up by GT!
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Sharpless at 09/04/2008 15:37
@TurboSpaz
Meh, I didn't have a problem with it. The only complaint I have is that they didn't dress Ashly up like Tim.
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Anthony Burch at 09/04/2008 15:38
I'm 20. My mom was preggers in 1987, gave birth the next year.
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Mozgus at 09/04/2008 16:01
Very nice. Might be my favorite one yet.
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NobodysDream at 09/04/2008 16:15
Oh, awesome. We're the same age. Now I've got no excuse not to be jealous. Fucking college degrees, taking four years and shit. Why do I need a real job anyways? I should just write porn. Fuck the mysteries of the universe, now my life's drive is to see how many permutations of "throbbing member" I can put on a page.

Chapter 1: The Comic Convention
His quivering tumescence could no longer bear her presence, and he emptied his love across her spectacles. Newly decorated with his affection, she smiled at him as he felt a stitched paw on his shoulder, leading to the wolven visage of a virile young man. "Come on", she said, "let's get this train up and running."

He knew the night was just beginning...

Purple Prose Pr0n is the best.
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MF DOOM at 09/04/2008 16:34
Resident Evil 4 or any would be awesome to do next, honestly the Batman is the best so far!
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Stonedfox at 09/04/2008 16:44
Reading the comments at GT is a good way to get some tips on being classy.

"Gay"

"Was that supposed to be funny?"

"She's kinda hot"

I feel like I'm at a fancy dinner part with such rich dialogue like that!
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The Amazing Shenazin at 09/04/2008 16:50
wow, you're only about 1 year older than me!
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Campbell at 09/04/2008 17:25
The 6.2 rating you guys have over there is an absolute travesty....one of the worst in internet history.

I will spend the next few days in morning over this horrible event.
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Holyetheline at 09/04/2008 17:27
Congrats! I'm happy to see this entertainment has made a return.
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