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X-Play to premiere new segment; dolphin viewership triples photo

G4’s hit show X-Play is premiering a brand new segment tonight -- dramatically titled Head to Head -- and the producers have generously asked me to be a part of it. Yay!

When I first heard the segment’s name, I immediately imagined I would be fighting some kind of dragon or chimera, armed with only an ice halberd and my limited knowledge of black magic. After asking if Firaga was allowed to be cast in the studio, the very patient producers informed me that the segment had nothing to do with me battling a mythical beast. Instead, I will be having a healthy, spirited debate with another member of the videogame industry about the future of the PlayStation 3. You’re a lucky bastard, chimera!

Check out all the verbal drama tonight at 8:00 p.m. EST on G4 (right after Attack of the Show). I am extra nervous, but I will do anything it takes to make Destructoid proud. Any last minute words of advice? Should I bring along a healing staff, just in case?








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Clockwork's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/16/2008 13:02
Clockwork
I'd bring a shiv just to be safe.

But congrats dude! I'll be sure to watch you fight to the death.
Tragic Hero's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/16/2008 13:02
Tragic Hero
Congratulations. If I were you I would take Clockworks advice except go with a +5 Dagger.
Red TheHaze Veron's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/16/2008 13:05
Red TheHaze Veron
this is why i have g4.
covah's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/16/2008 13:05
covah
I like how they've now completely dropped their pants and dropped a fat load on them reviewing games. I watched the first new episode and there was not one single review. Not that I really give a crap what Adam Sessler and Morgan "Manjaw" Webb have to say, its just that I miss their south park canadian cut outs of famous people saying one linders through out the reviews. You know... like Arnold saying "GET DOWN"
Aerox's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/16/2008 13:06
Aerox
Who are you debating?

If all else fails, just keep repeating on camera that you are aammmaaazzzinnnggg and that should shut down any arguments.

Also how do you manage to get off work all the time to go be on TV? Or do you already work in the TV industry?
Cheeburga's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/16/2008 13:07
Cheeburga
Kick ass, don't be afraid to own the hell out of them.
TheStripe's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/16/2008 13:08
TheStripe
The new format sucks ass. I want to see game reviews.

And bring back Icons, damnit.
Y0j1mb0's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/16/2008 13:08
Y0j1mb0
I hate Xplay but will watch to support you..

just don't be talking shit about my PS3!!
MaxVest's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/16/2008 13:11
MaxVest
Don't let them shoot Blu-rays into you, whichever position you are taking. Wear foil.
Chad Concelmo's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/16/2008 13:11
Chad Concelmo
@Aerox,
I do work in the T.V./film industry, so that makes it a lot easier. I also have an amazing boss (not as amazing as Niero, of course). :)
Kif 's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/16/2008 13:12
Kif
I'm on the edge of my seat for a flash video already. Sadly (Luckily?) we don't get G4 here in UKland.
RoMeRtHeGaMe's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/16/2008 13:12
RoMeRtHeGaMe
Nice! I'll be watching, good luck!
king3vbo's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/16/2008 13:18
king3vbo
sw33t! MOAR Chad is always a good thing
Brian Szabelski's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/16/2008 13:24
Brian Szabelski
It's dangerous to go alone.



Here, take this.
moot button's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/16/2008 13:25
moot button
wear a shirt with a camaro on it. no one will dare argue with a man clad in camaros. vvvrrooooOOOMMM!
VWGTI's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/16/2008 13:25
VWGTI
Chad, last time I saw you on AotS some asshat kept speaking over you. If this guy tries to do that tonight, channel the power of the dolphins and open a can of whoop-ass.

That is all.
Tubatic's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/16/2008 13:37
Tubatic
The undead are vulnerable to cure. Most members of the videogame industry are undead, right?
Knivy's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/16/2008 13:46
Knivy
What VWGTI said, don't let them silence you Chad!!

Use your shump skills to avoid all the lies and fallacies.
RICHARD BLOCKER's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/16/2008 13:59
RICHARD BLOCKER
If you start to get nervous, just go to your happy place, which apparently is a giant waterbed with Collette and a dolphin making out on it.
none's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/16/2008 13:59
none
Tell Olivia I love her. Oh, wait, x-play? Nevermind.

Just use copius amounts of the greatest and most versatile comeback ever: "So's your face".
riomccarthy's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/16/2008 14:12
riomccarthy
I'll definitely be watching this evening! You might want to bring a Phoenix Down just for a little extra bonus, but a dolphin could always be more helpful. Maybe bring both? =P
Excel-2011's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/16/2008 14:13
Excel-2011
I used to kiss the ground you walked on but now that you've crossed over to the worst television program in history I'll still read your articles but with a nasty grimace all throughout. For your sake this better pay off.
vp360's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/16/2008 14:16
vp360
nice
Darren Nakamura's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/16/2008 14:22
Darren Nakamura
Make sure you post up the Internet version once it's available, for the homeboys out here who don't have cable.
sleepingagain's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/16/2008 14:25
sleepingagain
good luck, and flash teh dtoid gang symbol
SWE3tMadness's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/16/2008 15:23
SWE3tMadness
Stupid cable company switched the stations on us. What used to be G4 is now the Soap Opera network, and now G4 is in the "extended-extended cable" package or something.

Anyways, the point is that I won't be able to watch it tonight.

Yeah, I can always get it on the internet, but it's not the same! ;_;
Bob Muir's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/16/2008 15:38
Bob Muir
Chad could totally take that chimera anyways, he doesn't have to prove anything.
Hitogoroshi's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/16/2008 15:38
Hitogoroshi
Always take 99 Cure2 Potions into every dungeon.

Looking forward to this :)
bleep's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/16/2008 15:38
bleep
Hmm I've always heard that other members of the video game industry ARE mythical beasts...GL
Spartacus's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/16/2008 15:51
Spartacus
Wear a D-toid shirt :)
Evil Cheese's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/16/2008 15:55
Evil Cheese
Bring along a couple of hi-potions and a maybe a Phoenix Down or two in case just in case somebody dies from your amazingness. Nail 'em Stephen Colbert style.
CaptainApocalypse's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/16/2008 16:22
CaptainApocalypse
Make sure you cast Haste on yourself.
Sharpless's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/16/2008 16:22
Sharpless
I assume this will be on the interwebs, too? Boy, G4 sure likes them some Chad. You'll be making babies with Olivia Munn in no time, Chadric.
Cataract's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/16/2008 16:30
Cataract
Bring a dolphin for good luck!
Samit Sarkar's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/16/2008 17:20
Samit Sarkar
I’d love to watch this, but by 8 PM, I’ll almost certainly be WNW-ing it up by then, and if not, my parents will kick me out of the living room to watch American Idol from 8–10 PM EST. Best of luck, though; I’m sure you’ll wow them all!
Cataract's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/16/2008 17:29
Cataract
Agh, I'm going to Hooters, someone get a recording of it for me!
sevendash's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/16/2008 18:34
sevendash
Make us PS3 owners proud!
Spartacus's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/16/2008 18:41
Spartacus
Also, you are required to say at least ONE (1) D-toid exclusive meme. To repersent aw hood.
Dan CiTi's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/16/2008 19:16
Dan CiTi
OMG you're so cool Chad!
Dan CiTi's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/16/2008 19:18
Dan CiTi
I LOVE LITTLEBIGPLANET TOO!!!
Dan CiTi's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/16/2008 19:26
Dan CiTi
OMG PROTOTYPE LIVE DEMO FTW!
Chad Concelmo's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/16/2008 20:11
Chad Concelmo
@Sharpless,
I already have. Chad Jr. is on the way. Shhhhh ... :)
Sharpless's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/16/2008 20:52
Sharpless
You heard it here first. Dolphin-Munn hybrid on the way.
Fading Star's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/16/2008 21:02
Fading Star
Hurray for dolphin viewership!
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