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It appears that Crios was an inspiration – Kensei Seraph has caught that same spirit of generosity and wants to gift a lucky member of the community a Humble Weekly Bundle. So come enter for a chance win: it’s a community love-fest!

I told you about the new Humble Weekly Sale. Coming to you from Bohemia Interactive, it’s all about the Arma. For $6 (or more) you get: Arma II, Take On Helicopters, UFO: Afterlight, Alpha Prime, ARMA: Gold Edition, ARMA Tactics, Carrier Command: Gaea Mission, ARMA II: Operation Arrowhead and… ARMA II: DayZ Mod. That’s right – you can finally see what all the fuss is about with DayZ. Well, instead of spending the money, one of you will be getting this awesome batch of Bohemian games as a present!

What do you need to do to enter? Well, comment, of course! Let’s see, last time it was all about advise on what we should be doing to be an even more awesome site and treat our community right. This time around, I want to see a discussion about why you like us to begin with. Is it Geoff’s winning personality and Darryn’s gender ambiguity? Our IONs may have lured you in, but I’m sure you stayed for Gavin’s controversial eSports coverage.

In all seriousness, I want to know how you, our awesome community, found us in the first place and what makes you stay. I’ll even share my story!

At his old job, my hairier half often had free time to read news24. He found his way on lazygamer through them and would often send me links to articles of interest and we came to rely on the reviews when deciding on game purchases. When I joined twitter, of course I started following Gavin for the mix of news and ranting, but I only commented on the site now and then. One day, I saw a tweet that lazygamer was looking for a part-time writer – I applied and the rest is history. Now, what’s your story?

NB: Multiple entries are allowed – comment as many times as you like, each comment counts as an entry towards winning the bundle.

Last Updated: January 22, 2014

207 Comments

  1. Trebzz

    January 22, 2014 at 13:42

    Well I remember joining FB in 2010 and a few months later Megarom started a new fan page as well so they shared a number of sites on their wall 🙂 what makes me stay is the naked women, even though I still see no point in it.

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    • Unavengedavo

      January 22, 2014 at 13:59

      I think the point is to add a distraction to our daily lives and have us admire something beautiful. To remind us that there is still beauty in this world and that we should merely step outside our comfort zone and reach out for it…. That, or Darryn just needs an excuse to look at boobs all day

      Reply

      • RinceThis2014

        January 22, 2014 at 14:00

        Then what about the horror that was Darryn lying next to a pool? 0-O

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        • Unavengedavo

          January 22, 2014 at 14:08

          I think his mom was standing behind him and he figured “If I can’t enjoy boobs, no one can!”

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          • RinceThis2014

            January 22, 2014 at 14:08

            Ouch 🙂

          • Cat

            January 22, 2014 at 15:45

            Thats harsh…

  2. Admiral Chief in Vegas

    January 22, 2014 at 13:42

    GG Kensei, what a trooper you are!

    Reply

    • Kensei Seraph Moe Ninja

      January 22, 2014 at 13:46

      Thanks.

      Reply

      • GalacticLordCaptainAwesomeness

        January 22, 2014 at 17:26

        thanks Mate, it is a nice thing the guys are doing, supporting charity (and the steam library at the same time)

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  3. Brian Murphy

    January 22, 2014 at 13:43

    Let

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  4. Brian Murphy

    January 22, 2014 at 13:43

    me

    Reply

  5. Brian Murphy

    January 22, 2014 at 13:43

    guess

    Reply

  6. Brian Murphy

    January 22, 2014 at 13:43

    South Africans

    Reply

  7. Brian Murphy

    January 22, 2014 at 13:44

    Only?

    Reply

    • Admiral Chief in Vegas

      January 22, 2014 at 13:46

      Nope

      Reply

      • Brian Murphy

        January 22, 2014 at 13:47

        Sweet, that’s 5 entries!

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  8. Umar Break Dancing Cyborg

    January 22, 2014 at 13:44

    Good on you Kensei !

    Someone always sent me links to LazyGamer, I never really took note of this site or the comments really. But one day I felt extremely agitated for some reason and there was an article about Micheal Pachter, and whoo boy do I hate Pachter. So made a comment, and Mr Rage personified OVG replied. And then I decided to reply back and comment more and well that’s how I came to be regular. So , thanx OVG!

    What exactly do I like about LazyGamer now that I think about it. The articles are always entertaining and well written, as much as I want gaming news, I’m not looking for a snore fest of a read. Then there is the community. Varied individuals with different personalities . Comments are always fresh and fun. I guess, this is just a cool place to hang out when you’re tired of RL. Been having a pretty shitty day, but coming here always helps in making me feel better.

    I guess…LazyGamer is just a really cool site

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    • RinceThis2014

      January 22, 2014 at 13:57

      Phlil Fish? RUNS

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      • Umar Break Dancing Cyborg

        January 22, 2014 at 14:04

        Yeth. So goodbye world!!you will never see me again

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        • RinceThis2014

          January 22, 2014 at 14:08

          BWAHAHAH! “Sniff, sniff” “Here, some bus fare, now piss off” HAHAHAH 😉

          Reply

          • Alien Emperor Trevor

            January 22, 2014 at 14:09

            As long as it’s only enough for Golden Arrow & not MyCiti. Don’t spoil him.

          • RinceThis2014

            January 22, 2014 at 14:10

            Agreed! 0-O

          • Umar Break Dancing Cyborg

            January 22, 2014 at 14:10

            At least it’s not a taxi mummy guuurrrrl

  9. Kensei Seraph Moe Ninja

    January 22, 2014 at 13:45

    When I started at my current place of employment I took a bit of an interest in the news and thus started reading on the News24 site. That led me to the LG articles and one thing led to another and here I am now.

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    • Hammersteyn

      January 22, 2014 at 13:58

      Thanks again for your generosity. I strongly believe that people like you and the other regulars contribute positively to this site.

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      • RinceThis2014

        January 22, 2014 at 14:02

        Oi! No sucking up man!

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        • Hammersteyn

          January 22, 2014 at 14:31

          Hahaha, I should suck up to that Randomizer website. Then I’ll show you all

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          • RinceThis2014

            January 22, 2014 at 14:33

            If you win next, I will hunt you down!

      • Umar Break Dancing Cyborg

        January 22, 2014 at 14:05

        Agree.

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    • RinceThis2014

      January 22, 2014 at 14:09

      Cool bro. Nice that there are peeps out there willing to give to keep a cus growing. Sterling. Don’t suppose you are with MGSA?

      Reply

      • Kensei Seraph Moe Ninja

        January 22, 2014 at 14:10

        Cus? MGSA? To Google!

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        • Kensei Seraph Moe Ninja

          January 22, 2014 at 14:16

          From what I could find through Google it seems cus either refers to copper monosulfide or a friend and MGSA seems to either refer to Morris Garages South Africa, the Modern Greek Studies Association or Make Games South Africa.

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          • RinceThis2014

            January 22, 2014 at 14:24

            HAHAHA! 🙂 Nope, it’s Make Games South Africa 🙂 Thought you may be with them 🙂

          • Kensei Seraph Moe Ninja

            January 22, 2014 at 14:29

            I registered on the forums and downloaded the Unity engine but haven’t gotten around to trying it out yet.

            Procrastination.

          • RinceThis2014

            January 22, 2014 at 14:33

            My boet was showing me Unity yesterday actually. There is a big game making session this weekend in Cape Town. http://www.lazygamer.net/event/global-game-jam-2014-cape-town/

          • Kensei Seraph Moe Ninja

            January 22, 2014 at 14:36

            Unfortunately I’m in Jo’burg.
            Pretty sure there are other sessions held here but I haven’t payed much attention.

          • RinceThis2014

            January 22, 2014 at 14:42

            Yeah, also one in JHB happening this weekend.

  10. Admiral Chief in Vegas

    January 22, 2014 at 13:45

    Darryn’s geekness with comics, and old respect for TEGATO.

    Geoff’s awesomeness, his grumpyness and him always wanting me to suck his thingymabob on Skype, and I alway reply with as soon as I can find the wee thing I’ll get right to that.

    Gavin’s no-taking-shit-ness and for just being awesome

    And finally Zoe, for finally showing me her ( .)( .) on Skype and for making an awesome L4D2 teammate / target

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    • TiMsTeR1033

      January 22, 2014 at 13:47

      she showed you her (.)(.)

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      • Dean

        January 22, 2014 at 13:47

        I think she typed (.)(.)

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        • Kensei Seraph Moe Ninja

          January 22, 2014 at 13:48

          Might have been ( . Y . )

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          • TiMsTeR1033

            January 22, 2014 at 13:49

            or ( . )( . )

          • Umar Break Dancing Cyborg

            January 22, 2014 at 13:52

            (.)(.)(.)

          • ElNicko

            January 22, 2014 at 13:55

            Has someone been watching Total Recall too much ??

          • Unavengedavo

            January 22, 2014 at 14:09

            Either that or hentai…

          • Alien Emperor Trevor

            January 22, 2014 at 14:13

            Doesn’t Kung Pow also have a 3-boobed woman?

          • Unavengedavo

            January 22, 2014 at 14:16

            No, it was more like ( . )

          • Ottokie

            January 22, 2014 at 14:47

            Hahaha, I know this is old but… Boy that escalated quickly!

        • Her Highness the Hipster

          January 22, 2014 at 15:20

          no, i’m way better than that. i google Darryn’s IONs and send pictures 🙂

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    • Hammersteyn

      January 22, 2014 at 13:49

      Last nigh was fun. I need a microphone dammit.

      Reply

      • Umar Break Dancing Cyborg

        January 22, 2014 at 13:50

        Getting ADSL soon, then gonna join, sounds fun!!

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        • Hammersteyn

          January 22, 2014 at 13:59

          It’s fun chasing @Admiral_Chief:disqus but he is a slippery one.

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          • Admiral Chief in Vegas

            January 22, 2014 at 14:33

            hehehe

      • Alien Emperor Trevor

        January 22, 2014 at 14:22

        You know what the worst part of that was? When they were talking & I answered, then realised, “Oh right, I don’t have my headset on.” *cough*

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        • Hammersteyn

          January 22, 2014 at 14:30

          hehehe

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        • Admiral Chief in Vegas

          January 22, 2014 at 14:33

          Bwhahahaha

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          • Alien Emperor Trevor

            January 22, 2014 at 14:36

            I did that last time too when you asked where the witch was. “Here. ag damnit!” lol

          • Admiral Chief in Vegas

            January 22, 2014 at 14:39

            Hahahah, I can only imagine teh lolz

      • Alex Hicks

        January 22, 2014 at 15:13

        I imagine I’d actually play okay if I had a microphone. Except that the talking might wake the kids … so I’d never use it even if I had it. Was fun though – except that last game I played … I have never spent so much time waiting to respawn … 🙁

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        • Alien Emperor Trevor

          January 22, 2014 at 15:19

          I know that feeling. The worst was when I missed special attacks & just knew in a couple of seconds time I’m going to be waiting to respawn heh.

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        • Admiral Chief in Vegas

          January 22, 2014 at 15:19

          That would be my doing 😛

          Reply

          • Alex Hicks

            January 22, 2014 at 15:28

            yes. yes it was …

          • Admiral Chief in Vegas

            January 22, 2014 at 15:29

            😉

    • Her Highness the Hipster

      January 22, 2014 at 15:20

      OI! i never showed my boobies! don’t spread rumors 😛

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      • Admiral Chief in Vegas

        January 22, 2014 at 15:20

        I never said boobies, those are eyes, sheesh

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        • Kensei Seraph Moe Ninja

          January 22, 2014 at 15:22

          Now that you mention it, it does look like a pair of eyes looking towards the lower right.

          Reply

          • Admiral Chief in Vegas

            January 22, 2014 at 15:23

            lol. indeed

  11. JunkieJI

    January 22, 2014 at 13:49

    I can’t remember how I came across Lazygamer, feels like a long time ago, but this is my favorite place for gaming news

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  12. Unavengedavo

    January 22, 2014 at 13:49

    I feel like this is a sponsored article!!! What has Kensei bribed you with?!?!?!

    Hehe, in all seriousness, I too found this site through the dreadful dribble which they call “News24”. I started reading the articles and enjoyed the humor in both the articles and comment section and then decided to add to it, posted some links to funny videos and then had to run from the screaming mobs with pitchforks… But whats wrong with a guy covered in Ice Cream or a Teddy Bear having an operation?

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  13. Mossel: A Tale of One Mollusk

    January 22, 2014 at 13:54

    Same story with me almost. I read News24 alot and always like the gaming article at the end. Turns out it redirects you to lazygamer. Eventually I ended up adding a favourite tab to lazygamer so I can bypass N24 completely.

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    • Unavengedavo

      January 22, 2014 at 14:13

      I use to just scroll to the bottom before I realized the same

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      • Mossel: A Tale of One Mollusk

        January 22, 2014 at 14:21

        Hehe! I only stopped at the technology section and sport. And sometimes I would check the articles from David Moseley, he’s quite funny.

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        • Unavengedavo

          January 22, 2014 at 14:23

          The technology section slowly started to become more like the rest of the site sadly.

          Reply

  14. RinceThis2014

    January 22, 2014 at 13:56

    I was forced at gunpoint by OVG. Since then it has become my walking stick, my confidant, my nemesis, my feel good vice. I have also enjoyed meeting up with lads from the community, and Trevor. Nice to know that people who frequent can be so awesome 🙂

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    • Alien Emperor Trevor

      January 22, 2014 at 14:12

      Yes, I’m not a lad, I’m a manly man. With a beard & everything.

      Reply

      • RinceThis2014

        January 22, 2014 at 14:22

        I suppose that makes up for the lack of hair? RUNS BWAHAHAHAH!

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        • Alien Emperor Trevor

          January 22, 2014 at 14:23

          At least one of us has testosterone ;P

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          • RinceThis2014

            January 22, 2014 at 14:24

            Doesn’t that make you hairy? BWAHAHAHA! FAIL!

          • Alien Emperor Trevor

            January 22, 2014 at 14:27

            I’ve seen you shirtless, smooth like Justin. *run*

          • RinceThis2014

            January 22, 2014 at 14:32

            Rubbish! I have hair on my chest! I have evidence on Facebook! (*Boots up Paint 1999) I’ll show you!

          • Alien Emperor Trevor

            January 22, 2014 at 14:35

            lol

          • Unavengedavo

            January 22, 2014 at 14:58

            Shirtless? Does that mean you’ve seen him naked :O

          • Admiral Chief in Vegas

            January 22, 2014 at 14:59

            O_O

          • Alien Emperor Trevor

            January 22, 2014 at 15:00

            I think I just threw up in my mouth a bit 🙁

  15. Brian Murphy

    January 22, 2014 at 13:56

    Came to LG a few years back after becoming pretty much disenfranchised with most American gaming sites. I spent allot of time in front of a PC at my old job, many many many hours on the weekends doing nothing but staring at computer screens waiting for something to fail, to call someone in another State or country to fix it.

    So, I had plenty of time in between sleeping on the floor in 45 minute intervals (the time it took for the high capacity printer to run through 6000 pages), and watching movies, while pulling 30+ hour shifts between Friday morning at 8am and Sunday morning at around 2am. And, much of it was spent reading gaming news.

    It just seems like a better place to come to discuss ALL things gaming, rather than just Sony, or Microsoft or Nintendo or PC. It tends to be that the douchebags are limited to a few downvote trolls here, as opposed to other sites where the actual douchebags are the people writing the articles.

    It’s pretty much the only website I go to for gaming news these days, the rest are just too agenda driven.

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    • Unavengedavo

      January 22, 2014 at 14:10

      Well we don’t just discuss gaming, sometimes the comments derail into something completely different… But that’s another thing you gotta love about this site!

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      • Brian Murphy

        January 22, 2014 at 14:16

        Oh absolutely, and it’s pretty much all fair game. Even better, and something I forgot to add, was that the folks here aren’t so egotistical to think that they’re beyond being wrong, or having read something incorrectly. When you object to something they’ve said on the grounds of factual error, they’ll listen. They won’t just tell you to piss off.

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        • Kensei Seraph Moe Ninja

          January 22, 2014 at 14:17

          And when they do tell you to piss off it’s usually meant as a joke.

          Reply

          • Brian Murphy

            January 22, 2014 at 14:18

            I’ve never had them tell me to piss off, even though I’m sure that’s precisely what they wanted to do 😉

          • Unavengedavo

            January 22, 2014 at 14:51

            Gavin has called me a bastard a couple of times when I refer to his logistics skills 😛

  16. Brenz

    January 22, 2014 at 13:56

    I found LG through the mess that is News24, seriously, reading that site is like driving past an accident involving a school bus and a truck full of puppies, cant stop looking when you know it only hurts you, anyways…..
    Why do I stay, hmmm, up to date news, amusing headers, debates, banter, IONs, hope to one day see Zoes ( . )( . ), you know, the usual stuff.

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    • RinceThis2014

      January 22, 2014 at 13:59

      BWAHAHAHAH! “driving past an accident involving a school bus and a truck full of puppies”

      Reply

  17. ElNicko

    January 22, 2014 at 13:59

    Like many others , stumbled upon you guys through news24.
    I think it was winning a Beta key for Diablo3 which keeps me around, plus also the fact that Local is Lekker. Keep up the good work ladies and gents !!

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  18. Kromas

    January 22, 2014 at 13:59

    Just stumbled on it by chance but hell it is the best site for gaming news with a South African flavour. Also the community here is much MUCH better than other ZA gaming sites.

    Reply

  19. Umar Break Dancing Cyborg

    January 22, 2014 at 14:05

    I’m sorry to ask….for as long as I have been here…I still don’t know…what does ION stand for lol

    Reply

    • Kensei Seraph Moe Ninja

      January 22, 2014 at 14:06

      In Other News I think, or at least that’s what it says on the header.

      Reply

      • Umar Break Dancing Cyborg

        January 22, 2014 at 14:07

        LOL I feel embarrassed now. So simple

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        • Kensei Seraph Moe Ninja

          January 22, 2014 at 14:07

          You were probably too busy either enjoying the pic or trying to block out the horror.

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      • Hammersteyn

        January 22, 2014 at 14:11

        Correct.

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  20. Alien Emperor Trevor

    January 22, 2014 at 14:11

    I got here through the Games24 section on News24. Stayed because it’s fun & informative, and then I even started commenting because I enjoy pointing out how wrong Rince always is.

    Reply

    • Unavengedavo

      January 22, 2014 at 14:14

      He’s not always wrong… There are times that he doesn’t open his mouth 😛 *runs*

      Reply

      • Alien Emperor Trevor

        January 22, 2014 at 14:15

        bwhahhaha

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      • Umar Break Dancing Cyborg

        January 22, 2014 at 14:15

        I was about to make some blowjob joke, but I thought naa. Might make Rince cry a lil

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        • Unavengedavo

          January 22, 2014 at 14:25

          But that wouldn’t work… The only head he’s ever given was to the pavement 😛

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          • Kensei Seraph Moe Ninja

            January 22, 2014 at 14:30

            Didn’t he receive a concussion recently when he head-butted a mugger?

          • Unavengedavo

            January 22, 2014 at 14:45

            He got mugged and took a swing at the one guy. The other then came from behind and hit him to the floor smashing his head against the pavement as far as I understood. Fucking bastards…

          • TiMsTeR1033

            January 22, 2014 at 14:55

            If only Trevor were there to save the day!

          • Alien Emperor Trevor

            January 22, 2014 at 14:58

            What makes you think… I wasn’t…

          • TiMsTeR1033

            January 22, 2014 at 15:00

            Because it wasn’t on the news! We all would of heard your girl power scream!

          • Kensei Seraph Moe Ninja

            January 22, 2014 at 15:03

            News Headlines:
            “23 people were deafened when the Alien Invasion began.”
            or
            “Alien Emperor recruits ginger mercenaries.”

          • Alien Emperor Trevor

            January 22, 2014 at 15:10

            You have to use them very carefully, or dare I say… gingerly. ahah.

            Where’d everyone go?

          • Kensei Seraph Moe Ninja

            January 22, 2014 at 15:15

            Haha.

          • Weanerdog

            January 22, 2014 at 15:21

            Like this

      • Weanerdog

        January 22, 2014 at 15:19

        I don’t ever remembering that happening 0_o

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        • Alien Emperor Trevor

          January 22, 2014 at 15:20

          lol double burn!

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  21. Craig "Crios" Boonzaier

    January 22, 2014 at 14:17

    I approve of this. Well done Kensei.

    Reply

    • Kensei Seraph Moe Ninja

      January 22, 2014 at 14:24

      Thanks.

      Reply

  22. VampyricSquirrel Monk

    January 22, 2014 at 14:25

    I was searching for news on something specific, and the only place that seemed to have anything about it locally was Lazygamer… I’d seen LG via News24 before and decided to carry on reading some of the articles here. I then jumped onto the commenting bandwagon and here I am, 3 or 4 months later, and no matter how hard you guys try I still haven’t left 😛

    The staff, news and community conversations are what keep me here… you’re all awesome in your own way.

    That’s my story and I’m sticking to it! lol!

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  23. William Francis

    January 22, 2014 at 14:31

    Quite frankly, I enjoy LG due to the No-Holds-Barred, straight up journalism. There are no faux articles because company A says so, you guys tell the news the way it is. It might not be pretty at times, but its the truth and that’s what counts. Even when threatened with lawsuits and corporate spanks, you guys put the readers first. And for that, I salute you!

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    • Admiral Chief in Vegas

      January 22, 2014 at 14:34

      Well said William!

      Reply

    • RinceThis2014

      January 22, 2014 at 14:35

      I would 100% agree with you if 1. Your name wasn’t the exact same as my younger brother’s, 2 your profile picture didn’t look nearly identical (yes, even blond kissing on cheek) as said brother! Hehehe 🙂

      Reply

      • William Francis

        January 22, 2014 at 14:39

        I bet he is devilishly handsome

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        • VampyricSquirrel Monk

          January 22, 2014 at 14:40

          I highly doubt that LOL

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          • William Francis

            January 22, 2014 at 14:41

            damn, was worth a shot lol

          • Unavengedavo

            January 22, 2014 at 14:44

            Atleast you aren’t #ForeverSP (unless that is a family member giving you a kiss on the cheek)

          • William Francis

            January 22, 2014 at 14:46

            Sorry, I don’t kiss and tell

          • VampyricSquirrel Monk

            January 22, 2014 at 14:53

            It’s probably Katie 😛

      • VampyricSquirrel Monk

        January 22, 2014 at 14:42

        Rince! Control your family! There’s too many of you lot here now!

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        • RinceThis2014

          January 22, 2014 at 14:50

          My boet said he did a quick FB search on his doppelgänger… He also has a brother called James Francis… Which is the name of brother number 3!

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          • TiMsTeR1033

            January 22, 2014 at 14:53

            Isnt he the editor of Nag?

          • RinceThis2014

            January 22, 2014 at 14:54

            I don’t believe they are related? @disqus_JVgE03JFbi:disqus

          • VampyricSquirrel Monk

            January 22, 2014 at 14:54

            Like I said… control your family! Or do I have to tell oVg to do so? 😛

          • RinceThis2014

            January 22, 2014 at 14:57

            You haven’t seen how big he is, so you could try 😉

          • VampyricSquirrel Monk

            January 22, 2014 at 15:02

            I’ll happily try… as long as he stays in Cpt…

  24. oVg

    January 22, 2014 at 14:33

    I cannot remember. It was 5 years ago. But what I do remember is that the name LazyGamer stuck out during the time when the console wars were turning far too serious on all of the BORING American sites like the GENERIC IGN, the GREEDY GameTrailers, the FANBOY N4G site…

    MMMMmmmm LazyGamer, they sound like they do not take the hobby too serious and, OH look they are South African. So it was time to create this new thing called an AVATAR. So I came up with something that would match my cynical rants. I chose the the two old Fart Muppets and called myself OldFart.

    6 Disqus accounts (Thanks to IT at work), 5 years and around 20 000 useful cough cough cough comments, I have not looked back. SOCIAL media exploded and LG just so happened to have been well grounded with a tried and tested formula.

    1 MILLION hits in a month and Metacritic reviews were in la la land while the Forza 3 vs GT5 fan war was on (LANS) showed us how to troll properly.

    VIVA LG

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  25. SlasherZA

    January 22, 2014 at 14:34

    Stumbled upon LG via the news24 link back when it started pointing here. Now come to it at least once a day for the latest in gaming news.

    Where did you guys get the Bhut Joloika pepper? I can’t find any fresh Ghost pepper or Moruga Scorpions for sale locally, only some powder or dehydrated stuff at an insane price premium…

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    • Admiral Chief in Vegas

      January 22, 2014 at 14:39

      I think they imported it

      Reply

      • SlasherZA

        January 22, 2014 at 14:42

        Damn. I want some for when my bro comes to visit from the UK.

        Hot sauces are real fun (up to 4 million SVU), but want to chew on something more ‘tasty’/’real’ too 🙂

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    • Kensei Seraph Moe Ninja

      January 22, 2014 at 14:41

      I remember a vague mention of Takealot(?) and peppers in the same sentence in a recent article.

      Reply

      • SlasherZA

        January 22, 2014 at 14:43

        I cant remember ever seeing chilli peppers on Takealot. I’ve dug around some locally, no luck yet.

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        • Kensei Seraph Moe Ninja

          January 22, 2014 at 14:45

          “Ah, Bid or Buy – our local eBay. You are strange and wonderful – where
          else could the guys get their awful chili peppers and rare comics?” from this article: http://www.lazygamer.net/general-news/bid-on-a-cheap-playstation-4-or-xbox-one/

          Reply

          • SlasherZA

            January 22, 2014 at 14:49

            Ah ok.

            Most of the imports seem to be dehydrated as well. Will keep digging till I find else I shall cultivate my own nuclear war zone. Heavens forbid it should start hailing on the peppers one day – I would be too afraid to walk on the ground for fear of it burning 😀

          • Dean

            January 22, 2014 at 14:51

          • SlasherZA

            January 22, 2014 at 14:58

            You do realise to get the seeds to germinate you need a SOIL temperature of between 25 and 35 degrees celcius. That usually means you have to use a heating mat below the container, etc.

            Also takes up to 35 days to germinate, which ends up being too late in the ‘season’ for peppers.

            They are extremely tricky to grow and due to the fact that they cross polinate, you can’t use the seeds of the pods unless you keep them contained to prevent cross polination. The seeds will be a ‘hybrid’ mix of peppers and not be another batch of ghost peppers.

            Still a consideration for next year though.

      • SlasherZA

        January 22, 2014 at 14:44

        Although, I am considering growing my own. Biggest problem is getting the seeds to germinate – needs heck of a lot of warm temperatures for that. Also slightly too late into the seasons I believe.

        Seeds can be had for cheap cheap, comes with gloves included 😀

        Reply

  26. SlasherZA

    January 22, 2014 at 14:35

    I want to win this!

    Reply

  27. Rock789

    January 22, 2014 at 14:51

    I came across LG via News24. Until then, I’d relied heavily on Gamespot and IGN to get my gaming fix. To finally find a local site that actually **whisper it** knew what they were doing… It was awesome! 🙂 A while later, I finally decided to create a Disqu account and comment for the first time. And the rest is history. Keep coming back for the up-to-date gaming coverage and, most of all, the awesome community on the site (that includes Zoe, Gavin, Geoff, Darryn, et al).

    I love you guys!! **sniff** Damn it – I hate cutting up onions while I type out a heartfelt message!

    And of course it’s been super awesome to meet the community in person at our get-togethers and make genuine new friends.

    In short, keep up the awesome work LG! 🙂

    Reply

    • RinceThis2014

      January 22, 2014 at 14:55

      Damn bro, those onions are STRONG! *SNIFF

      Reply

    • Unavengedavo

      January 22, 2014 at 14:55

      “I hate cutting up onions while I type out a heartfelt message!” take it you’re used to typing with one hand 😉

      EDIT: Even if I give you guys a lot of grief and/or nightmares, just know that I do it out of love 😛

      Reply

      • VampyricSquirrel Monk

        January 22, 2014 at 15:04

        You can cut an onion with one hand?

        Teach me your ways Maaaaath-ter

        Reply

        • Rock789

          January 22, 2014 at 15:19

          That’s right – like a Boss! 😉 🙂

          Reply

      • Rock789

        January 22, 2014 at 15:19

        Oh yeah – I am the typing master! 😉 🙂

        Reply

  28. TiMsTeR1033

    January 22, 2014 at 14:52

    Once apon a time in a galaxy far far away (Joburg 2012)

    A young boy man stumbled across a website so grand, while searching through the never ending bullshit on News24.

    The Website had great articles, it had funny stories. It had the most up to date info on all gaming news, it had a forum that to me feel like family! it even had a Evil Alien Emporer and a gingerman who said oi alot.

    This website has been my home away from home and I have met many friends along the way!

    The rest is as you say history.

    Reply

    • Alien Emperor Trevor

      January 22, 2014 at 15:02

      It’s Emperor, and I hate you. Not really, just kidding. Maybe.

      Reply

    • Kensei Seraph Moe Ninja

      January 22, 2014 at 15:04

      One of the things I like about using Firefox is the spell-check. It may not be perfect but does help with most spelling.

      Reply

      • TiMsTeR1033

        January 22, 2014 at 15:05

        Eish… my bad on emperor.

        Reply

        • Kensei Seraph Moe Ninja

          January 22, 2014 at 15:06

          I did the same thing 8 seconds ago. Took me 3 tries to get it right and only realized it was wrong thanks to the red underline.

          Reply

      • VampyricSquirrel Monk

        January 22, 2014 at 15:05

        Chrome’s one is also pretty good.

        Reply

        • TiMsTeR1033

          January 22, 2014 at 15:06

          chrome filth!

          Reply

          • VampyricSquirrel Monk

            January 22, 2014 at 15:07

            Still better than IE

          • TiMsTeR1033

            January 22, 2014 at 15:08

            I agree!

          • SlasherZA

            January 23, 2014 at 07:18

            Also still better than Firefox…

          • SlasherZA

            January 23, 2014 at 07:17

            Says the fire following rat 🙂

    • Alex Hicks

      January 22, 2014 at 15:18

      Leave the @disqus_DoEH3TsffU:disqus out of this … he actually get’s my gaming nick “eccles” reference.

      Reply

  29. Bianca

    January 22, 2014 at 15:04

    I love you guys for your diversity. Darryn with his interesting codplay and often funny comments; Geoff for his grumpy old man/cynical way of life; Zoe for her all-round awesomeness and the fact that she prevents it from being a total sausage fest… oh and her awesome accent :P. Then there’s Gavin. Yeah. Gavin.

    Reply

    • Alien Emperor Trevor

      January 22, 2014 at 15:07

      rofl @ codplay.

      Please don’t say that was a typo, if it was, just go with it.

      Reply

      • Bianca

        January 22, 2014 at 15:21

        Pssh I so meant to do that. Yeah, there’s this new thing that’s like cosplay but you dress up like a fish. You wouldn’t know about it, you’re too mainstream.

        Reply

        • TiMsTeR1033

          January 22, 2014 at 15:22

          I like fish..

          Reply

          • Bianca

            January 22, 2014 at 15:24

            So do I. So. Do. I.

        • Unavengedavo

          January 22, 2014 at 15:32

          Oh, I was under the impression that it had to do with dressing like teenagers and yelling dirty things about other people’s moms O_o

          Reply

          • Brian Murphy

            January 22, 2014 at 15:38

            I figured Darryn just liked walking around with overly large codpieces ala Blackadder.

            http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v514/crunchyfrog/Images/blackadder7.jpg

          • Bianca

            January 22, 2014 at 15:39

            Oh no that’s a COD player. You have to capitalise it or else they stab you in the eyes and throught whilst yelling profanities about you and your mpther.

          • Unavengedavo

            January 22, 2014 at 15:52

            Oh, my apologies for the confusion. *ads COD player to list of irrational phobias*

  30. Alex Hicks

    January 22, 2014 at 15:07

    Like many here I found the site via the News24 link. I stayed for the jokes embedded in the “alt-text” on the header images. That and the fact that Gavin is also a Liverpool fan.

    I now have this site on my “frequently visited” tab; and News24 no longer gets my visits at all. In fact, opening up LG is part of my morning ritual … get in, flop into chair, pull out laptop and plug in everything, turn on kettle while waiting to boot, open Chrome, open LG, make coffee etc.

    It’s like a drug

    Reply

    • Kensei Seraph Moe Ninja

      January 22, 2014 at 15:24

      Get in, setup laptop, boot laptop, sit in chair, open Firefox and email, open LG is my standard morning at the office.

      Reply

  31. TiMsTeR1033

    January 22, 2014 at 15:07

    I love LG for Indie Zoe headers! Made by some Brilliant Designer!

    Reply

    • Mike

      January 22, 2014 at 15:09

      That’s not being very Humble if you want this Bundle

      Reply

      • TiMsTeR1033

        January 22, 2014 at 15:09

        If I win will give it away.

        Reply

    • Weanerdog

      January 22, 2014 at 15:14

      I actually prefer the ones Zoe does for herself, her photoshop skills are slightly more 1337 than mine.

      Reply

      • TiMsTeR1033

        January 22, 2014 at 15:15

        Timmy sad now 🙁

        Reply

    • Unavengedavo

      January 22, 2014 at 15:29

      Well seeing as she used one that I made, I’ll take that as a compliment 😀

      Reply

  32. Bianca

    January 22, 2014 at 15:10

    But how I came across Lazygamer was actually by stumbling upon the Gaming platform on TuksFm. That hour went by way too fast, I didn’t want to say goodbye. I think they were talking about HD remakes and I told Quintus that if it’s something like Kingdom Hearts then by all means, go ahead. But what made me curious about this Lazygamer-thing they were talking about was when Darryn did an interview about Batman Arkham Origins. That’s when I went looking for your site. And I wasn’t disappointed 🙂

    Reply

  33. Jaded_Reprobate

    January 22, 2014 at 15:10

    i came looking for porn… and got stuck in the matrix

    Reply

  34. TiMsTeR1033

    January 22, 2014 at 15:11

    I got an Idea, how about The community can give away games they no longer play? Eg Xbox 360 or Ps3, instead of trading in, give to another so they can enjoy it too..

    Reply

    • Alex Hicks

      January 22, 2014 at 15:17

      Not a bad idea. I have an unopened copy of darksiders for PC – but it’s a physical disk; so you’re welcome to it – if you’re in Joburg

      Reply

      • TiMsTeR1033

        January 22, 2014 at 15:17

        If was for Xbox 360 would gladly take it.

        Reply

        • VampyricSquirrel Monk

          January 22, 2014 at 15:18

          Peasant… 😛

          Reply

          • TiMsTeR1033

            January 22, 2014 at 15:19

            Wanna be master race um person

          • Alien Emperor Trevor

            January 22, 2014 at 15:23

            It’s what everyone wants to be 😉

        • Alex Hicks

          January 22, 2014 at 15:19

          Sorry … it’s made of solid gold – only for the master race. 😉

          Reply

    • Kensei Seraph Moe Ninja

      January 22, 2014 at 15:18

      I was hoping that someone would sponsor a community giveaway for next week.
      Either a physical copy to be mailed/delivered or a digital game/games via email.

      Reply

  35. Weanerdog

    January 22, 2014 at 15:12

    One fine Friday I was perusing through the news24 site when I saw a link to Retro Friday, it was an article a site where you could play old nintendo games through your browser. So after a hour or so of Megaman I decided to check out the actual site that posted this gem and now I just lurk here posting drivel and laughing at the community.

    Reply

  36. Kensei Seraph Moe Ninja

    January 22, 2014 at 15:27

    Home time in 4 minutes.

    Reply

    • Admiral Chief in Vegas

      January 22, 2014 at 15:27

      Nice

      Reply

      • Kensei Seraph Moe Ninja

        January 22, 2014 at 15:30

        Got into work at 7:00 this morning just so I could leave early, and I’ve just been told I no longer need to do the fetching and carrying.

        Just means I can give Reus a try sooner and play for a little longer.

        Reply

        • Admiral Chief in Vegas

          January 22, 2014 at 15:32

          Dude, Reus is pretty awesome!

          Reply

        • Admiral Chief in Vegas

          January 22, 2014 at 15:33

          And just what, pray tell, is “the fetching and carrying” ?

          Reply

  37. Rastaman79

    January 22, 2014 at 15:42

    I’m part of a Skype Chat Group that started out as a bunch of Crysis Wars players keeping in contact when they weren’t playing the game. This was 4 years ago. This rag tag bunch includes some Namibians and some South Africans from around the country.This is where we go to share stories of our epic fails or wins from the previous evenings and laughing about it. Your site came up in a discussion waaayyyyy back then and it has been my sole source of info on any and all things gaming related almost everyday since. Your reviews and news makes it worthwhile coming back for more. Lol i have even preordered TitanFall because of the “Leaked” vids you posted. Cant wait when it releases in March. Till then see ya and keep up the good work.

    Reply

    • Admiral Chief in Vegas

      January 22, 2014 at 15:54

      Awesome story dude! Thanks for sharing.

      Yeah TitanFall looks pretty schweet

      Reply

  38. Cat

    January 22, 2014 at 15:46

    So whats with the new avatar Zoe?

    Reply

    • Admiral Chief in Vegas

      January 22, 2014 at 15:53

      You don’t like it?

      Reply

    • Her Highness the Hipster

      January 22, 2014 at 17:38

      felt like a change – what do you think? the guys hate it and say they prefer a real picture, but the community seems to like it 🙂

      Reply

      • Cat

        January 22, 2014 at 18:12

        Its not bad and does a nice job of showing you in an animated form from your comments pic. 🙂

        Reply

  39. Sageville

    January 22, 2014 at 16:36

    I was very stoned one day (not today… yet) and just for shits and giggles I went to Google put in “Hung like a Lazy assed Wookie” and pressed “Feeling Lucky”.

    Stru Story!

    Reply

  40. Michael Prinsloo

    January 23, 2014 at 10:51

    Such an awesome community!

    Reply

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