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The good, the bad and the ugly of the past week (27 February 2015)

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Breaking Cat News 021

Apparently the internet is busy debating llamas and dresses. I tried to care, but I failed miserably. Instead, I’m going to go watch my Netflix front page in anticipation of House of Cards season 3 becoming available. Oh, and breaking news cats because they’re amazing.

Best Story

I am really happy about all the local developers who are making some fantastic looking games. Some of them are available for backing on Kickstarter while others are being released as free projects. Either way, I think South African game development is preparing for a major boom.

But the best news of the week is how awesome our community is. Just check out the comment section on Geoff’s article about a gay dating sim.

Worst Story

We may never see DriveClub’s free PS Plus version, a big shame for fans of the driving genre who just aren’t willing to fork out for the full game. Add to that the fact that local co-op isn’t working for Resident Evil Revelations 2 on PC and news about women leaving the tech/gaming industry and there are plenty of reasons to be discouraged this week.

Best ION Header

Ionpoppa

I have been desperate for American-style fried mozzarella lately. It’s seriously all I want – crumbed and crispy on the outside, gooey on the inside, and happily dunked in marinara sauce. Anyone know where I can get it in Joburg? Anyone? I am willing to travel for it I’m that obsessed.

Most Comments

It’s me this week, that’s right – I’m such a winner for my article about women leaving tech faster than they can be replaced. You all had lots of crazy work experiences to share, as well as comments about sexism in the workplace. Thanks for the interesting discussion, even if there was some sea lioning.

Least Comments

You win some, you lose some. In this case, I did both. Biggest comment loser of the week is the same as the winner thanks to my paltry one comment about Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate’s tantric approach to launch trailers.

Batman of the Week

Dragon ball bat

Sometimes, Batman hits comes from unexpected places. However, this is not one of those times – Darryn killed us all this week. It wasn’t even close. Kamehamehuh?

Header of the Week

Legendary pokemon

I hope you’re not lactose intolerant because this header image from Darryn is legen…. DAIRY!

Comment of the Week

I wanted to steal this for my “i rate this non-review a kamehame out of ha” comment on Darryn’s non-review post. But we can’t be winners in all the sections – this one is all about you and we loved the comment from Loftus on the gay dating sim article.

I’m homophobic, but only in the way I’m arachnophobia. I have
nothing against spiders or gays. But I would
scream if either of them drops on me while I’m in the bath

Bonus Content

Watch this to the end for the best thing ever.

Last Updated: February 27, 2015

54 Comments

  1. Pariah

    February 27, 2015 at 12:38

    • SargonTheBatpandaOfAkkad

      February 27, 2015 at 13:12

      Psssht. You couldn’t even get through one. I’d get through ten. So get eleven.

      Reply

      • Pariah

        February 27, 2015 at 13:16

        First you actually have to stick to plans to get a beer. Or ice cream. 😛

        Reply

        • SargonTheBatpandaOfAkkad

          February 27, 2015 at 13:20

          Hold on. Can you repeat that? The Batpanda was too busy playing Borderlands: The Presequel.

          😛

          Reply

          • Pariah

            February 27, 2015 at 13:22

            No he wasn’t. He was playing Crusader Kings 2 at the time.

  2. Ranting Raptor

    February 27, 2015 at 12:38

    I’m trying not to laugh at the comment of the week. Really trying… Very hard

    Reply

    • Pariah

      February 27, 2015 at 12:39

      If the colour of a dress can amuse you, that’s not saying much…

      *RUNS

      Reply

      • Ranting Raptor

        February 27, 2015 at 12:45

        I actually found the dress thing very interesting. It speaks loads on our perception of the real world.

        I could see a black car and someone else could see a blue car. Or blue car.

        How many police reports do you think have conflicting color reports due to this phenomenon. It’s actually very interesting. So while the argument was stupid, the science behind it is fascinating.

        Reply

        • Pariah

          February 27, 2015 at 12:48

          • Ranting Raptor

            February 27, 2015 at 12:53

            Making fun of downs kids? Sis

          • Pariah

            February 27, 2015 at 13:03

            She’s just obese. Why are you making fun of obese kids? Sis.

          • Ranting Raptor

            February 27, 2015 at 13:16

            GG

        • Blood Emperor Trevor

          February 27, 2015 at 12:48

          Very. Research on eyewitness accounts have been shown them to be very unreliable, yet it’s relied on in courts. Even more interesting is the gorilla in the room experiment.

          Reply

          • RinceThis

            February 27, 2015 at 12:58

            You mean, your mom? *RUNS

          • Ranting Raptor

            February 27, 2015 at 12:59

            yoh 0_o

          • RinceThis

            February 27, 2015 at 13:03

            Shots fired! 0_O

          • Blood Emperor Trevor

            February 27, 2015 at 13:08

    • Captain JJ the damned

      February 27, 2015 at 12:43

      Love the avatar btw

      Reply

      • Pariah

        February 27, 2015 at 12:44

        The mouth looks like a 7 though, doesn’t it?

        Reply

        • Ranting Raptor

          February 27, 2015 at 12:45

          😉

          Reply

        • Captain JJ the damned

          February 27, 2015 at 12:46

          XD

          Reply

      • Ranting Raptor

        February 27, 2015 at 12:45

        Thank you 🙂

        Reply

      • Admiral Chief

        February 27, 2015 at 13:48

        He has it for like, 7 days already

        Reply

  3. Pariah

    February 27, 2015 at 12:41

    Rince, what did I say about the article with the most comments? Hmmm?

    https://clinock.files.wordpress.com/2012/04/humblepie.png

    Reply

    • Captain JJ the damned

      February 27, 2015 at 12:47

      That must be the least appetising pie I’ve ever seen. (please do not take this as a sign to post stranger pies)

      Reply

    • CAE9872

      February 27, 2015 at 12:52

      You get no upvotes for any of these picks…uuurrrrrggggggghhhhhh.

      Reply

      • Pariah

        February 27, 2015 at 12:52

        Hungry yet?

        Reply

        • CAE9872

          February 27, 2015 at 12:55

          I am supposed to go out tonight – these images do not make me hungry if that’s what you mean.

          Reply

          • Pariah

            February 27, 2015 at 12:56

            Alright, let’s try something a little more subjective then:

            http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QyOyo1XJbLA/Tse8_AhC3YI/AAAAAAAAAoU/2PGBcWU-wJI/s1600/IMAG1160.jpg

          • CAE9872

            February 27, 2015 at 12:56

            * Closes comments on article*
            * Proceeds to toilet*

          • RinceThis

            February 27, 2015 at 12:57

            Get out the way!

          • Captain JJ the damned

            February 27, 2015 at 13:22

            *follows closely behind*

          • Pariah

            February 27, 2015 at 13:23

            What’s the lesson in this?

          • Captain JJ the damned

            February 27, 2015 at 13:36

            The pie is a lie?

          • Pariah

            February 27, 2015 at 13:37

            Nope. -> Don’t tempt me. XD

          • SargonTheBatpandaOfAkkad

            February 27, 2015 at 13:14

            There isn’t even any toast. I mean… WTF is this?

    • RinceThis

      February 27, 2015 at 12:56

      Pffft.

      Reply

  4. RinceThis

    February 27, 2015 at 12:59

    Nice week people! Can’t believe next week is March already, I mean what the actual?

    Reply

  5. Ranting Raptor

    February 27, 2015 at 13:00

    Didn’t even notice NPH in the headr. Oh man. GG WP

    Reply

  6. Loftus

    February 27, 2015 at 13:13

    hahaha glad you picked that comment rather then my “bone wrenching” error in the same article!

    Reply

    • Admiral Chief

      February 27, 2015 at 13:47

      ERECTION!

      Reply

      • Loftus

        February 27, 2015 at 13:53

        Stand and Salute!

        Reply

  7. Dean

    February 27, 2015 at 14:47

    Elvis is the most epic cat in those cartoons.

    Reply

  8. Aries

    February 27, 2015 at 16:11

    Gandalf the grey was vrek funny haha

    Reply

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