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What's up with Gabe's posts about E for All?

noir_bloodnoir_blood Registered User regular
edited August 2008 in PAX Archive
I'm curious about this and figured this would be the best section to post it. I'm just wondering if other than some friendly rivalry, there's anything else to the posts Gabe has made recently making fun of E for all. First with the fatality thing, and now with the post. I don't know, it seems sort of douchey on his part..maybe I'm just way overreacting?

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  • Moe FwackyMoe Fwacky Right Here, Right Now Drives a BuickModerator Mod Emeritus
    edited August 2008
    E4All is already a joke. Gabe's just poking fun. Remember, PAX has no advertising budget. PAX gets attention because of its pure awesomeness. E4All spends a lot of money trying to get attention for their show, and it's not half as good as PAX. Maybe if they spent less money trying to get people to pay attention to them, and more money making their show rock, they wouldn't be such an easy target for Gabe to poke fun at.

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  • tr0tskytr0tsky Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    not to mention the incident with whats-his-name who was drunkenly trying to pick up Kelp last year...and the fact that they had LCD advertising people standing around outside of PAX trying to get people to go to E4All...bleh

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  • Moe FwackyMoe Fwacky Right Here, Right Now Drives a BuickModerator Mod Emeritus
    edited August 2008
    I think Ed Fleming runs VGXpo, not E4All.

    E4All 2008's original dates were the same as PAX for a few months there. But they lost the game of chicken and changed it back to October.

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  • BigRedBigRed Seattle, WARegistered User regular
    edited August 2008
    tr0tsky wrote: »
    not to mention the incident with whats-his-name who was drunkenly trying to pick up Kelp last year...and the fact that they had LCD advertising people standing around outside of PAX trying to get people to go to E4All...bleh

    Ed fleming is part of VGXPO not E4All

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  • George Fornby GrillGeorge Fornby Grill ...Like Clockwork Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    I just went and read that post. Suffice it to say I have a new background now.

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  • skarsolskarsol Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    Is that shark wallpaper for real? I mean, the shark isn't even actually coming through the paper...

    Edit: Yes, it's for real: http://www.eforallexpo.com/content/1021/get-the-word-out/ :(

    The yellow dude pissing blue isn't much better.

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  • tr0tskytr0tsky Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    BigRed wrote: »
    Ed fleming is part of VGXPO not E4All

    Hrmm...my bad.

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  • Qs23Qs23 Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    whats-his-name was from VGXPO. I'm not even going to link to their site.

    EDIT: Damnit, you people need jobs.

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  • Moe FwackyMoe Fwacky Right Here, Right Now Drives a BuickModerator Mod Emeritus
    edited August 2008
    skarsol wrote: »
    Is that shark wallpaper for real? I mean, the shark isn't even actually coming through the paper...

    Edit: Yes, it's for real: http://www.eforallexpo.com/content/1021/get-the-word-out/ :(

    The yellow dude pissing blue isn't much better.
    It's as real as the Fatal1ty post.

    edit: wait, I thought you meant the T-Rex wallpaper, oops.

    E4All is probably getting more attention from PA than they're garnering with their advertising budget. Too bad it just makes them a laughing stock.

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  • George Fornby GrillGeorge Fornby Grill ...Like Clockwork Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    Moe Fwacky wrote: »
    It's as real as the Fatal1ty post.

    Who cares if it's not real? There's a dinosaur with a gun. This should count for something.

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  • Moe FwackyMoe Fwacky Right Here, Right Now Drives a BuickModerator Mod Emeritus
    edited August 2008
    don't forget that the t-rex is in space, that's way better than behind broken paper

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  • skarsolskarsol Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    Moe Fwacky wrote: »
    don't forget that the t-rex is in space, that's way better than behind broken paper

    Dude, that's so a raptor. :P

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  • ElectricTurtleElectricTurtle Seeress WARegistered User regular
    edited August 2008
    E4All just begs for it... I mean seriously... a shark? Apparently they went to the Strongbadian School of Design. Gabe parodies them excellently, and I heartily approve of it.

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  • AliasunknownAliasunknown Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    E4All is blocked by the government sanctioned, robot-operated, secret agent approved firewall I surf the net from here at work. But everything Penny Arcade gets through. :) THAT is what a big advertisement budget gets you.

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  • BigRedBigRed Seattle, WARegistered User regular
    edited August 2008
    Qs23 wrote: »

    EDIT: Damnit, you people need jobs.

    Im at work right now :P

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  • The_ReflectionThe_Reflection Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    Moe Fwacky wrote: »
    don't forget that the t-rex is in space, that's way better than behind broken paper


    Hate to play the nitpicker here, but that isn't a T-Rex, it's a Velociraptor.


    Awesome level x 4

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  • The_ReflectionThe_Reflection Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    ElectricTurtle wrote: »
    E4All just begs for it... I mean seriously... a shark? Apparently they went to the Strongbadian School of Design. Gabe parodies them excellently, and I heartily approve of it.



    You got something against sharks?

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  • skarsolskarsol Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    The_Reflection wrote: »
    Hate to play the nitpicker here, but that isn't a T-Rex, it's a Velociraptor

    Hate to play the nitpicker here, but you're 4 posts late. :P

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  • The_ReflectionThe_Reflection Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    skarsol wrote: »
    The_Reflection wrote: »
    Hate to play the nitpicker here, but that isn't a T-Rex, it's a Velociraptor

    Hate to play the nitpicker here, but you're 4 posts late. :P

    Thats what happens when you start typing, then minimize because your boss walks by.

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  • tr0tskytr0tsky Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    BigRed wrote: »
    Qs23 wrote: »

    EDIT: Damnit, you people need jobs.

    Im at work right now :P

    As am I :P

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  • NepoNepo Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    E4All, i believe, attracts a different audience than PAX. The money is well spent for marketing the event for social groups that wouldn't have noticed it existed- not to mention marketing a NEED making the consumer WANT to attend. PAX is more under the radar because it feeds of the social networking of those of us who spend a decent amount of time on the internet- word of mouth is much better than marketing ploys.

    Are people really that impressed with the crappy photoshop wallpapers? Hmm... i guess there is still hope for my armature photoshop skills!

    I's at work too!

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  • super...super... __BANNED USERS regular
    edited August 2008
    gabe know that the dino in the image is watter marked? has copyright written allover it.

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  • NepoNepo Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    super... wrote: »
    gabe know that the dino in the image is watter marked? has copyright written allover it.

    He's not making a profit. Its actually being traffic to the dudes website- should be thankful.

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  • MaoChanMaoChan Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    super... wrote: »
    gabe know that the dino in the image is watter marked? has copyright written allover it.

    Hence he left the water mark so that the original owner is credited.

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  • VanderVander Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    Goddamn that raptor is epic.

    E4All was a joke last year. They had one hall and it was still about 20% empty. In fact, the best thing that came out of that was the free energy drinks I got that had recommendations on the bottle to not drink more than 1 in 5 hours. I had 3 in 1 hour.

    Thank God I have my own room in the offices because I laughed pretty loud.
    Now it's time for some cashews.

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  • Agent.NihilistAgent.Nihilist Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    The final bit is that it is being used for "Parody" which is protected.

    Plus its just damn funny.

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  • AliasunknownAliasunknown Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    Side note: I heard about PAX from an article about the top 3 geeky vacations. Can't remember if it was Wired, or Kotaku linked it from somewhere. After taking my summer to further my education, I felt sort of cheated, so when I imagined what my fantasy vacation would be, I prety much imagined what I'm expecting PAX to be. A butt-ton of geeks in one spot gaming and hanging out. That's why I'm coming. Also, I heard rumors that Fatal1ty will be at PAX! THAT was really the deal-sealer for me.

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  • iFoldiFold Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    Aliasunknown wrote: »
    ...Also, I heard rumors that Fatal1ty will be at PAX! THAT was really the deal-sealer for me.

    Prepare for disappointment

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  • Agent.NihilistAgent.Nihilist Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    Fatal1ty is like the punch and pie.

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  • HaikufrenzyHaikufrenzy Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    The fact they even CONSIDERED having people wearing ugly ass television T-shirts as your main advertising AT SOMEONE ELSE'S EXPO. Your just asking for all the horrible things that'll happen to you.

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  • AliasunknownAliasunknown Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    iFold wrote: »
    Prepare for disappointment


    How so? Certainly, you don't mean he's not coming. I mean, he's the epitomy of gaming. He's who I want to be when I grow up. Surely, such an iconic figure will be at the most important, culturally relevant gathering of gamers ever. I mean come on guys, do you really think Fatal1ty's PR people would miss out on an oppertunity to put him in front a crowd of the most hardcore of gamers, so that we may express our feelings toward him? I say neigh! They woudn'st!

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  • PikaPuffPikaPuff Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    Aliasunknown wrote: »
    iFold wrote: »
    Prepare for disappointment


    How so? Certainly, you don't mean he's not coming. I mean, he's the epitomy of gaming. He's who I want to be when I grow up. Surely, such an iconic figure will be at the most important, culturally relevant gathering of gamers ever. I mean come on guys, do you really think Fatal1ty's PR people would miss out on an oppertunity to put him in front a crowd of the most hardcore of gamers, so that we may express our feelings toward him? I say neigh! They woudn'st!

    You're not allowed in my hotel room anymore. Yes you still have to pay.

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  • HaikufrenzyHaikufrenzy Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    Aliasunknown wrote: »
    iFold wrote: »
    Prepare for disappointment


    How so? Certainly, you don't mean he's not coming. I mean, he's the epitomy of gaming. He's who I want to be when I grow up. Surely, such an iconic figure will be at the most important, culturally relevant gathering of gamers ever. I mean come on guys, do you really think Fatal1ty's PR people would miss out on an oppertunity to put him in front a crowd of the most hardcore of gamers, so that we may express our feelings toward him? I say neigh! They woudn'st!

    While I do agree with you using my Fatal1ty keyboard, mouse, mouse pad, t-shirt, computer, desk, energy drink, pants, beer, cheeseburgers, underoos, dild... THAT IS NOT THE POINT! The point is that I don't think he will actually show up at PAX this year.

    ....Fatal1ty dildo... now there's a license to print money.

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  • Qs23Qs23 Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    tr0tsky wrote: »
    BigRed wrote: »
    Qs23 wrote: »

    EDIT: Damnit, you people need jobs.

    Im at work right now :P

    As am I :P

    Ok, you people need actual jobs.

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  • jonxpjonxp [E] PC Security Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    Haikufrenzy wrote: »
    Aliasunknown wrote: »
    iFold wrote: »
    Prepare for disappointment


    How so? Certainly, you don't mean he's not coming. I mean, he's the epitomy of gaming. He's who I want to be when I grow up. Surely, such an iconic figure will be at the most important, culturally relevant gathering of gamers ever. I mean come on guys, do you really think Fatal1ty's PR people would miss out on an oppertunity to put him in front a crowd of the most hardcore of gamers, so that we may express our feelings toward him? I say neigh! They woudn'st!

    While I do agree with you using my Fatal1ty keyboard, mouse, mouse pad, t-shirt, computer, desk, energy drink, pants, beer, cheeseburgers, underoos, dild... THAT IS NOT THE POINT! The point is that I don't think he will actually show up at PAX this year.

    ....Fatal1ty dildo... now there's a license to print money.

    But what woman would buy one so small?

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  • ElectricTurtleElectricTurtle Seeress WARegistered User regular
    edited August 2008
    jonxp wrote: »
    Haikufrenzy wrote: »
    ....Fatal1ty dildo... now there's a license to print money.

    But what woman would buy one so small?

    Oh ho ho! Is funny 'cause is true!

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  • nearlysobernearlysober Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    Does anyone else think the shark looks sad to be associated with e4all?

    While I approve of any and all e4all mockery, I seriously think their entire advertising concept is to be mocked by PAX just to get mentioned. First they schedule for PAX weekend... probably never intending to actually have the event then, but it got mentioned in a bunch of press. Then they make themselves so pitiful looking that they got mocked in a bunch more free press

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  • iFoldiFold Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    jonxp wrote: »
    Haikufrenzy wrote: »
    ....Fatal1ty dildo... now there's a license to print money.

    But what woman would buy one so small?

    They're made like a reverse Hot Wheels. 64:1 to scale =)

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  • HaikufrenzyHaikufrenzy Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    nearlysober wrote: »
    First they schedule for PAX weekend... probably never intending to actually have the event then, but it got mentioned in a bunch of press.

    What are you talking about? E4No1 is in October.

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  • AliasunknownAliasunknown Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    PikaPuff wrote: »

    You're not allowed in my hotel room anymore. Yes you still have to pay.

    You're gonna be jealous when my tattoo artist sets up his chair just inside the entrance to the WSCTC and I'm the first in line for a Fatal1ty forehead tatoo! Oh yeah baby! Score one for the guys! Soundblaster is the best! Zen Micro owns ipod! Woooo!*



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