I’m not big on New Year’s resolutions (so far the only one I have is “play more video games”) but as we usher in a shiny new 2009, it seems like the perfect opportunity to reflect upon the direction of this site. I know what I enjoy writing but I don’t always know what all of you enjoy reading. A spattering of you send me feedback via email, which is appreciated; others of you stay hidden in the woodwork which is fine as well. I’ve been pondering a few new features though so I’m going to throw them out there for opinions. I also ask that if you have anything specific you’d like to see, please speak up now or forever hold your piece (yeah, I said PIECE). Actually, forever holding your ponderous piece sounds incredibly fun but I’d first have to gently extract it from your own deathlike grip so rather than fight you for it, I ask that you let it go for a split second so you can check out my ideas and then leave a comment about them and whatever other suggestions your twisted mind can come up. Don’t bother telling me to lay off the lame sexual innuendos either. There’s not a chance in hell that will ever happen.
Video Game Advice Column
Think Dear Abby Hawty McBloggy style
Weekly 360 Release Roundup
Similar to the monthly retail release overview I already do, instead on a weekly basis with the addition of downloadable content
More Crafty Finds
I love crafts, especially video game-themed crafts. I tend to focus on those that are related to Halo but would like to expand beyond that if there is an audience for it
Well Shit
I thought I had more ideas than this but apparently I only have three so add your own suggestion in a comment
Posted by MasqueNoMercy on January 1, 2009 at 4:42 pm
alot of people always seem to complain everywhere on the screenshot site about wanting you to view their fileshare for their pictures, or wondering if you received their submissions from the contact form
i would like them to be shut up for the new year
:-D
Posted by NyHitman0401 on January 1, 2009 at 4:51 pm
Lol you said PIECE! bs angel, I won’t mind if you grab mine!
Posted by DethPwn on January 1, 2009 at 5:06 pm
I think you should have a daily or weekly debate topic (say, “Avatar or Wii”) and have people respond in the comments. Then, you would decide which side one.
Posted by bs angel on January 1, 2009 at 5:11 pm
LOL MasqueNoMercy!
DethPwn, that’s an awesome idea.
Posted by DethPwn on January 1, 2009 at 5:25 pm
YAY I GO FEEDBACK lawlz
Posted by DethPwn on January 1, 2009 at 5:25 pm
*GOT
Posted by PikminGod on January 1, 2009 at 5:41 pm
a strip cam would be freaking AWESOME!!
so would more giveaways and contests(like win a spot on your friend’s list?)
also more polls
the weekly 360 round-up is garbage(harsh word, but i cant think of anything else) and i get sad faced when i see that it is the update
i like death pawns idea too!
Posted by Whaappened? on January 1, 2009 at 6:12 pm
Personally, I love the site how it is. But DethPwn’s idea is a gem-it would give me something to do between captioning contests.
Oh, and HAPPY 2009!!111!!one111eleven!!!!!!!!
Posted by bs angel on January 1, 2009 at 6:19 pm
Happy New Year to you too Whaappened!
Would you find it more useful with the addition of the downloadable content? Or would you still not find it valuable at all?
Posted by PikminGod on January 1, 2009 at 7:01 pm
DLC would be awesome!! but not just new games, but all DLC cuz i HATE the way the new dashboard is set up its too hard to navigate content
Posted by ReverendTiki on January 1, 2009 at 7:04 pm
You should most definately invest in some podcast equipment so we can hear your smooth baratones on a regular basis. And how about some in depth video game reviews.
Posted by AusQB on January 1, 2009 at 7:05 pm
I’d love to see some sort of “Dear Hawty” segment, even if it’s not always directly related to gaming.
Posted by bs angel on January 1, 2009 at 7:49 pm
I was thinking all downloadable content as well Pikmin. I haven’t navigated through the 360 for that stuff, way too many steps even with the NXE. I get all my updates on the internet and purchase things that way as well.
Posted by bs angel on January 1, 2009 at 7:51 pm
Definitely on the list of things I’d like to do eventually but it’s not an option at this point in time. I don’t have the time to learn how to have a decent quality podcast (as far as editing and stuff goes) and I’m not willing to release a subpar product. Like I said though, one day I’d love to go there.
Posted by bs angel on January 1, 2009 at 7:52 pm
It would always be video game related somehow if I decide to do it (which I’m leaning towards!). :)
Posted by Brig on January 1, 2009 at 9:08 pm
Don’t change a thing- this is the BEST gamer site in cyberspace! Happy 2009 Angel!
Posted by NINJA Dusk2Dawn on January 1, 2009 at 10:34 pm
1) Your a day behind so its the 2nd in Australia…Get your Date right!
2) Stories with BS Angel like with Viva Pinata.
3) More obscure late night post so i got somehting to day at 4pm.
Posted by Naepa34 on January 1, 2009 at 11:37 pm
The DLC thing could be good. As long as the site keeps the same feel, I’ll be fine with whatever changes/gets added/whatever.
Posted by JPsmooth42 on January 2, 2009 at 12:24 am
I’ve been reading your blog since you were on spaces. I usually don’t comment, but since you asked I will give you my 2 cents.
The “dear hottie” idea is cool, just don’t take it too seriously. I also would like the marketplace updates, just don’t let it turn into MajorNelson’s site.
I would enjoy reviews on games, even if it isn’t a new release every time.
Posted by heynate on January 2, 2009 at 1:05 am
“Don’t bother telling me to lay off the lame sexual innuendos either. ”
moar sexual innuendos pl0x. <3
Posted by bs angel on January 2, 2009 at 5:16 am
I haven’t taken anything seriously thus far so I’m pretty sure you’re safe with that one. :)
Posted by PikminGod on January 2, 2009 at 8:30 am
i will assume that by your blatant disregard of my strip-cam statement that you already have something in the works but don’t want to tip your hand
Posted by Foxman on January 2, 2009 at 8:38 am
I like the idea of a round-up. I love the “hey this is on special” or the “hey this is some cool free shit” type things.
Posted by GrowingDemon on January 2, 2009 at 8:40 am
The dear hawty is a good idea as it will enivitebly end up to do with sex over xbox live.
Anyway here are a few things you should sacrafice in the way of new sections:
Do not change with the navigation system. A lot of sites try to inporve on thing that are fine and end up breaking it completely.
Remove you’r main focus off halo. Yes its fine to report on other games and thats great but once a halo nerd always a halo nerd really.
Posted by Aperture S on January 2, 2009 at 9:25 am
I like the Weekly 360 Release Roundup idea
Posted by Viktim on January 2, 2009 at 2:39 pm
@Pikmin God
a strip cam would be freaking AWESOME!!
What would be the point of a camera showing a comic strip? Jpegs just use way fewer resources & bandwidth ain’t cheap, ya’ know?
;-P
Posted by Penguin Ninjoid on January 2, 2009 at 2:43 pm
I like the ‘Dear Hawty’ idea. As for the release reviews, I think a compromise could be struck and do it every two weeks and possibly allow for guest reviews.
Posted by Not PikminGod on January 2, 2009 at 3:42 pm
Allow PikminGod to post shits yo
Posted by Chewbeccawacca on January 2, 2009 at 8:44 pm
Personally I like the idea of you sounding off on your other favorite Sci-fi universes. I.e. StarTrek/Wars, Dead Space, Enders Game, Hitchhikers Guide To The Galaxy, Half-Life. You know, just your opinions on them or whatever news you might come upon during your travels.
Posted by Socket on January 2, 2009 at 9:00 pm
I would definitely like some more craft stuff!
I haven’t seen any of that in ages… last one was Mr. Paper Clarke, and that’s only because I suggested it…
MOAR CRAFTZZZZZ!!!!!!!!!!!!1!!!11!
Posted by MK28 on January 2, 2009 at 9:50 pm
Sexual innuendo you say?!
*Rises up and thrusts myself forward like Jim Carrey’s Riddler in Batman Forever*
I’m counting on it!
‘Dear Hawtty’ would be cool; I could just play out all my RPG fantasies of dominative, teabagging chicks that love screaming profanities over my lifeless corpse before a respawn with the headline:
‘I die to get off!’
That’d be chatshow with a difference.
Lmao.
Seriously though, love Friday’s Caption Fun, gives ye olde funny bone a flex. I said ‘funny’ bone; don’t get yer hopes up… at least not on a first date ;)
Posted by Spar7anT1g3r on January 3, 2009 at 8:12 pm
I’d like a “Dear Hawty” column and the “Weekly 360 Releases” column.