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So, uh, the crazy buttocks on a train (CBOAT) is back?
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lifeexpectancy
Member
It would make sense for it to be Halo TV or Halo movie related, so that they can keep with their focus on 'games games game' for E3. But we'll see in 20 minutes.
Prototype Viktor
Member
Means Master Chief is about to band together a group of MS IP's. To take down a space spider and man
This. Though I'd rather it be a GOTG game.
LAUGHTREY
Modesty becomes a woman
StrongArmSteady
Member
Nope, 3 day ban
Family Fry
Member
If it's TV show maybe CBOAT was hinting at possible James Gunn involvement.
If it's game, wasn't there an open galaxy rumour where chief can go around the galaxies?
If it's game, wasn't there an open galaxy rumour where chief can go around the galaxies?
You win a set of steak knives!
thekiddfran
Member
Excellent so happy he is back!
SpartanN92
Banned
I read "Redemption" in the Halo multiplayer announcers voice.
Fushichou187
Member
Now I'm interested in what morsel Sony will throw out there to counter some of the Halo 5 news.
Cool.
Steverulez
Member
Do you have any evidence to back that up with?
Halo is Microsoft's biggest franchise, it was always going to be at the new consoles first E3 one way or another.
Im surprised its Halo 5 though in honesty, so perhaps they did feel their hand was forced.
The Cool One
Member
So I heard you likz the bottocks
Revolutionary
Member
WHERE DO I PUT MY PRIZE INFO
Seriously though, I find it a bit weird that this amounted to little more than a promotion to get the fans excited a few hours before announcement.
Hydrargyrus
Member
Yeeeeah!
I hope he will brig us more storms!!!
I hope he will brig us more storms!!!
Errrrm, nothing I imagine. there's no need, announcing a game that is 18 months away that many thought as only 6 months away isn't going to exactly change the landscape.
giancarlo123x
Banned
I never stopped believing in cboat.
harrypmgaga
Member
Kazuma Kiryu
Member
This whole CBOAT thing was pretty funny.
The guy started leaking some negative stuff about the X1 a year ago and MS fans started complaining about him.
Then something happened with his TF info, he got banned, and everyone who complained about him took the opportunity to say "see, we were right!".
Now that he leaked halo 5...no one complains.
Meanwhile, people with at least some common sense understood that everything X1 has been shifting in the past year, and that his information, while maybe true at one point in time, didn't mean that was how it was going to be.
The guy started leaking some negative stuff about the X1 a year ago and MS fans started complaining about him.
Then something happened with his TF info, he got banned, and everyone who complained about him took the opportunity to say "see, we were right!".
Now that he leaked halo 5...no one complains.
Meanwhile, people with at least some common sense understood that everything X1 has been shifting in the past year, and that his information, while maybe true at one point in time, didn't mean that was how it was going to be.
LowerLevel
Member
MS "fans" are more happy to hear that it seems to be confirming what ntkrnl had said more than what cBoat is saying, I feel.
Fart Stink
Banned
CBOAT's been taken over by MS PR.
You mean after the Shangheist smoke out? The thought crossed my mind. Seemed a bit pointless to tease something either moments before or at the same time as news of an embargo on Halo 5 was revealed. We'll see if this is the same CBOAT.
digoutyoursoul
Member
What about those who thrived on his negativity, cheerleading his posts. I actually agree with you for people criticising the account but don't try and play it as all one sided. Some people love that account because it's mostly negative Xbox rumours. It works both ways.
Don't know about you but the whole situation is laughable to me
He is being a little more careful this time. Showing he still has connection, but flying below radar at the same time
FantasticMrFoxdie
Mumber
I like crazy buttocks and I cannot lie
Everyone put your crazy buttocks on a hype train!!!
Everyone put your crazy buttocks on a hype train!!!
Kazuma Kiryu
Member
Didn't I say it was funny?
I agree with you though, some love him because of him relaying bad news about the X1, and some hate him because he's relaying bad news.
I'll add this to my final sentence in that post, and I've mentioned it before here on GAF:
Some people act like these insiders are always 100% right, when they can't be. They're relaying rumors, leaks and whatever inside information, some of which can change at any given time. It's unbelievable how some people kept and keep forgetting this.
He clearly has some sort of inside connection, and he shares what he knows. Sometimes, it's negative, but it's not his fault. And sometimes, things changes without him knowing, so he looks like an ass. He's an insider, not an almighty god.
Revolutionary
Member
I've been skeptical since the bad info a few months back.
That's a strange way to spell compromised.
digoutyoursoul
Member
Didn't I say it was funny?
I agree with you though, some love him because of him relaying bad news about the X1, and some hate him because he's relaying bad news.
I'll add this to my final sentence in that post, and I've mentioned it before here on GAF:
Some people act like these insiders are always 100% right, when they can't be. They're relaying rumors, leaks and whatever inside information, some of which can change at any given time. It's unbelievable how some people kept and keep forgetting this.
Yeah good point, people can be wrong. It's the whole circus around it that gets me rolling. I think it stems from the perceived intentions of the insider as it were, some folk believe they take their preferences a bit too far and want to spread shit about a competitor and others thrive on it, placing on a pedestal I don't know, just genuine info either way will suit me fine.
Ah, Guardians, I think I get it now.
TitusGroan
Banned
I've been lurking on GAF a while, before I signed up with an account, and honestly, I'm not a huge fan of the effect insiders like CBOAT and Mortimer have on the forum. Sure, I get that as a dedicated 'hardcore' gaming forum, GAF is always thirsty for the latest news, but things always seem to get really political when insiders start posting leaks online.
Obviously CBOAT didn't make the same sort of mistakes that Mortimer did, but I'm still not a fan of the way unsubstantiated stuff like the 720p/not-720p thing gets the forums so riled up. When you look at how other insider threads have ended up, it makes me think that any insider should be treated with healthy dose of caution and skepticism, lest we have another case of a developer having to step in and explain their personal lives to the forum. Welcoming insiders as forum heroes makes me very nervous.
Obviously CBOAT didn't make the same sort of mistakes that Mortimer did, but I'm still not a fan of the way unsubstantiated stuff like the 720p/not-720p thing gets the forums so riled up. When you look at how other insider threads have ended up, it makes me think that any insider should be treated with healthy dose of caution and skepticism, lest we have another case of a developer having to step in and explain their personal lives to the forum. Welcoming insiders as forum heroes makes me very nervous.
They're banned just as quickly as they're worshiped, it's not like they post with impunity.