40. Xbox One Does A 180
We all know how this one went. Microsoft came out and announced a new console. Everyone thought it was going to spy on us, hated the forced systems it was imposing upon us and like a plague of angry gaming locusts, we took to the internet in our millions to express our dissatisfaction with Microsoft's new product and services. Cue one of the biggest 180's in history. Microsoft basically changed every policy they'd outlined about the Xbox One, turning the console from a gamer's nightmare into something much more interesting. Unfortunately most of the damage had already been done, but I'm sure there'll be plenty of converts over the next few years. It was all very embarrassing for Microsoft, who had a year from hell trying to repair the damage. Meanwhile, at Sony HQ, the evil masterminds behind the PS4 sniggered from afar and laughed as everyone jumped ship to PS4 and the clear messages that they were doing everything Microsoft weren't. I still love Jack Tretton's little smug face when he announced that the PS4 would have no used game restrictions. See above.
39. Pokemon Finally Goes 3D
I love the Pokemon games, but they made it hard in recent years. I was just really playing the same game I started way back when on the Gameboy Colour, albeit with increasingly more ridiculous looking Pokemon. Then, like a shining beacon of light atop a lovely golden cloud filled with joy and candy, Pokemon X and Y were released for the Nintendo 3DS. Finally, Pokemon shed the trappings of the older games, offered up a much more interesting, beautifully presented world, real 3D models for all Pokemon, and even let Pikachu say...Pikachu. There's nothing quite like seeing your old favourites rendered beautifully in 3D. X and Y are by far the best Pokemon game in years and you owe it to yourself to play these titles very soon.
38. This Guy Should Not Be Allowed Coffee
I've mentioned this gentleman before in another of my posts, but he's certainly well worthy of being represented in this post as well. It still baffles me to this day why this guy was ever allowed anywhere near anything, never find Ubisoft's important E3 conference in 2011. Yep, it's Aaron Priceman, AKA 'Mr Caffeine'. A boundless font of energy, a master of awful phrases and portraying time travel and an officiado at referencing Wayne's World, Caffeine pounced on the unsuspecting gaming public, acted like a complete tit in front of millions and is fondly remembered to this day as one of the worst public speakers in the history of the world ever. EVER. There's simply no need for getting on a stage and saying Doodly Doodly Doop.