Fans and gamers all over Australia have been reacting with howls of disappointment, following the news that the ABC would be “accidentally” kicking out the power cord on the hugely beloved and enduring ‘Good Game,’ bringing to an end an almost unprecedented 10-year run on Aunty.
The show cited the departure of two “key presenters” in today’s decision to cancel ‘Good Game,’ as well as its associated offshoots ‘Good Game: Pocket,’ and ‘Good Game: Well Played.’ Though the children-focused ‘Good Game: Spawn Point‘ will remain in production and will remain a staple of ABC ME.
But as older gamers come to terms with the loss of the show, which provided a huge prominent outlet not only for Australian gaming but the international industry as well, many are turning to the tried-and-trusted method of putting out *thing* as a mark of respect.
Across Twitter, huge amounts of the GG community are putting out their controllers, with the hashtag #PutOutYourControllers churning along a constant clip all afternoon.
I’m putting out my controllers for Good Game, a truly sad day for all Australian gamers #ggtv @GoodGameTV #putoutyourcontrollers pic.twitter.com/BDoUbmvimx
— Jake D. (@JakeMuso27) January 31, 2017
I will miss you all@NichBoy @GoodGameTV @Pierreth @angharadyeo @hexsteph @bajopants @goosemangus @JLaG013 @eliotfish #putoutyourcontrollers pic.twitter.com/zxQvxLOfv4
— B RAD IS RADDDD (@bradden85) January 31, 2017
Mine and my partner’s @Skeptikk controllers out for @GoodGameTV Love the shows and everyone a part of it. 🙁 #ggtv #putoutyourcontrollers pic.twitter.com/LBlVQRg2o8
— Jacqui Murphy (@Jacquiarno) January 31, 2017
May all your games be good ones #ggtv #putoutyourcontrollers #pocketeerforlife @bajopants @hexsteph @goosemangus @NichBoy @angharadyeo pic.twitter.com/YAp0d5SlgO
— Theo Tunks (@Doreasaurus) January 31, 2017
I’ll miss you guys 3 #ggtv #putoutyourcontrollers pic.twitter.com/XggpXCDXFQ
— Ella (@checkerchairs) January 31, 2017
This is truly the end of an era. So sad when it seamed like the show was growing faster then ever??#putoutyourcontrollers #ggtv @GoodGameTV pic.twitter.com/thoqZYTdz0
— TropicalBat (@TropicalBat101) January 31, 2017
Still can’t believe it, thank you for the past 10@bajopants, @GoodGameTV @hexsteph #putoutyourcontrollers #controllersoutforgoodgame #ggtv pic.twitter.com/Z1uUs8Xlgw
— Charlie Stewart (@CharlieJS3) January 31, 2017
Putting out our controllers for @GoodGameTV It’s been a blast.#putoutyourcontrollers #ggtv pic.twitter.com/rixo8O8DNh
— Andrew Salfinger (@SalfingerAndrew) January 31, 2017
You’d think I’d have better things to tweet about, I really don’t. #putoutyourcontrollers so long @GoodGameTV pic.twitter.com/83YZeijoZl
— Jeremy (@SeijinAxeman) January 31, 2017
See ya, @GoodGameTV
Thanks for everything, @bajopants and @hexsteph #putoutyourcontrollers pic.twitter.com/mq6FZaa8bb— Josh Gardiner (@JDG976) January 31, 2017
Thanks for everything team! @bajopants @hexsteph @goosemangus @NichBoy @Sydski #ggtv #putoutyourcontrollers pic.twitter.com/CoMKF2Cw1K
— Luke Sheldon (@LucSheldon) January 31, 2017
Even Hex has been getting on board, in a nod to just how passionate and dedicated the show’s fanbase is/was.
Meanwhile, fellow show-host Bajo has posted a lengthy statement on the show’s demise, primarily thanking the fans for letting him essentially make fun, silly television about video games for the past decade.
“Your passion for games and the show has always astounded me, baffled me, and ensured I never took this gig for granted. I’ve read every comment, every tweet, every message you’ve ever sent to me for the last 10 years, even the really weird ones. They’re my favourite. Chatting and playing games with you online, tweeting and arguing on forums with you… meeting you at our live shows and conventions… I have had an unfair amount of fun because of you all. Thank you. Really, thank you. Really.”
You can read Bajo’s farewell statement in full over at his website.
So long, Good Game. And thanks for everything.
Source: Twitter.
Photo: JakeMuso27/Getty.
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