Pinky G Pimp of the Year


Jake of www.8bitjoystick.com, yes you my man were the Pinky G pimp of the year. Let’s take a look back at some of Jake’s choice quotes that helped win him this prestigious award.

“Jumping Jesus on a pogo-stick this place is a Seattle video game nerds Mecca…To summarize, Pink Godzilla Games is holy land to any game nerd that has ever rocked a PC Engine or played a SuperGrafx.”

“The cool thing of going to Pink Godzilla Games is the ability to see cool classics and import games and physically see them and walk out with them after handing over your cash without having to screw with ebay of mail order.

“I don’t mean to constantly pimp Pink Godzilla games but…” But you did Jake. You most certainly did. And for that, we are naming you Pinky G Pimp of the Year.




Best New Character


Because they’re stealth like that, the Pinky G Team Ninja Suppressors swooped in out of nowhere to take this award. Granted there were no other nominees, but whose to say that the Team Ninja Suppressors didn’t use their ninja stealth to take out the competition.
These fashionable Ninja Suppressors allowed ninja’s around the world to proclaim, “Pink is the new black!” Thanks to the work of the Ninja Suppressors, ninjas of all shapes and sizes can finally enjoy the freedom of wearing shirts on their bodies instead of their heads.




Best Import Game

From a field of customer favorites such as Naruto 4 (GC), Bleach 2 (PSP), Final Fantasy XII (PS2) and Cooking Mama (DS) could there emerge but one champion at Pink Godzilla – Osu! Tatakae! Ouendan. With Pink Godzilla alone accounting for 1.3% of its global sales, Ouendan came to define Pink Godzilla as the game store with the really awesome sound system. Even today, almost one year after the game’s release, when you visit PG BAM in Seattle, you are bound to hear a customer walk in the door and ask, “Do you have that crazy Japanese cheerleading game?”







Most Wanted Pinky G Gear

Much to the chagrin of Team Yokozuna, the Grand Champions must step aside and recognize that there is a new champion when it comes to t-shirt design. Yes folks, Cup O’ Zilla has quickly established itself as the t-shirt of choice for the fashionable gamer. Rumor has it that due to its instant celebrity status, Cup O’ Zilla will be expanding beyond the runways of Paris to make a splash in the toy market. Watch out Tickle Me Elmo, here comes the Cup O’ Zilla (or so the rumor goes). Stay tuned for any updates.







Best Dressed PG Customer

Hands down, the award goes to Yumu-kun (of Maekawa), owner of at least 12 unique articles of Pinky G gear. Yes, he wears them for the discounts, but most of all he wears them because they make him look good. Rumor has it that thanks to the mystical powers of the Pink Godzilla constantly streaming through his body as he dons his PG Gear, Mr. Yumu is set to challenge the Iron Chef. He is just waiting for the release of “Shaberu Ryouri Navi DS.”

Honorable mention goes to Ms. Violet, who actually owns more Pinky G gear than Yumu, but was disqualified from consideration since she is a Pink Godzilla employee.







Best Customer

This one was a toughy. There is Charles with his ridiculous trade-ins. There is Ondrej with his mad Mario Kart DS and Super Puzzle Fighter skills. There is “Did-you-guys-get- any-new-PSP-porn-in?” James. There is “And I’ll take this, and this, and this, and this and one of those” Adam. And then there is YOU! YOU are our best customer. Yes YOU were able to beat out the likes of both Neo Geo CD-Z Justin and Famicom Justin. Yes, thanks to YOU, Pink Godzilla is kickin’ ass and takin’ names. Thanks YOU!







Import Console of the Year

Of all the contests, the toughest was determining which console was most worthy of being coroneted the king of import consoles.


Second runner up goes to the modded PS2. The modded PS2 allowed the Pink Godzilla faithful to play dozens of games months before their release stateside. Why wait in line at E3 to play Ryu Ga Gotoku, Okami, Disgaea 2 or Final Fantasy XII, when you can mod your PS2 and play these AAA titles from the comfort of your own living room.




Runner-up goes to the Generation Nex. Yes, before the Revolution became the Wii there was the Nex. The Nex united gaming geeks of all nationalities as the system allows classic NES and Famicom games to both be played on one system. Although united by your love for classic gaming, however, you might not want to sit too close to your Nippon counterpart. Enter the wireless controllers. No longer tethered to a cord, these little beauties allow you to really “use the whole space” when you’re whoopin’ your opponent like a cowbell.





And the winner is…the DS Lite! How could we deny the system that brought to you the likes of Jump Superstars, Ouendan, Bleach DS, Band Brothers and Electroplankton. And now, thanks to the newly redesigned DS Lite, and those radioactive screens (no seriously those screens are freakin’ bright) these games really shine. Not only does the DS dominate the sales charts in Japan, but it dominates sales at Pink Godzilla as well. In a given month, DS import games outsell games for all the other systems combined. That’s dominance.

Keep in mind, should for whatever reason, the DS Lite not be able to fulfill its duties as the King of Imports, then, in its stead, first runner-up Generation Nex shall be crowned king (I can already hear the diabolical gears of Mr. Perry's head churning).





HONORABLE MENTIONS:


Favorite Chinatown Personality
Although Shoeless Joe made a strong charge in the end with some stellar car-blocking performances, 15 cent's consistency and versatility (2 songs) enabled him to edge Shoeless Joe and his last minute stick-my-cup-where-you-walk heroics. Has there ever been a harder working street man than 15?? Here's to you 15 and your classic jingle we know by heart - "15 cent! Hey hey! Help me buy a sandwhich! 15 cent! Here we go, here we go, here we go now. 15 cent! 14 cent! 13 cent! 12 cent!....."




Best Impersonation of a Pinky G Team Ninja Suppressor
First, we run into him at a random toy store in Akihabara during our quest for Disgaea figures. Then we run into him on the airplane to E3. Then we see him at the driving range, only to find out he uses the same golf instructor as us. Yes, Pat the-toy-man is shadowing team Pink Godzilla’s every move. Such impressive ninja skills are definitely deserved of this year’s Pinky G Team Ninja Suppressor Award. But the cat’s out of the bag now, Mr. Toy Man, so go ahead and take the black t-shirt off your head. We know who you are!




Most Patient Customer
If all customers were like Dave, running a game store would be a cinch. Why? 'cause he's a last-gen-is-all-I-need kind-a-guy. Dave bought a PS1 when the PS2 launched (not at our store mind you 'cause we werent around). Dave preorderd a DS 'Go' game (yes there is such a thing) in anticipation of picking up a refurbished DS on the launch of the DS Lite. We salute you last-gen-is-all-I-need Dave. If only more customers were like you, the Wii/PS 3 launches would be a breeze. Thanks for showing up on the launch of the Wii, when it is sold-out everywhere and can only be purchased on Ebay for $8,000. Here you go sir, here's your Gamecube - the latest in last-gen console technology. Come again. We salute you Dave - most patient customer.


That wraps up this year’s Pinky G’s “Best of” Awards. Stay tuned for Pinky G’s “Worst of” Awards.