4Chan Holds Their Own Version of the VGAs

Normally something as "informal" as this I wouldn't consider writing about, but this topic hasn't received nearly as much coverage as it deserves. Everyone knows 4chan -- the birthplace of almost every known meme online -- and its users from the /v/ board have taken the initiative of holding their own version of the oft beleaguered Spike's Video Game Awards, the aptly named /v/GAs, or Vidya Gaem Awards.

Sadly, I wasn't referenced to this until voting had closed, but that doesn't mean we missed the show! On February 11, they'll hopefully air the show live for the whole world to see.

Not a professional show by any means, probably just a group of kids in someone's basement, or I'm completely undermining the effort put into this thing. But whatever the case, I'm certainly intrigued. The categories are hilarious, especially the "Press X to Win" and "VY Canis Majoris" awards. (The nominees for the latter are perfectly correct, but I'm sure it's more an admirable gesture than anything else.)

Should be fascinating to hear what actual gamers think and not Spike's pathetic attempt at legitimatizing gaming.

Here's the recent trailer: