You know, we knew it wouldn't last.

Hawkes swore off the hate a mere three weeks ago, and this week he rediscovers that rancid little black part of his soul. Edie also finds a good reason to be pissed off, and not just because the one-week mark to E3 and the holiday weekend combined to dry up any hint of really hard gaming news.

Welcome back, Mr. Hawkes. That hate eats your stomach, but we love you more for it.

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This week, Hawkes and Edie discuss:

Our contest for a 60-day pre-paid World of Warcraft card contiues. Send your "WoW horror story" to [email protected].

. It'll cost ya a couple bucks each and they do NOTHING!! Two words: Horse armor.

. We expected to hear a lot more complaining from the masses. Maybe that means it wasn't so bad after all?

-- or more specifically how they're NOT coming to the PC. This is our own fault, boys and girls.

. Actually, sir, I think being a raging alcoholic and Liam Gallagher's brother is a contributor to violence. However, we actually have verifiable proof. You, not so much. Shut your piehole and go make some more derivative music.

San Jose Mercury News gaming and pop-culture columnist Mike Antonuccci is a complete and total asshat. He's also an embarassment to journalists and writers everwhere. and you'll want to puke. Don't forget to read his "caveats" as to why Ninja Gaiden and Metal Gear Solid 4 aren't on the list (and why the Wii Fit is). Don't forget to leave a comment,kids. Too bad he doesn't have a book on Amazon.

Enjoy.