[Review] Chapter 4: the Trial and Execution of Guybrush Threepwood
Looking back through the previous 3 episodes you could say that Guybrush has been there and done that. Now it’s time for him to stand trial and be brought to justice for everywhere he’s been and everything he’s done. What?!? He’s found La Esponja Grande and is going to cure the pox. What could possibly be the crime in that? Hit the jump to find out, realatively spoiler free. Read the rest of this entry »
10 Most Influential Women in Gaming
Check out this awesome list by Trina (aka @gamingangel) at http://www.gamingangels.com. I think it is a well thought out very deserving group of women. As I was reading it I was hoping she would include a community manager and more specifically my favorite community manager Christa Phillips at Xbox.com (now with the aptly appropriate title Social Media Lead), and to my delight she was included!
Take a gander at the article yourself at: http://www.gamingangels.com/2009/12/the-ten-most-influential-women-in-games-over-the-last-10-years/
Army of Two: The 40th Day Demo coming
And it is coming very soon actually, as in this Thursday. Army of Two: The 40th Day is a squeal to EA’s first game in the series Army of Two. In the demo, players will be allowed to play the first level of the game, continuing the story about the two-man private military team of Salem and Rios. In the first level of the game, players will find themselves trapped in Shanghai as it falls under attack. Following the same gameplay as the first game in the series, players must work together with a partner (either coopertive online or with a computer player) to shoot their way through enemies and help each other survive through teamwork.
Army of Two: The 40th Day is set for release on January 13, but until then, be sure to check out the Xbox Live Marketplace for the demo. Also for more information about this upcoming game, be sure to check out the press release and/or the Army of Two: The 40th Day website!
VGA’s Tonight
Turn your TVs to Spike TV tonight to watch the 2009 Video Game Awards. This year we’ll be seeing an exclusive trailer for Halo: Reach among some other new titles! If you happen to be at Washington State University, then the channel is 59 (Go Cougs!), but my hunch is you’re not so look up what station Spike is on in your TV listings if you don’t know already. Let the awards begin!
Get ready for another Invasion!
Get ready for another Invasion on the Xbox LIVE community. A bunch of my MVP buddies have agreed to hop on an participate in the Invasion! We plan to do this every month so get ready!
This month’s will feature Left 4 Dead 2 and will take place on December 27, 2009, between 5 PM and 8 PM PST.
Check out the post by Peench at PGL: The Invasion is an event where gamers who know what gaming is about and simply want to have fun can all get together and have fun gaming. There will be loads of different rooms to hop in and out to meet other cool gamers and have a few hours of gaming fun without having to instantly mute everyone in the room.
Keep your eyes peeled across various comunity sites as more information is revealed and save the 12/27/09 date on your calendar for some gaming fun!
About the Invasion (From Deacon Blade):
The voice of those who aren’t pleased with behavior on Xbox Live is growing and I wanted to create an avenue bigger than just finding a friend of a friend of a friend…hence the reason why The Invasion began.
I wanted to coordinate a huge gaming night for as many communities as possible and it worked. There were over 23 communities involved in the first attack and they all left thinking it was amazing to play with people who weren’t shouting racism around or stupid profanities etc.
It was one big night of making friends and gaming with complete strangers…one big night of everyone letting their hair down.
12 Days of Christmas… Remix!
Since the holiday season is upon us and we’re acting like good boys and girls so Santa listens to our wishes, I have made a Halo remix to the classic song “12 Days of Christmas.” I realize I am in no way a great song writer and I don’t think John Mayer will be hitting me up for lyrics anytime soon, but here it is:
On the first day of Christmas
my bff Bungie gave to me:
Pogre acting like he’s MLG.
On the second day of Christmas
my bff Bungie gave to me:
2 bad respawns
and Pogre acting like he’s MLG.
On the third day of Christmas
my bff Bungie Read the rest of this entry »
Javelin Glitchers Beware!
If you’re one of those gamers who enjoys using in-game exploits to kill your enemy with an extremely unfair and inhumane advantage, then you might want to pay attention to this…
The infamous “Javelin Glitch” that haunts Modern Warfare 2 has been addressed by Infinity Ward and they are looking into solutions to fix it. In the meantime, the Xbox LIVE Enforcement Team will be banning any players who are caught using this exploit. Here’s the statement straight from Stepto, Director of Policy and Enforcement for Xbox LIVE via Twitter:
While IW works on getting the MW2 glitch fixed, people we catch using it will recieve suspensions from LIVE. Play fair everyone. :>
If you want more insight on this policy, listen to Major Nelson’s show this week since Stepto will be discussing how exploiting a glitch is considered cheating. Play nice, kids.
Avatar Pets!!! They have arrived.
You’ve got your favorite games on a shirt, toys and props from them too. Now you can bring out the animal lover in your avatar by purchasing him or her a pet from the Avatar Marketplace. They roll out tomorrow and you can check out all the details here.
“Who didn’t wish for a cute puppy for the holidays? Or maybe you’re more of a bird person? Have you always wanted a pony to call your own? So maybe your building doesn’t allow pets, but now your Avatar on Xbox 360 can have them!” - Official Press Release
“Finally, something I would buy from the Avatar Marketplace” – Bogey117
Scratch’s Top Ten Xbox Youtube vids!
I’ve spent more than a few nights “lost” on youtube. It’s a classic case of one thing leads to another and next thing you know you spend all night trying to find the perfect video. This isn’t a definitive list of what I think is the absolute best on youtube and it has no particular order. I listed it as a top ten purely out of tradition. I do, however, think you should check them out. It will make you laugh, puke, say this is old, watch something new or keep you occupied for an hour or so……all in one post. A first for BTG. Enjoy! Read the rest of this entry »
Wish & Wear Shirts – [GamingAngels]
Posted by kiki kat in I thought this was cool on November 25th, 2009
Ha ha.. yes I am corny.. wish & wear? What’s that all about? Well.. you can wear the shirt and since money is being donated with each purchase you are giving some deserving soul a wish 
Hence.. WISH & WEAR!
Check out the new shirts from GamingAngels.. the design is awesome! I bet there is someone in your life who just HAS TO HAVE this shirt. So get it and stuff it in their stocking this holiday season. I know I am going to get myself one Check out the link for more details.
http://www.gamingangels.com/2009/11/check-out-the-new-gamingangels-t-shirts/
Also, to learn more about GamingAngels check out their site and wander around a bit. Go ahead and even post something. Trina (the chick in charge) is a really cool chick and a friend of mine.
GamingAngels is the premier online community where women go for all things geek! Their mission is to assist female gamers in having a great time playing games, expressing themselves as gamers, and promoting women in the gaming industry.
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