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| I'm in Ur Blog, Watching U Read |
| November 29, 2007 at 4:41pm |
We can haz Catz and Kitty Luv gamez?
Some cat lovers in our Store Support Center were concerned that we didn't do enough
to promote the release of Petz Catz 2 a couple of weeks ago. They asked why we didn't
have midnight store openings, a Catz 2 tournament or exclusive Catz 2 videos on our GameStop Cinema page.
Our first response was, "There was a Catz 1?" We thought it
was funny, but our cat-lover friends failed to see the humor in it.
So in an effort to boost morale in the workplace, we offered to make
amends by mentioning it in the blog.
In fact, we should take this opportunity to remind you that Kitty Luv for Wii is shipping out January 8.
So you should pre-order now or set up camp outside of your local GameStop. Apparently, intentionally misspelling
words like "Catz" and "Luv" makes them even cuter.
A quick perusal of the GameStop.com website will show you that
cats are not the only virtual creatures available to you animal
lovers out there. You can find games dedicated to dogs, horses,
hamsters, bunnies, and even dolphins or tigers.
Conspicuously absent are dung beetles and spitting cobras. Maybe if
they were called "Dung Beetlez," they'd get a warmer reception.
We'll keep an eye out for any upcoming cat games, and we'll let you
know as soon as we hear anything. |
| Which Console is Right for You? |
| November 29, 2007 at 2:46pm |
Which console is the gaming champion?
If you think "Wii" is something you shout when you're riding a roller coaster, or if you
think "PS3" is what you write at the bottom of a letter when you're adding to it for the third time,
then you could probably use some help deciding on which gaming console to give this year. By the way,
if you are giving someone a gaming console this year, you'll be more popular than Santa
and Hannah Montana combined.
How do you decide which console is the best? Just as boxing has
about a dozen different leagues, each with its own "undisputed"
champion, the gaming community has just as many opinions about who
is the victor in the console wars.
For brevity's sake, as we are getting down to the proverbial holiday wire, we'll concentrate on a
few features of the big-three consoles, the Xbox 360, the PS3 and
the Wii.
Microsoft Xbox 360
The Xbox 360
was the first of the "next-generation" consoles to be released, beating the PS3 and Wii
by about a year. As a result, the Xbox 360 boasts a larger game
library than the other two consoles, as well as a larger online
gaming community, Xbox Live. The Xbox 360 is designed to handle the
demands of high-resolution gaming graphics, as well as the demands
of a high-definition movie downloaded from Xbox Marketplace. You can
also play a
standard movie DVD on your Xbox 360, but playing a high-definition DVD
requires an additional accessory. The Xbox 360 game library includes
a wide range of titles, ranging from family fun to intense mature
thrillers. Some of these exclusive games include Halo 3,
Project Gotham Racing 4,
Scene it?
and Mass Effect.
Sony PlayStation 3
The PS3
is also considered state-of-the-art when it comes
to high-definition gaming. Plus, with its ability to play Blu-Ray movie disks, many
people are discovering that the PS3 is a two-for-one deal as a game console and high-definition movie player.
The PS3's new SIXAXIS wireless controller utilizes motion-sensing technology for many of its games. Although the PlayStation Network does not yet offer as many
downloadable options as Xbox Live, it does allow for free online
play versus Xbox Live's $50 annual fee. Recently, Sony announced plans
for PlayStation Home, a virtual community which
will
allow gamers to interact. PS3 titles run the gamut as far as
age-appeal goes, including Heavenly Sword,
Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction,
Uncharted: Drake's Fortune
and the eagerly awaited Metal Gear Solid 4.
Nintendo Wii
While the Xbox 360 and PS3 duke it out for high-definition superiority, the Nintendo Wii
seems to rely on its unique approach to game control to find its niche in the console battle.
It's not the only console with motion-sensing capabilities, but the
Wii's focus on motion-sensing technology
makes it popular for a wide range of casual and party games. However
it would be wrong to think of the Wii as a party toy because it also has
a broad selection of games from other genres. Like the other two consoles, the Wii offers online
capabilities which include creating "Mii" avatars and downloading
classic games via the Wii Virtual Console. The Wii library includes
exclusive staple titles, like
Super Mario Galaxy,
Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess and the
highly anticipated Super Smash Bros. Brawl.
In the end, it boils down to
personal preference. All three offer some kind of online
connectivity, and all three offer some kind of parental controls.
The PS3 and Wii are both Wi-Fi compatible, while the Xbox 360 will
limit placement to within your ethernet cable's reach. The PS3 and
Xbox 360 will blow you away with high-definition detail, while the
Wii devotes more energy to its motion controls. The Wii and Xbox 360 offer entry-level
options, while the PS3 will set you back a little more. All three
will be in short supply this season. So perhaps you should buy
whatever system you can get your hands on as the big day approaches.
Or maybe the console-exclusive titles will sway your decision. Regardless of which console
you end up giving this holiday season, we guarantee that any kid who
receives an Xbox 360, PS3 or Wii from you will consider you a
holiday hero. |
| Reach Your Full Gift-Giving Potential |
| November 27, 2007 at 2:42pm |
Step away from the monkey. You can do better than that
with our Holiday Gift guide.
We've known each other a while, right? So we can be honest with each other, right?
Well, we hate to break it to you, but you know those Gold Toe™ argyle
socks you gave
your nephew last year? They're sitting unworn in his sock drawer, still attached to that
weird little plastic sock-hanger thing. And that budget cologne you gave to your
brother? He used it to un-stick a rusty lug nut on his Buick LeSabre.
The transformation from give-up gifter to power-up gifter is only
a click away with the help of our Holiday Gift Guide.
To get the most out of the guide, you'll have to do a little reconnaissance work. In the same
way your old Neil Sedaka 8-track tapes won't work in your CD player, gaming consoles can only play
games that are made specifically for them. You need to know which gaming console your intended "giftee"
uses in order to get a game that's compatible with his or her
system. Although it's up to you to decide how you'll glean this
information, we suggest you just ask. If you've already gained the
reputation as a talking-tire-gauge giver, they will never suspect, anyway. At best, they may suspect that you're
planning to give them Mario mud flaps, which, by the way, would be an AWESOME gift.
However, we digress from the subject at hand. Once you know which
system to shop for, just visit our Holiday Gift Guide.
You'll find
our most popular games arranged by gaming system and age range. From
there you can click on a game to find descriptions, screenshots and
reviews to help you make your final choice. Once you've made an
informed game-gift decision, the only thing left to do is to sit
back and watch their heads explode with astonishment when that
peanut-brittle-shaped box turns out to be a video game.
You can do it! We believe in you. We're glad we had the chance to
have this little talk. |
| Making Sense of ESRB Ratings |
| November 23, 2007 at 4:40pm |
Wondering what's appropriate for your
family?
Now that video games are replacing dolls and toy trains as holiday staples,
chances are your kids or nieces and nephews have a few games on their wish
lists. But if you’re not an avid gamer, how do you decide which games are
age-appropriate for them?
The Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) ratings can help you determine
whether a game is appropriate for your young ones. You’re used to movie ratings
from the Motion Picture Association of America, and just as those are designed
to help you with your movie selections, ESRB ratings are designed to help with
your video game selections.
Here’s a short synopsis of the ratings that appear on games you’ll find at GameStop and what they mean:
EC: Early Childhood
These games have content suitable for ages 3 and older, and they do not contain any material that parents
would find inappropriate. Picture a cat and mouse holding up a frying pan and singing
"This is a pan. This is a pan. P-A-N. That spells pan."
E: Everyone
These are generally considered suitable for ages 6 and older, and they may contain minimal
cartoon, fantasy or mild violence and/or infrequent use of mild language. Now picture the
mouse dropping the frying pan on the cat’s toe.
E 10+: Everyone 10 and Older
Titles suitable for ages 10 and older may contain more cartoon, fantasy or mild violence, mild language
and/or minimal suggestive themes. Now the mouse hits the cat in the face with the frying pan, causing
the cat’s face to mold into the shape of the pan.
T: Teen
Teen-rated titles have content that may be suitable for ages 13 and older. They may contain violence,
suggestive themes, crude humor, minimal blood, simulated gambling, and/or infrequent use of strong language.
The mouse hits the cat with the frying pan, causing the cat to use a term that might not be permitted at your dinner table.
M: Mature
Mature-rated games are usually suitable for people 17 and older. Titles in this category may contain
intense violence, blood and gore, sexual content and/or strong language. This time, the mouse uses
the frying pan to decapitate the cat and blood gushes from the open wound. Children under 17 are not
allowed to purchase Mature-rated games at a GameStop store without a parent being present.
RP: Rating Pending
When you’re shopping on GameStop.com, you may see “RP” on promotional materials for a game that is
not yet released and is awaiting its final rating from the ESRB.
In addition to the above categories, you can find ESRB-assigned content descriptors on the back of
the game box which give you further information about specific elements that may have triggered a
particular rating category or you might be interested in knowing about.
Although all of these ratings are designed to help you make an informed purchase, they are not intended
to be the sole factor in determining what’s best for your own kids. The best rating system is the parent
who is aware of what his or her kids are playing, and perhaps even joins in once in a while. To learn more
about ESRB ratings and the content descriptors that determine them, click here.
You can also visit http://www.respecttheratings.com/ to find much more information on choosing the games that are right for you and your family.
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| Vote Now! Their Fate is in Your Hands |
| November 21, 2007 at 3:22pm |
Click on the picture to see the finalists.
Although the deadline has passed to enter our
Machinima Contest,
presented by the United States Navy, you can still see the finalists
and vote until November 30 for the video that you think best
captures the feeling of playing SKATE.
The top two videos were
culled from all of the submitted machinima videos, and it's up to you to decide who will win the coveted Grand
Prize, which is valued at over $4,600, not including the
commemorative plaque.
So what's in it for you? You can feel the surge of power coursing
through your veins as you determine who will be pronounced the King
of Machinima, and who will be taunted until your throat is hoarse. Plus,
you get to see a couple of cool videos. Sorry, there's no
commemorative plaque for that, but you get the satisfaction of
knowing you made a difference.
You can also get you own copy of SKATE,
and use its video-capture capabilities to see if you can top these
videos. The easy-to-use feature allows you to capture footage to share
with your friends. Then perhaps you can pronounce yourself the Supreme King of Machinima.
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| Holiday Hint-Dropping |
| November 20, 2007 at 9:44am |
We have an easier way for you to drop hints.
The holidays are quickly approaching, and the time for subtlety has passed. The hints
you drop need to land with a resounding thud that says, "Don't even
think about getting me socks."
You could dress up like the Ghost of Christmas Future from the Dickens novel and warn
potential gift givers that they will suffer an excruciating fate if they don't give
(your name here) a (your gift here.) If you're not into cosplay, you might send pre-written
thank-you cards, and then inform your friends and family that you are psychic. If you absolutely
want to make sure that you get exactly what you want in your favorite color, just go ahead
and buy your gifts and include invoices in your holiday cards.
However, the best way to maximize your holiday hint-dropping with a minimum of effort is
the GameStop Holiday Wish List.
Your Aunt Edna probably doesn't remember whether you have an Xbox 360 or a PS3; so you need
to help her out. Simply check off the games you want, and then you can e-mail your list to
her and up to three others who are eagerly waiting to hook you up for the holidays. If Aunt
Edna doesn’t have e-mail, you can also print out your wish list and tuck it into the pages of
Look magazine, like Ralphie from A Christmas Story.
So cancel that order for the skywriter, and check out the
GameStop Holiday Wish List.
Aunt Edna will thank you.
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| Actually, Shouldn’t it be "WHOM You Gonna
Call?" |
| November 16, 2007 at 5:22pm |
The Stay Puft Marshmallow Man at the
GameStop Store Support Center.
This morning the Stay-Puft Marshmallow Man paid a visit to our GameStop Store
Support Center in Grapevine, TX. This time, he wasn't trying to destroy the
world as we know it. He just brought muffins.
The corpulent confection’s appearance was in celebration of an announcement
from Vivendi Games that Ghostbusters: The Video Game is officially in
development and slated for an October 2008 release.
His visit to us at GameStop was much
more pleasant than this one.
Writers and stars of the original Ghostbusters movies Harold Ramis and
Dan Aykroyd teamed up to compose the script for the new game, and Bill
Murray and Ernie Hudson will add their voice talents to the duo to
reprise their roles, as well.
Although we're not sure whether it's "Who you gonna call?" or "Whom you gonna call?"
we are sure you can pre-order your copy here.
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| Hairstyle Identification Answers |
| November 16, 2007 at 1:22pm |
Hairstyles of the virtually famous.
Yesterday, we tested your coiffure-identification skills by showing close ups of
video-game character hairstyles. Today, we've zoomed out on the pictures a bit to
reveal the answers. So how did you do?
A. Mario in his Bee Suit from Super Mario Galaxy.
Okay, so it's more of a hat than a hairstyle. Is he bald under there?
B. Luke Skywalker from Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga.
This reminds us of the lyrics from Warren Zevon's Werewolves of London,
"His hair was perfect."
C. Homer Simpson from The Simpsons Game.
If you didn't get this one, that's just sad.
D. Commander Shepard from Mass Effect.
He doesn't have to worry about
"Space-Helmet Hair" with his buzz cut.
E. Link from The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass.
How do his eyebrows grow over his hairline?
F. Nariko from Heavenly Sword.
Her opponents can admire her long, flowing locks just before she gives them a haircut at the neckline.
Did you guess all of them correctly?
G. Lynch from Kane & Lynch: Dead Men.
He’s got enough in the back for a comb-over.
H. Judy Nails from Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock.
Hot, scary or both?
I. Conan from Conan.
He probably spends more time on his pectorals than his hair.
J. Sonic from Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games.
Again, it's just sad if you didn't get this one.
K. Troy from High School Musical Sing It!
Maybe it's kind of sad if you did get this one.
L. Naruto from Naruto: Rise of a Ninja.
We were thinking you might guess Lisa Simpson or a blonde sea urchin.
Did you guess all of them correctly?
We hope you enjoyed this brain teaser, or should we say, “hair teaser?”
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| Test Your Coiffure Identification Skills |
| November 15, 2007 at 3:36pm |
Can you identify these video-game characters based on their hairstyles?
That’s right. We said "coiffure," which the Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines as "a manner of arranging the hair."
It never hurts to enrich one's vocabulary.
Just for fun, we thought we'd post a time-waster to test your eye for detail. See if you can identify these
video-game characters based on their hairstyles. Some are blatantly obvious; others may be a little more
difficult to determine. We'll post the answers tomorrow.
We'll post the answers for you tomorrow.
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| How Did They Miss That? |
| November 14, 2007 at 2:31pm |
Further review shows illegal use of a ferret.
With WWE Smackdown vs. RAW 2008 shipping this week, our thoughts turned to professional
wrestling — specifically the referees in professional wrestling. As we mentioned in our
weekly newsletter, it seems that a lot of “non-sanctioned” items slip by the referees
and end up being used as weapons in the ring — folding chairs, 2x4s, sledgehammers,
extension ladders, rocket launchers, you name it.
To help these guys out, maybe professional wrestling should invoke an instant-replay rule,
like the National Football League has. Then wrestling officials could play back the camera
footage in slow motion and catch some of these flagrant abuses.
On the other hand, the “inattentive” refs are part of what makes the pros so much more fun
to watch than those amateur Greco-Roman guys. We’re thinking about starting a petition to
get professional wrestling into the next Olympic Games. We’ll let you know how that turns out.
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| We’re not Trying to Burst Your Bubble, but… |
| November 13, 2007 at 5:45pm |
No, you may not have an NBA career.
In light of the fact that there are more than 6.6 billion people in the world, and about 438 players
in the NBA, it’s safe to say that you probably won’t have a career in
the NBA. In fact, you’re more likely to win the lottery while being struck by lightning during a shark attack.
However, that doesn’t mean you can’t put your mad gaming skills to good use. If you consider yourself a
master of
NBA 2K8 for Xbox 360, you can enter the
NBA 2K8 All-Star Challenge.
If you can work your way
through the tournament brackets, you may end up being one of the two finalists who will win a trip to the
NBA All-Star Game in New Orleans. In New Orleans, those two will battle for the Grand Prize, which
includes a $1000 GameStop gift card, assorted NBA All-Star apparel and a basketball signed by Chris Paul.
We’re not trying to crush your dreams of NBA greatness, but for most of us, the odds of getting to an
NBA All-Star Game are much better this way. Please see the complete details and rules here.
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| You Don’t Have to Stay in the Lines |
| November 12, 2007 at 5:45pm |
Send us your masterpiece. It could pay off.
We want to see your creative flair. Sharpen your crayons, pick up a GameStop Activity Book,
and put your artistic talent to the test. Then you can enter your artwork in our Activity
Book Contest. You could win a $50 GameStop Gift Card! Pick up a book at your local GameStop,
or you can download a PDF here.
You’re not limited to crayons as your medium for expression. You can use watercolors, oil
pastels, melted jellybeans – whatever appeals to your creative muse. Although contest winners
will be determined by a random drawing, some of our favorites may show up on the blog.
Kids, your parents need to enter for you. Please see the complete details and rules here.
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| No Bloggers’ Strike Here |
| November 8, 2007 at 10:45am |
The sweet, doughy fruits of our solidarity.
In the wake of Writers Guild of America television and film writers going on strike, all of
the late night talk shows have gone into reruns, and the premieres of your favorite TV shows
have been delayed. You’re probably worried sick that our blog will be put on hiatus, but you
can rest assured that we have decided to press on to bring you the daily blogginess.
We must admit that the fate of the blog was a bit sketchy for a while, but after some tense
negotiations that went well into the night, upper management finally agreed to our demands.
We are happy to report that we will now be getting doughnuts AND sausage rolls every other
odd-numbered Monday.
We would be remiss if we didn’t remind you that the writers’ strike is the perfect time to
catch up on your gaming. Instead of suffering through reruns, you could reacquaint yourself
with some of your old video-game friends, or you could take them to your local GameStop or
EB Games and trade those old friends toward some new ones. Visit our Trade-In Values page to see
some of our current specials. Check out our Now Shipping and Coming Soon sections on our home
page for a list of games as fresh as today’s doughnuts.
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| Upgrade Your Wheels the Easy Way |
| November 7, 2007 at 3:37pm |
Enter for a chance to upgrade your wheels.
If you’re an average person, and statistics prove that half of you are, your daily commuter may be
a little different than your customized in-game wheels. If you’d like a chance to change that,
you should enter the Need for Speed: ProStreet Win and Tune Your ProStreet Car Sweepstakes.
Just in case the ridiculously long title wasn’t clear enough, here are a few details. When you enter
the sweepstakes, you’ll have a chance to win a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution and a Twins Turbo
customization package that will allow you to personalize your ride.
As is the case with any contest, certain rules and restrictions apply. Make sure you peruse the
official rules before you enter. You may notice in the rules that your customizations are
"limited to those that are in full compliance with all laws and regulations." So if you had
your heart set on grill-mounted machine guns, smoke-screen mufflers and an ejector seat, you’ll
have to wait until you gain "00" status from Her Majesty’s Secret Service.
In the meantime, you should pre-order Need for Speed: ProStreet to get the bonus in-game
Subaru Impreza WRX STi and customize it using the all-new Blueprint demo. Then you’ll
have some tuning experience under your belt in the event you should win the sweepstakes.
No purchase is necessary to enter or win, and you need to submit your entry by December 31. You can find
details about eligibility, restrictions and more here.
Good luck!
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| The Simpsons Spotted at GameStop |
| November 6, 2007 at 2:55pm |
The real Matt Groening hangs out with some
real lucky fans at the L.A. GameStop.
Now when we say "The Simpsons Spotted at GameStop," you realize that the Simpsons are
fictional cartoon characters, and the "Simpsons" that were spotted were actually people
in Simpsons costumes, right? If not, we apologize for bursting your bubble, and you should
probably take a good, hard look at your life.
While we’re on the subject, with the exception of the Mr. T animated series, most cartoon
characters are indeed fictional. Keep in mind the fact that a real mouse would not be able to even
pick up a frying pan, let alone swing it with sufficient force to create an impression of a cat’s
face. And real coyotes do not normally wear jet packs or roller skates.
Last Tuesday, real people dressed as the fictional Simpsons stopped by our GameStop Universal Studios
CityWalk store in Los Angeles to kick off the release of
The Simpsons Game
They were accompanied by a number of cast and crew members, including The Simpsons creator Matt Groening.
Although we heard rumors that the Matt Groening "appearance" was going to be made by a lifelike
animatronic model, the fans and gamers who packed into GameStop were delighted to find he was quite
real as he visited with them and signed autographs.
The Simpsons characters passed out the first few copies of the game, and GameStop shoppers were able
to purchase their copies three hours early. Of course, getting a game three hours early in California
is the same as getting it on time on the East Coast. We’re not sure how that works, but it must have
something to do with 1.21 gigawatts of electricity running through a flux capacitor.
You can learn more about The Simpsons Game on our web site.
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| Olympic Controversy |
| November 5, 2007 at 10:14am |
Pictures don’t lie. Peach pwns Sonic.
As soon as the release of Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games was announced, the arguments began.
Wouldn't the world's fastest hedgehog easily defeat a pudgy plumber in a footrace? Wouldn't
Mario have the advantage over Sonic in the high jump? If Sonic can run so fast, wouldn't his fur burn off?
Well, we ran across this preview screenshot of Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games that blows the whole
controversy wide open. As you can clearly see, Peach is soundly defeating Sonic in the 100M hurdles.
Maybe Peach’s longer legs give her the advantage. Or maybe Sonic is sandbagging to make the finish more dramatic.
While we're always up for a debate over characters’ strengths and weaknesses at GameStop, we should remind you
that your success at these Olympics will rely more on your skill with the Wii remote than on your character selection.
Since we’ve put that debate to rest, we can argue about more important issues. For example, if Sonic is an
alien from another world, what country would he represent in the Olympics? Would Mario represent Italy or
the Mushroom Kingdom? How can Yoshi run in those shoes?
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games ships Tuesday, and will be in stores Wednesday. We’ll just have to wait
until then for the answers to these burning questions.
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| 3… 2… 1… Launch! |
| November 2, 2007 at 8:34am |
All Systems are “Go” for our new web site.
You may have noticed that our web site looks a little different today. After months
of hard work and one final night of labor, our little bundle of joy is finally ready
for the world. We took some of your ideas and input, and incorporated them into our
new web site, which went live in the wee small hours of the morning.
Probably the most noticeable change is the addition of new genres and expanded shop-by-genre
options. We understand that many of you may own more than one console, and that you may
prefer to search for games by type instead of by console. For example, if you want to find
action games for all consoles, just click on the “Action” button, and you’ll be whisked to
our new “Action” storefront. From there, you’ll have the option to browse by new releases,
best sellers, games that are coming soon, or by platform.
We’ve added this feature to our most popular genres, such as Action, Fighter, Shooting,
Sports, Strategy, Puzzle, RPG, Simulation, Music & Party, and Used. If you like sports
games, click on the “Sports” button. If you want to find strategy games, click on the
“Strategy” button. If you only like games about the production of beef jerky, that’s a
little too specialized, at least for now.
Just as we relied on your suggestions to launch our new site, we still need your watchful
eye and your input to keep this site going. Please take it for a test drive. Kick the tires.
Enjoy that new-web-site smell. When you’re done, please drop us a line at
feedback@GameStop.com to let us know what you think.
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| GameStop Corporate Costume Contest |
| November 2, 2007 at 8:32am |
These disco dancers won the overall category.
The GameStop Store Support Center in Grapevine, TX held its annual Halloween
costume contest on Wednesday, and we thought we’d share the results with you.
As you may have guessed, we work hard and play hard at GameStop, and many of
our associates jump at the chance to dress up, whether it’s for Halloween or
National Jorts Awareness Day. We don’t know if that’s an actual holiday, but
if it’s not, it certainly should be.
Some more of our contest finalists.
However, let's get back to the subject at hand. A plethora of contestants paraded through the corporate cafeteria,
and a distinguished panel of judges gleaned the finalists from a selection of
creative entries. Although one group took the overall prize, we prefer to steer
away from titles like ‘winners” and “losers” in favor of the moniker, “somewhat
twisted folks who entertained everyone by dressing up.”
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| The Conflict is Over – for Now |
| November 1, 2007 at 1:37pm |
The Winners: Members of the team “d/c”
show off some of their loot.
Last week, the two teams of finalists in our World in Conflict Tournament
were flown to Los Angeles to face off against each other and the invading
Russkies to determine the victor. After enjoying a night on the town and
luxurious lodging on developer Sierra’s tab, the teams fought it out at our
Universal Studios CityWalk store, under the watchful eyes of tournament
administrators from the Cyberathlete Amateur League.
When the dust settled, the team “d/c” emerged as the winner. This team was
comprised of Shawn Autry, Matthew Gegg, Blake Midstokke, Thomas Ross and Rhet Wylie.
Each of them received a $500 GameStop gift card, an NVIDIA 8800 GTS graphics card, a
Logitech Premium USB Headset 350 and an exclusive World in Conflict track jacket.
The Runners Up: Members of the team “20ID.”
We’re unsure of their whereabouts.
Runners up Steven Phillips, Chase Childress, Greer Carper, Jerrod Web and Ryan Nystrom made up team “20ID.”
Each of them received a $100 GameStop gift card and the track jacket.
Some of these guys had never met before in person, having formed their teams
online and built friendships while miles apart. It’s just another way online
gaming makes the world a little bit better.
Flying these guys to L.A. for one final free-for-all is just another way GameStop
brings power to the players. At this point it’s unclear whether they were flown
back home or not. They may have ended up in a Siberian work camp, or in the
Chernobyl Adopt-a-Highway program.
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