Looking for Link

February 29, 2008 by 18 Comments

Gamers are a unique breed, there is no doubt about it. But for every person that has a particular preference, there is somebody else out there that has the same exact taste. I know someone fits this description perfectly, I just hope she finds him.

From craigslist :

legend of zelda

Hi, I know thats strange one. I want a guy who looks like link. from the game. I thought to myself that I might as well be honest. I look like zelda, so why not ask for it? who knows.. I know theres a guy like that. So if you think you look like link, the blonde skater cut, and light eyes look email me. Im a simple chick who loves zelda. I know thats a corney one to ask but heck we might as well be honest as to what we like? am I right? I want a guy like that and a guy who is romantic and believes in chilvary, love, old school ways, and doesnt have a problem with european culture. Thanks a bunch!!! If I like you, and you have a pic, ill email you back. PS I WILL NOT RESPOND to guys without FACE SHOTS. period. Thankyou for understanding. Im not a body chick. more a face and Please only guys 30 and below. And please do not email me rude comments… this world has too many jerks and I delete them and report to the authorities. Its extreme I know But please have respect.

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Friday Caption Fun

February 29, 2008 by 118 Comments

Previously our Friday procrastinate-until-you-can-sneak-out-of-work-early activities were Rorschach Inkblot Tests using the global heatmaps from Halo 3 as our images. The answers always varied from deeply insightful to side splitting hilarious, and I loved reading through them every week. Unfortunately there are only so many maps and we happily burned out way through them. That means it’s time for a new Friday activity.

I spend a decent amount of time these days scouring through screenshots for halo3screenshots.com. I find myself coming across ones that are so funny, they seem to be positively begging for a caption. Thus begins Friday Caption Fun. I’ll give you a screenshot, you come up with a caption (or 42 if you are NsU Soldier!). Just like with the Rorschach Inkblot Tests, I’ll do a recap on next week’s post of some of the funnier submissions.

Here is this week’s screenshot, which was taken by AusQB. I call it “oh shit” but I know you can do better. Hit me with your best captions!

halo 3 screenshot

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Shit Happens, Tetris Style

February 28, 2008 by 7 Comments

Shit happens. It really does. All too often in fact. This t-shirt shows a classic example that we can all relate to.

shit happens t-shirt

Purchase here : Mens – Busted Tees, Ladies – Busted Tees
Price : $17.99
About : Depression, as currently defined by the American Psychological Association Journal, can be traced back to this specific situation.

Dumb long piece. They never come when you need ‘em.

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Another Gamer Screwed by Microsoft

February 28, 2008 by 771 Comments

Once upon a time there was a boy who loved video games. This boy bought an Xbox 360. Two years later it broke. The boy had no choice but to send it in for repairs. It was then that Microsoft decided to screw him over. A very big bend on over so we can give you the royal treatment sort of screwing. This is his story.

A passionate gamer by the name of Nathaniel purchased an Xbox 360 at launch. After working reliably for over two years, his faithful console companion finally kicked the bucket. It was then that he faced a major quandary. Should he send it in for repairs or attempt to fix it himself? The obvious answer would be send it in for repairs but Nathaniel’s 360 was not like yours and mine. Oh no, it was special. “Was” being the key word.

xbox 360 bottom

Nathaniel’s Xbox 360 was his trusty traveling companion. Throughout their joint adventures, Nathaniel acquired several signatures from notable members of the gaming community, all collected directly upon his console with permanent marker. Signatures from several members of the Rooster Teeth Productions staff shared space with signatures from members of the Xbox 360 team and also staff from Bungie Studios. He even had custom artwork by Rooster Teeth Comics artist and Halo fan artist Luke McKay on it.

This console adorned with things representing very special memories held great sentimental value to Nathaniel as you can imagine. Not even taking into account that it had monetary value as well, it was simply a console that he adored. That is why shipping it off to the repair center was not the easiest choice to make. But between that and trying to repair it himself, it was the better option. Taking it apart would have voided the warranty so if his attempts at fixing it had been unsuccessful, he would have been screwed. Unfortunately he still got screwed, but he didn’t know that would happen at this point.

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Filed under Halo Heaven, Original Must Reads, Video Games, Xtreme Xbox

Super Mario Bros. Bath Bombs

February 27, 2008 by 7 Comments

There is nothing I enjoy more than a scalding hot, relaxing bubble bath. Give me a gaming magazine so I can get caught up on the latest news and I can easily waste away the afternoon morphing into a prune. With ThinkGeek’s latest product though, I don’t even need a magazine to keep me entertained. I just need one of these awesome bath bombs.

super mario bros. bath bombs

Purchase here : ThinkGeek
Price : $5.99 for one
Specifics : Each bomb is 1.8″ in diameter. Figures stand about 0.8″ high

If you are unfamiliar with bath bombs, they are a type of spherical bath product that fizzes, foams, and dissolves when placed in water. These Super Mario Bros. bath bombs release a fragrant scent along with creating yellow foam for your bathing pleasure. The best part happens when it is fully dissolved though because hidden in the middle of these bath bombs are tiny Mario-themed figures. Not only will you have a wonderfully indulgent bath to enjoy, but you will also have a new toy to keep you entertained. Bath bomb figures include Mario, Luigi, Fire Mario, Bowzer, Goomba, and a Power Mushroom. The more in the tub the merrier, right? I’ll take all six please.

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