I was shown this over the weekend, and I think the message still holds true.
I have to say, I’m actually pretty impressed that they show female gaming/programming representation in the video.
But be honest: How many of you don’t even know what a “floppy” is? I feel so old.
Bonus points if your name is Michael.
Thank goodness this isn’t about me. “Remember that time when we were about to be killed by the boss? And Tara just left because she was frustrated and needed a break? To Tara!”
How many of the characters can you name?
I’m pretty sure all I’ve done lately is post videos. There are just WAY too many awesome videos on the internet!
Check out the Imperial March, played on floppy disk drives. I totally thought this was going to be lame, and it absolutely blew me away.
Be honest: How many of you have actually seen/used a floppy disk IRL? They were the only way I could play Oregon Trail back in the day…
I LOVE laser tag. I used to go down to our local laser tag arena weekly for their Sunday evening “All You Can Play” session. But as I got older, I just didn’t feel right about making 8-year-old boys cry anymore. So I needed to find somewhere else to play. I moved on to buying laser tag sets of my own, starting with Hasbro’s Lazer Tag NERF. These guns were pretty cool, and had a good feel to them, but there was only so long that my friends and I could run aimlessly around shooting each other.
Enter Ubisoft’s Battle Tag. This system comes with guns and vests, but also comes with ammo, base and “med pack” stations, and a set up to play multiple types of games and keep score of the players. You can play teams, individually, tag-style games, and even have a Wild West-style duel. One of our favorite games will tag you as “The Wolf,” and you must try to tag someone else by shooting them, while everyone is running away from you, trying to bank points at one of the base stations.
Kristina and I got together with some of my friends, put on matching patriotic kitten shirts and war paint, and headed out to play. Check out the footage:
We obviously had a blast. I would totally recommend this product to anyone looking for a fun way to get a bit of exercise and turn that FPS you love into a (less dangerous) reality.
Want to try Battle Tag yourself? The systems are a bit hard to find at the moment, but lucky for you, we have a set to give away! Leave a comment letting us know your dream laser tag scenario. Where would you play? With who? What mode? We’ll randomly select a winner on September 26th. (And we’d LOVE if the winner could send in photos/videos of them playing with the set. We’ll even post them!)
Edits with more Info:
This contest will be for US only, unfortunately.
The Battle Tag Starter Set we are giving away includes:
2 Sensor vests
2 T-blasters
2 Ammo Packs
2 Bases
“UbiConnect” RF Rx/Tx device
Install CD
Manual
The set retailed for $129.99, and had an extremely limited run.
WE HAVE A WINNER! The winner of the laser tag set (picked by Random.org) is:
#15, GENEVIEVE!
Genevieve, please email tara@zaxy.com with your full name and address, so we can get the laser tag set out to you!
Thanks to all who entered!
Well, this about sums up my feelings on Mondays. Also, Freddy’s awesome.
How many gaming references did you see? (I saw a whole lot of GTA with a spot of Frogger myself.)
I picked up TONS of swag at PAX, just for all of you. You’re welcome! Take a look at the video to see what kind of swag you can win!
Leave a comment below letting me know if you want the Large or XL prize pack, and what Britt should do if she wants my Skyrim beanie!
Those who comment with a “Large” or “XL” request by noon Wednesday, September 7th, will be entered in the random drawing for prizes!
(US only, because these packages may end up being pretty costly to ship. Sorry!)
Good luck!
EDIT: Courtesy of Random.org, we have our winners! Congratulations to Rachel B. for winning the Large Pack, and Boots_33 for winning the XL Pack! Winners, please send me an email at tara at zaxy.com with your full name and address so I can get those sent out!
We have another SUPER awesome contest coming next week, so stay tuned!
(Thank you, also, for all of the amazing suggestions on what I should make Britt do. I’ll try to come up with an appropriate challenge for her soon!)
I’m sorry, and you’re welcome.
This video is hilarious, and I think it should be left at that. Because I just don’t even want to know when and where the porn comes in, and with who.
And seriously, is it THAT tough to find a female porn actress that can actually act? (Luke, on the other hand, is pretty fantastic.)
The first episode of season 5 of The Guild is online today (or last Tuesday, for you Xbox Livers out there).
New episodes are released each Tuesday on Xbox Live and each Thursday through MSN.com.
…And apparently Steve Jackson games will be releasing a Guild booster pack for Munchkin? Interesting…
What are your thoughts on The Guild, their new episode, and season 5? Any hopes, dreams, guesses? Anyone get to be one the the extras? Anyone else as excited to see Doug Jones in upcoming episodes as I am?
This PSA cracks me up. Guys, bit your tongue just once. Help end Geek on Non-Geek bullying.
Hello! I’m thrilled to be back in the US and just in time for the start of summer!
When I was a kid, the first day of summer would be like the start of a new year: a chance to create resolutions and pick up new projects. A time to recreate myself before the next school year. Even though I now have to work through summers like a big kid (boo), I still like to pick a few projects to work on. If you’re still looking for something to do, may I suggest this Howcast video to get you started?
Step 6: Profit.
