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Video Games and The Gamers That Play Them: Destructoid
DynamicSheep | 9:07 PM on 03.03.2008 17 comments


I've been meaning to do something like this for a while, and this month's monthly musing's subject is just a perfect way to present it. Now, I know everyone at some point in time does an "I love DESTRUCTOID!!!" post, but I wanted to actually document the ways that being a community member of Destructoid has changed my life, and why they are the best damn sub-group of gamers, EVAR!!!.



Firstly, I would not have an Xbox 360 if it weren't for Destructoid. I had vowed to never purchase an Xbox 360 in the beginning of the console war, simply because I thought it was going to be nothing more than a prettier Xbox. If it hadn't been for all of the love shown for games like Dead Rising and Oblivion, I would've never given the 360 a second glance. To think that I would've missed out on the whole Live experience... I am most grateful.



Secondly, there are more than a few games I would've overlooked had I not been a community member at Destructoid. As amazing as Bioshock is, I never would've played it if it hadn't been for this community. I'd had a strong prejudice against 1st person shooters, and that was part of the reason why I had originally sworn off the 360. But after hearing so many cries of "AMAZING!", I could not ignore this game. I picked it up from Hollywood video rather than waiting to get it from Gamefly, and beat it in the 5 days I had it. I was definitely impressed... the game was great, and I would've missed it had it not been for all of you guys. Beyond that there's, Call of Duty 4, The Orange Box, Audiosurf, Barkley Shut up and Jam: Gaiden, Cave Story, Oblivion, Killer 7 and these are all just off of the top of my head.



Finally, I've got people to play games with! If it weren't for this website, all of those games you see tagged with "Xbox Live" would be offline affairs only for me, as I can't stand playing with random 12 year olds and racists over XBL. Even though I don't play that much online, it's nice to know that if I really want to get in a good session of Gears or COD: 4, I could just wait until Friday, rent or pop in said game, and then commence to killing with like minded gamers who won't be acting like children throughout the experience.

Thank you, everyone, for being so damn amazing! This is the greatest sub-group of gamers in the world!



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NihonTiger90's Destructoid Blog
You are totally welcome, Sheep.

How long until we see your wife on Stickam again? :p
Cowzilla3's Destructoid Blog
I love you two Dynamic sheep! Group hug!

Nice write up man. Dtoid is truly unique in that everyone who gets it seems to bond very quickly with everyone else.
shipero's Destructoid Blog
Monthly musings + I <3 dtoid? Trying to kill two contest birds with one entry stone?
Cowzilla3's Destructoid Blog
How tired am I that I spelled too, two?
DynamicSheep's Destructoid Blog
I didn't even think of that shipero... should this be titled "Dtoid Cancun and the Gamers that play them..."?
DynamicSheep's Destructoid Blog
@Nihon:

Technically, she's still my g/f. But, we've been living together for 3 years now, and we do plan on getting married in Vegas once we have the money to do it right (ring, dress, hooker, etc.)
Takeshi's Destructoid Blog
You should get that wedding on Stickam Sheep! You and the lady made that MichNARP full of win! (ring, dress, hooker, etc.<- etc. = your big red Dildo right?)
Seth338's Destructoid Blog
Also the Dtoid NARP is made of win
Steel Squirrel's Destructoid Blog
This is the perfect chance to announce this then, Sheep......








I'll stop now. :)
Samit Sarkar's Destructoid Blog
Right back atcha, DynamicSheep. I love this community too!
DynamicSheep's Destructoid Blog


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DynamicSheep's Destructoid Blog
FAIL!

Also, @ SteelSquirrel

Steel Squirrel's Destructoid Blog
AHhahahahaha, fucking Chuck Norris. No matter what, he always gets a rise outta anyone.

Oh yeah, BTW, check out this rare Magic card I have:
13thDragon's Destructoid Blog
Yay for the DToid community!
Conrad Zimmerman's Destructoid Blog
Vegas weddings are fucking expensive now. Justice of the Peace FTW.
blehman's Destructoid Blog
*hugs*
Mxyzptlk's Destructoid Blog
Hopefully I'll get a 360 and you'll have someone to play Marvel Ultimate Alliance with one of these days. :)


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Hi! I play video games and don't afraid of anything. Well, I am afraid that I might accidentally a whole Jill sandwich... but the chances of that happening are slim! I don't blog as much as I'd like to.

I've had every system I could get my hands on since I first played Super Mario Brothers on the NES, and currently I have a Wii, Dreamcast, PS3, and 360 hooked up to my TV. My all time top 5 favorite games: Super Smash Bros. Melee, LoZ: A Link to the Past, Super Metroid, Chrono Trigger, Castlevania: SotN.

I don't really have a favorite genre, because I like pretty much all video games. It's easier to just list the genres that I don't like. Simulation sports games (Madden, Tiger Woods, etc.) are no fun at all in my opinion and most FPS games (with few exceptions) bore me.

I wanted to join this community because the front page posts are fantastic, and the cblogs are packed full of win. During my time here, I've met tons of amazing people, and have had an awesome time at the first Mega-NARP in Cincinnati. My favorite thing about Destructoid is the cocks. Long live Destructoid.com!

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