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I am a Ph. D. chemisty from the University of California, Berkeley and current West Coast Community Manager and Fight Manager. I have been playing videogames since as long as I can remember! My past favorite games include Secret of Mana, TMNT: Turtles in Time, the Resident Evil series (Jill is SUCH as master of unlocking), FFVII, Smash Bros Melee, and many others.

I've definitely gone through phases in my gaming "career". I used to LOVE fighting games in the time of Tekken Tag and Marvel vs Capcom II (my favorite fighting game), but now I find myself drawn to the more story driven games, and very recently, the music games....:)

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Part 4: Next Next-Gen Consoles
Part 5: Retro Renaissance
Part 6: Games That Suck
Part 7: Educational Games
Part 8: Evolution of Gaming Music
Part 9: Gaming Merchandise
Part 10: Iconic Games
Part 11: DESTRUCTOID!
Part 12: GDC
Part 13: Videogame Movies
Part 14: Competitive Gaming
Part 15: Level Design
Part 16: Emulation and Game Modding
E3 Edition: Microsoft
E3 Edition: Nintendo
E3 Edition: Sony
Part 17: Triple A Titles
Part 18: Fighting Games
Part 19: Digital Distribution



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Happy Birthday Destructoid and Niero!!
Jesse Cortez | 2:38 AM on 03.16.2010 19 comments


OMG!

DESTRUCTOID IS NOW 4 YEARS OLD!


One of my favorite Mr. Destructoid pics

It really is uncanny thinking about how long I've been on this site, and what Destructoid and the crew have done for me. This past year on Dtoid has been one of the best of my life, and totally encouraged me to be more involved. Ever since the first community gathering that I went to, I fell in love with everyone who I have met through the site. And I've made friends, TONS of friends, who feel more like family that anything else.

People I travel across the state to see for New Years...people who travel hours to come party with me when I visit New Orleans...people I've laughed with online watching bad movies... people who call me on my birthday from New Zealand.

This site is truly something special. I have such a busy work schedule as a graduate student, but being able to help organize DtoidSF stuff really helps maintain my sanity with all the chemistry I'm learning, and for that I'm thankful to Destructoid for letting me do that :D.


My first PAX and when I met Niero for the first time

HAPPY BIRTHDAY NIERO!

Niero..you truly are an outstanding guy. You are such a warm, welcoming person whom I love hanging around with. Now that I've had the chance to get to know you more, you've gone from someone I used to idolize to someone who's a really good friend and family member. This weekend, when we were playing Rock Band, you jokingly said that I was "your hero". Well, that's funny, cause you were my hero first, buddy :D

Following your dream to where it is today is something that many people can only wish they can achieve. And I just have to thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for letting me feel a small part of it :D


Destructoid has truly changed my life. And there are no words for me to thank you enough for what you have given me. You can never have enough family, and thanks to this site, having enough family is not something I have to worry about.

Much love,

Tactix



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Funktastic's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/16/2010 03:05
Funktastic
First in (hopefully after I post this comment), but great tribute and all good sir, that gets its point across in a simple and quick manner! This great site allowed me to meet YOU, and numerous others, plus if it weren't for you, I wouldn't have some "exclusive" top notch Laboratory DOMO-KUN pictures! ^_^ I nominate this blog for the "<3 + 1 Award" . . . which I just made up! =D
Niero's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/16/2010 04:11
Niero
Best family ever! Thanks so much, it means a lot to me.
Neonie's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/16/2010 06:31
Neonie
WELCOME TO BERFDAY!
AlexBebop's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/16/2010 06:44
AlexBebop
That's an awesome picture of you and Niero! I hope to get one of those someday. I don't know why, but I love reading other people's memories of Destructoid as well as my own. It must be familyyyyy!

And yes, Happy happy birthday to Dtoid and Niero. You change lives <3
Aaron Mxy Yost's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/16/2010 06:53
Aaron Mxy Yost
I've already told Niero happy birthday like three times, but I'll tell him again. Happy birthday!
Jesus H Christ's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/16/2010 07:05
Jesus H Christ
FAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAP
garison's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/16/2010 08:47
garison
YAAAAAAAAY! =D
Occams electric toothbrush's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/16/2010 10:03
Occams electric toothbrush
What a warm birthday greeting. /applause
Danzflor's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/16/2010 10:27
Danzflor
TAAAACTIX!! <3
Y0j1mb0's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/16/2010 12:23
Y0j1mb0
awesome.
Joseph Leray's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/16/2010 13:10
Joseph Leray
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WgGTdZT1dgA
A New Challenger's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/16/2010 13:57
A New Challenger
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SAMIT
Jesse Cortez's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/16/2010 14:51
Jesse Cortez
@Joseph Leray

HAHAHA! <3 <3
Darren Nakamura's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/16/2010 15:00
Darren Nakamura
Happy fourth!
Gyrael's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/16/2010 15:16
Gyrael
Happy lolday.
Artemus's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/16/2010 19:44
Artemus
Destructoid really is something special. Well said, Tactix. =) Happy Birthday, Niero and Destructoid! <3
Thinking back, the DTOID housewarming party bash, a few weeks ago, was amazing beyond words. And to think I almost didn't make it! I mean, I wasn't sure what to expect, but, in the end, honestly, it was a great experience. The games, the booze and especially the company were incredible. Memories to last a lifetime. Thanks, Niero. And to think video games made it all possible.
Joanna Mueller's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/16/2010 23:30
Joanna Mueller
I'm loving all the love today.
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