I'm in a secret gang called the "Sticky Bandits" (the guys from Home Alone actually stole the name from us -- we've been operating for decades). We hide in alleys, pouncing upon well lit and prominent street signs, rearranging them into obscene artistic or political statements. More than lone El Bartos pulling solitary pranks, the Sticky Bandits comprise a global network with tentacles reaching into the most remote neighborhoods on the planet. Entry into the gang is by invite only. Don't call us; one of our operatives will contact you when we feel the moment is right.

I'll be updating these pictures daily for the next week, each day revealing one or two of my most precious memories since induction into the gang. The rules are simple. We are only allowed to use whatever letters are already available on the sign when we arrive. We must take two polaroid pictures: one for safekeeping in our international database, the second to leave behind at the establishment's front door as a "calling card". The most important rule involves the cyanide necklace each of us wears around our neck in case of capture. Use your imagination.

My plan is to ease you into the world of Sticky Bandits slowly. Today's post will be relatively mild, but they will become increasingly NSFW as the week continues. I hope you enjoy and feel free to post any copycats or missions from your own fledgling gang. We welcome competition. It only makes us work harder. Viva la Sticky Bandits! Viva la Destructoid!



How many signs must die?



No prior experience required



It ain't gonna lick itself



Consider yourself warned.




It's been a bit of an insane week for me. It started off with a blast at this year's Wired's NextFest, which I will continue to trickle stories to you from as the week continues. I got a bit of upsetting family news recently that I've been dealing with, and work also dropped a megaton of tasks for me to do this week on the upcoming Beowulf movie. I'm pulling at least a 70-hour work week right now, which means I haven't had the chance to post as much on Destructoid as I would like. I've been lurking in the shadows reading everyone's posts, though, so I'm not missing out on all the fun.

While I'm juggling all of life's crazy responsiblities for the next few days, I thought I'd share these with you until I get the time to bring you those full-fledged video game posts you deserve.