Destructoid & friends South Florida events

4:01 PM on 12.12.2008   |   Niero

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Have you ever guy seen a guy jogging in a giant robot helmet?  What about a robot leading group of geeks in their own special cardiovascularly-impared 5k circuit? Me either, so that's precisely what I intend to do.

Destructoid and R3Y's Gameday are working with the organizers of the Ocean Drive 5k run to create special circuit for people that hate peeling themselves off the sofa. As if dressing in spandex wasn't going to kill me of embarrasment I'm probably going to be hospitalized from severe head trauma shortly thereafter. Please swing by to peel what's left of my dignity and brains off the pavement for the Mount Sinai Medical Foundation. 

If you've been practicing Gears of War 2 and live in our hometown there might be a chance to buy your teeth back from the Pawn Shop! A few companies in South Florida are hosting tournaments in Dade and Broward county with prizes upwards of $400. If you're out of town don't worry: Destructoid is also bringing the spirit of our NARP back for Gamertag Radio's Community Vibes IV event at Club Ecco in February, so there's plenty of reasons to wear your Achievement Unlocked: Left the house shirts this season. 

Not in South Florida?  Don't feel left out -- SFX-360 is giving away two games and an Xbox 360 console in a raffle on their forum. Hit the jump for the details!

Here's whats going on in town:

Saturday, Dec 13

$400 Gears 2 tournament 2v2, $30 entry per team tomorrow at 1pm, located at 3921 Alton Road on Miami Beach at Noobie Games. 

Tuesday, Dec 16 at GameWorks in Sunrise and Thursday at Boomers in Boca

GameWars is hosting a combined 4v4 COD4 and 2v2 GOW2 tournament.  Both tournaments start at 6:30pm and cost $20/player preregistered and $25/player at the door.  Email matt@mygamewars to preregister your team and check out who's registered at www.myspace.com/mygamewars.  Here is the breakdown:

Saturday, Feb 21

Gamertag Radio presents "Community Vibes IV": A fusion of gaming and music. There will be numerous giveaways, gaming sessions and tournaments, musical performances, tournament play, and online play. Participation is absolutely free and Destructoid will be present giving away prizes and giving private salsa lessons. I will step all over you at Club Ecco: 168 SE 1st St. Unit 1A, Miami, FL 33131

That's all for this update!  Details on the next Miami NARP and other venues are coming soon: We're working with other gaming companies in the area to promote more events for gamers into the year, so keep an eye out won't ya?

Friday, March 7

Destructoid presents the geek circuit for the Ocean Drive run!  More details coming -- registration will be open sometime after the holiday.

Saturday, March 16

Destructoid celebrates 3 years of doing whatever it is that we do at this fine organization. Just mark your calendar now so there's no way in hell you don't show up!