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The Destructoid community blog contest which will allow one lucky reader, or more appropriately, "writer",  to join Dtoid at PAX as an honorary member of the staff is at an end. If you would like to be considered for this contest, please say so in the comments. If you only have one or two clogs you'd like to use an entries, then please provide direct links to those instead. If any of you have been saving your post on the corrolation between videogame music and infantile pseudopsychosis, now's the time to set it live. 

Remember, currently only your hotel and ticket are covered so if you need to do unthinkable acts for airfare or other transportation, you might want to slap on those kneepads and get crackin'. To help us screen finalists, please be prepared to make a short video of yourself explaining why you want to go to PAX or what you like about videogames and waffles or whatever, preferably sans the frontal nudity and Q Lazzarus. These videos will be shown only to Dtoid editors and not the public at large, unless you state otherwise. No weirdies!

See one of you lucky bastards in a couple of weeks...






Contests Official Rules



No Purchase Required to Enter or Win

1. Eligibility: Destructoid.com contests are usually provided by sponsors who, due to customs and shipping costs (yay budgets), often limit participation to individuals who are legal residents of the fifty (50) United States (unless otherwise stated) and are 12 years of age. We encourage our overseas friends to be super sneaky and make a friend in the United States who can receive your prize, and then you two figure out the customs/logistics. Be cautious about who you trust, obviously. Employees of destructoid.com, their advertising or promotion agencies, those involved in the production, development, implementation or handling of Contests, any agents acting for, or on behalf of the above entities, their respective parent companies, officers, directors, subsidiaries, affiliates, licensees, service providers, prize suppliers any other person or entity associated with the Contests (collectively “Contest Entities”) and/or the immediate family (spouse, parents, siblings and children) and household members (whether related or not) of each such employee, are *not* eligible and will be fired and publicly beaten if are caught participating. All U.S., federal, state and local and regulations apply.

2. Agreement to Official Rules: Participation in the Contest constitutes entrant’s full and unconditional agreement to and acceptance of these Official Rules and the decisions of the Sponsor, which are final and binding. Winning a prize is contingent upon fulfilling all requirements set forth herein.

3. Entry Period: The start and end dates/times of each Contest (the “Entry Period”) will be posted on the applicable Contest site.

4. Entry: To enter a Contest, follow the instructions on the Contest site. Submission will result in one (1) entry. The number of times you can enter the Contest will be posted on the applicable Contest site. The use of any agencies or automated software to submit entries will void all entries submitted by that person.

5. Drawing: At the conclusion of the Entry Period, we will select the names of the potential winners in a random drawing of all eligible entries received during each Entry Period. The number of winners to be selected in a specific Contest will be posted on the applicable Contest site. The odds of being selected as a potential winner depend on the number of eligible entries received during the Entry Period. Potential winners will be contacted via email and will be asked to provide their full name, age and mailing address within a specified time period. If a potential winner does not respond within the timeframe stated in the notification email, we may select an alternate potential winner in his/her place at random from all entries received during the Entry Period. Limit one (1) prize per household per Contest.

6. Requirements of the Potential Winners: Winners will be notified by the e-mail address associated with their account on destructoid.com.com and/or receive a Private Message on destructoid.com.com or through a Twitter Direct Message/Facebook message. Winners have five (5) days from the original message alerting them of their winnings to respond and claim their prize. If no winner comes forward within five business days, the prize will be forfeited and raffled again where Destructoid's hardcore fans are most active (forums/community blogs/facebook group).

7. Prize(s): The prize(s) (including each prize’s approximate retail value) available to be won in a specific Contest will be posted on the Contest site. No cash or other substitution may be made, except by the Sponsor, who reserves the right to substitute a prize with another prize of equal or greater value if the prize is not available for any reason as determined by the Sponsor in its sole discretion. The winners are responsible for any taxes and fees associated with receipt or use of a prize. Prizes will be mailed between 1 to 45 business days after winners have replied with their required info.

8. General Conditions: In the event that the operation, security, or administration of the Contest is impaired in any way for any reason, including, but not limited to fraud, virus, or other technical problem, the Sponsor may, in its sole discretion, either: (a) suspend the Contest to address the impairment and then resume the Contest in a manner that best conforms to the spirit of these Official Rules; or (b) award the prizes at random from among the eligible entries received up to the time of the impairment. The Sponsor reserves the right in its sole discretion to disqualify any individual it finds to be tampering with the entry process or the operation of the Contest or to be acting in violation of these Official Rules or in an unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner. Any attempt by any person to undermine the legitimate operation of the Contest may be a violation of criminal and civil law, and, should such an attempt be made, the Sponsor reserves the right to seek damages from any such person to the fullest extent permitted by law. The Sponsor’s failure to enforce any term of these Official Rules shall not constitute a waiver of that provision. In case of a dispute as to the owner of an entry, entry will be deemed to have been submitted by the authorized account holder of the screen name from which the entry is made. The authorized account holder is defined as the natural person who is assigned to an e-mail address by an Internet access provider, online service provider, or other organization responsible for assigning e-mail addresses for the domain associated with the submitted e-mail address.

9.Release and Limitations of Liability: By participating in the Contest, entrants agree to release and hold harmless the Contest Entities from and against any claim or cause of action arising out of participation in the Contest or receipt or use of any prize, including, but not limited to: (a) unauthorized human intervention in the Contest; (b) technical errors related to computers, servers, providers, or telephone or network lines; (c) printing errors; (d) lost, late, postage-due, misdirected, or undeliverable mail; (e) errors in the administration of the Contest or the processing of entries; or (f) injury or damage to persons or property which may be caused, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, from entrant’s participation in the Contest or receipt of any prize. Entrant further agrees that in any cause of action, the Contest Entities’ liability will be limited to the cost of entering and participating in the Contest, and in no event shall the Contest Entities be liable for attorney’s fees. Entrant waives the right to claim any damages whatsoever, including, but not limited to, punitive, consequential, direct, or indirect damages.

10. Disputes: Except where prohibited, entrant agrees that any and all disputes, claims and causes of action arising out of, or connected with, the Contest or any prize awarded shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action. All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules, entrant’s rights and obligations, or the rights and obligations of the Sponsors in connection with the Contest, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law rules (whether of the Commonwealth of Virginia or any other jurisdiction), which would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than the Commonwealth of Virginia.

11. Contest Results: To enter the contest without needing to buy/sell anything or request a written copy of the name of the winners, send a self-addressed stamped envelope (stating the specific Contest you are requesting the winners for) to destructoid.com Contest Winners 260 King Street Suite 883, San Francisco California 94107. We run many contests, so please be specific in what you are requesting. Winner requests must be received within thirty (30) days from the end date of the applicable contest (they're always posted on our site though). Winners are usually posted the day following the contest on our contest section.

Lastly, Destructoid has the right to kick your ass and take away your prize if you are a total dickhead, so be cool and don't kick any puppies on your way to victory. Have fun with our contests and be a good sport when you win or lose. Remember: First you get the power, then you get the money, then get the baby.

 


Contests Official Rules



No Purchase Required to Enter or Win

1. Eligibility: Destructoid.com contests are usually provided by sponsors who, due to customs and shipping costs (yay budgets), often limit participation to individuals who are legal residents of the fifty (50) United States (unless otherwise stated) and are 12 years of age. We encourage our overseas friends to be super sneaky and make a friend in the United States who can receive your prize, and then you two figure out the customs/logistics. Be cautious about who you trust, obviously. Employees of destructoid.com, their advertising or promotion agencies, those involved in the production, development, implementation or handling of Contests, any agents acting for, or on behalf of the above entities, their respective parent companies, officers, directors, subsidiaries, affiliates, licensees, service providers, prize suppliers any other person or entity associated with the Contests (collectively “Contest Entities”) and/or the immediate family (spouse, parents, siblings and children) and household members (whether related or not) of each such employee, are *not* eligible and will be fired and publicly beaten if are caught participating. All U.S., federal, state and local and regulations apply.

2. Agreement to Official Rules: Participation in the Contest constitutes entrant’s full and unconditional agreement to and acceptance of these Official Rules and the decisions of the Sponsor, which are final and binding. Winning a prize is contingent upon fulfilling all requirements set forth herein.

3. Entry Period: The start and end dates/times of each Contest (the “Entry Period”) will be posted on the applicable Contest site.

4. Entry: To enter a Contest, follow the instructions on the Contest site. Submission will result in one (1) entry. The number of times you can enter the Contest will be posted on the applicable Contest site. The use of any agencies or automated software to submit entries will void all entries submitted by that person.

5. Drawing: At the conclusion of the Entry Period, we will select the names of the potential winners in a random drawing of all eligible entries received during each Entry Period. The number of winners to be selected in a specific Contest will be posted on the applicable Contest site. The odds of being selected as a potential winner depend on the number of eligible entries received during the Entry Period. Potential winners will be contacted via email and will be asked to provide their full name, age and mailing address within a specified time period. If a potential winner does not respond within the timeframe stated in the notification email, we may select an alternate potential winner in his/her place at random from all entries received during the Entry Period. Limit one (1) prize per household per Contest.

6. Requirements of the Potential Winners: Winners will be notified by the e-mail address associated with their account on destructoid.com.com and/or receive a Private Message on destructoid.com.com or through a Twitter Direct Message/Facebook message. Winners have five (5) days from the original message alerting them of their winnings to respond and claim their prize. If no winner comes forward within five business days, the prize will be forfeited and raffled again where Destructoid's hardcore fans are most active (forums/community blogs/facebook group).

7. Prize(s): The prize(s) (including each prize’s approximate retail value) available to be won in a specific Contest will be posted on the Contest site. No cash or other substitution may be made, except by the Sponsor, who reserves the right to substitute a prize with another prize of equal or greater value if the prize is not available for any reason as determined by the Sponsor in its sole discretion. The winners are responsible for any taxes and fees associated with receipt or use of a prize. Prizes will be mailed between 1 to 45 business days after winners have replied with their required info.

8. General Conditions: In the event that the operation, security, or administration of the Contest is impaired in any way for any reason, including, but not limited to fraud, virus, or other technical problem, the Sponsor may, in its sole discretion, either: (a) suspend the Contest to address the impairment and then resume the Contest in a manner that best conforms to the spirit of these Official Rules; or (b) award the prizes at random from among the eligible entries received up to the time of the impairment. The Sponsor reserves the right in its sole discretion to disqualify any individual it finds to be tampering with the entry process or the operation of the Contest or to be acting in violation of these Official Rules or in an unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner. Any attempt by any person to undermine the legitimate operation of the Contest may be a violation of criminal and civil law, and, should such an attempt be made, the Sponsor reserves the right to seek damages from any such person to the fullest extent permitted by law. The Sponsor’s failure to enforce any term of these Official Rules shall not constitute a waiver of that provision. In case of a dispute as to the owner of an entry, entry will be deemed to have been submitted by the authorized account holder of the screen name from which the entry is made. The authorized account holder is defined as the natural person who is assigned to an e-mail address by an Internet access provider, online service provider, or other organization responsible for assigning e-mail addresses for the domain associated with the submitted e-mail address.

9.Release and Limitations of Liability: By participating in the Contest, entrants agree to release and hold harmless the Contest Entities from and against any claim or cause of action arising out of participation in the Contest or receipt or use of any prize, including, but not limited to: (a) unauthorized human intervention in the Contest; (b) technical errors related to computers, servers, providers, or telephone or network lines; (c) printing errors; (d) lost, late, postage-due, misdirected, or undeliverable mail; (e) errors in the administration of the Contest or the processing of entries; or (f) injury or damage to persons or property which may be caused, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, from entrant’s participation in the Contest or receipt of any prize. Entrant further agrees that in any cause of action, the Contest Entities’ liability will be limited to the cost of entering and participating in the Contest, and in no event shall the Contest Entities be liable for attorney’s fees. Entrant waives the right to claim any damages whatsoever, including, but not limited to, punitive, consequential, direct, or indirect damages.

10. Disputes: Except where prohibited, entrant agrees that any and all disputes, claims and causes of action arising out of, or connected with, the Contest or any prize awarded shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action. All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules, entrant’s rights and obligations, or the rights and obligations of the Sponsors in connection with the Contest, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law rules (whether of the Commonwealth of Virginia or any other jurisdiction), which would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than the Commonwealth of Virginia.

11. Contest Results: To enter the contest without needing to buy/sell anything or request a written copy of the name of the winners, send a self-addressed stamped envelope (stating the specific Contest you are requesting the winners for) to destructoid.com Contest Winners 260 King Street Suite 883, San Francisco California 94107. We run many contests, so please be specific in what you are requesting. Winner requests must be received within thirty (30) days from the end date of the applicable contest (they're always posted on our site though). Winners are usually posted the day following the contest on our contest section.

Lastly, Destructoid has the right to kick your ass and take away your prize if you are a total dickhead, so be cool and don't kick any puppies on your way to victory. Have fun with our contests and be a good sport when you win or lose. Remember: First you get the power, then you get the money, then get the baby.

 




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BFeld13's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/10/2007 17:11
BFeld13
Did I win the PAXes?
BFeld13's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/10/2007 17:15
BFeld13
If I had to pick some articles, they'd be these two hardhitting pieces of journalism.
Aaron Mxy Yost's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/10/2007 17:15
Aaron Mxy Yost
No Goodbye Horses? There goes my entry.
Pangloss's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/10/2007 17:22
Pangloss
Hot damn. I'll be back in a second after I proofread my piece on plot twists in games.
Steve519's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/10/2007 17:22
Steve519
how did you get that picture from pax last year? I didn't remember seeing any rafters or anything.

See how packed it was everyone? its because the showfloor was so small last year, this year it will be so much bigger
deanhatescoffee's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/10/2007 17:26
deanhatescoffee
I'll see you guys there! Good luck to the contenders from the community blogs. :)
tazarthayoot's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/10/2007 17:28
tazarthayoot
My submission is here, here, here, and here.

Oh plz oh plz oh plz!
PacoDG's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/10/2007 17:34
PacoDG
Though it is obvious that I should be the winner, I think a big vote should go to Tristero. He has a variety of pieces, including interviews and contests, win.
topcow's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/10/2007 17:35
topcow
You must choose the cow.

Vigo says so.

Coonskin05's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/10/2007 17:42
Coonskin05
I would like to submit my portfolio of blogs. It varies between editorial articles to see how I personally write and news articles that show that I can write professionally. In particular Haley, I would like you to give special notice to "Destructoid Univeristy" and "The Mystery of Gaming Nostalgia". Good luck to everyone!
BluDesign's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/10/2007 17:47
BluDesign
Hmm. Well, the 26th is my birthday...

*cough*

Anyway, I know how to report the hard hitting news.

link

I encourage growth in the c-blogs use.

link

I break news stories that slip under the d'toid radar.

link

And I provide excellent how-to's

link 1
link 2
link 3

In conclusion, I make an excellent choice for an editor because, I post constantly, I'm the wild cannon of the c-blog mafia, and I not only think I'm funny, but drunk people tell me I am.

"You're a funny mutherf***er dude... Your like that dead guy from SNL... the one that did all those drugs and died. Except you're fatter... I mean funnier." - My friend David.

PwnyBownz's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/10/2007 17:50
PwnyBownz
Here is my entry. Yes I actually wrote it as hard as that is to believe... and read...


Tristero's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/10/2007 17:54
Tristero
I

love

Destructoid

I also love PacoDG. All for you guys, baby. Nothing but love.

If given the opportunity to submit a video, it will be public and it just might shake the earth.
BahamutZero's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/10/2007 17:55
BahamutZero
sorry the last two ran together a piece I did for another site
PacoDG's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/10/2007 17:58
PacoDG
Two entries I would like to be used at consideration:
1
2
Bonus
Tristero's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/10/2007 17:59
Tristero
I

love

Destructoid

I also love PacoDG. All for you guys, baby. Nothing but love.

If given the opportunity to submit a video, it will be public and it just might shake the earth.
topcow's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/10/2007 17:59
topcow
Flawless execution.
Tristero's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/10/2007 18:02
Tristero
Double post, sigh. The internet equivalent of having your fly down. Except you're never allowed to zip it back up.
Pangloss's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/10/2007 18:08
Pangloss
Alright, all done now.
I've got submissions here, here,
and here.

And here for cheap laughs.
PacoDG's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/10/2007 18:10
PacoDG
MaximusPaynicus gets another one of my votes (as though Im a voter).
Hard hitting research
He has a heart
Good Reviewer

Also, for one day he made all hell break loose on the internets, he was able to get threads banned on NeoGAF for people talking at all about this news story (that was later retracted, but the whole incident was amusing and got picked up by everybody). Google: "tokyo game show" "xbox 360 rally"
Tron Knotts's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/10/2007 18:15
Tron Knotts
I've been working it. I did some hard thought out but mostly unread essays, and of course the news and reviewswhen possible.

And funny stuff.

So, I tried. :)
bleep's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/10/2007 18:43
bleep
HERE
HERE
HERE
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HERE

ME
bleep's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/10/2007 18:45
bleep
here

Im not made of fail I hope....
topcow's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/10/2007 18:47
topcow
I vote Tristero.
Sharpless's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/10/2007 19:42
Sharpless
Oh, if only I had the spare cash to fly my ass out there. Not that I'd win necessarily, but I would've liked to've tried. Oh well. I shall have to crunk it up with you ladies and gentlemen some other time. SAD PANDA. :(
Maurice Tan's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/10/2007 20:29
Maurice Tan
There was a competition? I got nothing but some shitty vids and news nobody care about.. And no way to pay for it either. If being frontpaged is any measure, I got a feeling who will win it ;)
The Interweb Show's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/10/2007 22:09
The Interweb Show
I do as well use this
and this this

OR any of my Comic Con posts.
BahamutZero's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/11/2007 10:49
BahamutZero
hey look wiisucks is back
BahamutZero's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/11/2007 10:49
BahamutZero
and he spelled destructoid wrong in his username
BahamutZero's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/11/2007 10:50
BahamutZero
hahahahhahahhaha FAIL.
Lowtax's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/11/2007 17:14
Lowtax
I love how the Army will potray their services as a movie in their commercials and market it to gamers as though it's some kind of a realistic simulation. Really disgusts me, may they all make it home but I really hate their advertising.
William Haley's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/11/2007 18:08
William Haley
I have handed off the decision-making process to the rest of the Dtoid staff so it's all up to them now. A winner or the finalists will be contacted shortly. Remember to prep a video just in case...
Cowzilla3's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/12/2007 17:43
Cowzilla3
I was on vactation all weekend but if I'm not to late please include me...please say I'm not too late also. Damn time spent away fromt he computer! Damn it to hell!
Cowzilla3's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/12/2007 17:53
Cowzilla3
Fuuuuuck I'm so too late.
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