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Friday Night Fights: It's finally here! edition photo

Friday Night Fights is a weekly gathering of Dtoiders to just play games with one another.

Now when I say "it's finally here," I am secretly referring to two things.

Firstly, the new meetup+play  features. Niero has already explained how it all works here. Go read that! Why? Because you can win yourself a swanky gaming PC by simply trying it out. No mad gaming skillz required! While we are busy tending to our bonsai trees most days, we're always open to suggestions/feedback.

The second is of course Borderlands, which has been out on consoles as of Tuesday.

My boy kauza wrote an excellent community blog on how its use of progression will devour your life -- I agree wholeheartedly. On a more personal note, I must also commend Gearbox for the game's netcode; my sickly Internet connection shouldn't be able to handle online matches, but so far, so good.

Quick guide to FNF for new players: Each week, a bunch of Destructoid readers and usually an editor or two get together to play some videogames online. Fun times!

The planning for FNF takes place in the forums, where Dtoiders volunteer to host by posting their information (gamertag, time to meet up, game, etc.) in the forum post corresponding to the system they're interested in playing on.

Then, every Friday, reminder posts for those who don't read the forums regularly go up in the community blogs section all thanks to a dedicated group of cool individuals. And for everyone who wants their info all in one place, they have got my weekly recap posts which you are currently reading.

Now that you're here, just scan the list below and find a game you want to play. All that's left to do after that is to join the match by contacting the host below using any means necessary. For Wii, you might have to be a little creative, but for 360/PS3 a simple "invite plz" message will be fine.

If you want to get your gaming done later on in the evening, scroll on down past this section, otherwise hit up the following European hosts/early FNFers for a good time.

    Tonight's Hosts (more info from EuroFNF):
  • Gibbo - JGibbo08 (Halo 3 @ 10:00 GMT -- Heroic Map Pack and Cold Storage DLC required)
  • Steam ID: Subenu (Team Fortress 2 @ 8:00 GMT)
xbox360fnf
    Tonight's Hosts (more info from Zombutler):
  • Roshey - Roshey (Call of Duty 4 @ 8:00 EDT)
  • ArcticFox - Arctic Fox18 (Outrun Arcade @ 8:00 EDT, Ace Combat 6 @ 8:30 EDT)
  • DJP3DRO - DJP3DRO (Brutal Legend @ 9:00 EDT)
  • InfraredChimera - InfraredChimera (Borderlands @ 9:00 EDT)
  • n0brein - n0brein (Street Fighter IV @ 10:30 EDT)
  • KD Alpha - MichelleMata85 (Street Fighter IV @ 12:00 EDT)

ps3fnf

    Tonight's Hosts (more info from Takeshi):
  • Santanaclaus89 - Moosehole (Marvel vs. Capcom 2 @ 8:00 EDT, Uncharted 2 @ 10:00 EDT)
  • JackofNoTrades - JackofNoTrades85 (BlazBlue @ 9:00 EDT)
  • InfraredChimera - InfraredChimera (Uncharted 2 backup @ 10:00 EDT)
  • barcaxavi06 - barcaxavi06 (Uncharted 2 backup @ 10:00 EDT)
  • y0j1mb0 - k0wb0y-b33b0 (SOCOM: Confrontation @ 12:00 EDT)

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19 comments | showing # 1 to 19

hawtpokkitz's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/23/2009 15:45
hawtpokkitz
Of course I would have to work during the Borderlands FNF.
Holyetheline's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/23/2009 15:47
Holyetheline
I won't be around tonight because I'll be partying but hit me up over the weekend for Xbox live and Borderlands action! Gamertag: Affinitia.
Magnalon's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/23/2009 15:53
Magnalon
I can't wait to pick up Borderlands at some point: I'm still torn between 360 and PC (the only reason for 360 is friends, but the PC version is more enticing).
Tarvu's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/23/2009 15:54
Tarvu
Subenu finished already, fun was had.
Zombutler's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/23/2009 15:57
Zombutler
BORDERLANDS OWNS MY SOUL ALL MY REAL LIFE FRIENDS HAVE LEFT ME
kauza's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/23/2009 15:57
kauza
Dude, thanks for the shoutout. You're getting a hug when I meet you.

I know I'm behind Brad and you by a few levels, but we should try to play together sometime.
Danmartigan's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/23/2009 16:09
Danmartigan
Damn, will not be around this weekend. I would still like a chance to challenge the editors though, in the meetup + play thing.
CrocBox's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/23/2009 16:12
CrocBox
Anyone gonna be playing Killing Floor tonight?
Takeshi's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/23/2009 16:14
Takeshi
That's really nice of you to mention Kauza. A great blog indeed.
Tarvu's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/23/2009 16:15
Tarvu
I see 6 people in the Destructoid group playing it, I don't think any of them are doing FNF though.
smurfee mcgee's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/23/2009 16:19
smurfee mcgee
hey i can't seem to access the fnf stuff. I wanna meetup+play and SFIV.
Anyway... I might do some of my first PS3 fnf tonight
n0brein's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/23/2009 16:25
n0brein
STEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET Fighter!
Son of BaconSandwhich's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/23/2009 16:45
Son of BaconSandwhich
I'll be glad to host a game of BorderLands. Hit me up at NicGuy001.
Naim Master's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/23/2009 16:49
Naim Master
@crocbox
Me.
GoatRoyale's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/23/2009 17:02
GoatRoyale
Down for some Borderlands action as well -- gt: LessMXGold . PS3 Brutal Legend or Killzone also a possibility, so hit up GoatRoyale on PSN if you're interested.
Jordan Devore's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/23/2009 19:22
Jordan Devore
Definitely, kauza. It might have to wait a while, since we just got done playing for like four hours straight.
Joseph Leray's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/23/2009 19:33
Joseph Leray
Gamertag: jOrcist

Borderlands

I'll have to start a new character, though. If anybody wants to start fresh, I'm down.
kauza's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/23/2009 19:46
kauza
I'm at my ma's place getting free lasagna tonight anyway, so I'll try to catch you this weekend or after. With any luck, I'll actually have a working Internet connection when I get home. Don't let me down, Brandi from Comcast!
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