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I am about to embark on a journey. A vision quest if you will. I have moved to mother Russia and I am running up and down snow covered mountains and sweating heavily in a barn with a fat guy. Just like Rocky in ... well I can't remember what Rocky movie it was. I have drastically changed my diet for this training. The days of nothing but Mt. Dew, cigarettes and beer are gone. Now it is strictly Mt. Dew, cigarettes, beer and hardcore anabolic steroids. But I need more. I need you. Help me Obi-Wan Community. You're my only hope.
On July 30th, I will be competing in an invite only tournament by EA with 16 other players from around the Internets in a no holds barred game of Wing Commander Arena on XBLA. Like Lui Kang in the Mortal Kombat movie, sans the sh*tty acting, it will be a battle to the death. Why do I need you? There are prizes involved, and they are big. If I win, these prizes won't be going straight to the pawn shop/strip club as usual. They will be going to you. Everything I win, will in fact be given out here at Dtoid to our community.
Here is a quick rundown of what I can win, by you helping me win, so that you can win what I win after you helped me win it. Understand?
GRAND PRIZE:
Panasonic 50" 1080p Flat-Panel Plasma HDTV
Bose 3-2-1 GSX Home Theater System with Progressive-Scan
Xbox360 Elite
Extra Controller
Xbox Live Gold Membership
Wing Commander Arena + 11,200 Microsoft Points
Partridge in a pear tree (This prize is subject to not be real)
RUNNER UP 1, 2 and 3
Xbox360 Elite
Wing Commander Arena + 11,200 Microsoft Points
Hit the jump to find out how you can help a starving child for pennies a day.
This Friday for Destructoid's weekly Friday Night Fights, I ask that you beat me repeatedly at Wing Commander Arena. To take out people like Brian "Magical Hair" Crecente, I must be in the best shape and conditioning of my life. Track down my gamertag, Roncore, and make me learn to love the pain. Everyone is free to jump in the action (Except Grim because he is like Rain Man on XBLA). Please come and join this Epic battle which should look something like the picture below.
[Special thanks to Ben Swanson, the Community Manager at EA for the invite]
As much as I'd love to help topple The Hair Palace, I just can't bring myself to purchase Wing Commander.
Sorry Ron, can't help you out on this one.... read more
Ron, I will help you train like Miyagi trained Daniel-San. I will actually blow money on this for you. I'm expecting sexual favors at PAX (don't tell Mandi).
I'll be on after midnight CST. Hit me up on Gtalk, Stickam, or call/text.
I think all the other contestants including pirate hairdo guy wouldn't even let their audience know about the luxurious swag that EA is coercing you with, let alone give it to their readers.
Brief question: will the prizes be given randomly to people who are playing Wing Commander with you, or will they be given out through a separate contest? I really need a new TV and now I'm debating getting a gold membership + wing commander in order to have a chance at getting one..
No worries, you're totally going to kick my ass. I keep forgetting I'm not playing the orignal Wing Commander and run into stuff. I'm sorta like the Rain Man of WC but without the whole savant thing.
I'm the undisputed champion of Wing Commander. There are 42 fatal spots to shoot for to kill your opponent. I will teach you 41. The last one I may need to use on you, myself.
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Dibs on the partridge.
done and done.
to all Dtoiders, my tag is DYN MINOR THREAT
Ron, I will help you train like Miyagi trained Daniel-San. I will actually blow money on this for you. I'm expecting sexual favors at PAX (don't tell Mandi).
I'll be on after midnight CST. Hit me up on Gtalk, Stickam, or call/text.
Your friends list is full, by the way.
impressive prizes
Aw man! My 360 is in the shop! I want to play!
Man. I need a 360.
Bose blows, but the rest of the prizes are ftw
I haven't tried the demo yet but I'm pretty sure I don't want the game, therefore I will cheer from the sidelines.
Wait..so...what's the criteria for winning?
Whoever makes you look most like an alabastor retard on Wing Commander Arena?
Whoever makes you lol the most while you're being pwned?
Or simply whoever can beat you?
I need moar info damnit!
Down down down, Cresente going down.
I'm gonna do this thing!
ADRIAAAANNNNN!
I think all the other contestants including pirate hairdo guy wouldn't even let their audience know about the luxurious swag that EA is coercing you with, let alone give it to their readers.
Robot Planet Fah-evar
Fucking hilarious!
Count me in.
I will take something?
PS: I would play with you, but your friend list is full...
I wasn't planning on getting the game, but I will now. I love me some competition.
@blocker rofl @ the picture YES! hahahaha.
Oh ron I will talk to my friend this weekend and see if he will bring over his 360 and get wing commander ;)! and in return I will take a 360 ;D.
Rocky IV, with Ivan Drago and Apollo dead
Too bad Grim wasn't invited to the contest.
Crecente would go down faster than a rock with a well-kept hairdo.
Brief question: will the prizes be given randomly to people who are playing Wing Commander with you, or will they be given out through a separate contest? I really need a new TV and now I'm debating getting a gold membership + wing commander in order to have a chance at getting one..
You know where to find me at night sir. I definitely want to partake in this! You know I'd be more than happy to help you!
my gamertag is constantly full btw.
@workman
you're such a e slut.
I'll be up for it, definitely. ShadowTrooper X. I'm already on your list though Ron so it shouldn't be a problem.
I would if I could, Ron. I still needs me a 360. I will be there in spirit, however, kicking your spirit's ass.
man...I don´t have wing commander..too bad. Hope you win though....best of luck dude.
No worries, you're totally going to kick my ass. I keep forgetting I'm not playing the orignal Wing Commander and run into stuff. I'm sorta like the Rain Man of WC but without the whole savant thing.
that pic with Ron and N'Sync is hilarious
Ron, count me in, I'll buy it tonight.
WTF PIRATE SIGHTING!
*reaches out to touch Crecente's hair*
I'm the undisputed champion of Wing Commander. There are 42 fatal spots to shoot for to kill your opponent. I will teach you 41. The last one I may need to use on you, myself.
I wasn't gonna buy it..but..damn.
Ron, I am at work now, but, when I return home, I will check my list to see if you are online and then work dilegently at kicking your ass.
I don’t have a 360; I have a PS3. Good luck in the tourney!
Also, I am drinking Mountain Dew Code Red right now at work. Just thought I’d mention that.
DO THE DEW!
As much as I'd love to help topple The Hair Palace, I just can't bring myself to purchase Wing Commander.
Sorry Ron, can't help you out on this one.
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