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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.

nstink 

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.

nstink

[Special thanks to Ben Swanson, the Community Manager at EA for the invite]

 


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Copyright 2008 Agent Chieftain's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/26/2007 15:43
Copyright 2008 Agent Chieftain
Dibs on the partridge.
RICHARD BLOCKER's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/26/2007 15:45
RICHARD BLOCKER
done and done.

to all Dtoiders, my tag is DYN MINOR THREAT
droobies's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/26/2007 15:45
droobies
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.
Copyright 2008 Agent Chieftain's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/26/2007 15:46
Copyright 2008 Agent Chieftain
Your friends list is full, by the way.
HammerTiem's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/26/2007 15:46
HammerTiem
impressive prizes
GuitarAtomik's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/26/2007 15:51
GuitarAtomik
Aw man! My 360 is in the shop! I want to play!
Sheir's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/26/2007 15:53
Sheir
Man. I need a 360.
Dale North's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/26/2007 15:57
Dale North
Bose blows, but the rest of the prizes are ftw
ArrestedDeveloper's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/26/2007 15:57
ArrestedDeveloper
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.
Garbz's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/26/2007 16:01
Garbz
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!
RICHARD BLOCKER's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/26/2007 16:02
RICHARD BLOCKER
Down down down, Cresente going down.


Zero Iscariot's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/26/2007 16:03
Zero Iscariot
I'm gonna do this thing!

ADRIAAAANNNNN!
Zero Iscariot's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/26/2007 16:07
Zero Iscariot
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
Joe Burling's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/26/2007 16:09
Joe Burling
Fucking hilarious!
Mappy's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/26/2007 16:09
Mappy
Count me in.
BlindsideDork's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/26/2007 16:12
BlindsideDork
I will take something?
BlindsideDork's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/26/2007 16:13
BlindsideDork
PS: I would play with you, but your friend list is full...
Jordan Devore's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/26/2007 16:14
Jordan Devore
I wasn't planning on getting the game, but I will now. I love me some competition.
WastelandTraveler's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/26/2007 16:16
WastelandTraveler
@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.
kawaiizilla's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/26/2007 16:21
kawaiizilla
Rocky IV, with Ivan Drago and Apollo dead
Copyright 2008 Agent Chieftain's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/26/2007 16:24
Copyright 2008 Agent Chieftain
Too bad Grim wasn't invited to the contest.

Crecente would go down faster than a rock with a well-kept hairdo.
Aerox's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/26/2007 16:39
Aerox
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..
AngelsDontBurn's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/26/2007 17:08
AngelsDontBurn
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!
Scandalous's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/26/2007 17:14
Scandalous
my gamertag is constantly full btw.

@workman
you're such a e slut.

EternalDarkWing's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/26/2007 17:21
EternalDarkWing
I'll be up for it, definitely. ShadowTrooper X. I'm already on your list though Ron so it shouldn't be a problem.
Sharpless's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/26/2007 17:59
Sharpless
I would if I could, Ron. I still needs me a 360. I will be there in spirit, however, kicking your spirit's ass.
cleopatrudo's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/26/2007 18:15
cleopatrudo
man...I don´t have wing commander..too bad. Hope you win though....best of luck dude.
crecente's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/26/2007 19:00
crecente
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.
Steve519's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/26/2007 19:05
Steve519
that pic with Ron and N'Sync is hilarious
tazarthayoot's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/26/2007 19:06
tazarthayoot
Ron, count me in, I'll buy it tonight.
tazarthayoot's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/26/2007 19:08
tazarthayoot
WTF PIRATE SIGHTING!
Sharpless's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/26/2007 20:02
Sharpless
*reaches out to touch Crecente's hair*
Geoff's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/26/2007 21:15
Geoff
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.
Snaileb 's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/27/2007 07:34
Snaileb
I wasn't gonna buy it..but..damn.
HarassmentPanda's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/27/2007 09:38
HarassmentPanda
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.
Samit Sarkar's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/27/2007 13:02
Samit Sarkar
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!
SLiFE's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/27/2007 14:29
SLiFE
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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