MVG 2007- 1st Game CounterStrike 1.6

Over on the MVG forums last night the administrator announced that the first game we would play is Counter Strike 1.6!
This “Seems” to have a lot of the girls scattering to get a copy so they can get started practicing. I’m sure there are a few girls in the contest that are breathing easy on this one and have full confidence that they will kick our arses!
As for me…Yup I’m one of the Scattering ones. I’m going to head up to TeK Republik and play on their systems to learn more about this game!
Now it’s the end of semester and I "should" be thinking about Math homework and Finals but I really want to go run shower, jump in the truck and get to Tek Rebublik ASAP!
Well I’m off!
Wish me luck~

"My Mom's a Gamer" XBOX Contest

Is your mom a lifelong gamer, or new to gaming? What games does she play? Does she support your gaming habit? Is she a n00b, or can she hold her own?

The people over at XBOX are hosting a “My Mom’s a gamer” contest the object of this Contest is to write an original essay about your mother/female legal guardian and gaming.
The basic rules are...
You must be at least thirteen (13) years old at the time of entry
Your essay must be about your own mother or female legal guardian, but you may not use any personally identifiable information other than a first name or nickname.
Your essay must be submitted in the English language.
Your essay must be at least 250 words, but not exceed 500 words in length.
Your essay must be original, must not have been previously published or submitted as part of any other contest and must have been created and owned exclusively by you.

The contest ENDS at 11:59 PM PT on May 6th 2007 so hurry!

What does Mom get?
A U.S. $100 gift card to a florist of your choice.
One Xbox 360™ Elite video game and entertainment system

Good Luck Mama’s!
Head on over to XBox.com for full contest rules~

Miss Video Game- Platform announced

The Miss Video Game contest announced that the top 50 contestants would be playing on the Skill Gene Platform that will be hosted over at “TitanStrike”.
Here is a snipit about Titan Strike-
“TITAN Gaming is currently developing a next-generation Internet video gaming platform aimed at enhancing every aspect of online game play. The company has spent nearly three years designing the concepts, layouts, and system requirements for the platform and is ready to continue development in time for a beta launch during the summer of 2007. TITAN will launch a licensed version of its Skill Gene™ Platform after its beta test in the summer of 2007.”

Sounds like the MVG contestants just may end up being the beta testers!
I can’t wait to find out what games we’ll be playing!

Get the Meez!

I'm trufolkfamily!

This is the 3D me.
Make your own,
and we both get Coinz!

2nd life TEEN- Review by Emerald

A review by Emerald (age 121/2)
This is a review of my first thoughts about Second life teen.

My mom has had an account in Second life for a long time but when I asked her to make me an account she said it wasn’t for kids. That there were things I shouldn’t see around the world but she would let me watch her walk or fly around certain parts of the world and I thought it looked really neat.

I was very excited when I received an email from my mom linking me to Second life Teen!
Second life Teen is like the original second life world but designed for Teens ages 13-17 and the TOS indicates that only teens between this ages are allowed.

Mom set up my account for me and I began creating my second life persona.
I made a tall pale skinned girl with Dark brown hair wearing the beginning “Gothic” themed outfit.
The first area of the world is an info hub. This is where you get all of your basic first time questions answered.
Next I traveled to a lot of new places I’m still learning about.
To make money I “Sit in money chairs” or I can ‘Dance” right now I have 100 Lindens.
(Lindens are what the money is called in game)
I have not spent any lindens yet I’m saving up to get some new cool clothes.
I think the coolest thing about second life teen is designing my girl
The thing I don’t really like is some people don’t talk very nice
Will I continue to plat second life teen?
Maybe. I like it all right but I like playing World of Warcraft even More!Click the links to read more about second life or second life TEEN.

Nana~ number 30!

Nana~ has made it to round two of the Miss Video Game 2007 competition.
I am now MVG 2007 contestant number 30!
They have not said what games the next round will consist of yet, but I know all of us over on the forums are excited to find out!
Http://www.missvideogame.com
Come check it out!

Using WoW to teach English?

Go check out this article over at Gamasutra.com.

I think it's a interesting read on how they are using WoW to teach English to kids in Asia!
My Sister In-Law uses in game tatics to help my nephew learn phonics and I think it's fantastic!

I know that chatting in game with my kids has helped them greatly in reading and writing in School!
I can honestly say that since our Daughter has started playing WoW Daily she has gone from a D in Reading/Writing to an A! So as long as her grades make the mark we will continue to shell out monthly for her Pay to play service and it's cheaper than Sylvan! WOOT!

Prince of Persia for the Wii

Okay so I want to get this game like yesterday!
I seen the screenshots and review in last months Nintendo Power Magizine and thought "Oh man this looks like it will be good!"
I will add it to my list of games to get- but it may be May before I actually get it cause May is a double Birthday month in our house!
Here is the link- Check it out!