CrazyKinux's Musings

Friday, February 12, 2010

Friday Video: Robotech Genesis Trailer

Way back in the early 80's I used to watch on the week-end the animated series ROBOTECH. For the next several years, I collected, bought and watched anything that was remotely related to it like; the Protoculture Addict magazine, which was published by IANVS Press, the guys behind Dream Pod 9. That got me into Heavy Gear, but that's a whole other story!

The video below is a teaser for an upcoming web-based animated series. The guys behind it, U.E.G. Productions, seem to know what they're doing, because that teaser looks amazing.

I can't wait to see more. How about you?

Those interested in learning more should head to U.E.G. Productions, follow them on Twitter at @RobotechGenesis, or head over to their Facebook page.

Monday, February 08, 2010

Lovers of EVE Online - Blog Banter Winners

If there's one thing that shines through all the entries - all 56 of them - it's the passion that these bloggers have for this vast and harsh landscape on the InterTubes we call New Eden. As I sat through the cold February night, reading and rereading all these articles, I couldn't but help myself but feel pride at the accomplishments, achievements and opportunities of all we've been able to accomplish within and through EVE Online.
And so, it was with the utmost care and consideration that I started picking, choosing, weighing in all these testimonials to our communal passion for the virtual world we spend so much time living in, dreaming of, plan for and talking about. The result of this process is listed below. But before you drop your eyes a few lines to look at the listing, please remember that 46 other bloggers took the time to write and submit their entries, and they all deserve the recognition. SO please consider dropping by some of these and letting them know through a comment.

So wither further ado, here are your 10 winners!

1st Prize - $100 in EVE Store merchandise: Wench with a Wrench
2nd Prize - $50 in EVE Store merchandise: Don't Fear the Mutant
3rd Prize- $25 in EVE Store merchandise: Into the unknown with gun and camera
4th Prize - $25 in EVE Store merchandise: Sered's Lives

And the following bloggers each win a 14 Day EVE Time Code:

IMPORTANT: I've got one more request for these winners. I need all 10 of you to write a follow-up post on the same blog you submitted your entry, in which you'll provide me with your email. This way, I'll ensure that I don't get an email from someone pretending to be a winner and asking for his prize. Please let me know you've done that by a quick comment below.

Congratulations again to all of you!

Thursday, February 04, 2010

The "Why we love EVE Online" Contest List of Participants!

When I first launched this competition almost 2 weeks ago, I wanted to list all the participants at the end of that original article. But then, both CCP and Massively.com mentioned the contest (well ok, I kind of begged them too!), and I got bombarded with entries. So much so, that I thought it would be more appropriate to have them all listed here on a separate post.

Due to this overwhelming deluge of entries, I've had to come to the fact that I'll miss the deadline I had set for myself to announce the 10 lucky winners. Had the turnout been what a typical Blog Banter is - say 30-some entries - then I could have made the deadline, but 56! Fifty-freakin-six entries! I mean for Godliness of the Amarr, the Liberty of the Gallente, the Discipline of the Caldari and the Spiritual Awakening of the Minmatar, there's a very limited number of hours in a day, and I do have a day job! :p

So, I'm asking - correction - I'm letting you know that I'll have the results ready for a BIG SPLASH DOWN this next Monday, the 8th day of the month of purification, in the year 2010 C.E.. How's that!?

Take a look at the list below, and you'll understand what I'm up against! A victim of my own success if there ever was one!

List of Eligible Participants:

And the two following entries who unfortunately missed the deadline