Guys and Dolls: Gaming Version

Since I don't have a lot of time to game now that Toot is here, I figured I'd watch other people play games. (And don't bother pointing out the irony of taking the time to watch others play games instead of playing them myself because I've already thought of that.) Anyhoo, get ready because March 10th it begins: WCG Ultimate Gamer a new reality show about gaming on SCI FI channel (And don't bother pointing out the irony of a gaming reality show being on the SCI FI channel because I've already thought of that.)

I'm going to give this show a go. (Rhymes FTW!) After all, the contenders include a Frag Doll, a former Frag Doll and a Frag Doll community member so it can't be that bad, eh? (Unless you don't like the Frag Dolls I suppose)

Wait...why isn't this show running on G4? (I'd make a disparaging remark about G4 here but they show Ninja Warrior so I'm going to cut them a break...this time...)

On with the show!

Obligatory "Cute Baby Plays Games" Pictures

Both codes have been given away, thanks all!

So everyone that games and has children does this at some point, why should I be any different?

"Wait, what is this for?"

"You're taking pictures again? Seriously?"

"Games are yummy."

She'll be killing zombies and destroying Covenant before you know it!

The Best Things In Games Are Free!

So today for your greedy gaming pleasure, I've got two codes up for grabs! One is for a bonus in game vehicle in Halo Wars (a custom flame decaled warthog) and the other is for the Gears of War 2 Flashback Map Pack. (Both are for the 360 obviously) Anyone interested? Hmmmm?

Let's make it fun! (for me, not necessarily for my fabulous readers, yes?) E-mail me at icandee360 at gmail dot com for your chance to win! You will need to give me your Xbox Live gamertag and answer this question:

Which code do you want?

How fun is that?! See, it's not so hard! Also, I will need to see a comment in this thread as well. Can't have you dropping by without saying hello, now can we? First come, first served!

P.S.-The codes should work but if they, by some freak chance, don't I will substitute with a new prize: my loyal friendship, a prize unto itself...

UPDATE: the Halo Wars code is gone, the Gears of War 2 map pack is still up for grabs!

Battlestar Galactrix

My sweet RuFfNeCk acquired the new Puzzle Quest game for the DS: Puzzle Quest Galactrix. For those of you that played the original Puzzle Quest on either the PSP, Xbox 360 or DS, here's a brand spanking new version...this time set in space! Oooooo!

The graphics are pretty par for the course and



there's a pretty good story line I guess except that




something really bugs me about the game




that I can't quite put my finger on




hmmmm...Oh well, I'm sure it'll come to me! Anyhoo, I'm still waiting on 25 comments on my welcome post. I will draw a random name out of those comments and they will win some fab gaming schwag from yours truly! (I was going to post a picture of said schwag but I'm too lazy. Maybe later!)

ICandee, You Game 2: Electric Boogaloo

Well, here we are!

Welcome to the new home of ICandee, You Game! It's...

BIGGER

BETTER

PINKER

And yes, much cooler! I am still working on moving all of my archive posts from MSN Spaces to Blogspot (why did I blog so much over the past three years! ARGH!) but why make you wait any longer for my gaming no hows, er...know hows and various witty remarks?

Now, on with the update: RuFfNeCk is a "big wheel at the cracker factory" now called "Mr. Manager", ICandee Jr, our almost 5 month old gamer girl, turns over on a regular basis and my doctored 360 is still operating. All is right with the world...you know, I'm feeling generous...

So let's celebrate my grand reopening, eh? How about some free gaming schwag? Here's the deal: I just know that all of you missed me terribly while I was on the move and are just waiting with bated breath to welcome me back and wish me luck, yes? Good! I want to see 25 well wishes life on this post. Once we reach 25 comments, I will draw a name at random and that person will receive some gaming schwag goodness from yours truly. Tell your friends, tell your neighbors but you can only comment once so there it is! If we get 25 comments (or even over 25) there will be hell to pay! Wait...that's not right...

So press the "A" button and let's get started...

Happy Birthday to Me!

OK well it's not my birthday but today is officially...*drumroll*

ICandee, You Game's 3 Year Anniversary here at MSN Spaces!

Boom, roasted! That's right, 3 years ago-2/5/2006 I created this blog and wrote my first couple of entries. I felt immediately welcomed when I first joined up and have always enjoyed writing here. Whether or not anyone reads my entries, I felt part of the gaming community and that's what matters. I never tried to be a gaming news or review site. I just wanted to blog about my adventures in gaming, which I have been for 3 years now. In that time I've gotten married, had a baby and if that wasn't enough life changes, I also experienced my launch 360 go the way of the dreaded Red Rings of Death. But through it all, 2 Spacers in particular have always been with me:

TormentX, who started his Space in April 2005, used his first post to write about the launch of the 360.

Superghost, who also hit Spaces in April 2005, posted about Ubisoft's Advanced Tactical Centers in one of his first posts. (He was also the first person to ever leave a comment here at ICandee, You Game.)

We've come a long way from the 360 shortages and RROD (although RROD still show up now and then) and quite a few of us have come and gone. Blogs sometimes sit not updated or people move along to other things. I admit I miss the Spaces "heyday" where I visited multiple blogs: we all visited and commented on entries. But that's the way life is I suppose.

I have been considering moving ICandee, You Game to Blogspot. One reason being that you don't have to sign in to comment. Another being able to add AdSense and possible making a little pocket change on the side. I haven't decided yet but if I do move, I promise to leave a forwarding address...After all, I don't know if I could continue writing if I didn't have TormentX and Superghost with me! :P Thanks guys, it means a lot to have you here!

Animal Crossing Runs Parallel

Not being able to play much Fable 2 lately, I've been focusing on Animal Crossing: City Folk on the Wii. I've played all 3 versions on this game and although a lot of things have changed for the better (easier letter writing and instant fossil identification for starters), I still see so much more potential for this franchise.

Don't get me wrong, I have still put hours and hours into Animal Crossing: City Folk and will continue to do so. And if they never change anything, I'll probably still spend hours catching the same old bugs and fish and running from the same old bees in future installments. However, there's one thing I really miss from the GameCube AC and that's the music. Don't ask me why because I don't have a clue. I remember first starting AC: Wild World and being disappointed that the music wasn't there.

With City Folk, I was hoping they would combine the GameCube music with the DS music but instead we just got the DS music again. They have expanded how much interaction you can have with your villagers (including being able to complain about them at Town Hall) and luckily the holidays are back, but how much change should a franchise get with each new addition? Does Animal Crossing need an entire overhaul or (like the Katamari series) if it ain't broke, don't fix it?