Go Vacation: You Are the Review

I'm finally getting the chance to experiment with something I've been wanting to try for a very long time. Last week, I was sent a review copy of Go Vacation for Wii, courtesy of my chums at Namco Bandai Games. The problem is, my Wii has been broken for months, so this fun little title is going to waste in my possession. Rather than cry myself to sleep while spooning the unopened copy of what is surely Namco Bandai's opus, I'm reaching out for your help, dear reader. 

Here's the plan: leave a comment below. If you're a regular reader, you know the drill for OBG giveaways. I'd like your comment to be on topic, so if you should feel inclined, let me know what your dream destination to Go Vacation would be. Or, just say something along the lines of "ii want a frii Wii game." I don't discriminate. HOWEVER! The winner MUST supply a review of the game, to be featured on OBG. This review can be anything you'd like; a write up, a song, a youtube video, a series of comic panels, whatever. All I ask is that you carry this out if you win. Honor system bros, we're bringing it back!

In a perfect world, the winner will be a family of gaming parents with an excitable, hyper-cute little offspring, but I'm sure the odds of that are slim to none. So, no matter who you are, where you live, or how bad you smell, this contest is open to you, provided you are willing to do the review! Depending on how well this goes, it may become a regular operation here, so maybe this time next year I'll want to get 10 user reviews of Call of Duty: Modern Ops 4. You never know, right?

Terms
Winner to be chosen on 10/30/11. Winner's review must be solely their own, plagiarism will not be accepted. Written reviews must be under 1,000 words, and can be accompanied by images of winner's choice (keep it clean, people!) Audio/video reviews must be under 5 minutes. Audio reviews can be accompanied by images of the winner's choice. Additional forms of review will be accepted after approval. Try breaking the game down into 10 haiku, for instance. Review must be completed no more than 2 weeks after receiving the game. Winner is free to submit any personal information they would like published along with their review (website, Facebook, Raptr profile, etc.) Exceptional work will be considered for future collaboration, pending mutual interest. No purchase necessary. Offer expires while you wait, operators are standing by. Good luck!

REVIEW: Dynasty Warriors: Gundam 3

The Gundam series of anime was not one of the first stepping stones down my path of otaku, but it was one of the largest. It was a boon for housing many of the things I love: giant robots, high technology, futuristic weapons, outer space, and in some scenarios, powerful characters and a strong story. It's only logical that I would be drawn to a title that plays out the Gundam universe, be it skinned over Dynasty Warriors or otherwise. After enjoying the first entry in the series and skipping the second, does Dynasty Warriors: Gundam 3 have enough Minovsky particles to keep my interest bolstered?

Bonus: Win a copy of Dynasty Warriors: Gundam 3 for PlayStation 3! Details below!

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Swag Giveaway: Win Free Stuff from PAX East 2011!

I've got a massive cache of swag from PAX East that I have unsuccessfully tried to sell on the black market. Unfortunately, the demand for swag is low, but I was able to finance another year of OBG by selling a kidney. Having two is redundant anyway, isn't it?

I've got two or three for you to win, with included items such as posters, tee shirts, keychains, masks, postcards, stickers, you name it! If you want to get in on some swag loving, leave a comment below letting us know which game or device you're looking most forward to this year. Or, just say I want free shit. I won't hold it against you because honestly, who doesn't want free shit, right?

Winners will be chosen next Monday, April 4. Please remember to leave your email address as well, because what good is a winner without a way to contact them?

Good luck, snitches!

UPDATE: I got love for my international readers. Fair is fair, if you win, even if you're located on Planet Zebes, I will ship!