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Win in-game cash from Game Coins and Massively!
While Massively giveaways are usually for a specific game, this time we're doing things a little differently: We're allowing you to decide! Gamecoins.com is a site that offers in-game currency for a wide variety of MMOs in exchange for participating in various MMOs, writing game reviews, liking the site's Facebook page, and so on. For example, registering and creating a character in Champions Online or registering for Runes of Magic via Gamecoins will earn coins that can be converted into currency in the game of your choice. The site offers Game Coins through a wide variety of MMOs, and we've got a chance for you to try it for yourself! Just pay a visit to the site, then leave a comment here telling us what gameplay or review you'd like to try through Gamecoins. We'll choose five readers at random to win 1,000 Game Coins each -- how you redeem them is up to you! Read through our contest rules, leave your comment by this Friday the 11th at 11:59 p.m. EST. Good luck!
Reggie explains motivation for 3DS 'Play Coins'
The 3DS's "Activity Log" uses the built-in pedometer to track your steps, awarding players "Play Coins" for certain distances. Those Play Coins can then be used for unspecified unlocks within supported games. According to Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime, this was included for two related reasons. First, he told MTV Multiplayer, "Nintendo has always been at the forefront of active gaming." He cited the Pokewalker, Personal Trainer: Walking, and, of course, that whole Wii thing. Second, "it's just another reason to encourage people to get up and walk around. Why? Because we want them to be carrying their Nintendo 3DS, going through StreetPass, SpotPass types of activity." Apple managed to get people to carry their iPhones around everywhere by making the iPhone a phone -- one of the major advantages enjoyed by that platform. Nintendo has chosen to basically bribe users with virtual coins in order to get people into the habit of making the 3DS part of their everyday equipment. Hear Reggie's explanation for yourself in the video after the break.
