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Sony sauce spices up your Real PS3 Grill BBQ
Although we're a tad doubtful the vast majority of you PS3 owners set out to convert your gaming console into a grill, apparently more than a few have done so in Japan, or else they just get a kick out of dousing their banbanji in Sony sauce. Although the translation here is loose, it looks like a gimmicky t-shirt manufacturer in Japan felt like mocking the so-called Sony Emmy by actually naming a condiment after it, which if not a joke, would actually be fairly flattering. Anywho, the sauce sports a clever label celebrating the faux SIXAXIS award, as well as picturing the PS3 Grill and coming in both 20GB (small) and 60GB (large) varieties. Additionally, the 20GB size is marked down to ¥399 ($3.28) from the MSRP of ¥499, while the 60GB bottle sports an "open price," but should go for ¥599 ($4.92). It doesn't look like a smattering of these sauces were produced, though, so you'd best phone your loyal friend(s) in Japan to head out and snag you one if you're so inclined, but for those holding off, be sure to hit the read link for a bevy of detailed pics.[Via Joystiq]Update: We wished we'd spent 30 seconds trying to remember what we learned in Japanese class in college, but our colleages at the Tokyo bureau were happy to school us. The product is a pun on the word "source," since "source" and "sauce" are pronounced roughly the same way (soh-soo) in Japanese.
30 USB port-powered "BBQ"
Ok, so it's really more of a hotplate than a Barbeque, but for sheer excessiveness and USB-ness this DIY project from Kaizo Aho Ichidai cannot be denied. After not surprisingly failing to get enough juice from a single 500mw USB port to fry an egg, Kaizo went all out and dropped six USB expansion cards into his PC, giving him a ridiculous total of 30 USB ports, all of which got re-wired to a modified USB cup warmer. In no time he had a hot, albeit small meal, and as far as well can tell, a still-working computer. Needless to say, this is one project we don't recommend trying at home, unless you've already managed to build a USB-powered fire extinguisher.[Via Dottocomu]
GuildWatch: BYOBBBQ Sunday! (The Extra B is a Typo)
This is the beginning of a new feature here on WOW Insider. Every Tuesday, we'll put the spotlight on the latest and greatest guilds in Azeroth-- who's downing who, who's merging with who, who's recruiting what, and any great guild drama that can't be missed. I hereby bring the first GuildWatch to order!DRAMA: Ascension (Runetotem-H) has disbanded, supposedly because of transfers offrealm. Also, not really drama, but Seekers of Alexstraza (Steamwheedle Cartel-H) is holding an RP BBQ this Sunday at 6pm! Be there for the free drinks!DOWNED: Big Tymers (Azjol-Nerub-H) downed Anubisath Defender, Gankers Inc (Bleeding Hollow-H) killed Vael after a close call Vent shutdown, and Legion of KorKron (Emerald Dream-H) downed Kurinaxx and Rajaxx on their first attempt at AQ20! Flames of Retribution (Kargath-H) killed Razorgore. Crimson Raiders (Silver Hand-A) downed Nefarian, but had a pally ninja the Tear from them. Bummer!RECRUITING: Thorns (Aegwynn), Dead on Contact (Andorhal), Kopi (Khaz'goroth) wants everything but warriors and shaman, Deception of Fate (Gnomeregan-H) wants morning players, Raging Primates (BlackRock-H), Thrust (Dark Iron-H) wants shamans, Team Envy (Khadagar-H) wants a DPS warrior (good luck), and Four Lights (Malfurion-A) wants peeps. Stout and Bitter (Emerald Dream-A) wants Aussies and Kiwis. Ascended (Hakkar-A) wants 55-60s (who doesn't?), and Shadow Ravens (Kargath-A) are "reforming their ranks." Dark Pact (Kul Tiras-H) (check out their banner logo above) wants a hunter, a druid, and a rogue. quiXiotic (Thunderhorn-H) wants to run MC. The Mighty (Sentinels-A) want "mercenaries" (crazy RPers). Finally, Oblivion (Cenarius-H) is looking to fill out ranks for MC.Did we miss your guild? Of course we did, this is the first time we've done this. If you want to be featured in next week's GuildWatch, drop us an email at wowguildwatch@gmail.com. Make sure to include (very important) your guild's name, what server you're on, whether you're playing Horde or Alliance, and make sure to tell us why we should include you. If you're talking about Drama, the more info you can give us the better, and you can be anonymous if you want. If you are announcing a Downed, we'd love it if you included a screenshot link, and be sure to tell us if anything interesting happened (including loot). And if you're recruiting and have somewhere you want players to sign up, make sure to tell us exactly the address to link to. That's it! See you next week!
Complain about a PSP game, get some BBQ utensils
Turns out that when a gamer becomes upset, publishers make with the bribes! At least that's how it went in this case when Matt sent a letter to Capcom complaining about some of the features in Monster Hunter Freedom for the PSP. According to his letter to Kotaku, he was greeted by a very friendly customer service associate who took his address down and soon after sent him a rather splendid BBQ utensil set. Anyone else have some decent customer service stories? Some not so decent stories?
Maverick's remote BBQ thermometers
If standing watch over the grill on a summer afternoon is too hot or time consuming for you, Maverick hopes to make your life a little easier with their remote BBQ thermometers. The three different models all work basically the same, using probes that are inserted into the meat and a wireless receiver that'll give you the temperature from up to 100 meters away, and alert you when the meat has reach the desired level of "doneness" (yes, that's a real term -- watch Good Eats sometime, why don't you?). They'll also work in a conventional oven, for the BBQ deprived. Prices range from $59.99 to $79.99.
A high-def BBQ
What HD sports lover hasn't had this dilemma in the past? The football game is on in glorious HD but there is barbecuing that needs to be done. What does a guy do? BBQ Pits by Klose has a solution that will satisfy your eyes and belly. They have outfitted an already killer BBQ setup with HD satellite and a 23-inch HD LCD. Oh, there is of course a DVD recorder and satellite radio, with 24 karat gold fixtures and Tiffany lamps. There is just too much to take in but boy do we want one. [via BornRich]
