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Launch camping tips
The "sexless, insecure virgin nerds" over at Gaming Out Loud posted some tips on waiting in a launch line and staying warm. Given their tag line, they should know all about being alone and trying to stay warm. Poor guys. We like their ideas, with some addendums. Tip #1: Dress the part -- They recommend if you're camping overnight for a game console, you're clearly a nerd and you must dress for the occasion. If your threads don't feature a 1UP mushroom or the Contra code, then you should go home. We recommend dressing for your climate. Tip #2: Make friends with those at the front -- They recommend getting to know the guy at the front because they have all the information. We say the guy at the front is probably so delirious from waiting you can trust no words leaving those lips, especially if he follows Tip #5. Tip #3: Bring a handheld system -- They say bring a handheld system, we say bring a handheld system. Tip #4: Don't be yourself; make yourself seem intriguing! -- They say, "Let's face it; you're standing in front of an EB games at 2AM on a Saturday night waiting for the Wii. You suck at life. However, those in line don't know that yet. They think you're just like them; dedicated fans that just by freak accident happened to have the weekend free for the 245th week in a row." We got nothing to say here. Tip #5: Turn Away as Many People as You Can -- AMEN! Tip #6: It's Okay to Get Violent like it's GTA3 -- They say nerd fight. We say that we already fear what will happen when 80 percent of the lines are told they aren't getting a launch unit. Tip #7: Be Gracious in Victory OR Defeat -- They say, "The most important thing to always remember is that no matter what, you MUST get a console on day one or else your validity as a true gamer will be questioned. If you don't get a launch PS3, all respect is lost for you." We say, have you looked at the launch lineup for the PS3? Sometimes it's best to run away and spend your cash another day.
