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  • Fanswag: Win 1600 MS point codes and Assault Heroes 2

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    Richard Mitchell
    Richard Mitchell
    06.19.2008

    And so we roll on to day two of our ginormous Microsoft Point giveaway. For today's giveaway, we have five (count 'em five) 1600 Microsoft Point codes to giveaway. Not only that, but our first prize winner will also receive a download code for Assault Heroes 2 and an Assault Heroes 2 hat. In addition to that, our second and third place winners will also receive Assault Heroes 2 hats along with their MS Points. How do you win? Simple: Leave a comment on this post telling us what you would buy with 1600 Microsoft Points. We don't care if it's actually on the Marketplace or not. Only one comment per person will be accepted. Posters of multiple comments will be disqualified. We'll accept entries until 6:00PM Eastern time today, June 19, 2008. You must be at least 18 years old to enter. This giveaway is open only to residents of the U.S. and Canada (excluding Quebec). Later today, we'll pick 5 winners via a random drawing One grand prize winner will receive a redemption code for 1600 Microsoft Points and a redemption code for Assault Heroes 2 and an Assault Heroes 2 hat, worth a total of $40; two second prize winners will each receive a redemption code for 1600 Microsoft Points and an Assault Heroes 2 hat, worth a total of $30 each; and two third prize winners will each receive a redemption code for 1600 Microsoft Points, worth $20 each. Complete giveaway rules can be found here Be sure to come back tomorrow, as our next giveaway will have an even better grand prize (hint: it's not an XBLA game).

  • Fanswag: Win 1600 MS Point codes and Aces of the Galaxy

    by 
    Richard Mitchell
    Richard Mitchell
    06.18.2008

    Let's face it, stuff on Xbox Live Marketplace can be expensive. Don't worry if your wallet is a little thin these days though, because we've got you covered. We have 19 1600 MS Point download codes, and we're giving them all away to you, our beloved readers. Will be giving away four of those codes today and the rest of them Thursday and Friday. Just for grins, we'll also throw in a free download for Aces of the Galaxy to our first place winner (we'll throw other prizes into the mix on Thursday and Friday). For your chance to win today's codes, follow the directions below. Leave a comment on this post telling us what you would buy with 1600 Microsoft Points. We don't care if it's actually on the Marketplace or not. Only one comment per person will be accepted. Posters of multiple comments will be disqualified. We'll accept entries until 6:00PM Eastern time today, June 18, 2008. You must be at least 18 years old to enter. This giveaway is open only to residents of the U.S. and Canada (excluding Quebec). Later today, we'll pick 4 winners via a random drawing One grand prize winner will receive a redemption code for 1600 Microsoft Points and a redemtion code for Aces of the Galaxy, worth a total of $30. Three additional winners will each receive a redemption code for 1600 Microsoft Points, worth $20 each Complete giveaway rules can be found here

  • Fanswag reminder: Today is your last day to enter

    by 
    David Hinkle
    David Hinkle
    06.18.2008

    Yup folks, today is the last and final day you can enter in our giveaway. We're unloading prizes onto two lucky readers, which include copies of Death Jr. for the Wii, as well as a Nyko Kama wireless nunchuk. How can you pass on free stuff? So, head on over to the original contest post today and check out the official rules.

  • Win a Kojima-signed copy of MGS4!

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    Majed Athab
    Majed Athab
    06.17.2008

    Couldn't make it to New York City for the launch of MGS4 and other Kojima signings? Well, you may have missed the festivities; however, you still have a chance to win a Kojima-signed copy from us! Yes, we're giving away our copy to one lucky reader. To enter, all you have to do is leave us a comment and tell us your favorite Metal Gear moment (non-MGS4 please!). Comments must be left before 5PM EST on Monday, June 23rd. Only one entry per person.One winner will be selected in a random drawing. Grand Prize Winner will receive a copy of Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots (signed by Hideo Kojima and Yumi Kikuchi) for the PS3. MSRP: $60. Click here for complete Official Rules. Eligibility is restricted to the legal residents of the 50 United States (including DC) and Canada (excluding Quebec). You must be 18 years or older to enter.For another chance to win an autograph copy, visit Joystiq.

  • Fanswag reminder: Get a Nyko Kama wireless nunchuk, Death Jr.

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    David Hinkle
    David Hinkle
    06.16.2008

    Hey folks, did you know we're giving away some freebies? Yup, we've got a Nyko Kama wireless nunchuk to hand out, as well 2 copies of Death Jr. for you. Don't waste time looking at this post here. Head on over to the original contest post and check out the details.%Gallery-24649%

  • Last chance to win Enemy Territory: Quake Wars

    by 
    Richard Mitchell
    Richard Mitchell
    06.13.2008

    This is it, your very last shot at winning Enemy Territory: Quake Wars. If you haven't entered yet (or if you have yet to place your final entry), now is the time. Hurry, seize the moment, mosey on over to the official giveaway post and place your entry. You know you want to. Heck, we want you do. Do it not only for yourself, but because it will make us happy. The giveaway closes at noon Eastern Time, so get to it.

  • Don't forget: win Enemy Territory: Quake Wars

    by 
    Richard Mitchell
    Richard Mitchell
    06.12.2008

    Hey, fanboys, don't forget that we still have a copy of Enemy Territory: Quake Wars up for grabs this week. Take on class-based team gameplay in the struggle between the human race and the Strogg ... for free! If that sounds like fun to you, head over to the official giveaway post and place your entry. Remember, you can enter once a day, so you should enter every day to maximize your chances. Go, do it and cure your projectile dysfunction.

  • Fanswag: Death Jr. and a Nyko Kama wireless nunchuk

    by 
    David Hinkle
    David Hinkle
    06.12.2008

    If you're looking for a new game to play, as well as a device that will eat up all of your batteries, then you've come to the right place. We're giving away 2 copies of Death Jr. (each retail for $40), along with one Nyko Kama wireless nunchuk (goes for $35). The grand prize winner will get both the nunchuk and a copy of Death Jr. for the Wii. The runner-up will only get a copy of Death Jr.What do you need to do to enter our giveaway? Easy, just leave a comment telling us who your favorite character from the Death Jr. games is. Need some help? Hit up the official site here, or check out the Wikipedia entries for more. Simply tell us your favorite character, and you're entered.Entrants must be at least 18 years of age or older and legal, current residents of the United States or Canada (excluding Quebec). You may leave only one comment per calendar day, so leave any more than that and you'll be disqualified. The giveaway starts now and entries must be in by 11:59pm Eastern on Wednesday, June 18th. We'll select the winner the following day, via random drawing.Best of luck to you all and don't forget to give the official rules a read.%Gallery-24649%

  • Fanswag Weekly: Enemy Territory: Quake Wars

    by 
    Richard Mitchell
    Richard Mitchell
    06.11.2008

    Looky here, it's another edition of Fanswag Weekly! This week, we have a copy of Enemy Territory: Quake Wars up for grabs. We're not sure what this war is all about, but we do know that we have a powerful urge to play team based objective games. We also love doing what the man in the game tells us, so it all works out pretty well. For your shot at a free copy, follow these simple steps. We're going to make this one easy. Leave a comment on this post telling us which team you prefer and why. Which is it, humans or Strogg? You can leave one comment per calendar day (Eastern time). posters of multiple comments during the same day will be disqualified. We'll accept entries until Friday, June 13 at 12:00PM noon Eastern time. You must be at least 18 years old to enter. This giveaway is open only to residents of the U.S. and Canada (excluding Quebec). On Friday, we'll pick one winner via a random drawing One winner will receive a copy of Enemy Territory: Quake Wars, worth $60. Complete giveaway rules can be found here

  • We have Naruto figurines. You want to win them

    by 
    Andrew Yoon
    Andrew Yoon
    06.10.2008

    Update: Thanks for everyone that participated! The first twelve winners will be contacted via e-mail.Namco Bandai's upcoming PSP-exclusive fighter, Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Heroes 2, is finally coming out in two weeks. Maybe you weren't able to secure one of these figurines for yourself by pre-ordering the game. Don't fret! The first twelve people to e-mail will the subject line "Naruto figures" with their name, age, address and telephone number will get one of these figures absolutely free. Not a bad deal, huh?Once again, you must be a US resident, 18 years or older, to be eligible for this giveaway. Good luck!

  • Fanswag: Free Roogoo for you [update]

    by 
    Dustin Burg
    Dustin Burg
    06.09.2008

    Update: Congratulations to XeonPro for winning this Fanswag giveaway. Hopefully his day will be brighter, sunnier and full of even more joy.It's already turning out to be a sunny, beautiful Monday, a day that we couldn't imagine being any more enjoyable or perfect. That is unless you were to play recent XBLA release Roogoo, then your already perfect Monday would be kicked into happiness overdrive with rainbows shooting from your eyes. But what's that you say? You don't own Roogoo, therefore your day cannot live in a Monday happiness overdrive? We're sorry to hear that. But friends, you're in luck, because the kind folks at Southpeak Games have supplied us with an XBLM redemption code for a free copy of Roogoo. So, we're giving it away today, just in time to make your Monday happier. And this is how you enter to win ... Roogoo is a character best described as "adorable", "cute" and "bubbly", or at least those are the adjectives we use to describe the little guy. So, to enter, simply comment on this post with an adjective you use to describe the character Roogoo. Be creative with your adjectives and use of the English language. You can leave one comment. Posters of multiple comments will be disqualified. We'll accept entries through TONIGHT Monday, June 9th, 11:00PM eastern time. You must be at least 18 years old to enter. This giveaway is open only to residents of the U.S. and Canada (excluding Quebec). On Tuesday, we'll pick one winner via a random drawing One winner will receive a redemption code for Roogoo, worth $10. Complete giveaway rules can be found here Remember, this giveaway ends TONIGHT at 11:00PM, so enter quickly and hopefully Roogoo's cheer and happiness rub off on you!

  • Fanswag: The Wii Fit bundle winner is ...

    by 
    David Hinkle
    David Hinkle
    06.05.2008

    Wow, we had no idea the training models in Wii Fit were so needy. And insane.Our horrible attempts at humor aside, our latest Fanswag giveaway involving a Wii Fit bundle, and one Nyko Energy Pak, has come to an end. So, without further delay, let's crown our winner: TomSkib, who wants to use Wii Fit to get his wide load a little less wide Well, TomSkib, you must be one lucky guy to have only entered once, early on, and won via random drawing out of almost 2,000 entries. We wish you the best of luck with slimming down and hope our prize package helps you get on your way to a healthier you. To the rest of you, thanks for entering and better luck next time!%Gallery-4745%%Gallery-22504%

  • Fanswag reminder: Wii Fit giveaway ends tonight

    by 
    David Hinkle
    David Hinkle
    06.04.2008

    Yup, it's your last chance to enter our Wii Fit giveaway. On top of the Wii Fit bundle, we're also tossing in a Nyko Energy Pak, so you won't have to worry about batteries for your Balance Board. What are you waiting for? Get on over to the original contest post already!%Gallery-4745%

  • Fanswag reminder: Wii Fit is up for grabs

    by 
    David Hinkle
    David Hinkle
    06.02.2008

    Hey folks, remember we're giving away a free copy of Wii Fit? No? Well, you can enter once per day! So if you didn't remember or didn't bother to enter the first day, now is your chance to get in on the action. To sweeten the deal, we've also tossed in a Nyko Energy Pak, meaning you won't have to waste money on batteries. See how we got your covered?Head on over to the original contest post for all of the details.

  • Fanswag: Even more Bad Company demo codes [update]

    by 
    Dustin Burg
    Dustin Burg
    05.30.2008

    Update: Entry into this giveaway is now closed. Sorry about that. Be sure to check your inbox to see if you won.Come and get 'em a second time around! Yesterday, we awarded 50 lucky fanboys Battlefield: Bad Company demo access as part of our Fanswag giveaway sponsored by the mildly cool cats over at EA. And with over 1,300 entrants, we're beginning to think that these demo downloads are a hot commodity. So, if you didn't receive an email notifying you that you won, then wipe your tears and put on your game face, because we're giving away 50 more Bad Company demo downloads today! These codes will allow you to download the single player / multiplayer Bad Company demo RIGHT NOW off the XBLM, before it is available to everyone next Thursday, June 5th.To win one of the 50 Bad Company demo redemption codes, simply comment on this post (one comment per person) by 9:00PM eastern tonight, when we'll randomly select 50 winners and email the codes. Only Xbox Live accounts based in North America can enter due to redemption codes being restricted (again, sorry European fanboys). This is your last chance to earn early entry into the Bad Company demo, so may the luck force be with you.

  • Last Chance: Win Mass Effect Shepard statue

    by 
    Dustin Burg
    Dustin Burg
    05.30.2008

    Hey you, hurry up! This is your last chance final reminder to enter this week's Fanswag Weekly where we're giving away a super nifty, super collectible and super super Mass Effect Commander Shepard collectible statue. All thanks to the crew over at Hyperchild. You have less than an hour to enter, so make you way over to the original post, get to commenting and wait patiently, because one lucky winner will be selected to win this one of a kind Mass Effect collectible. Will it be you? Possibly. Will you win if you don't enter? Not a chance. So enter NOW!

  • X3F has 100 Battlefield: Bad Company demo codes to give away

    by 
    Ross Miller
    Ross Miller
    05.29.2008

    Do you want to try Battlefield Bad Company without having to pre-order the game (which is currently the only way to demo it)? Do you have an Xbox 360? Our sister site X3F has managed to nab 100 demo codes and are giving away the first 50 today. Enter by 10:00pm Eastern tonight. The other 50 will be given away tomorrow. Click here to enter.

  • Fanswag: Battlefield: Bad Company demo codes [update]

    by 
    Dustin Burg
    Dustin Burg
    05.29.2008

    Update: This giveaway has expired, winners have been selected and codes have been emailed. If you didn't win, go here and try your luck a second time.Come and get 'em! Thanks to the loving crew over at EA, we've been given the opportunity to spread Battlefield: Bad Company demo love throughout the gaming world. Today and tomorrow, we'll be handing out a total of 100 Xbox Live redemption codes that allow for the download of the Bad Company demo days before its general release onto the XBLM next Thursday, June 5th. The demo features a preview of the game's single player campaign and allows gamers to enjoy multiplayer fun playing Gold Rush on the map Oasis. It's Battlefield: Bad Company demo fun that, we're told, is free of controversy and doesn't require any additional weapon purchases. Huzzah!To win one of the 50 Bad Company demo redemption codes, simply comment on this post (one comment per person) by 10:00PM eastern tonight, when we'll randomly select 50 winners and email the codes. Only Xbox Live accounts based in North America can enter due to redemption codes being restricted (sorry European fanboys). Also, If you don't win today, don't be sad. Just stop on back tomorrow when we'll be awarding another 50 codes. Enter now, be lucky and get the chance to play the Bad Company demo early!

  • Another Reminder: Win Mass Effect Shepard statue

    by 
    Dustin Burg
    Dustin Burg
    05.29.2008

    We hope you've been keeping up with your daily entry into this week's Fanswag Weekly, because if you haven't, then our friendship may be irreversibly damaged. Though, if you haven't been diligent in your Fanswag entries, we will forgive your mistake and keep our friendship intact if you enter both today AND tomorrow. And really, we don't know why you wouldn't. Hyperchild has been gracious enough help us give away a limited Mass Effect Commander Shepard statue, one that is so amazingly awesome that we were tempted to keep it for ourselves. So, for the sake of our friendship, enter this week's Fanswag giveaway by commenting on the original post. We trust you'll make the correct decision.

  • Fanswag: Wii Fit and a Nyko Energy Pak

    by 
    David Hinkle
    David Hinkle
    05.29.2008

    That's right, kiddies, we're giving away a Wii Fit bundle ($90) to one lucky reader, as well as a Nyko Energy Pak ($20). This way, you won't have to worry about the Balance Board eating up tons of your batteries! See how we have you covered? We're good like that!What do you need to do? Well, nothing really, aside from giving us your undying loyalty. All jokes aside, we would like for you to tell us why you want this sweet package. Do you just want to lose some weight? Do you want to give it to a friend or loved one? Tell us why you deserve this!Of course, there are some rules. For one, only one entry per day, which means that if you leave more than one comment here in a calendar day, you'll be disqualified. Also, you have to be 18 years of age or older and a current legal resident of the United States or Canada (excluding Quebec). The giveaway runs from today and will end at 11:59PM Eastern on Wednesday, June 4th. Any entries left after then will be ignored.Best of luck to you all and don't forget to give the official rules a read.%Gallery-4745%%Gallery-22504%