Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com/media/feedlogo.gif Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com en-us Copyright 2008 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/JoystiqThe Joystiq Podcast combines insightful commentary on the week's video game news and culture with several disembodied, often spooky, voices. Voices may or may not belong to Chris Grant, Ludwig Kietzmann, Joystiq.com editors, or their guests. Spookiness not guaranteed where prohibited, please check local laws. More information available at www.joystiq.comJoyswag: The Art and Making of Star Wars: The Force Unleashed bookhttp://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/26/joyswag-the-art-and-making-of-star-wars-the-force-unleashed-bo/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/26/joyswag-the-art-and-making-of-star-wars-the-force-unleashed-bo/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/26/joyswag-the-art-and-making-of-star-wars-the-force-unleashed-bo/#commentsFiled under: ,


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To celebrate the release of The Art and Making of Star Wars: The Force Unleashed, LucasArts has sent over two copies of the book, which are currently getting midichlorians all over our lovely coffee table. So, to prevent our furniture from having the ability to Force Choke every person who spills a drink, we're giving them away to decorate your living rooms and grant your furniture the midichlorian count to Force Choke you.

To enter this giveaway:
  • Leave a comment telling us what force power, or combination of force powers, you'd use in your everyday life! Would you fly to work, strangle a boss, or simply heat your coffee?
  • You must be 18 years or older and a resident of the US or Canada (excluding Quebec and fully operational battle stations).
  • Limit 1 entry per person per calendar day (comment more than once and you'll be encased in Carbonite).
  • This entry period ends at 7:00pm ET on Saturday, August 30th. We'll randomly select two winners at that time, who will each receive an art book valued at $30. Please check your e-mail!
  • For a list of complete rules that you can peruse or crush with your mind, click here.
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]]>joyswagstar-warsstar-wars-the-force-unleashedswtfutfuthe-force-unleashedTue, 26 Aug 2008 19:00:00 ESTJoyswag: Persona shirts, signed art bookshttp://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/18/joyswag-persona-shirts-signed-art-books/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/18/joyswag-persona-shirts-signed-art-books/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/18/joyswag-persona-shirts-signed-art-books/#commentsFiled under: , ,


Our initial plan was to give you excellent readers brand new copies of Atlus' upcoming Persona 4, a desire which those purveyors of quirk deemed noble, but overly contingent on them finishing the game. Sensing our outraged impatience regarding the anticipated RPG's December 9th release, they instead granted us some Persona 3 art books (signed by character designer Shigenori Soejima!) and Persona 4 t-shirts (tagless!). The chance to wear Persona on your person, eh?

To enter this giveaway:
  • Leave a comment telling us who your summoned Persona is! It could be anyone or anything from Cthulhu to something infinitely more evil, like TV's Patrick Duffy.
  • You must be 18 years or older and a resident of the US or Canada (excluding Quebec and sprawling, otherworldly dungeons).
  • Limit 1 entry per person per calendar day (comment more than once and you'll be kept in detention).
  • This entry period ends at 7:00pm ET on Friday, August 22nd. We'll randomly select three winners at that time, who will receive a signed art book and t-shirt, valued at $50 (can you really put a value on that signature?). Please check your e-mail!
  • For a list of complete rules that you can peruse or shoot in the head, click here.
If you're really set on winning, sign up for the Atlus Faithful spam ... err, mailing list -- another three winners will be randomly selected from Faithful members.

Update: Entries closed! Keep an eye on your inbox over the next few days!
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]]>AtlusJoyswagPersonaPersona-3Persona-4Mon, 18 Aug 2008 13:00:00 ESTJoyswag: Samsung 22" widescreen LCD monitorhttp://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/04/joyswag-samsung-22-widescreen-lcd-monitor/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/04/joyswag-samsung-22-widescreen-lcd-monitor/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/04/joyswag-samsung-22-widescreen-lcd-monitor/#commentsFiled under:

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According to Samsung, the T220 display "looks more like a beautiful piece of art than a monitor." So, even if you're satisfied with the screen you've already got, why not enter for your chance to win this little marvel of modern art -- it looks great on the wall or the coffee table! And who knows, you may even use it one day ... (Geek out on the full specs here.)

To enter this giveaway:
  • Leave a comment telling us what kinda "art" you've got hanging on your walls.
  • You must be 18 years or older and a resident of the US or Canada (excluding Quebec).
  • Limit 1 entry per person per calendar day (exceed limit and you'll be disqualified).
  • This entry period ends at 6:00pm ET on Monday, August 18th. We'll randomly select one winner at that time who will receive a Samsung T220 monitor (MSRP: $330) -- please check your email!
  • For a list of complete rules, click here.
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]]>joyswaglcdmonitorsamsungt220Mon, 04 Aug 2008 18:30:00 ESTThe mystery of the Joystiq faceplate, solvedhttp://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/15/the-mystery-of-the-joystiq-faceplate-solved/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/15/the-mystery-of-the-joystiq-faceplate-solved/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/15/the-mystery-of-the-joystiq-faceplate-solved/#commentsFiled under: , ,


We were as perplexed as the next gamer when a mysterious Joystiq branded faceplate showed up during Microsoft's E3 keynote yesterday. We spent much of the evening deciphering clues, following up on leads, calling in favors, meeting with shady characters in dark alleys. Basically, we found out nothing.

So imagine our surprise today while we were confirming our facetime with the Fallout 3 Bethesda crowd. It was as if the heavens parted and an angelic hand from heaven lowered said faceplate right into our laps. It turns out we didn't dream it. It's real. Find out all about it after the break, and learn how you can win this fabled item.

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]]>E3E3-2008FaceplateJoystiqTue, 15 Jul 2008 19:30:00 ESTJoyswag: C&C 3: Kane's Wrath (Xbox 360) giveaway, Day Fivehttp://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/05/joyswag-candc-3-kanes-wrath-xbox-360-giveaway-day-five/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/05/joyswag-candc-3-kanes-wrath-xbox-360-giveaway-day-five/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/05/joyswag-candc-3-kanes-wrath-xbox-360-giveaway-day-five/#commentsFiled under: ,


Our five (non-consecutive) day long Command & Conquer 3: Kane's Wrath Xbox 360 giveaway is at an end. Here's how you could win the one, final copy:
  • To enter this giveaway, leave a comment telling us Where in the World Bobblehead Kane is (is that Serra?)
  • You must be 18 years or older and a resident of the US or Canada (excluding Quebec ... and Serrans)
  • Limit 1 entry per person per calendar day (comment more than once and you'll be disqualified)
  • This entry period ends at 10:00pm ET on Sunday, July 6th. We'll randomly select a winner at that time (please check your email!)
  • For a list of complete rules, click here
Oh, and in case you were curious, the last four cities were: Lyon, France (Lyon-Satolas Airport Railway Station); Milan, Italy (Duomo Square); Moscow (Red Square); and Cologne, Germany (Cologne Cathedral).
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]]>EALAKanes-WrathSat, 05 Jul 2008 22:00:00 ESTJoyswag: C&C 3: Kane's Wrath (Xbox 360) giveaway, Day Fourhttp://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/04/joyswag-candc-3-kanes-wrath-xbox-360-giveaway-day-four/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/04/joyswag-candc-3-kanes-wrath-xbox-360-giveaway-day-four/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/04/joyswag-candc-3-kanes-wrath-xbox-360-giveaway-day-four/#commentsFiled under: ,


Our five (non-consecutive) day long Command & Conquer 3: Kane's Wrath Xbox 360 giveaway continues. Here's how you could win:
  • To enter this giveaway, leave a comment telling us Where in the World Bobblehead Kane is (is that Serra?)
  • You must be 18 years or older and a resident of the US or Canada (excluding Quebec ... and Serrans)
  • Limit 1 entry per person per calendar day (comment more than once and you'll be disqualified)
  • This entry period ends at 10:00pm ET on Saturday, July 5th. We'll randomly select a winner at that time (please check your email!)
  • For a list of complete rules, click here
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]]>EALAKanes-WrathFri, 04 Jul 2008 22:00:00 ESTJoyswag: C&C 3: Kane's Wrath (Xbox 360) giveaway, Day Threehttp://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/26/joyswag-candc-3-kanes-wrath-xbox-360-giveaway-day-three/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/26/joyswag-candc-3-kanes-wrath-xbox-360-giveaway-day-three/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/26/joyswag-candc-3-kanes-wrath-xbox-360-giveaway-day-three/#commentsFiled under: ,


Our week-long Command & Conquer 3: Kane's Wrath Xbox 360 giveaway continues. Here's how you could win:
  • To enter this giveaway, leave a comment telling us Where in the World Bobblehead Kane is (is that Tetris?)
  • You must be 18 years or older and a resident of the US or Canada (excluding Quebec ... and Tetris)
  • Limit 1 entry per person per calendar day (comment more than once and you'll be disqualified)
  • This entry period ends at 11:00pm ET on Friday, June 27th. We'll randomly select a winner at that time (please check your email!)
  • For a list of complete rules, click here
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]]>EALAKanes-WrathThu, 26 Jun 2008 23:00:00 ESTJoyswag: C&C 3: Kane's Wrath (Xbox 360) giveaway, Day Twohttp://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/24/joyswag-candc-3-kanes-wrath-xbox-360-giveaway-day-two/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/24/joyswag-candc-3-kanes-wrath-xbox-360-giveaway-day-two/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/24/joyswag-candc-3-kanes-wrath-xbox-360-giveaway-day-two/#commentsFiled under: ,


Our week-long Command & Conquer 3: Kane's Wrath Xbox 360 giveaway continues. Here's how you could win:
  • To enter this giveaway, leave a comment telling us Where in the World Bobblehead Kane is (is that a train station in the future?)
  • You must be 18 years or older and a resident of the US or Canada (excluding Quebec ... and the future)
  • Limit 1 entry per person per calendar day (comment more than once and you'll be disqualified)
  • This entry period ends at 7:00pm ET on Wednesday, June 25th. We'll randomly select a winner at that time (please check your email!)
  • For a list of complete rules, click here
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]]>EALAKanes-WrathTue, 24 Jun 2008 19:00:00 ESTJoyswag: C&C 3: Kane's Wrath (Xbox 360) giveaway, Day Onehttp://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/23/joyswag-candc-3-kanes-wrath-xbox-360-giveaway-day-one/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/23/joyswag-candc-3-kanes-wrath-xbox-360-giveaway-day-one/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/23/joyswag-candc-3-kanes-wrath-xbox-360-giveaway-day-one/#commentsFiled under: , ,


Command & Conquer 3 sure has gotten around. The game's most recent expansion - Kane's Wrath - is not only EA Los Angeles's latest console strategy release following Lord of the Rings: Battle for Middle Earth II and last year's Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars, but it's also being released tomorrow. To celebrate, Bobblehead Kane is touring the world all this week, and we're giving away a copy of the game each day. Here's how you could win:
  • To enter this giveaway, leave a comment telling us Where in the World Bobblehead Kane is (is that a moon base?)
  • You must be 18 years or older and a resident of the US or Canada (excluding Quebec ... and the moon)
  • Limit 1 entry per person per calendar day (comment more than once and you'll be disqualified)
  • This entry period ends at 7:00pm ET on Tuesday, June 24th. We'll randomly select a winner at that time (please check your email!)
  • For a list of complete rules, click here
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]]>EALAKanes-WrathMon, 23 Jun 2008 19:00:00 ESTJoyswag: Win a Kojima-signed copy of MGS4http://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/17/win-a-Kojima-signed-copy-of-metal-gear-solid-4/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/17/win-a-Kojima-signed-copy-of-metal-gear-solid-4/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/17/win-a-Kojima-signed-copy-of-metal-gear-solid-4/#commentsFiled under: ,


Update: A winner has been selected and contacted via e-mail. Congrats!

So this "Hideo Kojima" guy totally ruined our copy of Metal Gear Solid 4. He had the nerve to scribble all over it in permanent marker. It looks like he ... signed it? Yuck!

His signature has obviously tarnished our copy. It's worthless now, so we're giving it away in this latest edition of Joyswag: Garbage Edition. Go ahead, take it away from us. We don't want it! Bah!

To enter this giveaway, leave a comment expressing your earnest desire to collect our garbage. Comments must be left before 5PM EST on Monday, June 23rd. Only one comment per person per calendar day -- or else! 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 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 autographed copy, visit PS3 Fanboy.
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]]>hideo-kojimajoyswagkojimametal-gear-solidmetal-gear-solid-4mgsmgs4Tue, 17 Jun 2008 17:00:00 ESTJoyswag: Last chance to win a 40GB PS3http://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/16/joyswag-last-chance-to-win-a-40gb-ps3/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/16/joyswag-last-chance-to-win-a-40gb-ps3/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/16/joyswag-last-chance-to-win-a-40gb-ps3/#commentsFiled under: ,


There's only a little over four hours left to drop your name into the virtual hat for a chance to win this here 40GB PlayStation 3. Actually, not this one exactly - the one we've got is wrapped up in a box ... inside of another box. To enter, hit up the giveaway post and leave a comment. Hurry!
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]]>Mon, 16 Jun 2008 13:45:00 ESTJoyswag: Win a 40GB PlayStation 3, remember?http://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/09/joyswag-win-a-40gb-playstation-3-remember/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/09/joyswag-win-a-40gb-playstation-3-remember/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/09/joyswag-win-a-40gb-playstation-3-remember/#commentsFiled under: ,


So, hey. We're giving away this here PlayStation 3 and you've got one more week to drop your name into the virtual hat (in fact, you can drop that name in once a day, until the giveaway is up!). Maybe you've been on the fence over the PS3 for the last couple years, but a certain geriatric sneaking aficionado has piqued your interest. Whoa whoa whoa, we don't need to hear your life story, just sneak over to the giveaway post and leave a comment.
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]]>Mon, 09 Jun 2008 21:00:00 ESTJoyswag: Win The Bourne Conspiracy and a briefcase of gearhttp://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/03/joyswag-win-the-bourne-conspiracy-and-a-briefcase-of-gear/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/03/joyswag-win-the-bourne-conspiracy-and-a-briefcase-of-gear/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/03/joyswag-win-the-bourne-conspiracy-and-a-briefcase-of-gear/#commentsFiled under:

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[Update: Winners have been chosen, so make with the checking of the email. It could have been you!]

Remember when we wrote a post headlined, "The things we do to get you swag"? There was a whole manufactured spy thing, set up by Sierra to promote their Bourne Conspiracy game, all in the hope that it would nab them some press on a certain gaming blog you happen to be reading. Well, look at that! It worked. We're giving away the fruits of our clandestine efforts - namely, the above pictured briefcase, stocked with:
  • A courier bag with Bourne branding
  • A Bourne-branded wrist strap that turns into a 2GB USB disk
  • An Olympus VN-4100PC voice recorder with Bourne branding
  • A Maglite flashlight with Bourne branding
  • A Sony NWX-B105F Digital Music Player with two versions of a Gnarls Barkley track
- along with a copy of The Bourne Conspiracy on Xbox 360 or PS3 signed by High Moon Studios, a black Bourne Conspiracy t-shirt (pick a size!); and a Bourne Conspiracy poster (total MSRP approx. $300). One runner-up will get a Bourne Conspiracy courier bag along with an unsigned copy of the game on the platform of their choice.

All you need to do to enter is:
  • To enter this giveaway, leave a comment telling us the number of ways you know how to kill a man with your bare hands (we'll be honest, we can only think of one ... and it also involves our feet ...)
  • You must be 18 years or older and a resident of the US or Canada (excluding Quebec)
  • Limit 1 entry per person per calendar day (comment more than once and you'll be disqualified, but enter again tomorrow)
  • This entry period ends at 5:00pm ET on Friday, June 6th. We'll randomly select a winner at that time (please check your email!)
  • For a list of complete rules, click here
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]]>high-moon-studiosjoyswagSierrathe-bourne-conspiracyTue, 03 Jun 2008 17:00:00 ESTJoyswag: PlayStation 3 (40GB)http://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/02/joyswag-playstation-3-40gb/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/02/joyswag-playstation-3-40gb/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/02/joyswag-playstation-3-40gb/#commentsFiled under: ,


Blockbuster wanted us to remind you of its plans to "significantly expand its games business," including the special $500 PS3 bundle comprising a 40GB console, a PS3 Bluetooth remote, an HDMI cable, Spiderman 3 on Blu-ray, the Transformers video game (for PS3, of course), and the opportunity to rent one free PS3 game or Blu-ray movie a week for twelve consecutive weeks.

To help you remember, we're giving away a 40GB PlayStation 3 without all the other stuff. All you've got to do to win (perfect timing for Metal Gear Solid 4, eh?) is follow these five easy steps:
  • To enter this giveaway, leave a comment telling us where you buy your gaming gear from (we concentrate really hard and it just appears).
  • You must be 18 years or older and a resident of the US or Canada (excluding Quebec).
  • Limit 1 entry per person per calendar day (comment more than once and you'll be disqualified, but try again tomorrow).
  • This entry period ends at 6:00pm ET on Monday, June 16th. We'll randomly select a winner at that time (please check your email!).
  • For a list of complete rules, click here.
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]]>BlockbusterjoyswagMon, 02 Jun 2008 18:00:00 ESTJoyswag: Win Grand Theft Auto IV on your platform of choice [Day 4]http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/06/joyswag-win-grand-theft-auto-iv-on-your-platform-of-choice-day/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/06/joyswag-win-grand-theft-auto-iv-on-your-platform-of-choice-day/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/06/joyswag-win-grand-theft-auto-iv-on-your-platform-of-choice-day/#commentsFiled under: , ,


After a brief break (spent playing Grand Theft Auto IV) we're back with Day 4 of our GTA IV giveaway. While there's only two more days left of this Joyswag giveaway, you actually have one more chance to win a copy of GTA IV on your platform of choice (including a special GTA Statue of Happiness ... err, statue) by listening to last week's Joystiq Podcast. To try your hand here, follow these simple rules:
  • To enter this giveaway, leave a comment telling us your preferred platform and what your parents and/or significant other thinks about the level of violence in the games you play.
  • You must be 18 years or older and a resident of the US or Canada (excluding Quebec).
  • Limit 1 entry per person in this post (comment more than once and you'll be disqualified, but try again tomorrow).
  • This entry period ends at 6:00pm ET on Wednesday, May 7th. We'll randomly select a winner at that time (please check your email!).
  • For a list of complete rules, click here.
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]]>GTAIVTue, 06 May 2008 18:00:00 ESTJoyswag: Win a DS with your songwriting skills!http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/06/joyswag-win-a-ds-with-your-songwriting-skills/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/06/joyswag-win-a-ds-with-your-songwriting-skills/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/06/joyswag-win-a-ds-with-your-songwriting-skills/#commentsFiled under: ,

Attention amateur songwriters/singers/lyricists: No longer must your talent be shackled to basement concerts for your cats and stuffed animals. Now, if you enter our "Now You're A Songwriter (or You Have To Write the Lyrics)" contest, your skills could net you fabulous prizes.

Here's the skinny: You know the hit game You Have to Burn the Rope featuring the also hit song "Now You're a Hero," right? Well, we're giving you a chance to re-do the song with your own lyrics about a memorable gaming moment in excruciating detail. All you have to do is get the background music, make your own MP3 and go here to submit it to us. It's that simple. Don't feel shackled though, if you want to bust out some musicianship or editing skill on your submission, go crazy. Be creative.

The best entry will win a white DS Lite as well as Professor Layton and the Curious Village or The World Ends With You. Runner up will get the other game. But, more important than prizes, we'll be playing some of the best entries during the Joystiq Podcast this month, so you'll want to submit ASAP. If you're curious about this sort of thing, official rules are right here.

Download -- "Now You're A Hero (Instrumental)"
Read -- Submit your masterpiece
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]]>joystiq-podcastyhtbtrTue, 06 May 2008 15:00:00 ESTJoyswag: Win Grand Theft Auto IV on your platform of choice [Day 3]http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/02/joyswag-win-grand-theft-auto-iv-on-your-platform-of-choice-day/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/02/joyswag-win-grand-theft-auto-iv-on-your-platform-of-choice-day/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/02/joyswag-win-grand-theft-auto-iv-on-your-platform-of-choice-day/#commentsFiled under: , ,


Day one and day two of our Grand Theft Giveaway are both over and, while you've been getting a solid eight hours of shut-eye all this week, your GTA IV playing pals have barely caught one wink. Want to be cool like them and deprive your body of the sleep it so desperately needs to keep you healthy? Here's what you need to do:
  • To enter this giveaway, leave a comment telling us your preferred platform and the longest amount of time you've ever spent playing a game.
  • You must be 18 years or older and a resident of the US or Canada (excluding Quebec).
  • Limit 1 entry per person in this post (comment more than once and you'll be disqualified, but try again tomorrow).
  • This entry period ends at 5:00pm ET on Saturday, May 3rd. We'll randomly select a winner at that time (please check your email!).
  • For a list of complete rules, click here.
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]]>GTAIVFri, 02 May 2008 17:45:00 ESTJoyswag: Win Grand Theft Auto IV on your platform of choice [Day 2]http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/01/joyswag-win-grand-theft-auto-iv-on-your-platform-of-choice-day/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/01/joyswag-win-grand-theft-auto-iv-on-your-platform-of-choice-day/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/01/joyswag-win-grand-theft-auto-iv-on-your-platform-of-choice-day/#commentsFiled under: , ,


Day one is over and we're hard at work selecting our first winner. If you've managed to hold off on purchasing GTA IV for the last sixty-five hours, what's another couple of days? If you want to get this year's (history's?) highest-rated game, here's what you need to do:
  • To enter this giveaway, leave a comment telling us your preferred platform and what your favorite GTA-related criminal activity is.
  • You must be 18 years or older and a resident of the US or Canada (excluding Quebec).
  • Limit 1 entry per person (comment more than once and you'll be disqualified).
  • This entry period ends at 5:00pm ET on Friday, May 2nd. We'll randomly select a winner at that time (please check your email!).
  • For a list of complete rules, click here.
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]]>GTAIVThu, 01 May 2008 17:15:00 ESTJoyswag: Win Grand Theft Auto IV on your platform of choicehttp://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/30/joyswag-win-grand-theft-auto-iv-on-your-platform-of-choice/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/30/joyswag-win-grand-theft-auto-iv-on-your-platform-of-choice/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/30/joyswag-win-grand-theft-auto-iv-on-your-platform-of-choice/#commentsFiled under: , ,


So ... Grand Theft Auto IV, huh? Maybe this wasn't such a great idea for a giveaway since we imagine most of our audience was probably waiting out in the cold like we were ... but just in case you're still GTA-less, we're giving away five copies, one each day, for the next five days. If you want to get this year's (history's?) highest-rated game, here's what you need to do:
  • To enter this giveaway, leave a comment telling us your preferred platform and where you blew the $60 you meant to save for GTA IV.
  • You must be 18 years or older and a resident of the US or Canada (excluding Quebec).
  • Limit 1 entry per person (comment more than once and you'll be disqualified).
  • This entry period ends at 5:00pm ET on Thursday, May 1st. We'll randomly select a winner at that time (please check your email!).
  • For a list of complete rules, click here.
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]]>GTAIVWed, 30 Apr 2008 17:00:00 ESTJoyswag: Win our copies of Mario Kart Wii (and some launch swag)http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/29/joyswag-win-our-copies-mario-kart-wii-and-some-launch-swag/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/29/joyswag-win-our-copies-mario-kart-wii-and-some-launch-swag/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/29/joyswag-win-our-copies-mario-kart-wii-and-some-launch-swag/#commentsFiled under: , ,


[Update: Entry period is over, folks. We're contacting the winners by email, so go check!]
Looking for some new wheels? How about two of 'em -- that's right, two Wii Wheels, and we'll even throw in a copy of Mario Kart Wii ($49.99 value) with each (and, if you're lucky, an "I Heart Kart" air freshener), as well as some miscellaneous swag from the NYC launch party (1 t-shirt, 1 sticker and one "driver's license," a $15 value). Just follow these five steps and a winner can be you!
  • To enter this giveaway, leave a comment on any of the designated gallery pictures (one, two, three) with your favorite track from the Mario Kart series.
  • You must be 18 years or older and a resident of the US or Canada (excluding Quebec -- désolée!).
  • Limit 1 entry per gallery picture, per person
  • This entry period ends at 8:00pm ET on Friday, May 2nd. We'll randomly select the winners at that time (please check your email!).
  • For a list of complete rules, click here.
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