This is the commercial for the water balloon fight that Microsoft is sponsoring this Saturday in Australia, looking to break the world record set by 2,677 Spaniards who tossed 50,855 water balloons in 2005 ... oh yeah, and to promote the Xbox 360.
For maximum exposure, they're sending down their big guns, John and Cesar from Gamerscore Blog and, natch, Major Nelson. They've also invited a select group of bloggers to cover the goings-on like our friends at Xboxic. Without impugning the integrity of our fellow bloggers, Xbox 360 Fanboy regretfully declined the generous offer.
Yes, we're aware that journalistic integrity at a site called Xbox 360 Fanboy seems a little ... antithetical, but we're fanboys because we hold these companies to a higher standard. Even the perception of impropriety may color our coverage, so we err on the side of caution. Rest assured, in lieu of blogging it first hand, we'll be here (in beautiful, sunny, wherever we are) to blog the various goings on from afar.
Read - Gamerscore shipping out
Read - Major Nelson shipping out
Reader Comments (6)
Posted: Apr 20th 2006 4:43PM Still Hidden said
You guys passed up a chance to have a little fun in the sun down under with the Xbox 360??? Are you guys mad??? Next time Microsoft offers to spring for a trip to an exotic locale on their dime for a some 360 fun, send ME on assignment!!! PLEAZE!!!!!!!!
Posted: Apr 20th 2006 4:59PM dbldn said
I'll sacrafice my stars to go. :)
Chris, if you want to spar online sometime:
GT: dbldn
Chris, if you want to spar online sometime:
GT: dbldn
Posted: Apr 20th 2006 7:50PM (Unverified) said
Spare us the moral high-road talk. I know you just couldn't afford a plane ticket down there!
Posted: Apr 20th 2006 8:30PM (Unverified) said
It might rain. It is now. I wonder how many people think sydney is the capital of Australia..
Posted: Apr 21st 2006 1:25AM (Unverified) said
Not so Les. We really did pass on a chance to go to Sydney due to our "high-road" policy of not accepting paid junkets. That says alot about how much we value our independent voice. Of course it sucked to have to turn down an awesome trip. Hope you guys appreciate it.
Posted: Apr 22nd 2006 1:57AM (Unverified) said
Here is my footage from the event!
