joyswag posts (Subscribe to this feed)
Joyswag: Call of Booty: Modern Wardrobe
by Kevin Kelly 
{ Nov 11th 2009 at 12:00PM } 
The thing about luxury is that you can never have too much of it. Already picked up Modern Warfare 2? Of course you did -- but so what? Have another! Joystiq is giving away a copy of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 for Xbox 360 and, of course, that's not all ... We're including an exceedingly schweet Astro Gaming A40 Sound System complete with headset, mixamp and Modern Warfare 2 speaker tags.
But wait! In order to make this giveaway truly Hef-worthy, we're also tossing in a -- neatly folded -- plush robe and pair of slippers (pipe not included), which are both embroidered with Modern Warfare 2 logos. This ultimate lap-of-luxury set could be yours by following the rules for entry below:
- Leave a comment telling us what your preferred gaming attire is.
- You must be 18 years or older and a resident of the US or Canada (excluding Quebec).
- Limit 1 entry per person.
- This entry period ends at 12:00PM ET on Thursday, November 12.
- At that time, we'll randomly select one winner to receive a Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 game for Xbox 360 ($59.99 ARV), an Astro Gaming A40 Sound System ($249.95 ARV) and a Modern Warfare 2, one-size-fits-all robe and slipper set ($50.00 ARV).
- For a list of complete rules, click here.
Joyswag: Wii Fit Plus and a Wii Fit Plus shirt [update]
by David Hinkle { Nov 5th 2009 at 10:15AM } 
With the major pound-packing holidays bearing down on us at breakneck speed, we thought it prudent to help a few of you shed those unwanted love handles with a free copy of Wii Fit Plus. Are you game? See below for how to enter -- best of luck!
- Leave a comment telling us whether or not you actively exercise
- You must be 18 years or older and a resident of the US or Canada (excluding Quebec)
- Limit 1 entry per person per day
- This entry period ends at 11:59AM ET on Wednesday, November 11
- At that time, we'll randomly select one winner to receive Wii Fit Plus for the Nintendo Wii ($20 ARV) and a Wii Fit Plus workout shirt ($20 ARV)
- For a list of complete rules, click here
Joyswag: Cooking Mama 3 and Cake Mania 3 (DS) [update]
by David Hinkle { Nov 4th 2009 at 2:15PM }
In our latest Joyswag, we're hooking one lucky reader up with a pair of new Majesco DS titles: Cooking Mama 3 and Cake Mania 3. Keep 'em to yourself or pass 'em along as a gift this holiday season. See how you can enter to win below:
- Leave a comment telling us whether you prefer to bake or cook
- You must be 18 years or older and a resident of the US or Canada (excluding Quebec)
- Limit 1 entry per person per day
- This entry period ends at 2:59PM ET on Tuesday, November 10
- At that time, we'll randomly select one winner to receive Cooking Mama 3 for the Nintendo DS ($30 ARV) and Cake Mania 3 for the Nintendo DS ($20 ARV)
- For a list of complete rules, click here
And the winner of the Pumpkin Carving Contest is ...
by Griffin McElroy { Oct 31st 2009 at 3:50PM }
It was a hard fought battle with 120 contenders, but the grand prize winner of Joystiq's Annual-ish Pumpkin Carving Contest 2009 is ... Antonio F.! His conceptualization of the Worgen starting zone from the upcoming WoW: Cataclysm expansion is one of the most impressive gourd-based works of art we've ever seen. We imagine you guys feel the same way -- this pumpkin placed first in the poll by a huge margin, garnering 3,303 votes!
The first prize winner, with 2,309 votes, is Dennis C.'s equally well-rendered rendition of the Borderlands box art, which we've posted after the jump. Congratulations, you two -- and a heartfelt thanks to everyone who took the time to send in their lovingly crafted Jack O' Masterpieces! We'll be emailing the winners shortly to inform them about receiving their bounty; for the rest of you, have an unbelievably happy Halloween!
Vote: May the best pumpkin win [update]
by James Ransom-Wiley { Oct 30th 2009 at 3:40PM }
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
| Finalist #1 | Finalist #2 | Finalist #3 | Finalist #4 | Finalist #5 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
| Finalist #6 | Finalist #7 | Finalist #8 | Finalist #9 | Finalist #10 |
Update: And the winner is ...
First, thank you to everyone who submitted a pumpkin carving for this year's contest -- you rock! Brilliant work. Now, after making many difficult cuts, the Joystiq staff has narrowed down the entries to the ten finalists you see above.
(Note: Each thumbnail is linked to a larger image and description of the finalist posted after the break; when clicked, these larger images link to the even larger, full-size versions in our gallery.)
Since we couldn't possibly decide on our own, please help us to select this year's winner:
First, thank you to everyone who submitted a pumpkin carving for this year's contest -- you rock! Brilliant work. Now, after making many difficult cuts, the Joystiq staff has narrowed down the entries to the ten finalists you see above.
(Note: Each thumbnail is linked to a larger image and description of the finalist posted after the break; when clicked, these larger images link to the even larger, full-size versions in our gallery.)
Since we couldn't possibly decide on our own, please help us to select this year's winner:
Reminder: Carve pumpkins, win video games
by James Ransom-Wiley { Oct 28th 2009 at 12:20PM }
Entry #27 by Brian W.
Update: The entry period has closed.
It's a shame the CDC shut down our plans for a giant bobbing for games contest. It was going to be epic. In its place, however, we launched a totally rad pumpkin carving contest. Not only do we get to enjoy the skilled craftwork of the Joystiq Biomass, we also get to keep the prizes nice and dry, and reduce the spread of waterborne illness bred in the saliva of icky gamers. That goes down as a win-win-win situation in our book.
Reminder: You have until 12:00PM ET Friday, October 30, (two days!) to submit images of your game-related pumpkin carvings to: contest@joystiq.com. Click here for the basic guidelines for entry. (Official rules.)
Have a look at the competition and keep the entries coming:
Joyswag: Get your exercise on with Wii Fit Plus & Active Life Extreme Challenge
by Ben Gilbert { Oct 26th 2009 at 2:30PM }
- Leave a comment telling us your favorite exercise fad of all time.
- You must be 18 years or older and a resident of the US or Canada (excluding Quebec, largely due to Celine Dion)
- Limit 1 entry per person per day
- This entry period ends at 2:31PM ET on Monday, November 2
- At that time, we'll randomly select one winner to receive a copy of Wii Fit Plus ($20 ARV) and Active Life Extreme Challenge ($60 ARV)
- For a list of complete rules, click here
Swag Saturday: Spoils from Capcom's Fight Club
by Ben Gilbert { Oct 24th 2009 at 9:00PM } 
- Leave a comment telling us who your favorite Street Fighter character of all time is.
- You must be 18 years or older and a resident of the US or Canada (excluding Quebec, mostly because of the Moon's position in relation to the Earth)
- Limit 1 entry per person per day
- This entry period ends at 9:01PM ET on Sunday, October 25
- At that time, we'll randomly select one winner to receive a bag of Capcom Fight Club swag (estimated $30 ARV)
- For a list of complete rules, click here
Joyswag: Carve a pumpkin, win a pile-o'-games
by James Ransom-Wiley { Oct 23rd 2009 at 6:00PM }
Image credit: Takayoshi Sugawara; 2007 contestant
Update: The entry period has closed.
It's that time of the year again -- when it's OK to show some video game spirit. Like, a lot of spirit. In between sewing your man-sized Peach dress and gluing together that Spartan Laser, why not take a break to do some carving?
That's right, welcome to The 2009 Joystiq Pumpkin Carving Contest! Submit pictures of your video game-themed pumpkin carvings for a chance to win a pile of games. Just follow the 8 simple rules after the break.
Update: We're posting entries in the gallery below (note: finalists will be selected and featured in a separate gallery). Peep the competition:
Swag Saturday: Katamari Forever and Warhawk (PS3)
by Ben Gilbert { Oct 17th 2009 at 9:00PM }
...
Okay, so we just wanted to give away a couple of PS3 games and those were the first two that we picked up. Are you happy? Are you?! Tell us exactly how happy you are with this week's swag selection in the comments below (negativity and snark will get you nowhere!) and we'll pick one of you at random to receive both games.
- Leave a comment telling us exactly how happy you are with this week's swag selection.
- You must be 18 years or older and a resident of the US or Canada (excluding Quebec, presumably due to an aberration in the Large Hadron Collider)
- Limit 1 entry per person per day
- This entry period ends at 9:01PM ET on Sunday, October 18
- At that time, we'll randomly select one winner to receive Katamari Forever ($50 ARV) and Warhawk ($30 ARV)
- For a list of complete rules, click here
Gallery: Warhawk
Gallery: Katamari Forever
Joyswag: Brutal Legend and Eddie Riggs statue
by Christopher Grant { Oct 13th 2009 at 7:00PM }
- Leave a comment letting us who would win in a rock god free-for-all: Ozzy? Rob Halford? Lemmy?
- You must be 18 years or older and a resident of the US or Canada (excluding Quebec which, historically, has long feared the metal.)
- Limit 1 entry per person per day
- This entry period ends at 7:01PM ET on Friday, October 16
- At that time, we'll randomly select one winner to receive a copy of Brutal Legend on Xbox 360 ($60 ARV) and a limited edition Eddie Riggs statue ($100 ARV); and another winner to receive just the limited edition Eddie Riggs statue ($100 ARV)
- For a list of complete rules, click here
Gallery: Brutal Legend's Eddie Riggs figurine
Swag Saturday: Final Fantasy spinoff pack (PSP)
by Ben Gilbert { Oct 10th 2009 at 7:00PM }
We're hoping that you're not like us and are instead hungrily searching for your chance to win a copy of both Dissidia Final Fantasy and Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII (on UMD, of course). Leave a comment below letting us what you're going to do with your physical media when the future is upon us and there's no turning back. We'll choose one winner at random after the comments are closed 24 hours from now. See you in the future!
- Leave a comment letting us what you're going to do with your physical media when the future is upon us and there's no turning back.
- You must be 18 years or older and a resident of the US or Canada (excluding Quebec, presumably based on the longstanding feud between the Hatfields and the McCoys)
- Limit 1 entry per person per day
- This entry period ends at 7:01PM ET on Sunday, October 11
- At that time, we'll randomly select one winner to receive Dissidia Final Fantasy ($40 ARV) and Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII ($20 ARV)
- For a list of complete rules, click here
Gallery: Final Fantasy Dissidia
Joyswag: Direct2Drive's 50+ $5 games for you, dear reader [update]
by David Hinkle { Oct 6th 2009 at 1:00PM } 
We've got quite the prize pack up for grabs, as Direct2Drive is hooking us up with 53 games (full list after the break) to unload on one lucky reader. If you've been keeping up with the weekly deals that are part of Direct2Drive's fifth anniversary, then you know the service has been offering some pretty sweet titles. Well, we've got all of them, and one of you will be lucky enough to win them!
To enter, follow the steps below:
- Leave a comment telling us your favorite game genre
- You must be 18 years or older and a resident of the US or Canada (excluding Quebec)
- Limit 1 entry per person per day
- This entry period ends at 11:59AM ET on Monday, October 12
- At that time, we'll randomly select one winner to receive all 53 $5 games from Direct2Drive ($265 ARV)
- For a list of complete rules, click here
Swag Saturday: Guitar Hero 5 with Logitech Wireless Drums (PS3)
by Ben Gilbert { Oct 3rd 2009 at 8:30PM }
For Swag Saturday this week, we're giving you (and consequently ridding ourselves of) a mammoth wireless drum set care of Logitech (only for the PS3/PS2, folks!) and a complimentary copy of Guitar Hero 5. All you have to do is leave a comment below telling us how you're going to celebrate your Rocktober. When the contest runs out tomorrow, we'll pick one lucky winner to receive the whole schebang.
- Leave a comment telling us how you're going to celebrate your Rocktober.
- You must be 18 years or older and a resident of the US or Canada (excluding Quebec, mostly because of the accent)
- Limit 1 entry per person per day
- This entry period ends at 8:31PM ET on Sunday, October 4
- At that time, we'll randomly select one winner to receive Guitar Hero 5 ($60 ARV) and a Logitech Wireless Drum Kit ($230 ARV)
- For a list of complete rules, click here
Joyswag: Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story prize pack [update]
by David Hinkle { Sep 25th 2009 at 2:00PM }
Don't let the horrible snapshot above (sorry!) fool you: This edition of Joyswag features quite the prize pack. One lucky reader will receive not only a copy of Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story, but also a pair of cute little plushie dolls and a backpack to hide them from whomever would be embarrassed to know you had such things.
- Leave a comment telling us what you think is inside of Bowser (our guess: cotton candy)
- You must be 18 years or older and a resident of the US or Canada (excluding Quebec)
- Limit 1 entry per person per day
- This entry period ends at 3:00PM ET on Thursday, October 1
- At that time, we'll randomly select one winner to receive Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story ($35 ARV), a plushie Mario ($20 ARV) and Bowser ($20 ARV), and one Bowser's Inside Story backpack ($20 ARV)
- For a list of complete rules, click here
