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SackBoy - Proposition Pluto
The elections are just around the corner. Everyone gets to see lots of advertisements about choosing a president and vice president, and voting for certain amendments and propositions. But, it seems like not many people has had a chance to see this ad with SackBoy. Proposition Pluto is more than just simple propaganda for the game because it goes beyond that. The main goal of the proposition is to help reclassify Pluto as a planet again, so that it will be known as the littlest planet of our galaxy once more. The site inform visitors: the facts that support this proposition [even with a link to a NASA web page], why you should vote for it [by singing a petition to be sent to the International Astronomical Union] , and who is SackBoy. Watch the “political” ad. I love what is written at the bottom right side of the main page: “I am SackBoy and I approve this message.” Pluto cannot defend itself against its de-classification. Let’s support Pluto. Vote for SackBoy! Vote for Pluto! Go down the page [or click here] to read SackBoy’s message.
Source: Proposition Pluto [http://www.propositionpluto.com]
Pluto – Wikipedia [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pluto].
Facebook – Proposition Pluto [http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=40451501966].
Las elecciones están a la vuelta de la esquina. Todos llegan a ver bastantes avisos acerca de escoger a un presidente y a un vicepresidente o una vicepresidenta, y de votar para ciertas enmiendas y proposiciones. Pero, parece que mucha gente no ha tenido la oportunidad de ver este aviso con SackBoy. La proposición Plutón es más que simple propaganda para el juego porque va más allá de eso. El objetivo principal de la propuesta es de ayudar a reclasificar a Plutón como un planeta otra vez para que sea conocido una vez más como el planeta más pequeñito de nuestra galaxia. El sitio web informa a los visitantes acerca de: los hechos que apoyan a esta proposición [hasta con un enlace a una página cibernética de la NASA], el porqué debes votar [con solo firmar una petición que se mandará a la Unión Astronómica Internacional [International Astronomical Union], y quién es SackBoy, Miren el aviso “político”. Me encanta lo que está escrito en la parte de abajo derecha de la página principal: “Yo soy SackBoy y apruebo este mensaje”. Plutón no puede defenderse por sí mismo contra su desclasificación. Apoyemos a Plutón. ¡Voten por SackBoy! ¡Voten por Plutón! Bajen la página [o hagan clic aquí] para leer el mensaje de SackBoy (en inglés).
Fuente: Proposition Pluto [http://www.propositionpluto.com].
Plutón – Wikipedia [http://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plutón_(astronomía)].
Facebook – Proposition Pluto [http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=40451501966].
A Letter from SackBoy
Greetings, my fellow earthlings -
Our opponents would like you to believe that Pluto is “paling around” with other dwarf planets and is no longer “legit” enough to be considered a true planet. Are they serious? It’s unfortunate that they are trying to mislead us with lies and distortions. Ever since we were kids, Pluto has always been a planet so why has the International Astronomical Union declassified it now to a dwarf planet? I need you to help me, SackBoy, bring Re-Unification to our Constellation! LET’S BAN TOGETHER AND BRING PLUTO BACK TO THE SOLAR SYSTEM AS THE LITTLEBIGPLANET!
We are always looking for the opportunity to be heard and with the election season upon us, the time for change is NOW! The voice of a maverick, like you, will only help our cause to be that much stronger.
There are plenty of other battleground planets who are trying to get into our solar system and we do not want Pluto to lose the right to be the ninth planet in our solar system! So join us on www.propositionpluto.com and sign-up to help us take back the night. Little planets have rights too!
It’s up to us to show that this grassroots movement has the power to change politics on Earth! I hope you’ll take the time to join us and take a look at our new campaign ad and send it around to your friends. Pluto needs your support, so let’s give it to ‘em!
In support of Proposition Pluto, you can find me and the latest campaign updates on Twitter as well as on Facebook [http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=40451501966] — if you join our group, we’ll gift you bumper stickers and buttons to share with your friends!
Thanks for everything you’re doing,
SackBoy
From/De: Microsoft
Fans will get to enjoy exclusive giveaways, special appearances and more at flagship events in London, LA and NYC
To celebrate the arrival of the much-anticipated action blockbuster, “Gears of War 2,” more than 20,000 retailers worldwide will open their doors at 12:01 a.m. on Nov. 7 to massive lines of eager fans.
In London, Los Angeles and New York, Microsoft and retail partners will host launch events featuring contests, special guest appearances and prizes, including Limited Edition “Gears of War 2” Xbox 360 consoles, Special Edition “Gears of War 2” Zune devices, DC Comics/WildStorm Productions’ comic books, art books, posters and more.
Marquee launch event locations and activities include:
* London: GAME at 64-66 Clarence Street, Kingston Upon Thames, KT1 1NP
o “Gears of War” comic book artist Liam Sharp and Microsoft Game Studios staff will be on location to participate in the launch activities and give away “Gears of War 2” merchandise.
* Los Angeles: GameStop at Universal City Walk, 1000 Universal Studios Blvd, Universal City, CA 91608
o Xbox LIVE’s Major Nelson will MC the event, which will feature special appearances and autograph signings by Cliff Bleszinski of Epic Games. “Gears of War 2” voice actors including John DiMaggio (Marcus Fenix), Lester “Rasta” Speight (Augustus Cole) and Carlos Ferro (Dominic Santiago) will also be in attendance. Additionally, fans will have the unique opportunity to mug with a real life “Delta Squad” – costumed characters from Nightmare Armor Studios will be patrolling the GameStop, and tons of free “Gears of War 2” merchandise will be given away throughout the evening.
o Please note that lineups will not begin before 11 a.m. PST.
* New York: Best Buy, 622 Broadway, New York, NY 10012
o Epic Games’ senior producer Rod Fergusson along with Epic Games team members will interact with the crowd and autograph copies of the game in addition to free “Gears of War 2” merchandise.
* Bellevue: Best Buy, 457 120th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98005
o “Gears of War 2” co-writer Joshua Ortega and Microsoft Game Studios staff will be on location to participate in the launch activities and give away “Gears of War 2” merchandise.
As part of the Midnight Mayhem launch activities in North America, everyone who purchases Gears of War 2 at participating retailers will receive an Xbox LIVE token for an exclusive in-game gold-plated Hammerburst for use in multiplayer gameplay. These tokens will not be available beyond the night of launch and only while supplies last.
More information on Midnight Mayhem events can be found online at www.gearsofwar.com.
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EA: Skate It – Nov. 19 & 20
EA’s Award-Winning Videogame Delivers All the Fun and High Energy of Skateboarding This Holiday
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Oct 31, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) — EA Montreal and Black Box, studios of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS), announced today that their award-winning Skate It videogame will hit retail stores starting November 19th in North America and November 20th in Europe for the Wii(TM) and Nintendo DS(TM). With intuitive Wii remote, nunchuck and DS stylus controls and the optional use of the Wii Balance Board, Skate It delivers a fun and unique skateboarding experience for skate fans and gamers of all ages.
Skate It brings gamers back to San Vanelona, a city that’s been safely evacuated, but left in ruins after being hit by a series of crazy events. Here, players are rediscovering their favourite spots, getting worked in Hall of Meat, and earning the opportunity to travel the world, all on their path to becoming Thrasher Magazine’s Skater of the Year. In Skate It, gamers will be able to make skate spots their own by moving objects like ramps, rails, and benches to fit their individual skating styles. The game also boasts a variety of multiplayer challenges, including Best Trick and Best Line, which will have players ripping it up with their friends as they prove their skateboarding prowess.
Skate It recently received the “Best Wii Game” award at the Games Convention tradeshow in Leipzig, Germany. Skate It was also nominated for Best Sports game for the “Game Critics Awards: Best of E3 2008″. Skate It is developed by EA Montreal in Montreal, Quebec and Black Box in Vancouver, British Columbia and is rated “E” for Everyone by the ESRB and 7+ by PEGI for Wii and 3+ by PEGI for Nintendo DS.
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