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Gamers Behind the Spaces Revisited: SUPERGHOST

Sun, 20 Jan 2008 17:10:56 GMT

In case you need reminding of who SUPERGHOST is, you can find his previous interview here. I catch up with the man they call SUPERGHOST and talk games.

Remind the viewers where you acquired the infamous "SUPERGHOST" gamer tag.

"SUPERGHOST" goes back to my Dreamcast days. Every time I tried to pick a cool login name it was taken.So, in a moment of inspiration 'SUPERGHOST' popped into my head. I like ghosts, and I am super! Been my handle for nearly 8 years!

There have been some great games on the Xbox 360 so far. Which one would you say is the most over hyped and why?

I would say Guitar Hero III, clearly it has been a huge financial and critical success but, to me it is being overshadowed in nearly every way by Rockband. I think both can co-exist, but the bar has clearly been raised! Also, GHIII is being overexposed,did we really need 2 GH's last year? And where is the DLC? Oh its on Rock Band!

Are you still gaming on your 30'' Samsung HDTV Wide screen?

Yes I am. I have tweaked the settings to the point where I am still quite satisfied with the picture, but I would be lying if I did not want to upgrade to a 1080p LCD monitor in the 37 to 42 inch range. But money is always an issue. I did upgrade my sound to the Pioneer 5.1 system licensed exclusively for the Xbox 360! It is pretty cool!

You've played quite a few games. What would you say gave you the most challenge to complete?

Each game has its moments, but I will go back to my classic Xbox and talk about Panzer Dragoon Orta. When I finally beat that game on the normal skill level, I got up and did a dance! True story.

Last time we did an interview, you said Halo 2 was your all time favorite game. Does this still hold true?

I would say no, so many great games and gaming experiences have happened since then. Gears of War, Assassin's Creed, Halo 3, Portal, Oblivion, Call of Duty 2 and 4, Bioshock, The Darkness. I could go on and on, but picking just one, I don't think I could. Just like trying to pick a game of the year in 2007. Not so easy. I would add one thing, so much is being made of PS3's Little Big Planet, but we already have Forge on Halo 3. Think about that one!

BD: "You tell 'em Ghost!

Are you a supporter of making Xbox Live free or do you believe its worth every penny? Much has been said about Sony PS3's "Home" feature and how it's supposed to rival Xbox Live, and it will also be free of charge.

Good question. On one hand free is good, on the other I do not mind paying for a service that is offering a great experience. Should PS3's service rival or surpass Live as it is today, MS had better have an excellent counter. Wether it be servers or some other top secret project. I believe competition in this case can only be a good thing for both services, and in the end, the users like ourselves.

We are 3 years into this generation of gaming. It wont be long until we start discussing the next generation consoles. What would you like to see in Microsoft's next Xbox?

Well, I hope I don't have to see anything for at least 4 more years. But, what I would like to see is Microsoft continuing with their overall connectivity mantra. I want user-created content to be available from day one, not just a good promise for the future. Also I would like to see the 360 community to continue to evolve and grow the service and truly make it our own! (and Halo 4).

What do you like to do besides gaming?

Well I have two young children so I like to spend time with them and my wife. I enjoy walking, and reading, and the occasional 'social call' with my friends. Gaming is pretty big deal for me though, I have been maintaining my Xbox blog for nearly 3 years now, before that it was Bungie.net, now I am dabbling with twitter and a space at 1UP.com. I also take insurance courses and have been working my way towards my designation in that industry.

Many thanks goes to SUPERGHOST for taking the time to answer these questions. As mentioned above you can find his Windows Live Space here, his Twitter here, and in case that isn't enough and you want to be an uber stalker, visit him on 1up.com.

--BD

Gamers Behind the Spaces REVISITED: TormentX

Sun, 11 Nov 2007 17:10:55 GMT

Welcome Torment to GBtS...you've been on the hot seat before. How has your 360 been to you since our last interview?

Its been great so far even though I've owned about 3 of them , I wouldn't have it any other way.

Out of ALL of the Xbox 360 games that are out today, which would you say is the best?

That's a tough one..wow...uh...I'll say as of right now, my best experience has been with Bioshock.

And your least favorite game you've played?

Teen Age Mutant Ninja Turtles...haha.

BD: "Totally dude?"

3 Choices: Pamela Anderson in Her prime, Jessica Alba, or Salma Hayeck

Jessica Alba. I like the brunettes.

Summer movies?

Transformers. It was effin awesome.

A free punch at any celebrity, who would it be?

Me and Jack Thompson in the Octagon!

Favorite Video Game Character?

Kasumi from the Dead or Alive series.

What about your worst travel experience?

When I was dating my wife, she went to college in upstate New York, which is about 4 hours away.. 3 hours into the trip there wasn't a flake of snow on the ground. That last hour of the trip took about 2 and a half hours due to the foot and a half of snow. It was awful, I was doing 10 miles an hour. 18 wheelers were flying past me pretty much pushing through it.

BD: "That's when you need the Scorpion tank. Then you'll arrive in fashion!"

Your favorite hero growing up as a kid?

I'm going to be really gay about this, Luke Skywalker.

You've got 1 wish, what will be? World peace isn't a option.

If it cant be world peace, money. money. money.

Favorite thing to do, when your not gaming?

When I'm not gaming...um, BUYING GAMES!

BD:"Great answer. HAHA"

Are you a trash talker or a mute?

I'm vocally spoken. If that makes any sense..

Hardest Achievement Earned, since you didn't give me a straight answer last time I asked?

I'm still going for 5 stars on Guitar Hero II...let's not mention that I'm doing it on easy.

Any last words?

Thanks for having me back BD, it's been a real blast doing this again.

-BD

Want an interview? Get in line...your number just might be next.

More Info: TormentX is a Windows Live Blogger original. His blog has been up since before the launch of the Xbox 360. He's a happily married gamer hailing from New York with 2 sons. He contributes to the Married Gamers website writing articles for them. For more information visit his gaming blog at http://tormentxatz.spaces.live.com/.

Gamers Behind the Spaces: Cain141

Tue, 24 Apr 2007 03:54:59 GMT

GBtS is back! In this interview, I throw down some questions for my Xbox Ambassador friend, Cain141. He's the editor in chief over at www.myarcadeplanet.com. If he's not playing some of his favorite RPGs you'll catch him over there or possibly sitting down with a good book. Me being a gamer since my Super Nintendo days, him and I relate. After he picked up that rectangle controller, he never turned back. Now introducing, Cain141!

Favorite Game Genre?

Sliced cheese, the Electric Light bulb, glow in the dark sunglasses and The RPG, are some of the most important inventions ever. Well, maybe not ever...Still, games like Knights of the Old Republic and Morrowind are down right impressive. I can't wait for this next wave of great games. Mass Effect looks brilliant.

backdraft123: Ah, Morrowind. Great game. My first RPG ever. Mass Effect looks rather impressive also. I'm pretty excited about that game.

What's the gamertag and the story behind it?

I've been using Cain as my gamertag for longer than I can remember. You can trace its origin back to the most shoplifted book in the world: The Bible. I stole it from the story of Cain and Abel. If you think about it logically, Cain would have killed one of the largest if not THE largest percentage of humanity ever. But the main reason I took it was that it is said he was marked by God, so that he could not be killed. In my opinion that makes for one heck of an FPS tag.

Favorite all time system?

The Super Nintendo still would be my all time favorite. Just because of the simplicity, and the astounding amount of good games. My ultimate dream would be for the 360 to surpass this.

Favorite all time game?

I'm a huge fan of Golden Eye for the Nintendo 64. Blasting people with the grenade launcher in the library and planting remote mines all over made a wonderful multiplayer experience.

Favorite sports team?

Chicago Cubs-- Yes I know the chances of them winning is lower than well...[insert witty analogy here], but they are my team since before birth. Having them actually win the World Series would be an apocalyptic signal.

backdraft123: Well I thought the same thing about the Boston Red Sox, and now they have their rings finally. Maybe the Cubs will come next, I wouldn't count on it though.

Favorite subject in school?

I love to read and hate math, so therefore, on that note it is English. However, I really don't enjoy technical writing and such.

Favorite food?

Last time I checked its still pizza; however, those chicken hearts I had in Brazil were tantalizingly tasty.

Favorite actor or actress?

Jason Alexander, aka George Costanza, which leads into the next question..

Favorite TV Show?

Of all time, it is by far Seinfeld; however of the current shows, I enjoy How I Met Your Mother. In my opinion both are amazingly funny and well written.

Least Favorite Celebrity?

Pretty much all of them. I would probably say Rosie O'Donnell and Dr. Phil. I don't get why people put any stock in what they say.

Favorite Xbox Live Moment?

[Insert awesome Halo 2 comeback re-enactment with dramatic theme music and highly paid actors]

backdraft123: Haha...that seems to be the game that holds the best XBL moments. Cant wait to see what Halo 3 will bring.

What is your set-up looking like?

It's rather bad. I'm using a very old standard definition TV.

What is the coolest feature about the Xbox 360?

I love the system for achievements. That was one of their (Microsoft's) better ideas.

Hardest achievement earned?

Probably beating Fight Night Round 3, that game was so hard!!! On a serious note, I'm not really sure..I don't have any that are very impressive. It would probably be completing Oblivion, which is easy, but takes a lot of time.

Single player campaign or multiplayer online?

Depends on the game. Generally, Multiplayer is better than the campaigns, at least for FPS games.

Got any pets? If so, what are their names?

1 cat, Smokey.

What are you from or are you currently living in?

I live in the sunny state of Florida, that is, unless it rains.

Thank you Cain141 for take some time to sit down and answer some of my "oh so tough" questions. Be sure to check out www.myarcadeplanet.com where you will find up to the date gaming information for all consoles, forums, and of course, an arcade.

--backdraft123

Gamers Behind the Spaces: Echohammer419

Mon, 02 Oct 2006 15:09:56 GMT

Echohammer419 is a gamer from Roanoke, VA. Hes a fairly new gamer to the scene coming aboard during the Dreamcast glory days. His MSN gaming Space has been around since February of '05. His favorite games include the Halo series, Age of Empires II, and Forza. Now introducing Echohammer419!

Favorite Game Genre?

Echohammer419: First Person Shooters, Real Time Strategy, and Racing.

What's your gamer tag and what's the story behind it?

Echohammer419: My gamer tag is Echohammer419. I wanted a name that was unique enough, but something that still had a bit of meaning for me. At the time I joined Xbox Live (January 2003), the only game I was playing and enamored with was Halo 1. So, I messed around with a few combinations from the game and finally found my solution. Echo 419 is the drop ship in Halo 1, and Foe hammer is the pilot...ala Echohammer419.

Favorite all time system?

Echohammer419: Xbox 360, but that's not too hard, considering my short gaming resume.

Favorite all-time Game?

Echohammer419: What else but Halo 1? In a close second... Age of Empires II, Halo 2, and Forza.

Favorite Movie?

Echohammer419: As of now, it's hard to nail down one specifically. Top five in no order: Equilibrium, Braveheart, The Rock, Saving Private Ryan, and We Were Soldiers.

Favorite Book?

Echohammer419: Hmm..I don't read too much (which is sad considering I'm about to graduate from college). Maybe the Halo novels? Hah, well on a more "educated" note, I would have to say I'm really loving reading through John Stossel's book "Give Me a Break."

Favorite Sports Team?

Echohammer419: North Carolina Tar heels!! Also, the Carolina Panthers, Atlanta Braves, and *ehmm* Charlotte Bobcats.

Favorite Subject in school?

Echohammer419: History... it was just one big story time to me that seemed to all make sense. Math on the other hand, did not.

Favorite Food?

Echohammer419: My mom's lasagna.

Favorite actor or actress?

Echohammer419: Tom Hanks, Russell Crowe, Patrick Stewart, and Bill Cosby.

Favorite TV. Show?

Echohammer419: Similar to my movie preferences, their are so many great shows, it's hard to pick just one. My top five would have to be 24, How I Met Your Mother, NCIS, M.A.S.H., and The Cosby Show.

What is a food you hate to eat?

Echohammer419: Coconut, and Spinach. It's probably what people will eat in Hell. I'd rather opt for the fire.

Least Favorite celebrity?

Echohammer419: Ashton Kutcher...nuff said.

Favorite Xbox Live moment?

Echohammer419: It's hard to remember one specific point in time, but I would say that it's a tie between the moment I first booted up Live on my original Xbox, and when I popped in the disc for Halo 2 and played my first slayer match after waiting outside of E.B. games for 5 hours.

backdraft123: Its kinda like being born, huh? You was just thrown into a massive crowd of millions of people to just go crazy and play games.

What is your set-up looking like?

Echohammer419: A 32 inch Samsung LCD (720p), coupled with a 750 watt, 6.1 Onkyo surround system.

What is the coolest feature about the Xbox 360?

Echohammer419: This may sound odd, but it would have to be the movie-resume feature. I bought my LCD last month, and since then I have been watching many movies, and finishing very few in one sitting. Taking a DVD out, turning off the system, playing four or five games, and coming back two days later to the exact same spot in the movie is just freaking cool.

How long have you been gaming?

Echohammer419: As I said, my resume is sort of depressing. My parents would never allow me a videogame system until I could buy one myself. That day arrived during my junior year of high school (fall of 2001) when I bought the Dreamcast off of a friend for $50. Little did I know what awaited me...

Hardest Achievement earned?

Echohammer419: A tie between earning 500,000 in Geometry Wars, and completing Call of Duty 2's mission "Hill 400" on Veteran.

backdraft123: "Hill 400" made me hit myself....

Single Player campaign, or multiplayer online?

Echohammer419: Hm....that's tough. I would say both, but if I had to choose, I'd split it 40/60 in favor of multiplayer.

Got any pets? If so, what are their names?

Echohammer419: I had a 14 year old Black-flat coat (a lab/setter mix) named Delilah, but she passed away recently. We got her when she was two weeks old, so it was especially hard to see her go. She lived a great life though.

Thanks Echohammer for taking the time to stop by and answer some questions. Please stop by Echohammer419's MSN Space and drop him a comment. He did a great job on the interview. Thanks again!

If you would like to be featured on Gamers Behind the Spaces (GBtS) please send all your emails to gamersbhindthespaces@gmail.com.

--backdraft123

Note: My apologies for the poor picture quality of the set-up. Photobucket compressed it, then i had to slim the photo down so thats thats the cause.

Gamers Behind the Spaces: PMS Mocha

Tue, 08 Aug 2006 03:28:00 GMT

PMS Mocha is a gamer from the great state of Montanna. She's been gaming since the old school Atari. Shes a fan of the Lord of the Rings and Star Wars series. Read more about PMS Mocha below!

Favorite Game Genre?

PMS Mocha: That would have to be FPS.

What's your gamer tag and what's the story behind it?

PMS Mocha: My Gamer tag is PMS Mocha. Mocha is for the fact that I LOVE and have a VERY big addiction to anything coffee I drink it just about all day. PMS is for my clan.

Favorite all time system?

PMS Mocha: XBOX 360 of course! ;)

Favorite all-time Game?

PMS Mocha: Your gonna make me pick just one?? I don't think I can do that. So I'll just say anything tom clancy :) I am looking forward to Halo 3 though.

Favorite Movie?

PMS Mocha: I would have to say LOTR and starwars :)

Favorite Book?

PMS Mocha: I loved the Lord of the Rings series, Dean Koontz books are really good too.

Favorite Subject in school?

PMS Mocha: I enjoyed science and does P.E. count??

backdraft: P.E. does count. Who didnt love to play dodgeball!!?!?

Favorite Food?

PMS Mocha: I love Apple Bees Fiesta Lime Chicken, It's very good with a margarita too! Other than that.. ANYTHING CHOCOLATE! lol

Favorite actor or actress?

PMS Mocha: Nicolas Cage and Mathew McConaughey are two of my favorites.

Favorite T.V. Show?

PMS Mocha:Smallville and Ghost hunters

What is a food you hate to eat?

PMS Mocha:Lima beans.... they are just nasty...lol

backdraft: Theres a town called Lima, Ohio. I wonder if they manufacture a lot of Lima beans?

Least Favorite celebrity?

PMS Mocha:Paris Hilton

Favorite Xbox Live moment?

PMS Mocha:This is an easy one! My favorite moment is when I play against my husband in GRAW. There is nothing funner than killing him and hearing his reaction when I continue to shoot his dead body.

backdraft: Haha.....tell your husband that he needs to practice not getting owned so badly next time.

What is your set-up looking like?

PMS Mocha: Nothing too exciting yet. I'm saving for a HDTV and surround system. Unless someone would like to buy one for me? LOL. I just have a 31 inch tv. :(

What is the coolest feature about the Xbox 360?

PMS Mocha:I would have to say the coolest is XBOX Live! Where else can you meet such a wide range of wonderful people?

How long have you been gaming?

PMS Mocha: I go all the way back to the atari..

Hardest Achievement earned?

PMS Mocha:COD2 on veteran. That was a game you loved to hate. There were moments I wanted to throw my controller and speak words that no one should ever hear. lol. But I did finally finish the game and all is well now.

Single Player campaign, or multiplayer online?

PMS Mocha:Multiplayer.

Got any pets? If so, what are their names?

PMS Mocha:Yep. I have long haired black cat. His name is Darth Vader.

backdraft: Luke and Anakin get no love?

How long has your MSN Gaming Space been around?

PMS Mocha: March 26, 2006. When I officially got my own Gamertag and no longer had to share with my husband.

Thanks to PMS Mocha for being the first interview with new Windows Live Spaces set-up. Be sure to check out her gaming space by following this link and leave her a comment! If you would like to be on Gamers Behind the Spaces simply send an email to me at gamersbhindthespaces@gmail.com or leave your email in a comment and i'll get back to ya ASAP!

--backdraft123

Gamers Behind the Spaces: DeaconBlade 360

Fri, 28 Jul 2006 05:55:20 GMT

DeaconBlade is a gamer from the Lone Star State, Texas! His favorite sports teams include the Dallas Mavericks (NBA) and the Dallas Cowboys (NFL). He's been a gamer pretty much his entire life and enjoys books by Edgar Allen Poe. Now introducing....DeaconBlade 360!

Favorite Game Genre?
DeaconBlade: Toss up between FPS and Platform

What's your gamer tag and what's the story behind it?

DeaconBlade: Well it's a mixture of characters from one of my favorite movies Blade. Deacon Frost and of course Blade...the 360 is of course from the Xbox 360.

Favorite all time system?
DeaconBlade: Dreamcast. I had so much fun with and still do even though it's dead.

Favorite all-time Game?
DeaconBlade: That's tough. So many good ones keep coming out. I'd say the original Mortal Kombat. Introducing Fatalities was groundbreaking.

Favorite Movie?
DeaconBlade: Again..so many to choose from. Heat.

Favorite Subject in school?
DeaconBlade: Math...I can't believe it.

Favorite Food?
DeaconBlade: I eat a lot of pizza althought it's not my favorite. I don't have one...but I eat pizza the most.

backdraft: Pizza is good. Thank god for the Itallians and their invention of Pizza!

Favorite actor or actress?

DeaconBlade: I can watch any movie with Denzel Washington in or any movie with Charlize Theron.

Favorite T.V. Show?
DeaconBlade: Nip Tuck

What is a food you hate to eat?
DeaconBlade: Shrimp. In fact I'm allergic to it.

Least Favorite celebrity?
DeaconBlade: Nicole Kidman

Favorite Xbox Live moment?
DeaconBlade: It had to be being one of the first to play on Xbox Live with other fellow Beta testers.

What is your set-up looking like?

DeaconBlade: Well I have a 52" RCA Scenium HDTV and an RCA 5.1 surround sound system. I love it.

What is the coolest feature about the Xbox 360?

DeaconBlade: I always say this...the dashboard.

backdraft: Dashboard integration is probably the most next-gen thing i have ever seen. It really is a very awesome thing to have. I cant imagine a 360 without it.

Hardest Achievement earned?
DeaconBlade: None of the ones I've gained have been that hard. It took me a while to beat a stage of COD2 on veteran but it wasn't necessarioly hard.

Single Player campaign, or multiplayer online?
DeaconBlade: Single Player all the way.

Got any pets? If so, what are their names?

DeaconBlade: Nope. I don't do pets.

backdraft: Bummer! Pets are awesome!

How long has your MSN Gaming Space been around?

DeaconBlade: I really don't know..no longer than a few months. I'll try to keep it
updated but I have a few other ventures that may take up the most of my
time shortly.

My apologies go out to Deacon Blade for not getting this interview up faster. I've been busy with work and some other things and havent had time to edit and post. So, im sorry about that! Thank you for being patient and doing this interview. Be sure to check out his Blog by following this link.

--backdraft123

PS-- Game review of NCAA Football '07 is in the works, and a fall update of games and accessories to hit stores!

Gamers Behind the Spaces: backdraft123

Sun, 09 Jul 2006 17:53:15 GMT

GASP! I interviewed myself, and really found out some interesting things. I know its kinda lame to set this thing up by interviewing myself, but updates are slow and im just giving you guys something to read while your bored at home or at work.

His gamertag is backdraft123. He's originally from Ohio, but is currently located in Greenwood, Indiana. His favorite food is mexican food and enjoys reading the Harry Potter series. You can catch him online playing Halo 2 mainly, but when NCAA Football 07 hits stores, he'll be all over that like white on rice. Enjoy the interview!

Favorite Game Genre?

Im a big fan of sports games, but im loving the First Person Shooter genre right now.

What's your gamer tag and what's the story behind it?

Well, the GT is backdraft123. When i first got Xbox Live, i was playing around with some names. Some of you may have seen the movie "Backdraft" others just think its a fart. Well, the movie was good and its not named after a fart. I just thought it sounded cool and thats what i went with. The name "backdraft" was already taken so i went original and took "123", thus giving me my birthname on Xbox Live "backdraft123".

Favorite all time system?

This is a toughy. I loved my N64, but my 360 has been loyal to me for quite some time now. Its not dead yet and there are still some great games coming to the console.

Favorite all-time Game?

Now this is really hard. I like a lot of the games i have but the game i have spent so many frustrating hours on is Halo 2. Its the game i love to hate, but its probably the only game that i bought 2 years ago and still play frequently to this date.

Favorite Movie?

I have a lot, but my all time favorite is "Remember the Titans". Some runner ups include "Saving Private Ryan" "The Legend of Bagger Vance" "Tin Cup" and "O Brother Where Art Thou?"

Favorite Sports Team?

THE Ohio St. Buckeyes. I love college football and i was born and raised in Ohio.

Favorite Subject in school?

History is always fun. I like learning about the civil war and revolutionary war. Anything before that is just boring.

Favorite actor or actress?

Favorite actor would be Adam Sandler. Hes got pretty good comedy and his movies are always funny. I like the old school Adam though, not the newer and mature one.

Favorite T.V. Show?

Lost or Sportscenter.

What is a food you hate to eat?

I hate plain Oatmeal.

Least Favorite celebrity?

Paris Hilton. Annoying and a snob put together in 1.

Favorite Xbox Live moment?

Well the countless times playing Halo 2 and leading my team in kills. But there is one specific time where my team was down 38-14 in a Team Slayer custom match. Haloaded will know the match i am talking about, he was there. We came back and won 50-46. Just coming back from that huge deficit was a thrill.

What is your set-up looking like?

Well for a 17 year old, its not that bad. 32'' inch JVC tube TV. Aiwa 100 wat stereo system with my Xbox 360 hooked up via S-Video and my Xbox just hooked up normally.

My not so uber 1337 set-up

What is the coolest feature about the Xbox 360?

I love the chat option. I would love Microsoft even more if they gave us a chat room that you can invite all your friends into.

How long have you been gaming?

Well from what i can remember i believe i picked up my first controller on a Sega console. I played the original Nintendo quite a bit, and SNES was my real console that i grew up on. So i would say roughly 10-12 years.

Hardest Achievement earned?

Call of Duty 2 on veteran. I was about ready to give up and throw in the towel. I thought it was impossible to do. Its the only game that got me really thinking strategy and how to get out of situations. Really really tough!

Single Player campaign, or multiplayer online?

I love a good single player campaign. I havent really gotten into the multiplayer online, outside of Halo 2. Everything else compared to Halo 2's online play is pretty mediocre. So im split between the two at this moment.

Got any pets? If so, what are their names?

I have 1 dog. Hes a Bernese Mountain Dog and his name is Raichu. (Ry-Shoe). The breeder we bought him from had a son who was really into Pokemon at the time. So, he decided to name all the dogs after certain characters. We got Raichu.

My dog, Raichu

How long has your MSN Gaming Space been around?

Not quite a year yet. Its been a great tool to meet other gamers and get to know them and their writing styles. Things are going kinda slow right now, but hopefully they will pick back up when i learn this thing called "Time management". Its where you manage your free time doing things you like to do.

Now that you know some insider info about me, how about you send me some info about yourself. Just copy and paste these questions, and insert your own answers, then send me an e-mail at gamersbhindthespaces@gmail.com Or, just send me an e-mail requesting an interview and i'll send ya the questions.

--backdraft123

Gamers Behind the Spaces: Noble Downfall

Mon, 05 Jun 2006 20:11:48 GMT

Noble Downfall is a gamer from Queanbeyan, Australia. His space has been around for awhile but it was recently renovated into a gaming about 5 months ago. His favorite TV shows include 24, Alias, Dark Angel, Lost, The Amazing Race and Stargate SG-1. Learn more about Noble, below!

Favorite Game Genre?

Noble Downfall: Definitely RPGs, but there aren’t may games I don’t enjoy playing. Second place would have to go the FPS games though.

What's your gamer tag and what's the story behind it?

Noble Downfall: Well when I was signing up for my gamer tag, the one I originally wanted, "Souls End" was taken (although its free now, but I’m happy with mine now anyways). So I was struggling to come up with ideas, and then the song "Downfall" by matchbox twenty came on, and I thought downfall sounded pretty cool, and surely enough, it was taken too. But one of those normally stupid suggestions listed "NobleDownfall". So I added a space between the words, and there it is!

Favorite all time system?

Noble Downfall: Hmmmm, that’s a tough one. I reckon it would be a toss up between the 360, or my old school Sega Mega Drive II, but I’ll lean towards the 360 there me thinks. Although the dreamcast will always hold a special spot as Im a huge sonic fan and it was the first ever console I connected to the web. Then every other console I’ve had is a close next place. (Master System II, N64, Xbox, PS2)

Favorite all-time Game?

Noble Downfall: Without a second doubt its "Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time" on the N64. Few games have done to me what this game did, once I picked it up, if I wasn’t playing it, I was either asleep, or somehow away from the console (like at school) and even then I would still be thinking about it, and the story line was brilliant, It drew me in and didn’t let go until the very end!

Favorite Movie?

Noble Downfall: Most people laugh at me for this one, but Cruel Intentions has it. No, not for the smutty Sarah Michelle Gellar part, but for the story it tells, Im a big fan of Sebastians character in that film (Ryan Philleppe … or however you spell it!)

Favorite Book?

Noble Downfall: I don’t read books, like in High school when we were studying Shakespeares Macbeth, I did not open the book once! I still passed, and I beat half our class too! I just remembered stuff we talked about in class and got some helpful notes of friends!

Favorite Sports Team?

Noble Downfall: The St. George Illawarra Dragons (Australian Rugby League). I am a very very passionate supporter of my dragons, and rugby league in general!

Favorite Subject in school?

Noble Downfall: Software Design – yea Im a geek and I know it, but for some reason I enjoy staring blankly at code and wondering why it wont work, but I do enjoy that inflated sense of self satisfaction that comes from finishing a good bit of code

backdraft: And i thought i WAS geek....

Favorite Food?

Noble Downfall: Chicken Schnitzel, with chips, covered in gravy. Best place to get it from is the Central Café in Queanbeyan (the locals to Canberra here in Australia will know the place!)

Favorite actor or actress?

Noble Downfall: Fav actor would be Hugh Jackman, just coz hes that damn cool. Fav actress is a bit tougher to call coz I’m such a sucker for a pretty face, but names like Halle Berry, Natalie Portman and Drew Barrymore all come to mind

What is a food you hate to eat?

Noble Downfall: Most vegetables, my parents had hell trying to get me to eat them when I was younger, but I ended up winning that battle in the end!

Least Favorite celebrity?

Noble Downfall: Tom Cruise … hes a great actor in most of his films, but the man is just plain weird! And not that funny weird that you can laugh at, more the weird that you warn children to stay away from.

Favorite Xbox Live moment?

Noble Downfall: Easy, my first experience with Live was at MS Australia’s HQ in Sydney, when I got to play the console and play with Live 2 months before the console was launched here. First impressions count, and I’ve loved live ever since.

What is your set-up looking like?

Noble Downfall: Something like this. 24" Widescreen LCD running at 1080i, nice sound system, although not surround, keyboard plugged into the 360. And yes, that is my shattered hockey stick in the bottom left.

Everything matches!

What is the coolest feature about the Xbox 360?Noble Downfall: Achievements – Its like proof to support your bragging rights and its awesome trying to chase the more difficult ones.

How long have you been gaming?

Noble Downfall: I’ve been gaming since I was old enough to hold a control pad, with my first console being the original NES, which was prolly back in about 1992 or so, so about 14 or so years.

Hardest Achievement earned?

Noble Downfall: I haven’t found any achievement that caused me too much grief at this stage that I do have. Ones like Guildmaster of the thieves guild in Oblivion was challenging, as was finishing condemned, but I think that was due to how freaked out I was getting towards the end. The most annoying achievement I don’t have is to finish all the global Challenges in FIFA 06 World Cup, as I just can’t beat the Solomon Islands as Australia in that challenge, its insane!

Single Player campaign, or multiplayer online?

Noble Downfall: Being an RPG fan, I do love Single player campaigns, but I also love being able to compaign online with friends, so I would say a bit of both – can you have a multiplayer campaign or co-op option, as they are always good fun.

Got any pets? If so, what are their names?

Noble Downfall: Yea I got two German Shepards, Titan and Shiba.

Thanks Noble for stopping in and getting drilled with questions! Be sure to check out Noble Downfalls Gaming Space and leave him a comment!

Im challenging some of the readers to come up with some questions that you would like to see be asked in next weeks GBtS. Leave a comment in this weeks GBtS interview or e-mail me the question/s at gamersbhindthespaces@gmail.com.

--backdraft123

Gamers Behind the Spaces: ChrisAston

Mon, 29 May 2006 15:47:58 GMT

ChrisAston is a gamer from the little town of Stafford located in the UK. He really doesnt have a favorite book, but is a big fan of comedies that have Will Ferrel and Jim Carrey in them. Chris is also a fan of some good 'ol curry! Read more below folks!

Favorite Game Genre?

ChrisAston: Anything really, I love all games but having got the Xbox 360 and Xbox Live. I'm starting to like shooting games a lot more now.

What's your gamer tag and what's the story behind it?

ChrisAston: My gamer tag is ChrisAston... Chris because that's my name and Aston because I'm a big fan of Aston Villa Football Club here in the UK.

Favorite all time system?

ChrisAston: Has to be Xbox 360 but I did love my N64.

Favorite all-time Game?

ChrisAston: Goldeneye on the N64... but there are some great games around now GRAW and PGR3 two of my favourite.

Favorite Movie?

ChrisAston: Anchorman or Me, Myself and Irene..... Will Ferrel and Jim Carey just crack me up!

Favorite Book?

ChrisAston: Can't say Im a big fan of reading and when I do read it's always Non-Fiction or Magazines.

Favorite Sports Team?

ChrisAston: Aston Villa Football Club and of course the two teams I will be supporting at this years world cup... England and the USA.

Favorite Subject in school?

ChrisAston: That would have to be Media Studies, we do a lot about gaming... just finished doing textual analysis of Tomb Raider: Angel of Darkness and the original Splinter Cell. I am looking forward to Geography next year though as I have a trip to New York and it'll be my first time in the States, can't wait!!!

Favorite T.V. Show?

ChrisAston: I love all great comedy... King of Queens, Everybody loves Raymond, The Simpsons... ya know what I mean!

What is a food you hate to eat?

ChrisAston: Can't say I'm a great fan of Fish!

Least Favorite celebrity?

ChrisAston: Anyone who is Infamous

Favorite Xbox Live moment?

ChrisAston: Finnishing top in my first game on BattleField 2 MC. I also love to win on PGR3 :-D.

What is your set-up looking like?

ChrisAston: My humble little Setup as Im only 16...

Samsung LE26R51BD 26" HD LCD

Xbox 360

Sanyo DWM-390 DVD Player

Active Intergrated Amplifier Speakers

It's so....CLEAN!

What is the coolest feature about the Xbox 360?

ChrisAston: It's all pretty cool but if picking one bit I'd say the Marketplace.

How long have you been gaming?

ChrisAston: My Gaming started around 10 years ago when I got given a Sega Megadrive since then ive owned pretty much every system there's been.

Hardest Achievement earned?

ChrisAston: Completing GRAW on Hard was pretty tough.

Single Player campaign, or multiplayer online?

ChrisAston: Before I got the Xbox 360 I'd have said single player, when I got the 360 it was the first time I'd tried online gaming in my 10 years but now I'd pick online mulltiplayer everytime.

Got any pets? If so, what are their names?

ChrisAston: I've got a cat called Tigger and two fish called Lara and Croft.

backdraft: Little obssesed are we?

How long has your MSN Gaming Space been around?

ChrisAston: I've had my MSN space for around 2 years but it's only over the past month or so it's become my Gaming Space.

Thank you Chris! It was great gettin to know ya! If everyone would please stop by ChrisAston's Gaming Space and drop him a comment it would be greatly appreciated.

And now, i have a task for you readers! Do you have any burning questions that you would like to see asked in a GBtS interview? If you do, please leave a comment in this weeks GBtS interview with your question or you can e-mail me at gamersbhindthespaces@gmail.com Please keep the questions appropiate! If you would also like to be on GBtS dont hesitate to send me e-mail to the account above.

--backdraft123

Gamers Behind the Spaces: ICandee

Mon, 22 May 2006 15:02:53 GMT

ICandee is a gamer from North Carolina. She made her first blog entry on her MSN Space on February 5th, 2006. Her favorite food is fried pickles and pretty much anything containing chocolate. Please welcome, ICandee!!!

Favorite Game Genre?

ICandee: This is a difficult question to answer! I'm very much a buffet-style gamer. I'll play almost anything, although I have to say that since I've been Live on the 360 I've fallen in love with shooters.

backdraft: Pretty much exactly like myself. I like just about every genre of game too.

What's your gamer tag and what's the story behind it?

ICandee: Long story short, my boss got me into gaming. He and some of his Live friends started TehBias.com and when I started gaming, some of the guys there were joking around, asking if I was hot. So when I joined TehBias.com, I signed up as "ICandee" as a joke and that's been me ever since!

Favorite all time system?

ICandee: I'm going to have to say Xbox. The first system I ever had was an Xbox and I'm nothing if not loyal.

backdraft: You missed on the NES, SNES, Dreamcast, and the N64?...ouch.

Favorite all-time Game?

ICandee: Psychonauts. Psychonauts. Psychonauts. This is the best game no one played. It has tight gameplay, quirky graphics and an excellent story line that made me laugh out loud. It's a shame that games like this aren't more popular with the masses. My runner-up for favorite game is definitely GRAW for the 360. I heart GRAW!

Favorite Movie?

ICandee: Another hard one, I love movies! I would have to say it's between Harold and Maude, Anchorman and The Lord of the Rings trilogy. Quite a mix, eh? lol

backdraft: "Im in a glass case of emotion!"--Ron Burgandy. I love that movie too!

Favorite Book?

ICandee: "Where the Sidewalk Ends" by Shel Silverstein. He writes very bizarre, but very cool poetry.

Favorite Sports Team?

ICandee: West Virginia Mountaineers! Woo!

Favorite Subject in school?

ICandee: This would definitely be English. Reading and writing are two things I love to do outside of gaming. Besides, I suck at math.

Favorite actor or actress?

ICandee: I adore Katherine Hepburn movies and anything with Will Ferrell in it (except for Bewitched *shudder*)

backdraft: Will Ferrell is great. I hope he doesnt go soft like Adam Sandler did after he made movies like Happy Gilmore and Billy Madison.

Favorite T.V. Show?

ICandee: The Simpsons and Battlestar Galactica....So say we all.

What is a food you hate to eat?

ICandee: Cherries.

Least Favorite celebrity?

ICandee: I can't think of anyone in particular. Although I really hate celebrities that use their fame to further their political platforms. I don't pay to hear your opinions, I pay you to dance. So shut up and dance, Monkey!

Favorite Xbox Live moment?

ICandee: This has to be while playing the Wharf co-op mission in GRAW. I turned the corner and shot what I thought to be a baddie when in reality it was my boss. Shot him right in the head and team killed him. Wow, gaming really does give you the ability to do things you'd never get away with in real life!

What is your set-up looking like?

ICandee: I have a 51 inch Toshiba HDTV.

I think i just might cry

What is the coolest feature about the Xbox 360?

ICandee: It's a draw between the Marketplace and the Arcade. The Marketplace really shined this year during E3! But I have to admit, I'm addicted to the 360 Arcade games.

How long have you been gaming?

ICandee: I used to play my brother's consoles (NES, Sega, etc) when I was younger, but I don't really count that. I have owned my own consoles and been a hard core gamer since November 2004. So not quite 2 years! Wow, it feels like it should be longer than that...

Hardest Achievement earned?

ICandee: I'd have to say the "30 Kills Before Dying" achievement in GRAW or the "40 Online Wins" in DOA4. I was really proud of myself when those popped up on my screen!

Single Player campaign, or multiplayer online?

ICandee: If you had asked me this a year ago, I would have said single player. But with the launch of the 360, it's almost strictly multiplayer for me. I like to know what my boys are up to, don't want to be left behind, you know. lol

Got any pets? If so, what are their names?

ICandee: I have a dog named, Lebowski and a cat named, Crickett

Thanks again ICandee for being on this weeks Gamers Behind the Spaces. It was a blast to get to know you a bit better and i look forward to seeing you online and playing some games together. Be sure to check out ICandee's Gaming Space and drop her a comment.

If you would like to be on GBtS please feel free to send me an e-mail at gamersbhindthespaces@gmail.com or leave a comment requesting and interview and with a form of contact info.

--backdraft123

Gamers Behind the Spaces: FENYX

Tue, 16 May 2006 16:30:16 GMT

Gamers Behind the Spaces is back! After taking a week break for E3, i will be getting back to my normal schedule of things here. Lets first start off with a gamer that goes by the name Xx FENYX xX. FENYX lives in the great city of Chicago, Illinois. His gaming roots go all the way back to the Atari 2600. For more info about him, check out his blog by following this link and by scrolling down to read the interview!

Favorite Game Genre?

Fenyx: This is a tough one to answer. I love sports games and every year there's nothing I look forward to more than the newest edition of Madden. However, the games I've played the most over the years, if I were to break it down, would probably be RPGs.

What's your gamer tag and what's the story behind it?

Fenyx: Many moons ago, I used to be hooked on a certain MMORPG which I played using my real name. I had a lot of friends in game and I also made a few, anyway stuff happened (OH NOES!!! drama on the internets?!) and I ended up deleted said character. When I eventually crawled back to the game and created the name, Fenyx.

Favorite all time system?

Fenyx: Another tough but fair question. I really want to say the old school NES. Zelda, Metroid, Super Mario Bros., Mike Tyson's Punch Out, and so much more. However, it's tough not to say the 360. Never before has a system been so integrated. I'm always on LIVE, I can listen to music off of my computer, and I can see when all my friends jump on and off. And don't get me started on the arcade and the Live Marketplace. The thing just looks cool too, doesn't it?

Favorite all-time Game?

Fenyx: Geez these questions are harder than the LSAT! Mappy? Dig Dug? Galaga? The GTA series? Madden? I think I'm going to have to go with the all-time classic, Tecmo Bowl.

Favorite Movie?

Fenyx: At the moment it's probably Clerks. They change periodically, Fight Club, The Crow, Unforgiven, Office Space, The Boondock Saints, Hard Boiled, Pulp Fiction, Ghost Dog, you could replace Clerks with anyone of those.

Favorite Book?

Fenyx: Finally, they're getting easier. The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger.

Favorite Sports Team?

Fenyx: Da Bears!

backdraft: That would be the "Chicago Bears" for all of you that are not into football.

Favorite Subject in school?

Fenyx: Gym. I didn't mind English or Computer Science either.

Favorite Food?

Fenyx: Chicago Style Deep Dish Pizza.

Favorite actor or actress?

Fenyx: Ed Norton, Kevin Spacey, Chow-Yun Fat, Clint Eastwood, Chuck Norris! That's a tough one for me, actress has got to be Natalie Portman. I <3 her. (I'm such a dork)

Favorite T.V. Show?

Fenyx: Probably Scrubs. 24, The Shield, Hustle, and My Name is Earl are also worth mentioning.

What is a food you hate to eat?

Fenyx: Broccoli. Dr. Hibbert said it best:

"One of the deadliest plants on earth. It tries to warn you itself with its terrible taste."

Heh.

Least Favorite celebrity?

Fenyx: I dislike, most reality show psuedo-celebs. At least most singers/actors have some talent, you're famous for being a jerk on tv. I also really dislike Carrot Top, Kathy Griffin, Paris and Nicole, I'm sure I'm forgetting some.

Favorite Xbox Live moment?
Fenyx: It was a couple of years ago, but I was playing one of the top Madden players, he wasn't number one when I played him, but he was there for a period of time afterwards. Anyway, I can't remember his screenname right now, but I actually kept the game close for three quarters. It was probably the best defensive game I'd ever had. I did lose, big time, in the 4th quarter but I gave him a heck of a game.

What is your set-up looking like?

Fenyx: Not too shabby. I've got a Onkyo HT-S780 7.1 channel audio system with a Samsung HDTV Widescreen.

What is the coolest feature about the Xbox 360?

Fenyx: I really like the controllers. No messy wires, my lazy butt doesn't have to get up to turn it on and off, and it really does feel good in your hands. It almost becomes a part of you. I guess that's not a feature per se, I'm going to have to go with the marketplace. Horse armor, arcade games, extra quests, you can't beat that with a stick.

backdraft: The controllers are the coolest thing since sliced bread.

Hardest Achievement earned?

Fenyx: Hmm...I don't know, I guess beating COD on Hardened. I never found the time to beat it on Veteran, in retrospect I should have started playing the game on Veteran. Some of the arcade games have some difficult achievements as well. Zuma, Hexic, just to name a couple.

Single Player campaign, or multiplayer online?

Fenyx: Single Player. It's tough to keep a schedule for me and although I love playing online, it is hard to find good people to play with.

Got any pets? If so, what are their names?

Fenyx: My dog Ranger!

Thanks FENYX for being patient through E3 week and for such a great interview. Keep up the great work on your blog!

If you would like to be on GBtS please send me an e-mail at gamersbhindthespaces@gmail.com or leave a message in this weeks interview stating that you would like to be on GBtS, with some form of contact info also listed.

--backdraft123

Edit: I have no idea what is wrong with this frickin entry. It keeps saying there is prohibited language in the post, and as you can clearly see there isnt. I have narrowed it down to the title, of the topic "Gamers Behind the Spaces", which i think is probably the stupidest thing the language filter could pick up. I have used it many times in the past so i have no idea why its doing it now.

Gamers Behind the Spaces: SCHUEY F1

Mon, 01 May 2006 18:28:40 GMT

SCHUEY F1 is a gamer from Calgary, Alberta, Canada. He's been gaming since the days of the Commodore 64. SCHUEY's set-up will make you drool and it put mine to shame. Be sure to check out his gaming blog by following this link. He will also be getting married on August 12th. Congrats on that Schuey!

Favorite Game Genre?

SCHUEY: Tie between FPS and Racing

What's your gamer tag and what's the story behind it?

SCHUEY: SCHUEY F1 comes from my love of Formula One Racing. Schuey comes from Michael Schumacher, who is one of the greatest drivers of all time. By the way, I need an F1 game for the 360, if only Bizarre would make another one!

Favorite all time system?

SCHUEY: I'd have to say the the Xbox 360. It just offers the complete package. I have previously owned the Genesis, SNES, Saturn, Dreamcast and a PS2.

Favorite all-time Game?

SCHUEY: That is a tough one.

Old School = Final Fantasy III on the SNES. I finished the game 3 times (~40hours each). New School = Halo 2

Favorite Movie?

SCHUEY: No real definitive favorite, but I will name a few: "Lord of the
Rings Trilogy", "Matrix trilogy", "Sin City", "Donnie Darko" , "Pulp Fiction" , "Kill Bill", "Mulholland Drive", etc...The stranger the movie the better!

Favorite Book?

SCHUEY: "The Hiram Key", "The Second Messiah", "Uriels Machine" and "The Book of Hiram". They are a series of non-fiction books, which deal with two Freemasons who search for the origins of Freemasonary. Extremely interesting, especialy "Uriels Machine", which looks into the ancient origins of science (Science began in Scotland in around 5000 b.c you know!)

Favorite Sports Team?

SCHUEY: Montreal Canadiens (go Habs!)

Favorite Subject in school?

SCHUEY: No real favorite, but I guess Geology inUniversity.

Favorite Food?

SCHUEY: Steak

Favorite actor or actress?

SCHUEY: Actor: Christopher Walken Actress : Naomi Watts

Favorite T.V. Show?

SCHUEY: Six Feet Under, Battlestar Gallactica, C.S.I.

What is a food you hate to eat?

SCHUEY: Onions

Least Favorite celebrity?

SCHUEY: Probably Tom Cruise

Favorite Xbox Live moment?

SCHUEY: Myself and another were two men short in heated match of Team Slayer on Coloussus (two guys left, chumps!). We were down signficantly and we were able to narrow the deficit. The game ended when I took a guy down while he was in mid air, at the last second with my Battle Rifle to tie the game! A tie never felt so good.

backdraft: Ah, Halo 2. The game where you can be leading in kills and still be called a "nub".

What is your set-up looking like?

SCHUEY: I have a 32" Sharp Aquos LCD, with RCA 5.1 Surround Sound. I love the LCD!

SCHUEY's Gaming Center

backdraft: Is there anyway i could possibly move in with you? I'll bring my 360!

What is the coolest feature about the Xbox 360?

SCHUEY: Everything to do with the Dashboard (Live Arcade, Marketplace etc.)

Hardest Achievement earned?

SCHUEY: So far some of the levels I have completed on Veteran in Call of Duty 2.

Single Player campaign, or multiplayer online?

SCHUEY: Mulitplayer online

Got any pets? If so, what are their names?

SCHUEY: No pets.

Thanks SCHUEY for going into detail on a lot of your answers! Glad you kept it interesting. Just kidding. Again, everyone go to SCHUEY's Gaming Space and drop him a comment. Congradulations on getting married. Lets just hope the wife will allow you to keep playing with us online!

If you would like to be on GBtS please send an e-mail to me at gamersbhindthespaces@gmail.com Or, leave a comment in this weeks interview with some form of contact info.

--backdraft123

Gamers Behind the Spaces: Clax7on

Tue, 25 Apr 2006 03:34:57 GMT

Clax7on is a gamer from his "parents basement". Which basically means he doesnt want us to know where hes from! He currently doesnt own an Xbox 360 and just recently got disconnected from Xbox Live. Ok, since the bad news is over with, lets move onto the interview.

Favorite Game Genre?

Clax7on: Gonna have to say the shooters...I love the action and intensity, especially in the online multiplayer

What's your gamer tag and what's the story behind it?

Clax7on: Well I was chillin around the Xbox.com Forums (back in the day before they got updated) and I was thinking about getting XBL again. So I requested help from my fellow forumers; we did some thinking, and came up with "clax7on", because my nick-ish-name "claxton" was already taken by some jackass. Thats how clax7on was born..only to die a few months later..

Favorite all time system?

Clax7on: Probably ye old NES.I Loved them Mario games man! I also liked the Sega Genesis, loved Sonic too!

backdraft: Experience the Xbox 360 for yourself, you'll be hooked.

Favorite all-time Game?

Clax7on: Why Halo CE of course..No game can top the fun I've had playing that game, from playing Co-Op and killing each other on the Elevators, to playing 1v1 on Damnation where the score always ends up 50-49...

Favorite Movie?

Clax7on: The Halo Movie ...ya I already have a pirated copy mwahaha

backdraft: I hope your kidding...if your not, well, the FBI is gonna come to your house and take you out! Ok, just kiddin....i hope.

Favorite Book?
Clax7on: Probably The First Horseman by John Case. Basically its about this cult that wants to start an unstopable flu pandemic (is that the right word for world wide plague type deal?) In order to cleanse the world of society and reduce humanity to its basic elements..And theres this reporter guy and he saves the day (of course). Anywho, because of reading it I'm really creeped out about this Avian Flu stuff, and I'm 99% sure the church of wackjobs (scientology) is behind it!

Favorite Sports Team?

Clax7on: Not a big fan of organized sports. Skateboarding is where it's at

Favorite Subject in school?

Clax7on: Lunch..Oh you meant a real subject..Graphics, love working with Photoshop and Premier

Favorite Food?

Clax7on: My all time favorite would have to be a nice juicy BBQed steak with some mashed potatoes, peas, corn, and some caesar salad, yum! Next would be a Cheeseburger..love those things.

Favorite actor or actress?

Clax7on: Probably Johnny Depp, most actors seem to be the same (or very similar) character in every movie, but Depp is great at changing it up!

Favorite T.V. Show?

Clax7on: The Simpsons, Seinfeld..Love my comedy..although I'm not big into Family Guy..

What is a food you hate to eat?

Clax7on: Eggs or something I think..I like most food..but eggs are yucky.

Least Favorite celebrity?

Clax7on: All of them, but if I must be specific; Paris Hilton..she said she'd call :'(

backdraft: She told me the same thing bro.

Favorite Xbox Live moment?

Clax7on: Back when a friend of mine had XBL and I didn't (just after Halo 2's release). We'd play Headlong and glitch to the tops of all the buildings..good times..other good times are playing with all my buddies from the forums.

Clax7on ended his Xbox Live Experience to help pay for a school trip to Japan

What is your set-up looking like?

Clax7on: Well I basically have a TV against the wall, with a couch in front of it.. I sit on that couch and play..its very high tech.

What is the coolest feature about the Xbox 360?

Clax7on: Although I don't actually have one..I would say I like the wireless controlerness the best..and the custom playlists in all 360 games.

How long have you been gaming?

Clax7on: I've owned video games for about 12 years I guess..

Hardest Achievement earned?

Clax7on: None yet..but I'm working towards getting a 360..Hope I get an achievement for that!

Single Player campaign, or multiplayer online?

Clax7on: I love a good single player, but the intensity of online multiplayer is great too. I can't decide..

Got any pets? If so, what are their names?

Clax7on: Two wee little doggies, Buddy and Buster..

Thanks Clax! Hope to see ya back on Live soon, and dont come back on without a 360! I'll be checkin in for any updates. Please take the time to view Clax7on's Gamer/Personal Space by folowing this link! Drop him a comment to make him feel not so bad for dumping XBL. :D

If you would like to be on GBtS please leave a comment for this weeks GBtS stating that you would like to do an interview. Also leave a form of contact info, or simply e-mail me at gamersbhindthespaces@gmail.com

--backdraft123

Gamers Behind the Spaces: BM2 Love Angel

Tue, 18 Apr 2006 00:37:46 GMT

This weeks Gamer Behind the Space is BM2 Love Angel. She is a gamer from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and has been gaming for the past 22 years! Her favorite game is Dead or Alive 2: Hardcore. She enjoys watching episodes of "Sex and the City" and she also loves pasta. Check out the interview below!

Favorite Game Genre?

BM2 Love Angel: My great passion is the DOA serie (fighting), but since I got the 360, I have fallen for shooters as well.

What's your gamer tag and what's the story behind it?

BM2 Love Angel: BM2 Love Angel. "BM" stands for Barbara Mayo (me!), 2 because of a mistake I made almost 3 years ago when signing up at the old Tecmo forums (I ended up liking it and using it as first choice), Love because I think it is a beautiful feeling that

should be cultivated and Angel because I am one (j/k).

Favorite all time system?

BM2 Love Angel: Even though my recent "thing" with the 360 is serious, I will always have a place in my heart for the Atari 2600 (my very first console) and for the Dreamcast that was awesome.

backdraft: Ah, the Dreamcast. It had so much potential....but too bad it failed.

Favorite Movie?

BM2 Love Angel: From all times, The Sound of Music; from the new stuff, Sin City.

Favorite Book?

BM2 Love Angel: The Alchemist. I am a huge fan of the author, the Brazilian writer, Paulo Coelho.

Whats your set-up looking like?

Wow, that is a sharp TV! Very Nice set-up BM2!

Favorite Sports Team?

BM2 Love Angel: As a good Brazilian, I love soccer and my favorite team is Botafogo.

Favorite Subject in school?

BM2 Love Angel: History.

Favorite actor or actress?

BM2 Love Angel: Sean Connery.

What is a food you hate to eat?

BM2 Love Angel: Meat from animals like rabbit, horse, pigeon etc. They are very popular here (in Belgium), but I feel guilty for eating them.

backdraft: Ok, i can understand rabbits and pigeons. But HORSE!?? Thats just odd...

Least Favorite celebrity?

BM2 Love Angel: Tom Cruise.

Favorite Xbox Live moment?

BM2 Love Angel: I think it was the whole first Free Xbox Live Gold Weekend. I had never played so much on the Live in just 3 days and I

had the chance to meet so many cool people. It was very special.

What is the coolest feature about the Xbox 360?

BM2 Love Angel: The top-quality online experience. You go on the Live, test your skills, meet a lot of great gamers

and have lots of fun.

Hardest Achievement earned?

BM2 Love Angel: The first mission of COD2 on Veteran.

Single Player campaign, or multiplayer online?

BM2 Love Angel: Multiplayer online. I only play a little of the single player to get to know the controls better and for the rest, I go for the multiplayer.

Got any pets? If so, what are their names?

BM2 Love Angel: I have one cat. His name is Soubi.

I enjoyed the interview BM2! Thank for taking some time and allowing us to get to know ya a bit better. BM2's unique MSN Space can be found, here. Check it out for an insight into her gaming life and much more!

If you would like to be on GBtS please leave a comment stating that you would like to an interview. Please include a form of contact information so i can get the questions to you ASAP. Or, you can send an e-mail to me at gamersbhindthespaces@gmail.com

--backdraft123