*$60,000.00
So hey, we’re at 64,000 as of the time I’m writing this blog post. Chances are when this post actually hits the blog, that will probably be even higher. You guys rock, here are some pretty pictures!
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November 22, 2010, 10:00 am
Bob ‘Moviebob’ chipman is known for many things: a dire loathing of Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, and a passionate love for Daybreakers normally reserved only for relationships between a man and his soul-mate. Moviebob s best known for his video series Escape to the Movies found at the escapist, but you may also know his work as The Game Overthinker over at Screw Attack, or his most recent new series “The Big Picture”.
Bob will be calling in at 11AM, so tune in, and feel fre to post your questions, comments, or differences of opinion in the comment thread below.
November 22, 2010, 10:00 am
They’re back! Hothead made their first appearance at Desert Bus for Hope last year, by sending over poor Joel DeYoung to take a shift driving the Desert Bus. For some reason, he agreed to come back again this year and is bringing some great prizes like download codes for Deathspank and Deathspank: Thongs of Virtue, Hothead T-shirts, towels and a TOP SECRET PRIZE.
The TOP SECRET PRIZE is one of the coolest and most unique things we’e ever auctioned off, and we’re super excited to reveal it!
So stay tuned – Joel will be driving Sunday between 2:00pm and 6:00pm PST – so tune in during those hours!
To learn more about Hothead and their games, check them out online: www.hotheadgames.com
November 22, 2010, 9:40 am
Sorry we’re falling behind on the milestone pictures, Jer has been driving and I (James) was at home sleeping. But I’m back now so steady as we go for the first weekday of Desert Bus 2010 in terms of blog posts!
November 22, 2010, 9:24 am
In the wee hours of Monday morning I gave the chat a challenge to draw their ideas for other wearable items for me to turn t-shirts into. We got some very neat ideas, and here they are. I will totally have to try some of these!
November 22, 2010, 6:00 am
Of all the corporate sponsors of Desert Bus, we really think Bandai Namco have really embraced the idea of “making us suffer for the children” the most. The box that Bandai Namco sent us was frankly… terrifying. Let’s be honest – we love children, and we want to raise a lot of money, but we think Bandai Namco might have it in for us. They donated an absolutely incredible mountain of their titles for us to auction off and give away. Titles for the DS like Dragonball Origins, Xbox 360 and PS3 games like Clash of the Titans and Dead to Rights, Tekken 6 for the PSP and games that for kids of all ages like We Cheer 2 and Active Life Explorer for the Wii.
All together? Bandai Namco are responsible for an ASTOUNDING 59 PRIZES for Bandai Namco. This company is probably going to be personally responsible for untold hours of LRR’s suffering. A truly incredible display of generosity.
It’s incredibly generous donations like this that really help us make Desert Bus a special and inclusive event for everyone. We can give out more prizes, and that means even if all you can afford to donate is $5, or all you can do is help us spread the word, you can still get involved and win one of Bandai Namco’s great prizes. Please check out our giveaways and auction pages for the full listing of their goodies, and keep watching and helping us raise money for your chance to win.
Please visit Bandai Namco online at http://www.namcogames.com/
November 21, 2010, 11:07 pm
Bothan’s die, get over it and make a piggy bank. If you happen to have a spare dead (or soon to be dead) Bothan laying around the house consult these handy DIY designs.
November 21, 2010, 10:00 pm
Astro Gaming has long been on our list of ‘dream sponsors’. Their high end, incredibly bespoke headphones and gaming equipment are something we all personally lust after at LoadingReadyRun and we’re incredibly excited to be able to auction off not just one, but two of their A30 Wireless Headphone sets. Offering incredible sound, multi-platform support and just looking really danged cool, these are the ultimate gaming headset.
Of course, if you want to win one of those headsets… you might be bidding again LRR crew members, so you’ve been warned. Even if we… er, you can’t win one of the incredible A30 Headsets, you can order your own set online by visiting Astro Gaming at http://www.astrogaming.com.
November 21, 2010, 7:57 pm
We just drive the bus and act silly on camera, it’s you guys with your amazing donations that get us to a point where these awesome milestone pictures are needed! Thanks one and all, lets keep this bus going.
November 21, 2010, 7:00 pm
As the bus continues its to trundle its way across the unending desert of generosity, it will soon be joined by the crew of Extra Credits!
Extra Credits is a soapbox-style game-discussion show–now part of the Escapist family–famous for its insightful ideas and thoughtful analysis of gaming and the industry that surrounds it. They will be joining us at 7:00 PM PST, for your viewing pleasure.
We look forward to hearing from the Extra Credits team, and if you have anything you want us to talk to them about, feel free to post it in the comments below!