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    February 10

    Wow..

    Been a year since I posted here..

    Just saying im still alive!

    Add me on www.myspace.com/avidx
    www.twitter.com/avid_x
    www.youtube.com/avidx
     
    February 15

    360Style.net Skull Picture Pack #1 - Download Now!

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    360Style.net and Disruptive Media Publishers have teamed up to release Skull Picture Pack #1. This pack includes two 360Style.net logos as well as four unique skull designs created by Avid X3ro and SeSpider. Unlike a large percent of packs this special pack only retails for 60 MS points.

    The content is located in the Themes and Gamer Pictures section of the Xbox Live Marketplace under 'disruptivepublishers.com'.

    Disruptive Media Publishers is the leading independent provider of unique lifestyle customization content for Microsoft's Xbox 360: sports, college, anime, pets, scenery, art, girls and more.

    For more information on Disruptive Media Publishers, please visit their official site at www.disruptivepublishers.com.

    www.360Style.net is a leading Xbox 360 community site established in May of 2005, 360 Style.net has grown to host the largest collection of Xbox 360 game themed desktop wallpapers. In addition to desktop wallpapers 360 Style aims to deliver other unique content in the form of videos, blogs and podcasts. The official podcast of 360 Style is available at www.360stylecast.com

    January 15

    Interview with Halo's Guilty Spark - Tim Dadabo



    www.360stylecast.com

    Check out my interview with Tim Dadabo, Halo's  343 Guilty Spark!
    October 30

    360 Style Guitar Hero 3 Video

    Check out my guitar hero 3 video, Edited my friend ChubbMccarlson.(add him on Xbox Live, he is lonely.)
    Comment, Rate, Favorite and SHare this video on youtube!

     

    September 18

    Since the last entry here, things have changed...

    Hey spacers...
    Yeah yeah, I know I havn't been active around these neck of the woods. Thats because I have been so active with 360style.net and our podcast that blogging is something I dont have as much time for.

    Things that have changed since the last time I blogged here:

    - nominated and awarded a 2007 Microsoft Xbox MVP Award 
    - visited Infinity Ward Studios in Encino, CA.
    - went to Call of Duty 4 'First to Play' Event in Hollywood,CA.
    - attended PAX 2007 in Seattle Washington.

    Life has been good, well at least the gaming side of life. My site has been growing out of control and im enjoying the increased interaction I have been having with PR companies and developers.

    Things you should check out:

    360 Stylecast-Episode 14 - Mass Effect and Dark Sector Interviews
    http://www.360style.net/stylecast

    My new blog at Destructoid.
    http://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Avid

    April 19

    360 Stylecast Episode 2 !

    This weeks show clocks in at 25 minutes. In a energetic roundtable format Avid, Unleaded and Delilah bring you the latest Xbox 360 news with personal opinion and touch of humor.

    - About Delilah
    - Shadow Run Beta
    - The ‘X’ Button
    - New Halo 2 Maps
    - Pacman World Championship
    - Xbox Live Tv Pilot
    - New Arcade Games
    - Guitar Hero 2
    - Crackdown Contest Results
    - Recent Movies
    - Bank Account Thief
    - Gears of War Poem !!

    Intro sent in by Joe Asakura. Music by Unleaded Logic. ‘Gears of Sound’ poem written by Divine Hacker,read by Avid.

    Visit the Download Page to get this episode.

    April 14

    360 Stylecast Episode 1

    Well folks after a long long time in planning. I have finally launched the 360style.net podcast aka 360 Stylecast.

    The first episode covers alot of  topics but for the most part you get a good chance to know a ton about me and why I started my websites.

    Topics Include:
     - 360 Style / Host Background information
     - Halo 3 beta, May 16th
     - Castlevania / Worms
     - Xbox 360 QWERTY keyboard adapter
     - Alan Wake
     - Mystery Tom Clancy game website
     - Xbox 360 Elite
     - 360 Style game night
     - Civil War / Contra Giveaway
     - Top 10 Gears of War online tips

    My co-host is Unleaded logic, and in the future Delilah Blaze will be hosting as well.

    CLICK HERE to visit the Download Page.

    January 28

    Viva Pinata, OMG !

    First before you continue reading this blog , remember this is not my full review of it.
    I currently have 15 achievements and I am a level 25 gardener. This game freakin' insane, it is so much fun. There is a ton of possibilities throughout the game to discover new ways to attract Pinatas as well as evolve them. This is the ultimate, harvest moon + animal crossing + pokemon game ever. I truly believe the bright colors help aid my addiction. Nothing like a psychedelic world with cannibalistic Pinatas. When I get company they look at me like im nuts for playing a toddler game. But it doesnt take long for them to realize that there is alot of depth , addiction and maturity in this title. I love it, it's great, i'm hook. It is definitely a time waster. Its one of those games you fire up and 6 hours later you realize its time to shut if off.
     
     
     
    January 22

    Playing GOW with Community Celebs.

    I had a blast last night playing Gears of War.
    I really do suck at the game, I only have like 1 achievement. Personally, its a bit slow for me, but yesterday I got reminded what makes online gaming so fun.

    It was pretty cool playing in a room with a bunch of leaders in the Xbox Community like Chris Paladino from www.gamerscoreblog.com , JVB www.podtacular.com and Pinksage from www.gamertagradio.com . Its always nice having a face and a website behind the person your killing. Instead of it being just some random guest. Oops did I say killing, lol. I swear out of 20 games I only had 4 kills. Yes folks, I am weak sauce.

    GOW just does not cater to guys like me who love to run and gun. My problem is sometimes I just get too addicted to running my websites and reading message boards that I won't even play Xbox for a week.
    January 15

    Check out my Crib.

    Hey folks got some pics of my gamer crib up.
    Leave a comment here or on my flickr page. Greatly appreciated.

    Also I recently did an interview for my site www.thexboxcollector.com with GTR Community shine.
    If you missed the past www.360style.net interview click here. (Thanks Drea aka Pinksage)
    December 28

    My custom faceplate...

    Hey guys and gals,
    Check out my custom Xbox 360 faceplate I designed the other day when I was bored.
    I really like how it turned out. I put it up on eBay if anyone is interested in it.
    Id appreciate any feedback ,Thanks. 
    December 12

    Rayman Contest Entry

    Hey guys, Ubisoft  is a holding a "best scream contest" you could use any form of media to show off your "rabbid" scream. Here is mine , to vote just click the button on the top left. The contest ends on the 17th.

    December 01

    Recent Happenings..

    Heres the rundown:

    -Sold wii lanyard for 12$.
    -Sold 8bit Friday 13th painting for 20$.
    -Sold Lord of the Rings Battle for Middle Earth 2 for 30$.
    -Bought Rainbow Six Vegas and Small Arms.
    -Lost planet fansite contest ended / my entry: akridhunter.com.
    -GTR community awards ended ,still waiting for results.
    -Did not wait in line for ps3 or wii.
    -Watched Laura Foys Xbox music video.
    -Made a Zune wallpaper pack. I don't own a zune.
    -Started a weekly graphic design challenge.
    -Interviewed Viva Pinata forum.
    -Had a great thanksgiving.
    -Felt sick for days because I overate.
    -Had a highschool friend spend the night.
    -Reunited with old LIVE buddies in Rainbow Six Vegas.
    -Pwned newbies in Small Arms, over 100 ranked matches played.
    -Ate a steak sandwich by myself in the ghetto.
    -Worked my ass off at work.
    -Did not get promoted.
    -Signed up for Gamefly and Blockbuster Online free trials.
    -Enjoyed both, cancelled both.
    -Put a video of me signing "The Black Parade" on YouTube.
    -Removed a video of me signing "The Black Parade" on YouTube.
    -Created a header for world360.
    -Signed up for a dozen new message boards.
    -Slept alot.
    November 11

    Avid X interviews Elder Sasquatch

     

    Avid X :

    Hey Elder Sasquatch can you tell us a bit about your self?

    Elder Sasquatch:

    I sure can Avid. I am 30 years old and I reside in Minnesota where I've been all my life. I like it here and I enjoy playing the latest games and going Deer Hunting.

    Avid X :

    When did you get your Xbox 360 and what was your launch day like?

    Elder Sasquatch:

    I got my Xbox 360 on midnight launch and I tell you what I've never looked back, only forward to the upcoming games.I did bag a 10 point buck this season. Was it as big as last years? not even close. Does it put sausage on the table for Christmas? You bet it does!

    Read the rest of the interview here.

    November 10

    Gamertiles on eBay.

    From the looks of it a few people have gone so far as to selling there Gears of War afterdark event exclusive gamertiles on ebay for 10$. This is hilarious those images are so small they are not worth 5 arm hairs let alone 10$.

    Sure I have bought quite a few in my day of the Live Marketplace but none that high in price.
    When zero hour was going on people were buying the zero hour memory cards with the exclusive gamertile loaded on them but at least you got a memory card.
    November 06

    Sweet, i am nominated!

    What's up Xbox friends and family?
    Good news in my world. I have been nominated for Xbox community member of the year and my site 360style has a nomination for community site of the year. Please hook me up with a vote if you get a round to it.  It means alot to me. The Xbox community is what me and a few other people have dedicated a few years of our life to. There are tons of people that deserve the award and im just honored to be nominated. If you are unsure on who to vote for best news site hook up my friend and coder Delilah, with a vote for her nice site onthexbox.






    Ps. To vote and see all the nominess please register for the gamertagradio forums. Thank you
    November 02

    Bunch of Hoopla..


    - Finalist were choosen for the Call of Duty 2 wallpaper contest I was hosting. Congratulations Igotgame,Static, and Furious one. I hope you enjoy your Shirts,hats and MP points. To see the final submissions click here.

    -My broken 360 is finally in repairs, its been broken for over a month but I have not had the time to send it in. Now I will miss out on the Gears of War Launch. Thats ok its not the end of the world.

    -Drea aka Pink Sage from GamertagRadio, has joined my staff at both the Xbox Collector and 360Style. She has already blogged a ton of times on the Xbox collector. I love this girl she is cool as hell.

    -I just purchased on of the Gears of War Pre Order Tshirts off of eBay. Why?, Because I did not preorder and i must have it!

    -So my new apartment is freaking awesome, seriously I invite anyone in the community to stop by if you are in Michigan some day. Plenty of room to party and play xbox. I decided to deck out my house with movie and gaming posters. But im not going to go to far over the top I want it to stay fairly mature and clean looking. Im also planning on mounting my collectable 360 faceplates..ooooh, aahhhh.
    I recently framed my gears of war poster that was sent to me by Unleaded Logic, he works at a print shop so he printed off a couple for the both of us. It looks tttttiiiiggghhhtt.

    -Im fat, but I have been working out. My friend Trisha and I have been heading down to my apartments community fitness center. Its really nice, I love running on the treadmill. I never got to run on one before. The only problem I have about working out, is I tend to eat candy afterwards. One step forward, 3 steps back.

    -Music! I have really been enjoying the new emo rock cd by My Chemical Romance titled The Black Parade. This cd packs so much emotion, I love it. Im one of the freaks who sings loud as hell while driving to work.

    -Speaking of driving. I got a custom vinyl sticker for my back window. It says " My other car is a Warthog." and then has a big Halo 3 logo.
     

    Well thats all folks. Stay tuned.
    October 13

    Call of Duty 2 Wallpaper Contest

    Graphic designers here is your chance to win a Call of Duty 2 Game of the Year shirt, 360 Style Trucker hat and 1600 Marketplace points.
    All you have to do is submit a COD2 Wallpaper by October 23rd to 360style.net .
    Check out the main contest page for more info. If you have any design skills give it a shot. I won the Alan Wake Official wallpaper contest last spring, I did not think I had a chance. I got a shirt for my winning submission. With this contest you are getting over 50$ value if you are first place.

    September 25

    Red lights, Green lights...

    Well im sad, my 360 has died on me for the second time. I know this isnt good advertising for me to say this .
    Either way I trust that my new console will not have any problems. As long as im good to go when Gears of War comes out I will be happy.

    In other news, Delilah Blaze(one of Trixies Gamerchix) from www.onthexbox.com and I have relaunched my website www.360style.net .
    Finally it is dynamic. We are going to have alot more content coming into the site, tons of updates and alot of unique features for the Xbox community that you cannot find anywhere else.
     
    Other then that im very tired. I have been busting my ass at work. My manager got terminated and I have been running the show. Last week I had 15 hours overtime. Either way its a good thing. Ill now be able to afford a new apartment. Woot woot woot.

    Peace in the Middle East.
     
         - avid x
    September 16

    Am I on Attack of the Show?

    So anyways "Attack of the show" on G4 had a Myspace Bulletin asking for users to submit a video qeustion for them about japan. Because they are going there on a trip.

    Of course knowing me, I was bored so I sent one in. Turns out I just got a Tshirt from the show in the mail. Im pretty sure you only get it if your qeustion makes it onto the show. Keep your eyes peeled and let me know when it aired, I dont have that channel.

    The qeustion was a stupid one and of course related to the Xbox 360.
    " Hey 'Attack of the Show', Is it true you can find some Xbox 360 games for under 5$ in Japan. Get up and go check out some of the local stores and see whats up, Thanks"

    I love T Shirts!