Author Topic: PGC Announces DS Lite Contest (Read 14568 times)

miedo · « **Reply #25 on:** May 13, 2006, 07:18:22 AM »

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The entries right now number in the hundreds. @_@

Heh, I'll see what I can do once the contest has been over and E3 settles down, but at the moment, I'm more focused on just finding a winner.

Crap! This seriously kills my potential...I really, really like my idea and I think it will make a lot of people smile, but might not be crazy enough to be a winner... :_(

I already sent mine, BTW. I REALLY hope you like it .

You just need to make yours stand out. I'm sure Karl has at least 25 entries that say "flashlight". If yours is original, then it Karl will probably remember it and be more inclined to like it the most.

Hostile Creation · « **Reply #26 on:** May 13, 2006, 08:32:16 AM »

I'm going to assume my entry made it in.

Hundreds, eh? A worthy challenge.

Karl Castaneda #2 · « **Reply #27 on:** May 13, 2006, 09:39:09 AM »

How many entries? Enough to make your eyes bleed. The good news, though, is that this contest should have a conclusion faster than previous contests. Expect to see the winning entry early next week. And Brian's right; just make it stand out. I've gotten a dozen or more of just about every obvious idea (flashlight, easy-bake oven, etc).

TrueNerd · « **Reply #28 on:** May 13, 2006, 12:36:05 PM »

While my idea is not an obvious one (I don't think it is anyways) my chances that no one else thought of it are kinda slim, I think. Oh well. Buying one isn't a terrible alternative.

NWR_pap64 · « **Reply #29 on:** May 13, 2006, 01:08:57 PM »

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Originally posted by: ViewtifulGamer
The entries right now number in the hundreds. @_@

Heh, I'll see what I can do once the contest has been over and E3 settles down, but at the moment, I'm more focused on just finding a winner.

Crap! This seriously kills my potential...I really, really like my idea and I think it will make a lot of people smile, but might not be crazy enough to be a winner... :_(

I already sent mine, BTW. I REALLY hope you like it .

You just need to make yours stand out. I'm sure Karl has at least 25 entries that say "flashlight". If yours is original, then it Karl will probably remember it and be more inclined to like it the most.

Well, my entry certainly didn't touch on the obvious qualities of the handheld. What I did was say that the overall system was so, so great it could something any Nintendo fan would love to do in their lifetime.

Zach · « **Reply #30 on:** May 13, 2006, 10:13:23 PM »

How is the contest over? its not noon eastern time yet, so Im gonna put in my entry anyway.

There: I put it in, hope you like it!

Karl Castaneda #2 · « **Reply #31 on:** May 14, 2006, 06:53:48 AM »

The announcement will go live on-site at 12 Noon EST. On the forums, I guess it doesn't have the same effect. Your entry is still legit; no worries.

Terranigma Freak · « **Reply #32 on:** May 14, 2006, 07:04:43 AM »

Whew, you guys scared the hell out of me with that one. I thought I didn't make it.

Athrun Zala · « **Reply #33 on:** May 14, 2006, 09:01:40 AM »

heh, i sent mine last night

between E3 and finals I had completely forgotten ^^Uu

hope you liked it though >>

MysticGohan · « **Reply #34 on:** May 14, 2006, 09:44:05 AM »

Mine too

you know you like it lol

Smash_Brother · « **Reply #35 on:** May 14, 2006, 09:59:44 AM »

For the sake of curiosity, how many entries were there for the birthday contest?

NWR_pap64 · « **Reply #36 on:** May 14, 2006, 10:04:03 AM »

One question: Will the winner be notified ahead of time or will he or she find out when PGC officially announces it on the front page?

Not to be extremely negative, but my chances or winning are very slim

. I just KNOW someone must have submitted a freaking amazing entry...

Smash_Brother · « **Reply #37 on:** May 14, 2006, 10:08:34 AM »

They send them before they're announced.

SLSSNAKE625 · « **Reply #38 on:** May 14, 2006, 11:04:39 AM »

Oh man, I'm pumped... I feel my entry was quite good, but I'm not sure if it sticks out enough to really be noticed. I certainly hope I have at least a somewhat decent chance...

Karl Castaneda #2 · « **Reply #39 on:** May 14, 2006, 11:50:52 AM »

Smash_Brother's right. If you won, you'll know before it goes on the front page. As for the number of submissions compared to the Birthday Contest, I couldn't tell you, since Stan admin'd that one. If I had to guess, I'd say this one got more, though, because it's easier to write 100 words than it is to take a photo.

NWR_pap64 · « **Reply #40 on:** May 14, 2006, 11:58:10 AM »

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Smash_Brother's right. If you won, you'll know before it goes on the front page. As for the number of submissions compared to the Birthday Contest, I couldn't tell you, since Stan admin'd that one. If I had to guess, I'd say this one got more, though, because it's easier to write 100 words than it is to take a photo.

So when can we expect an announcement?

I know you guys have to go through a lot of entries, I'm just curious as to when to expect the results of the contest.

KnowsNothing · « **Reply #41 on:** May 14, 2006, 12:12:23 PM »

I can't remember which email address I used to submit my contest entry, and I can't figure it out =s

Smash_Brother · « **Reply #42 on:** May 14, 2006, 01:25:08 PM »

I'd say be patient.

No sense in making them say, "Wow, these two entries are both great. I can't decide which one, but this guy pestered us on the forums and this one didn't...hmm..."

Karl Castaneda #2 · « **Reply #43 on:** May 14, 2006, 01:57:45 PM »

Tuesday-ish, Pap. That's a good estimate.

NWR_pap64 · « **Reply #44 on:** May 14, 2006, 02:47:30 PM »

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I'd say be patient.

No sense in making them say, "Wow, these two entries are both great. I can't decide which one, but this guy pestered us on the forums and this one didn't...hmm..."

*Kicks S_B in the balls

DON'T GIVE THEM IDEAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

And thanks, Karl. Sorry to bug ya, just anxious that's all...

johnhummel · « **Reply #45 on:** May 14, 2006, 02:51:11 PM »

Just be patient, peeps - I'm sure they're looking at all of the entries. If nothing else, my wife liked my idea, so maybe I can use it to convince her that I need a DS Lite since she's always stealing my old DS to play "Brain Age" (mainly Soduku).

decoyman · « **Reply #46 on:** May 14, 2006, 04:26:30 PM »

LOL, johnhummel, I feel your pain. My wife is hooked too.

She not only plays it, but she gives me crap every time she beats one of my times, too.

Smash_Brother · « **Reply #47 on:** May 14, 2006, 05:18:33 PM »

After I won the birthday contest and gave the DS to a friend, he made the mistake of making an Animal Crossing reference in front of his mother. Then he showed her the game and she promptly took his DS and moved to out of state with it.

Poor bastard...

Karl Castaneda #2 · « **Reply #48 on:** May 14, 2006, 05:22:36 PM »

Holy crap, is that true?

That's some messed up stuff, dude.

Smash_Brother · « **Reply #49 on:** May 14, 2006, 05:25:29 PM »

Yeah, she pulled the "I raised you and that costs thousands upon thousands of dollars." card on him. Nintendo's blue ocean strategy works a bit too well sometimes. He might get it back if/when she gets bored with it.

The rest of the prizes worked out fine, though, and have yet to be stolen by any relatives.

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