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Words With Friends
Posted by Gamer Box on February 22nd, 2012
My new fascination is Words With Friends. It’s a cool app that people have been going on about for ages and I’ve finally joined the craze.
When my friend said it was basically Scrabble, I didn’t see how it could be that fun online but it really is. Do you remember a few years ago there was a Facebook game called Scrabbulous? Well this is more like that and it’s really cool. You can buy the app on the Android market or from Apple’s app shop, for your mobile or tablet, plus there’s a Facebook app too so you can play on your desktop too.
It’s great because you can play lots of games of scrabble simultaneously with different friends (hence why it’s called Words With Friends). It’s something that you could never do offline – well you could but it’d be a bit complicated and you’d need a lot of people together all at one time.
As well as playing your friends, you can also play random people that are currently online so you can play continuously. Basically, you play your word and then wait for the person to play their move, but it saves the game even if either one of you goes offline. I play on Facebook so every time I log on, as well as checking my newsfeed and notifications, I now check if it’s my move on Words With Friends.
I’m a bit annoyed though because my friend Ben just got a 64 with the word Cortext, because he landed it on both a double and triple word score tile. I’m never going to beat him now, but hopefully with practice I will in another game.
Anti Valentine’s Day
Posted by Gamer Box on February 14th, 2012
As a singleton on Valentine’s day, I’m sure you can imagine that I’m not having the best of times. You might be surprised to know that I did actually receive a card today (I know I was!) but I have a feeling it was from Kenny, the post guy, just because he felt bad that he didn’t have a lovely bouquet of flowers to deliver me.
Anyway, that was the only card that arrived on my desk, from a ‘secret admirer’ and since that person is too shy to admit anything I’m forced to continue to resent this God forsaken day. My good friend, Amy (also single) and I refuse to mope around this evening though and instead are going to an ‘Anti Valentine’s’ event. It’s only for single people and it’s going to act as a refuge from all the restaurants that will be packed with couples having soppy romantic meals.
The Anti Valentine’s night is being held at the Rawhide Comedy Club, in Liverpool, which is in the downstairs bit of the Royal Court Theatre. You get to enjoy a lovely meal whilst the comedy acts perform and the marketing advice warns you that you might split your sides because of the hilarity. I can’t wait to have a good laugh, to cheer me up from the embarrassment of today. Literally all the girls on my surrounding desks were sent roses except me – how awful.
Tonight with Amy will be good though, we’ll put the world to rights and put men in their place as well. Plus we’ll hopefully get lots of giggles from the comedians. The show is strictly no couples allowed so it’ll be even better 
Social Media Mad
Posted by Gamer Box on February 12th, 2012
So, I finally got it and I couldn’t be happier. Yes, I am now the proud owner of an iPhone 4S. It’s simply amazing! 
It did take a lot of deliberation, but I’m glad I made the choice I did eventually. I was tossing and turning for months about whether or not I should just get an ordinary Android, or go all out and get the brand new iPhone. The thing is, these days, there’s not a lot in it. All phones are built well, with good cameras, and you can get decent apps from the Android store. But, at the same time an iPhone is an iPhone – how can anyone compete?
I know it’s really awful but the thing that hugely swayed me was actually instagr.am – it’s an iPhone app that lets you take really cool, retro looking photographs. The great thing about it is, not only do your pics look super awesome, but you can upload them really easily to all the social media sites for everyone to see. I love vintage photos, or at least photos that look vintage.
The other really awesome thing about the iphone 4S, in comparison to my previous ten year old Nokia phone, is the fact that I can constantly be on my social media sites. Before I’d probably update my Facebook status about once a week. Now I can use it daily though, all my interactions have gone up. Not only am I writing more on social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter, but people are responding to me more often as well. I get like 40 notifications a day, it’s crazy. I’m starting to think I’m going to have to employ a social media agency if this continues, just so I can respond to my followers.
I already thought I was social media mad, but my new iPhone 4S has made the addiction even worse 
Take Me Out
Posted by Gamer Box on February 10th, 2012
Oh my gosh, I feel so behind the times. I’ve only just watched last week’s Take Me Out on ITV Catch Up.
Everyone’s been talking about it at work all week, but because I was out last Saturday night I missed it, and boy was it a good one. Yes I love trashy TV but who doesn’t? All my work friends were shocked when I said I hadn’t seen it (they’re always telling me I should go on the show I love it so much).
Anyway, it was the best one yet this series because of one really awful bloke who will forever be known as ‘Mr Awkward’. This Damion character came out looking quite sauve and not many of the girls turned their lights off, but then he began to speak and it all went downhill.
One of the girls, Lucy, turned her light off and he said ‘I was going to pick you all along, I wanted a brunette and you’re the best looking brunette here’. Naturally all the blonde girls with their lights still on at this point were not happy.
He then put his foot in it even more when Paddy (the show host) said that one of the two girls left was a beauty queen and he said ‘well it’s not her’. Unfortunately he only turned into an absolute tool once it was too late for the girls to turn their lights off, so one poor girl was forced to go on a date with him.
She said she felt she was ‘taking one for the team’ by going with him to the Isle of Fernando’s on their date. Personally, as awkward as his comments were, I think he’d be a right laugh. Maybe I will apply to go on for the next series and I might meet my own ‘Mr Awkward’.
Live Blackjack
Posted by Gamer Box on February 9th, 2012
I know it seems like every week I have a new obsession but, such is my life. Because I spend most of my working day on the internet I’m constantly finding new and better things to become obsessed with.
My current fixation is with online Live Blackjack. It’s like totally amazing. Basically it’s like normal online blackjack but so much better because there’s a live visual stream to watch. So, you can see the dealer as she’s dealing live and you’re playing against live opponents.
It’s like you’re really in a casino, but you can be sat in your Pyjamas. What could be better? Most of the girls are a little scantily clad and extremely good looking, which makes me think the original idea behind it was to attract rich men who wouldn’t feel comfortable going to a real casino for whatever reason. But, even as a girl, it’s really enjoyable.
Playing blackjack live is totally different from playing it normally online because you feel so much more involved. Whenever I’ve played online blackjack normally I often feel some what detached, as if I’m simply playing a computer game. But, with Live Blackjack it feels real and a lot more social.
I’ve met lots of fun people by playing too. Because you’re playing against people who are actually there you can have live conversations with them. There’s lots of banter, especially when one person’s doing really well and others aren’t. I’m hoping I might meet a rich man in one of the games and if we get on well online, perhaps we might offline too
Manchester digital agency scene
Posted by Gamer Box on February 3rd, 2012
This weekend I’m having a massive night out in Manchester. I can’t wait, there’s loads of top places to go partying in Manchester so it’s sure to be a fun night.
My friend works in the digital industry over there and apparently there’s a bit of a scene. I said we should head to Canal Street because last time I went there it was a right laugh. But, Chloe reckons because of the location of her digital agency Manchester City Centre is the best place. Like I said, there are lots of digital agencies in Manchester and most of them are around the centre or in the Northern Quarter. Chloe says every Friday after work all the digital industry people can be seen in the trendy bars in the area.
I’m hoping I can meet a nice coder or something who can clue me up on how to make my blog page snazzier. I’ve heard it can be quite a lucrative business too, so maybe I’ll nab myself a computer geek who got lucky when the dot net revolution occurred. I really want to go to this cool Tikki bar they’ve got there – it has amazing cocktails plus I swear a night out in Manchester always works out cheaper than in Liverpool. Chloe lives right by all the bars too so there’s no need to get taxis, just stroll back to hers in the early hours, with a kebab in our hands hopefully.
I’m getting so excited now just thinking about it, roll on half five. Hope you all have a lovely weekend too
My Top 3 Wii Games
Posted by Gamer Box on February 2nd, 2012
Just a little blog about my top three games for Nintendo Wii.
They are three totally different games and which one I’m likely to be playing at any one time depends what mood I’m in. There’s one for when I’m feeling intellectual, one for when I’m feeling fun and one for when I need to get fit!
Firstly, there’s Big Brain Academy for Wii. It is fun, but can be really hard. Firstly you answer questions by pointing the Wii remote at the screen, it’s not the most physically challenging game but it’s mentally difficult. After you’ve answered them ‘Dr Low’ comes along and tells you how much your brain weighs. Then you get the chance to train your brain, which is the bit I like. I like the idea of studying, but in a computer game. It means I’m doing something I enjoy, but becoming more clever at the same time.
Number two is, Band Hero. You must have heard of the original Guitar Hero and understand what it is. Basically, you use the Wii remote like a guitar and play the music as it comes up on the screen. The faster the song, the harder it is. Well, Band Hero is a step further – you can get all your friends involved to be a different instrument and can buy the attachments to play drums, guitar, or sing. It’s great for when you’re pre-drinking before a night out.
And last, but by no means least, is Just Dance. It totally explains what it is on the tin, it’s just dancing. But it’s fun, tiring, hard work dancing. The perfect workout in the comfort of your own home and again it’s playing a video game – perfect.
What ever mood I’m in there’s a Wii game to fit – that’s why I’m such a Nintendo Fan. What’s your favourite?
My Top 3 Vampire Movies
Posted by Gamer Box on January 20th, 2012
After much thought and deliberation, I have managed to list my top 3 vampire movies. There were so many films to choose from, but I’ve finally managed to whittle it down to my ultimate favourites.
1) The Twilight Saga
I realise that this is quite an obvious choice, but I really can’t describe how much I love these movies. The story is deeply captivating and provides the perfect mix of romance and suspense. I can’t deny that the main reason I have enjoyed the Twilight Saga so much is because I’ve fallen madly in love with Edward. While some may think it’s strange that I am besotted with a fictional character, after seeing the films hundreds of times, I feel that he has become a lot more than that.
2) Underworld
The Underworld film series shows off some true girl power as Selene tries to destroy the evil lycans who killed her family. The movies are filled with fighting scenes and action-packed from start to finish. Not only does the film contain vampires, but there are also werewolves and lycans – making it a supernatural treat for fantasy buffs like myself. I’m so excited that I finally get to see Underworld: Awakening – I’ve been waiting in anticipation for ages.
3) Van Helsing
Van Helsing shows off the bad side of vampires, which is completely different to Twilight and the lovely Edward. Van Helsing is a true action hero, fighting against such monstrous creatures as Count Dracula, Frankenstein’s monster and werewolves. What makes the film even better is that Kate Beckinsale stars as his sidekick – she has become something of a vampire film veteran due to her roles in this genre.