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Goozex promotion rules for: 3 for iPad 2 promotion

zannabianca — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 20:22:00 GMT

1. SPONSOR: This promotion (the "Sweepstakes") is sponsored by Goozex, Inc. and subject to the following terms and conditions.

2. ELIGIBILITY: Sweepstakes open to legal residents of the United States and Canada. Void where prohibited by law. Entrants must be at least 18 years of age at time of entry, and possess a valid form of identification. Invalid or ineligible entries shall be excluded from consideration. Employees of Goozex, Inc., their respective parents, subsidiaries, affiliated companies, and agents, and foregoing employees' household or immediate family members (defined as parent, spouse, child, sibling, or grandparent) are NOT eligible to enter Sweepstakes. By their submission of entry, participants warrant they are legally entitled and authorized to make such submission, either on their own behalf, or as to information submitted upon the express authorization of another on whose behalf the information is submitted. In the event of a dispute as to the winner's identity, entries will be deemed made by the holder of the email account associated with the entry.

3. PERIOD: Sweepstakes begins at 12:01 a.m. PDT March 21, 2011 and continues until 11:59 p.m. PDT on April 20, 2011. All entries must be received by 11:59 p.m. PDT on April 20, 2011 to be eligible.

4. HOW TO ENTER: Trade three (3) or more items on Goozex.com and receive positive feedback within the Period. All trades must complete and close with positive feedback by the end of the Period to be eligible.

You can also write a postcard with your complete Goozex username, name, address, city, state/province, zip code, and email address and mail to:

Goozex 3 for iPad 2 promotion

c/o Goozex, Inc.

387 Technology Drive, Ste. 3110A

College Park, MD 20742

The postcard must be received by April 21, 2011 to be an eligible entry. Only postcards sent by active accounts established before March 17, 2011 are eligible.

All users that complete three or more trades with positive feedback within the Period, or send an eligible postcard within the Period, are automatically entered into the Sweepstakes.

Only one entry per user account. Use of automated devices or methods of submission are not valid forms of entry. Multiple accounts, unconfirmed accounts, suspended accounts, fake email addresses, inaccurate or invalid home addresses, accounts with negative feedback, fake trades between friends or multiple accounts, trades completed with same or repeated buyer, will disqualify an entry into the promotion. Any account found in violation of the Terms Of Use will be suspended and disqualified. Entries become the property of the Sponsor and will not be acknowledged or returned. Only valid accounts registered during the Period will qualify for the Sweepstakes.

NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE ON GOOZEX.COM WILL NOT IMPROVE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING.

5. PRIZES AND ODDS: One (1) grand prize will be awarded to one individual eligible entry. The grand prize winner will receive one Apple iPad 2 16 GB Wifi-only (MSRP: $499.99).

Two (2) more prizes will be awarded to two additional eligible entries. The two prize winners will receive 10 Goozex tokens granted to their accounts.

Prizes are nontransferable and must be accepted as awarded. Winner will be responsible for all taxes (federal, state, and local) and all expenses not listed herein related to acceptance and use of any prize. Prize will be awarded if properly claimed. Limit one prize per household. All prizes shall be at the sole discretion of Sponsor, and may be subject to change. Any prize won by a minor will be awarded to his parent or legal guardian. The winner may not redeem the prize for cash, Goozex points or trade credits.

6. DRAWING: Winner(s) will be selected by random drawing from all valid eligible entries received. Drawing will be held on or about April 21, 2011. Drawing will be conducted by Sponsor, whose decisions on all matters related to the Sweepstakes shall be final and binding and within their sole discretion. Winning is contingent upon compliance with all terms and conditions set forth in these official rules; any entry drawn or any potential winner identified thereby found at any time to fail to comply with these official rules will be held invalid and ineligible for award. Winning odds depend on the number of entries.

7. NOTIFICATION: Winner will be notified by phone, U.S. mail and/or email within one week following the drawing, at the phone number, home address and/or email address on file with their Goozex account at the time of drawing. Method of notification to be chosen by Sponsor among those available with winner's account. Winner so notified must within ten (10) days of notice of award respond to Sponsor via email or U.S. mail confirming their acceptance of the prize and providing their full name and mailing address for verification. Prize will be mailed to the home address on file with Sponsor. Failure to comply with the requirements of this paragraph (or the return of any prize or prize notification as non-deliverable) may result in disqualification and in the forfeiture of any right to a prize, in which case prize will be awarded to an alternate winner by random drawing. No monetary payment is required in order to receive the prize offered. A list of winner(s) will be available for six (6) months after award of prizes by sending a self addressed envelope with sufficient prepaid postage and the specific name of the promotion to:

Promotions and giveaways

c/o Goozex, Inc.

387 Technology Drive, Ste. 3110A

College Park, MD 20742

Residents of Vermont are not required to include return postage.

8. PRIVACY POLICY: Submissions are subject to Sponsor's privacy policy, the terms of which can be found at http://www.goozex.com/trading/asp/dialogs/about_privacypolicy.asp, which terms and conditions entrants accept and agree to by submission of entries pursuant to these official rules.

10. TERM OF USE: Use of the Sponsor's web-site is subject to the Terms Of Use found at http://www.goozex.com/trading/asp/dialogs/about_termsofuse.asp, which terms and conditions entrants accept and agree to by submission of entries pursuant to these official rules.

11. RELEASE: By performing the action described in the How To Enter section, users are automatically entered into the Sweepstakes and express their consent to these terms and conditions. By participating in the Sweepstakes and/or accepting a prize, a participant/winner agrees to defend, release and hold harmless the Sponsor and their respective parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, divisions, advertising and promotion agencies, and the foregoing companies' officers, directors, shareholders, employees, representatives and agents (collectively "Releasees") from and against any actions, claims and/or liability for injury, loss or damage of any kind, (including the violation or infringement of any proprietary or personal right of any individual or entity) resulting in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, from participation in the Sweepstakes, and/or the use, acceptance, or possession of a Sweepstakes prize, and/or participation in a Sweepstakes prize-related activity, including any action, claim or liability arising from the unauthorized submission of any information.

By participating in the Sweepstakes and/or accepting a prize, a participant/winner consents to and gives the Sponsor the right to use, publish, and display a winner's (and where applicable a participant's) name, city and state, and prize awarded, for the purpose of advertising, trade, publicity and promotional purposes in any media now known or hereafter discovered, worldwide, and on the Web, without review, notification or approval, all without additional consideration, unless prohibited by law.

12. CONDITIONS: Participants agree that by participating they release the Releasees from any liability in connection with: a) Entries that are ineligible as a result of being lost, late, illegible, damaged, incomplete, stolen, postage due, or misdirected: b) Any typographical or other human or technical errors in the offer or administration of the Sweepstakes, including but not limited to errors in advertising, these official rules, the selection and announcement of a winner(s), or the distribution/awarding of a prize(s); c) Any omission, interruption, deletion, defect, delay, misdirection, damage, injury, technical malfunctions or traffic congestion on the Internet/telephone network, or at any website, or any combination thereof.

Sponsors reserve the right to modify these rules for clarification purposes without materially affecting the term and conditions of the Sweepstakes. In the event that the Sweepstakes is infected by a computer virus/worm, or is not capable of running or being executed as planned (as a result of but not limited to an error, omission, defect, delay, misdirection, tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud, action of entrants, or technical failure) or any other cause which in the sole opinion of Sponsors corrupts or affects the administration, security, fairness, integrity, or proper conduct of the Sweepstakes, Sponsors reserve the right in their sole discretion to disqualify any suspect entry or entrant and to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Sweepstakes. In the event of such cancellation, termination, modification or suspension, notice thereof will be posted at the entry website(s) mentioned above, and winner(s) will be determined solely by Sponsors in a random drawing from among all eligible non-suspect and/or non-disqualified entries. In such event, Releasees shall have no liability to any participant who is disqualified due to such an action. Failure to enforce any term of these official rules shall not constitute a waiver of that provision.

Any and all guarantees and warranties for the merchandise prize are subject to the manufacturer's terms and conditions and the Winner agrees to look solely to the manufacturer for any such warranty or guarantee claim.

13. LAW: Subject to all federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Void where prohibited or restricted by law. All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation, and enforceability of these Official Rules, or the rights and obligations of entrants or Sponsor in connection with any drawing or award, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with the laws of, the State of Maryland, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any cause of action by you with respect to the offer (and/or any information, products or services related thereto) must be instituted within one (1) year after the cause of action arose or be forever waived and barred. All actions shall be subject to the limitations set forth in above. The language in these official rules shall be interpreted as in accordance with its fair meaning and not strictly for or against either party. All legal proceedings arising out of or in connection with the offer of these official rules shall be brought solely in Prince Georges County, Maryland. You expressly submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of said courts and consent to extraterritorial service of process.

Goozex rules for the "Holiday Greeting Card" contest

zannabianca — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 18:40:00 GMT

Goozex rules for the "Holiday Greeting Card" contest - December 9, 2010 - January 7, 2011

Contest

Members are to create and submit a Goozex-themed holiday greeting card. The greeting card must be Goozex related, and holiday related, funny, or sentimental.

Contest entry period: December 9, 2010 until January 7, 2011. Winners will be announced the following Monday January 10th.

Prizes:

1st Place Prize: Goozex Gift Card 1000 Goozex points + 5 trade tokens
2nd Place Prize: Goozex Gift Card 500 Goozex points + 5 trade tokens
3rd Place Prize: Goozex Gift Card 100 Goozex points
Consolation Prize: 1 bonus trade token

Use of Goozex Logo, Mascot and Tag Line

The Goozex name, the Goozex logo, the Goozex mascot and the Goozex tagline are trademarks, registered trademarks or copyrights of Goozex, Inc. Any work that is a derivative of the Goozex logo, the Goozex mascot or any variation thereof is to be considered intellectual property of Goozex, Inc.

Goozex, Inc. reserves all rights to use, not use, print, advertise, post online, or publish in any form and media any image that is a derivative work of the Goozex logo or the Goozex mascot, and any image that is submitted to Goozex or posted on the Goozex forums. Goozex owns and reserves the right to use or not use any representation of our trademarked or copyrighted material.

In posting an image on the forums or in submitting an image to Goozex, the author understands, acknowledges and accepts to grant Goozex all rights on any image. Goozex may mention the author of an image or derivative work, but it is under no obligation to do so.

Participation to contests

To be eligible users must sign up on Goozex.com, activate an account, and actively participate in the Goozex forums. Limit one prize per household. Multiple accounts, not confirmed accounts, fake emails, or incomplete or incorrect home addresses disqualify users from Goozex forum promotions. Winners must have a valid United States, Canadian or Bermudian mailing address on file with Goozex at the time of entry in the contest. Winners may not redeem any prize for cash, Goozex points or trade credits. Goozex will mail out the prize(s) to the address(es) provided upon registration or will email any electronic certificate or Gift Card to the email address provided upon registration. Winners will be notified by email and may be publicly announced on the Goozex forum.

Submission of images

Members can submit an image in either Jpeg, gif, png, psd or bmp format. Minimum size should be 300 x 300 pixels. There is no maximum size, however the file size should be smaller than 600 Kilobytes. Image format can be RGB or CMYK, in black and white or color.

Images can be submitted to enter the contest by posting the image on the forum, or by sending the image via email to marketing AT goozex DOT com.

By submitting an image for a contest members understand and accept that they will be automatically entered into the specific contest, and that any image submitted will become immediate property of Goozex. The image may be subject to Goozex approval. The author accepts to transfer all rights to Goozex, Inc.

Submission approval process

Each submission is subject to approval by Goozex. All decisions are final. Goozex reserves the right to delete your submission from the forum or deny your participation to the contest for any violation of these rules, for any attempt to perform malicious activity, for copyright infringement, or for no reason at all.

The Goozex team may have an approval review of each entry before approving submission. The approval review shall take place within 7 business days from the submission date as reported on the forum. Entries are automatically approved after 7 business days unless deleted by Goozex or the author has been informed of the contrary via email.

Miscellaneous

By entering this contest, members agree that Goozex, Inc., may use their name, username, likeness, and website for promotional purposes without incurring any liability or obligation for remuneration. All registered Goozex users must be 18 years or older. Prizes won by minors will be awarded to their parents or legal guardians. Goozex, Inc., is not responsible for damaged prizes, damages or expenses that the winners might incur as a result of the contest or the receipt of the prize, and winners are responsible for income taxes based on the value of the prize received. No purchase necessary. All federal, state, province and local laws and regulations apply. Void where prohibited by law.

Any questions or comments may be directed to:

Promotions Marketing
Goozex, Inc.
387 Technology Drive
Suite 3110A
College Park, MD 20742

Goozex Promotion Rules For Bitmob $100 Amazon Gift Card Giveaway (September 13 - September 27, 2010)

Goozex — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 17:51:00 GMT

Bitmob promotion, September 13, 2010

Rules:

1. SPONSOR: This promotion (the "Sweepstakes") is sponsored by Goozex, Inc. and subject to the following terms and conditions.

2. ELIGIBILITY: Sweepstakes open to legal residents of the United States and Canada. Void where prohibited by law. Entrants must be at least 18 years of age at time of entry, and possess a valid form of identification. Invalid or ineligible entries shall be excluded from consideration. Employees of Goozex, Inc. or Bitmob Media, their respective parents, subsidiaries, affiliated companies, and agents, and foregoing employees' household or immediate family members (defined as parent, spouse, child, sibling, or grandparent) are NOT eligible to enter Sweepstakes. By their submission of entry, participants warrant they are legally entitled and authorized to make such submission, either on their own behalf, or as to information submitted upon the express authorization of another on whose behalf the information is submitted. In the event of a dispute as to the winner's identity, entries will be deemed made by the holder of the email account associated with the entry.

3. TIMING: Sweepstakes begins at 12:01 a.m. PDT September 13, 2010 and continues until 11:59 p.m. PDT on September 27, 2010. Online and mailed entries must be received by 11:59 p.m. PDT on September 27, 2010 to be eligible.

4. HOW TO ENTER: There are three ways to enter: (1) Join Goozex.com with coupon code BITMOB, (2) existing Goozex members may submit their Goozex username on the appropriate Bitmob comment page area, or (3) send a postcard with your complete name, address, city, state/province, zip code, and email address (if you have one) and mail to:

Bitmbo $100 Amazon Gift Card Giveaway
c/o Goozex Promotions
387 Technology Drive, Ste. 3110A
College Park, MD 20742

One entry per user account. Use of automated devices or methods of submission are not valid forms of entry. Multiple accounts, unconfirmed accounts, fake email addresses, or inaccurate home addresses will disqualify an entry into the promotion. Entries become the property of the Sponsor and will not be acknowledged or returned.

NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE ON GOOZEX.COM WILL NOT IMPROVE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING.

5. PRIZES AND ODDS: Three (3) Grand Prize Packages will be awarded to three individual eligible entries. Each grand prize winner will receive one $100.00 Amazon.com Gift Card (MSRP: $100.00). Any Canadian winner will recieve one $100.00 Amazon.ca Gift Card (MSRP: Canada $100.00)

Prizes are nontransferable and must be accepted as awarded. Winner will be responsible for all taxes (federal, state, and local) and all expenses not listed herein related to acceptance and use of any prize. Prize will be awarded if properly claimed. Limit one prize per household. All prizes shall be at the sole discretion of Sponsor, and may be subject to change. Any prize won by a minor will be awarded to his parent or legal guardian. The winner may not redeem the prize for cash, Goozex points or trade credits.

6. DRAWING: Winners will be selected by random drawing from all valid eligible entries received. Drawing will be held on or about September 28, 2010. Drawing will be conducted by Sponsor, whose decisions on all matters related to the Sweepstakes shall be final and binding and within their sole discretion. Winning is contingent upon compliance with all terms and conditions set forth in these official rules; any entry drawn or any potential winner identified thereby found at any time to fail to comply with these official rules will be held invalid and ineligible for award.

7. NOTIFICATION: Winner will be notified by phone, U.S. mail and/or email within one week following the drawing. Winner so notified must within ten (10) days of notice of award respond to Sponsor via email or U.S. mail confirming their acceptance of the prize and providing their full name and mailing address. Failure to comply with the requirements of this paragraph (or the return of any prize or prize notification as non-deliverable) may result in disqualification and in the forfeiture of any right to a prize, in which case prize will be awarded to an alternate winner by random drawing. A list of winners will be available for six (6) months after award of prizes by sending a self addressed envelope with sufficient prepaid postage to:

Bitmbo $100 Amazon Gift Card Giveaway
c/o Goozex Promotions
387 Technology Drive, Ste. 3110A
College Park, MD 20742

Residents of Vermont are not required to include return postage.

8. PRIVACY POLICY: Submissions are subject to standard privacy policy, the terms of which can be found at http://www.goozex.com/trading/asp/dialogs/about_privacypolicy.asp, which terms and conditions entrants accept and agree to by submission of entries pursuant to these official rules.

9. RELEASE: by participating in the Sweepstakes and/or accepting a prize, a participant/winner agrees to defend, release and hold harmless the Sponsor and their respective parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, divisions, advertising and promotion agencies, and the foregoing companies' officers, directors, shareholders, employees, representatives and agents (collectively "Releasees") from and against any actions, claims and/or liability for injury, loss or damage of any kind, (including the violation or infringement of any proprietary or personal right of any individual or entity) resulting in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, from participation in the Sweepstakes, and/or the use, acceptance, or possession of a Sweepstakes prize, and/or participation in a Sweepstakes prize-related activity, including any action, claim or liability arising from the unauthorized submission of any information.

By participating in the Sweepstakes and/or accepting a prize, a participant/winner consents to and gives the Sponsor the right to use, publish, and display a winner's (and where applicable a participant's) name, city and state, and prize awarded, for the purpose of advertising, trade, publicity and promotional purposes in any media now known or hereafter discovered, worldwide, and on the Web, without review, notification or approval, all without additional consideration, unless prohibited by law.

10. CONDITIONS: Participants agree that by participating they release the Releasees from any liability in connection with: a) Entries that are ineligible as a result of being lost, late, illegible, damaged, incomplete, stolen, postage due, or misdirected: b) Any typographical or other human or technical errors in the offer or administration of the Sweepstakes, including but not limited to errors in advertising, these official rules, the selection and announcement of a winner(s), or the distribution/awarding of a prize(s); c) Any omission, interruption, deletion, defect, delay, misdirection, damage, injury, technical malfunctions or traffic congestion on the Internet/telephone network, or at any website, or any combination thereof.

Sponsors reserve the right to modify these rules for clarification purposes without materially affecting the term and conditions of the Sweepstakes. In the event that the Sweepstakes is infected by a computer virus/worm, or is not capable of running or being executed as planned (as a result of but not limited to an error, omission, defect, delay, misdirection, tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud, action of entrants, or technical failure) or any other cause which in the sole opinion of Sponsors corrupts or affects the administration, security, fairness, integrity, or proper conduct of the Sweepstakes, Sponsors reserve the right in their sole discretion to disqualify any suspect entry or entrant and to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Sweepstakes. In the event of such cancellation, termination, modification or suspension, notice thereof will be posted at the entry website(s) mentioned above, and winner(s) will be determined solely by Sponsors in a random drawing from among all eligible non-suspect and/or non-disqualified entries. In such event, Releasees shall have no liability to any participant who is disqualified due to such an action. Failure to enforce any term of these official rules shall not constitute a waiver of that provision.

Any and all guarantees and warranties for the merchandise prize are subject to the manufacturer's terms and conditions and the Winner agrees to look solely to the manufacturer for any such warranty or guarantee claim.

11. LAW: Subject to all federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Void where prohibited or restricted by law. All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation, and enforceability of these Official Rules, or the rights and obligations of entrants or Sponsor in connection with any drawing or award, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with the laws of, the State of Maryland, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any cause of action by you with respect to the offer (and/or any information, products or services related thereto) must be instituted within one (1) year after the cause of action arose or be forever waived and barred. All actions shall be subject to the limitations set forth in above. The language in these official rules shall be interpreted as in accordance with its fair meaning and not strictly for or against either party. All legal proceedings arising out of or in connection with the offer of these official rules shall be brought solely in Prince Georges County, Maryland. You expressly submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of said courts and consent to extraterritorial service of process.

Goozex Promotion Rules For Bitmob Xbox 360 Halo:Reach Console Bundle Prize Giveaway (August 2 - August 16, 2010)

Goozex — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 19:00:00 GMT

Bitmob promotion, August 2, 2010

Rules:

1. SPONSOR: This promotion (the "Sweepstakes") is sponsored by Goozex, Inc. and subject to the following terms and conditions.

2. ELIGIBILITY: Sweepstakes open to legal residents of the United States and Canada. Void where prohibited by law. Entrants must be at least 18 years of age at time of entry, and possess a valid form of identification. Invalid or ineligible entries shall be excluded from consideration. Employees of Goozex, Inc. or Bitmob Media, their respective parents, subsidiaries, affiliated companies, and agents, and foregoing employees' household or immediate family members (defined as parent, spouse, child, sibling, or grandparent) are NOT eligible to enter Sweepstakes. By their submission of entry, participants warrant they are legally entitled and authorized to make such submission, either on their own behalf, or as to information submitted upon the express authorization of another on whose behalf the information is submitted. In the event of a dispute as to the winner's identity, entries will be deemed made by the holder of the email account associated with the entry.

3. TIMING: Sweepstakes begins at 12:01 a.m. PDT August 2, 2010 and continues until 11:59 p.m. PDT on August 16, 2010. Online and mailed entries must be received by 11:59 p.m. PDT on August 16, 2010 to be eligible.

4. HOW TO ENTER: There are two ways to enter: (1) Join Goozex.com with coupon code BITMOB or (2) send a postcard with your complete name, address, city, state/province, zip code, and email address (if you have one) and mail to:

Bitmob Xbox 360 Halo Reach Giveaway
c/o Goozex Promotions
387 Technology Drive, Ste. 3110A
College Park, MD 20742

One entry per user account. Use of automated devices or methods of submission are not valid forms of entry. Multiple accounts, unconfirmed accounts, fake email addresses, or inaccurate home addresses will disqualify an entry into the promotion. Entries become the property of the Sponsor and will not be acknowledged or returned.

NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE ON GOOZEX.COM WILL NOT IMPROVE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING.

5. PRIZES AND ODDS: One (1) Grand Prize Package will be awarded. Grand prize winner will receive one Microsoft Xbox 360 250GB Halo Reach Console Bundle (MSRP: $399.99).

Prizes are nontransferable and must be accepted as awarded. Winner will be responsible for all taxes (federal, state, and local) and all expenses not listed herein related to acceptance and use of any prize. Prize will be awarded if properly claimed. Limit one prize per household. All prizes shall be at the sole discretion of Sponsor, and may be subject to change. Any prize won by a minor will be awarded to his parent or legal guardian. The winner may not redeem the prize for cash, Goozex points or trade credits.

6. DRAWING: Winners will be selected by random drawing from all valid eligible entries received. Drawing will be held on or about August 17, 2010. Drawing will be conducted by Sponsor, whose decisions on all matters related to the Sweepstakes shall be final and binding and within their sole discretion. Winning is contingent upon compliance with all terms and conditions set forth in these official rules; any entry drawn or any potential winner identified thereby found at any time to fail to comply with these official rules will be held invalid and ineligible for award.

7. NOTIFICATION: Winner will be notified by phone, U.S. mail and/or email within one week following the drawing. Winner so notified must within ten (10) days of notice of award respond to Sponsor via email or U.S. mail confirming their acceptance of the prize and providing their full name and mailing address. Failure to comply with the requirements of this paragraph (or the return of any prize or prize notification as non-deliverable) may result in disqualification and in the forfeiture of any right to a prize, in which case prize will be awarded to an alternate winner by random drawing. A list of winners will be available for six (6) months after award of prizes by sending a self addressed envelope with sufficient prepaid postage to:

Bitmbo Xbox 360 Halo Reach Giveaway
c/o Goozex Promotions
387 Technology Drive, Ste. 3110A
College Park, MD 20742

Residents of Vermont are not required to include return postage.

8. PRIVACY POLICY: Submissions are subject to standard privacy policy, the terms of which can be found at http://www.goozex.com/trading/asp/dialogs/about_privacypolicy.asp, which terms and conditions entrants accept and agree to by submission of entries pursuant to these official rules.

9. RELEASE: by participating in the Sweepstakes and/or accepting a prize, a participant/winner agrees to defend, release and hold harmless the Sponsor and their respective parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, divisions, advertising and promotion agencies, and the foregoing companies' officers, directors, shareholders, employees, representatives and agents (collectively "Releasees") from and against any actions, claims and/or liability for injury, loss or damage of any kind, (including the violation or infringement of any proprietary or personal right of any individual or entity) resulting in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, from participation in the Sweepstakes, and/or the use, acceptance, or possession of a Sweepstakes prize, and/or participation in a Sweepstakes prize-related activity, including any action, claim or liability arising from the unauthorized submission of any information.

By participating in the Sweepstakes and/or accepting a prize, a participant/winner consents to and gives the Sponsor the right to use, publish, and display a winner's (and where applicable a participant's) name, city and state, and prize awarded, for the purpose of advertising, trade, publicity and promotional purposes in any media now known or hereafter discovered, worldwide, and on the Web, without review, notification or approval, all without additional consideration, unless prohibited by law.

10. CONDITIONS: Participants agree that by participating they release the Releasees from any liability in connection with: a) Entries that are ineligible as a result of being lost, late, illegible, damaged, incomplete, stolen, postage due, or misdirected: b) Any typographical or other human or technical errors in the offer or administration of the Sweepstakes, including but not limited to errors in advertising, these official rules, the selection and announcement of a winner(s), or the distribution/awarding of a prize(s); c) Any omission, interruption, deletion, defect, delay, misdirection, damage, injury, technical malfunctions or traffic congestion on the Internet/telephone network, or at any website, or any combination thereof.

Sponsors reserve the right to modify these rules for clarification purposes without materially affecting the term and conditions of the Sweepstakes. In the event that the Sweepstakes is infected by a computer virus/worm, or is not capable of running or being executed as planned (as a result of but not limited to an error, omission, defect, delay, misdirection, tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud, action of entrants, or technical failure) or any other cause which in the sole opinion of Sponsors corrupts or affects the administration, security, fairness, integrity, or proper conduct of the Sweepstakes, Sponsors reserve the right in their sole discretion to disqualify any suspect entry or entrant and to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Sweepstakes. In the event of such cancellation, termination, modification or suspension, notice thereof will be posted at the entry website(s) mentioned above, and winner(s) will be determined solely by Sponsors in a random drawing from among all eligible non-suspect and/or non-disqualified entries. In such event, Releasees shall have no liability to any participant who is disqualified due to such an action. Failure to enforce any term of these official rules shall not constitute a waiver of that provision.

Any and all guarantees and warranties for the merchandise prize are subject to the manufacturer's terms and conditions and the Winner agrees to look solely to the manufacturer for any such warranty or guarantee claim.

11. LAW: Subject to all federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Void where prohibited or restricted by law. All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation, and enforceability of these Official Rules, or the rights and obligations of entrants or Sponsor in connection with any drawing or award, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with the laws of, the State of Maryland, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any cause of action by you with respect to the offer (and/or any information, products or services related thereto) must be instituted within one (1) year after the cause of action arose or be forever waived and barred. All actions shall be subject to the limitations set forth in above. The language in these official rules shall be interpreted as in accordance with its fair meaning and not strictly for or against either party. All legal proceedings arising out of or in connection with the offer of these official rules shall be brought solely in Prince Georges County, Maryland. You expressly submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of said courts and consent to extraterritorial service of process.

Goozex promotion rules for Gift Card Xbox 360 prize giveaway (June 20 - July 5, 2010)

zannabianca — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 16:08:00 GMT

Goozex is giving away one Xbox 360 250GB Elite Console (MSRP $299.99) to one lucky Goozex.com member!

To be eligible to win the prize, you must enter the contest between June 20, 2010 to July 5, 2010 by doing one of the actions listed below:

1) If you purchase, or have already purchased during the eligible period, one of any Goozex gift cards that are on sale, you are automatically entered into the contest. The eligible gift cards are the following:

Gift card: 2000 Goozex points + 5 trade tokens $ 52.50 50% off!
Gift card: 3500 Goozex points + 10 trade tokens $ 92.50 50% off!
Gift card: 5000 Goozex points + 20 trade tokens $ 135.00 50% off!
Gift card: 2000 Goozex points $ 50.00 50% off!
Gift card: 50 trade tokens $ 33.00 33% off!
Gift card: 1000 Goozex points + 5 trade tokens $ 41.25 25% off!

A purchase of an eligible gift card represents an entry to the contest.

2) You can also enter the contest by sending a Private Message to the user "Blackcoyote" with the text "XBOX 360 PRIZE" in the subject line. A private message represents an entry to the contest.

Only one entry per member. All entries are equal. Entries are accepted until midnight July 5, 2010 (PST). On July 6, 2010, Goozex will randomly select one winner among the eligible entrants. Only one winner will be selected. Multiple accounts, unconfirmed accounts, fake email addresses, or inaccurate home addresses will disqualify an entry into the sweepstakes. The winner must have a valid United States, Canadian or Bermudian mailing address on file with Goozex at the time of the contest. Any prize won by a minor will be awarded to his parent or legal guardian. The winner may not redeem the prize for cash, Goozex points or trade credits. The winner will be notified by email and has 96 hours to respond via email; failure to accept the prize within this timeframe may result in the selection of an alternate winner. Goozex will mail the prize to the winner at the address provided on Goozex.com by July 5, 2010.

By purchasing any of the select gift cards on Goozex.com, or by sending a private message to user 'Blackcoyote' as noted above, users are automatically entered into the contest and agree to these terms and conditions. By entering this contest, you agree that Goozex, Inc. may use your name, likeness, and website for promotional purposes without further payment unless prohibited by law. Each winner is solely responsible for any applicable taxes based on the value of the prize received. No purchase necessary. No monetary payment is required in order to receive the prize offered. Winning odds depend on the number of entries. All federal, state, province and local laws and regulations apply. Void where prohibited by law.

Goozex, Inc. employees, directors, consultants, and their family members and dependents are not eligible to enter the contest. If this contest cannot be run as planned for any reason beyond Goozex's control, such as infection by computer virus, tampering, or technical failures, Goozex at its sole discretion reserves the right to suspend, cancel or modify this contest without liability. Goozex, Inc. is not responsible for any loss, injury, liability or damage of any kind resulting or arising from or in connection with the acceptance, possession, use or misuse of the prize, or participation in the contest. Any and all guarantees and warranties for the merchandise prize are subject to the manufacturer's terms and conditions and the winner agrees to look solely to the manufacturer for any such warranty or guarantee claim.

The name of the winner may be obtained by sending a written request and a self-addressed stamped envelope to Goozex at the address below any time after August 1, 2010. Please direct any questions or comments to:

Promotions Marketing

Goozex, Inc.
387 Technology Dr.
Suite 3110A
College Park, MD 20742

Goozex Promotion: Get 50 points bonus for trading PS3 games in June!

zannabianca — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 14:16:00 GMT

Goozex is running a promotion during the month of June, granting a bonus of 50 Goozex points to each Goozex member that sells a PlayStation 3 game on Goozex.com and receives positive feedback. To be eligible for the bonus, you must be a current and active member of Goozex.com, trade one or more PlayStation 3 games as "seller", and receive positive feedback for the transaction. Eligible transactions are those that start during the month of June 2010 (match date between June 1, 2010 and June 30, 2010 CST), and complete with positive feedback. The bonus is granted for each eligible transaction.

The bonus of 50 points is granted only to the "seller" of each PlayStation 3 game transaction. Other platforms and products are excluded. Multiple accounts, unconfirmed accounts, fake email addresses, or inaccurate home addresses will disqualify an entry into the promotion. The recipient must have a valid United States, Canadian or Bermudian mailing address on file with Goozex at the time of the promotion. The bonus is granted to the member's account that completes the transaction as the seller. The recipient may not redeem the bonus for cash, other Goozex points or trade credits. Eligible members will be granted the bonus by July 1, 2010. Members can verify receiving the bonus by looking at the "Account History" on their "My Account" page on Goozex.com.

Any member that accepts to trade a PlayStation 3 game during the month of June is automatically entered into the promotion. By entering this promotion, you agree that Goozex, Inc. may use your name, likeness, and website for promotional purposes without further payment unless prohibited by law. Each winner may be solely responsible for any applicable taxes based on the value of the prize received. No purchase necessary. No monetary payment is required in order to receive the prize offered. All federal, state, province and local laws and regulations apply. Void where prohibited by law.

If this promotion cannot be run as planned for any reason beyond Goozex's control, such as infection by computer virus, tampering, or technical failures, Goozex at its sole discretion reserves the right to suspend, cancel or modify this promotion without liability. Goozex, Inc. is not responsible for any loss, injury, liability or damage of any kind resulting or arising from or in connection with the acceptance, possession, use or misuse of the prize, or participation in the contest. Any and all guarantees and warranties for the merchandise prize are subject to the manufacturer's terms and conditions and the winner agrees to look solely to the manufacturer for any such warranty or guarantee claim.

Please direct any questions or comments to:

PROMOTIONS MARKETING
Goozex, Inc.
387 Technology Dr.
Suite 3110A
College Park, MD 20742

Goozex Promotion: Offer Select Five PS3 Games & Enter To Win A Weekly Amazon Gift Card

Goozex — Tue, 25 May 2010 15:54:00 GMT

Goozex is running a promotion giving away one $60 Amazon.com gift card to one lucky winner every week in June. To be eligible to win the prize, you must sign up on Goozex.com, activate your account, and offer any five PlayStation 3 games valued at 500 or more Goozex points. Eligible offers are games listed on Goozex.com in active state during a specific week period, and available for trading with any other Goozex member if selected for a trade. Eligible offers cannot be deleted, placed on hold or added to your Goozex stash list.

On the Monday of each week, Goozex will count the total number of eligible PS3 titles offered by each user during the previous week and that are in active state, or that had been listed as active during the previous week and are currently in trade match or trade commit stage. Goozex will randomly select a lucky winner each week among those members that match the eligibility criteria. If selected, each Goozex member may only win once during this promotion. Winners will be automatically removed from the next draws.

To be eligible for this contest, items must be listed on Goozex.com as offers from May 31, 2010 through midnight (PST) July 4, 2010. The final weekly winner will be notified on July 5, 2010.

The schedule for the contest is:

* May 31, 2010 - July 6, 2010: first promotion week. Eligible items enter the draw for week 1. The prize winner for week 1 is randomly selected and notified on June 7, 2010

* June 7, 2010 - June 13, 2010: second promotion week. Eligible items enter the draw for week 2. The prize winner for week 2 is randomly selected and notified on June 14, 2010

* June 14, 2010 - June 20, 2010: third promotion week. Eligible items enter the draw for week 3. The prize winner for week 3 is randomly selected and notified on June 21, 2010

* June 21, 2010 - June 27, 2010: fourth promotion week. Eligible items enter the draw for week 4. The prize winner for week 4 is randomly selected and notified on June 28, 2010

* June 28, 2010 - July 4, 2010: fifth promotion week. Eligible items enter the draw for week 5. The prize winner for week 5 is randomly selected and notified on July 5, 2010. The promotion officially ends.

Only one $60 Amazon.com gift card will be given to one weekly winner. Multiple accounts, unconfirmed accounts, fake email addresses, or inaccurate home addresses will disqualify an entry into the promotion. The winner must have a valid United States, Canadian or Bermudian mailing address on file with Goozex at the time of the contest. Any prize won by a minor will be awarded to his parent or legal guardian. The winner may not redeem the prize for cash, Goozex points or trade credits. Eligible members will be notified by email and have 96 hours to respond via email; failure to accept the prize within this timeframe may result in disqualification. Goozex will mail the prize to the winner at the address provided upon registration or will send the gift card code electronically to the winner's email address on file with Goozex.

By entering this contest, you agree that Goozex, Inc. may use your name, likeness, and website for promotional purposes without further payment unless prohibited by law. Each winner is solely responsible for any applicable taxes based on the value of the prize received. No purchase necessary. No monetary payment is required in order to receive the prize offered. Winning odds depend on the number of entries. All federal, state, province and local laws and regulations apply. Void where prohibited by law.

If this contest cannot be run as planned for any reason beyond Goozex's control, such as infection by computer virus, tampering, or technical failures, Goozex at its sole discretion reserves the right to suspend, cancel or modify this contest without liability. Goozex, Inc. is not responsible for any loss, injury, liability or damage of any kind resulting or arising from or in connection with the acceptance, possession, use or misuse of the prize, or participation in the contest. Any and all guarantees and warranties for the merchandise prize are subject to the manufacturer's terms and conditions and the winner agrees to look solely to the manufacturer for any such warranty or guarantee claim.

Please direct any questions or comments to:

PROMOTIONS MARKETING
Goozex, Inc.
387 Technology Dr.
Suite 3110A
College Park, MD 20742

Goozex Promotion: Top 10 PS3 Traders Get A Free PS3 Game Rules

Goozex — Tue, 25 May 2010 14:54:00 GMT

Goozex is running a promotion giving away one preselected PlayStation 3 game (retail value $60.00) to the top ten PlayStation 3 game traders on Goozex in the month of June.
To be eligible to win the prize, you must sign up on Goozex.com, activate your account, and trade any PlayStation 3 title between the entry dates. The top ten traders for PlayStation 3 trades will be selected among active Goozex members based on the total number of eligible trades as both buyer and seller.
Eligible trades are transactions for PlayStation 3 games started in a match state between June 1, 2010 and June 30, 2010 (PST), and completed by July 21, 2010 (PST) with positive feedback. Any trade that is not completed by July 21, 2010, that has received neutral or negative feedback, or that is in a dispute resolution stage on July 21, 2010 will not be counted as eligible.
All ties for the tenth place will be eligible for the prize giveaway. The contest will officially close on July 22, 2010.

The schedule for the contest is:

* June 1, 2010 - Goozex Promotion begins. This is the start date for eligible trades.
* June 30, 2010 - The last eligible trade in match state by midnight (PST) is recorded. This is the end date for eligible trades.
* July 21, 2010 - All eligible trades must complete in finished state by midnight (PST) with positive feedback.
* July 22, 2010 - The contest ends and the top ten winners are announced.

The following are the PlayStation 3 games pre-selected by Goozex that winners can choose as prize for this contest (PS3 format only, max retail value $60 or less):

Red Dead Redemption
ModNation Racers
God of War III
Super Street Fighter IV
UFC Undisputed 2010
Tiger Woods PGA 11
Green Day Rock Band (game only)
LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4
Transformers: War for Cybertron
NCAA Football 11
Naughty Bear
Toy Story 3 The Video Game
Front Mission Evolved
Blur
Alpha Protocol
2010 FIFA World Cup
Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands
Lost Planet 2
Skate 3
Split/Second
Madden NFL 11

Eligible winners can receive only one prize. Winners are selected as those members with the highest number of total eligible PlayStation 3 trades as both a buyer and seller. Only the top 10 members (including any 10th placed ties) will be included. Multiple accounts, unconfirmed accounts, fake email addresses, or inaccurate home addresses will disqualify an entry into the promotion. The winner must have a valid United States, Canadian or Bermudian mailing address on file with Goozex at the time of the contest. Any prize won by a minor will be awarded to his parent or legal guardian. The winner may not redeem the prize for cash, Goozex points or trade credits. Eligible members will be notified by email and have 96 hours to respond via email; failure to accept the prize within this timeframe may result in disqualification. Goozex will mail the prize to the winner at the address provided upon registration.
By entering this contest, you agree that Goozex, Inc. may use your name, likeness, and website for promotional purposes without further payment unless prohibited by law. Each winner is solely responsible for any applicable taxes based on the value of the prize received. No purchase necessary. No monetary payment is required in order to receive the prize offered. Winning odds depend on the number of entries. All federal, state, province and local laws and regulations apply. Void where prohibited by law.
If this contest cannot be run as planned for any reason beyond Goozex's control, such as infection by computer virus, tampering, or technical failures, Goozex at its sole discretion reserves the right to suspend, cancel or modify this contest without liability. Goozex, Inc. is not responsible for any loss, injury, liability or damage of any kind resulting or arising from or in connection with the acceptance, possession, use or misuse of the prize, or participation in the contest. Any and all guarantees and warranties for the merchandise prize are subject to the manufacturer's terms and conditions and the winner agrees to look solely to the manufacturer for any such warranty or guarantee claim.

Please direct any questions or comments to:

PROMOTIONS MARKETING
Goozex, Inc.
387 Technology Dr.
Suite 3110A
College Park, MD 20742

Newsletter - Issue #26 - Our 2010 Resolution: Play More!

zannabianca — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 20:16:00 GMT

Issue #26 - January 29, 2010

Goozex Newsletter - Our 2010 Resolution: Play More!

The Goozex Team would like to welcome everyone to this month's edition of the Goozex Newsletter.

This month's topics include:

50% OFF GIFT CARD SALE!
GOOZER SMOGER & THE ANDROID APP
WOUNDED WARRIORS GET THEIR GAME ON
GAME & MOVIE BONUS POINTS PROMOTION CONTINUES
RECAP OF 2009 MOST ACTIVE GOOZEX TRADERS
THE GOOZEX REPORT UPDATES WITH NEW WRITERS
GAMEFLY – GOOZEX GAMER THERAPY: RENT & TRADE GAMES
GOOZEX ONLINE GAMES
Promote Goozex

50% OFF GIFT CARD SALE!

Between February 1 – 14 you can buy select gift cards for 50% off their regular value. And yes, you can make a gift to a friend, or buy one to reload your own account!

It’s a great way to reload and boost your accounts. 2010 is shaping up to be a great year to grab games and movies to add to your home libraries. You already save loads of cash using Goozex, and now you’ll be getting even more bang for your buck. 2010 is the year to save and play more!

Goozex Gift Cards on Sale:
Gift card: 1000 Goozex points + 5 trade tokens: $55 Now $27.50
Gift card: 2000 Goozex points + 5 trade tokens: $105 Now $52.50
Gift card: 3500 Goozex points + 10 trade tokens: $185 Now $92.50
Gift card: 5000 Goozex points + 20 trade tokens: $270 Now $135.00
Gift card: 2000 Goozex points: $100 Now $50.00

Click here to boost your Goozex Life now!

GOOZER SMOGER & THE ANDROID APP

A big shout-out goes to Goozer Smoger who has independently developed the first Goozex Android App: Pocket Goozex!

Envision a mobile phone application where with the a few touches on your cell you scan the back of a game box at a retail store and instantly add it to your Goozex request queue. Then you say I may need some points for that game and decide to add some movies laying around home to your offers queue. All this can now be done on your Android mobile phone.

Seriously, that’s awesome! Click here to learn more about Pocket Goozex the Android app.
http://www.es-designs.net/esmobile/goozex/

Click here to discuss on the forums:
http://www.goozex.com/community/forums/t/57464.aspx?PageIndex=1
iPhone users: check out Goozer TaintedZodiac’s iGoozex app released last year here:

http://www.goozex.com/trading/asp/applications_users_igoozex.asp

WOUNDED WARRIORS GET THEIR GAME ON

As many of you know, we have a relationship with the good people at Cause, who help bring comfort to our wounded soldiers. Recently, Cause unveiled a bed side portable PlayStation 3 and TV unit that can move around throughout the hospital. Below are a couple of pictures from Walter Reed Army Medical Hospital in Washington DC to help give you an idea of how it looks. In addition to these gaming units, Cause manages free movie and game rental centers in military hospitals across the world and is what attracted us to volunteer for them in the first place. If you would like to learn more, donate or find out how you can help, please visit Cause at their website here:
http://cause-usa.org

Thanks for being a special part of what makes us the best game trading community.

A quick and easy way to donate $10.00 to support the Red Cross working in Haiti is to send the text “HAITI” to 90999.

A unique fundraising effort, allowing mobile users to text “HAITI” to 90999, was launched on January 12, three hours after the earthquake struck Haiti. The program is powered by Mobile Accord and the mGive Foundation in coordination with the U.S. State Department as part of its ongoing support of this disaster response. The American Red Cross is deeply grateful to be the beneficiary of this opportunity.

Learn more about this specific donation at the American Red Cross here:

http://american.redcross.org/site/PageNavigator/ntld_Haiti_text2help_faqs

GAME & MOVIE BONUS POINTS PROMOTION CONTINUES

We got a lot of great feedback about the game & movie bonus points promotion that we have decided to continue it through all of 2010! It’s part of our New Year’s resolution to play more! Here’s how the bonus points promo works:

Play & beat game or watch movie
Trade game/movie within 30 days of release date (guaranteed instant match!)
Get positive feedback
Automatically get bonus 200 points for games and 100 points for movies

List of eligible GAMES (new ones are added regularly): Items eligible for bonus

List of eligible MOVIES (new ones are added regularly): Items eligible for bonus

RECAP OF 2009 MOST ACTIVE GOOZEX TRADERS

“Whoa! You got to be kidding me.” “Is that even possible?” These are some of the reactions from the GTeam when we looked at the volume of trades our 2009 top 10 buyers and sellers. Here’s some more food for thought – we figure that the 2009 top buyer, zacksnini, saved over $14,000 on game trading alone. No, we’re not joking. If you figure that on average members save $16.50 per game trade, as opposed to what their trade in value would be at a the used game shop, then multiply that by how many games received you get to that number.

As a small token of our appreciation, we’re giving these members free trading through February 28, 2010.

2009 TOP SELLERS
G-Nitro 535
Sal_Paradise 340
spidey193 318
GreyCrowTrader02 299
FrankTheFrowner 274
rottingcorpse 245
zacksnini 229
dustin25ship 217
duke1973 209
robdog 208

2009 TOP BUYERS
zacksnini 859
rottingcorpse 851
aurora77 673
Sal_Paradise 669
G-Nitro 636
catdaddy 492
yellowoasis 492
swindel 477
citishopper 460
magiic 421

Click here to comment on the Goozex forums about these mega traders
http://www.goozex.com/community/forums/p/57722/289440.aspx

Click here if you’d like to see and discuss 2009 most requested games & movies on Goozex:
http://www.goozex.com/community/forums/t/57196.aspx

THE GOOZEX REPORT UPDATES WITH NEW WRITERS

The independent Goozer blogging site, The Goozex Report, has added a few new members to their growing writing staff. Please welcome fellow Goozers averyzoe, JudoChinX, and Timpysan to the Goozex Report team. The Goozex Report is a fantastic blog headed by JimmyJames70 (aka Mike Rohde) that has the goal of adding gaming content for the Goozex community. All the writers are volunteers and get a taste of the whole game industry blogging experience. Below are recent highlights from The Goozex Report:
Goozer: averyzoe
“What To Get Your Girlfriend That You Like Too | Valentine’s Day”
http://thegoozexreport.blogspot.com/2010/01/what-to-get-your-girlfriend-that-you.html

Goozer: JudoChinX
“Top 10 Predictions for 2010”
http://thegoozexreport.blogspot.com/2010/01/top-10-predictions-for-2010.html

Goozer: kube00
“Flashback to 1995”
http://thegoozexreport.blogspot.com/2010/01/flashback-to-1995.html

Goozer: retrovertigo
“Is Gran Turismo Still Relevant?”
http://thegoozexreport.blogspot.com/2010/01/is-gran-turismo-still-relevant.html

Goozer: Sleebs
“Silent Hill Shattered Memories Video”
http://thegoozexreport.blogspot.com/2010/01/silent-hill-shattered-memories-video.html

Goozer: JimmyJames70
“Paying Tribute to Dragon Age: Origins”
http://thegoozexreport.blogspot.com/2010/01/paying-tribute-to-dragon-age-origins.html

Goozer: starven
“First Impressions: Bayonetta”
http://thegoozexreport.blogspot.com/2010/01/first-impressions-bayonetta-ps3.html

GAMEFLY – GOOZEX GAMER THERAPY: RENT & TRADE GAMES

Attention gamers with acute game horde syndrome: The GameFly – Goozex six step therapy can help you today!

Look in your wallet and confirm you don’t have enough cash for 2, 3, 4 or more games this month.
Now determine which game you must own and purchase or request it on Goozex
Here’s the crucial part – for the games you just want to try, Join Gamefly and rent it!
If you like the game a lot, then request it on Goozex
If you don’t like the game, then immediately return it to Gamefly and request another
Very important last step – brag to your friends about how you game more with Gamefly and Goozex!

GOOZEX ONLINE GAMES

In a comprehensive three year study we found some interesting facts about our members. It seems that a majority of our members use web browsers to connect to the Internet and they also like to play video games. Yes, it’s true! After extensive analysis, the GTeam is figuring our members may like to play online games too. Goozex is happy to announce a partnership with XS Software, a European developer of award-winning browser-based games. Below are a few titles you can now play directly through Goozex.

>> Discuss in the forum! <<

Promote Goozex

Do you like Goozex? Help us in promoting Goozex.com by posting a link or review on your favorite web-site! You may earn one FREE trade token for each friend you invite to Goozex!

This is a great way to get more games for free from Goozex. The bonus is assigned as soon as your friend completes their first trade with positive feedback.

Check the Refer a Friend or the Supporters & Tools pages!

Thanks for being a special part of what makes us the best game trading community.
Play. Trade. Game more!

This newsletter is © 2010 Goozex, Inc.
All trademarks and copyrights are the property of their registered owners.

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You can re-activate the newsletter at any time by changing the newsletter preferences in your own Account page on goozex.com. You can read the Goozex anti-spam policy here.

Newsletter - Issue #25 - Tis’ The Season To Be Goozy

zannabianca — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 21:28:00 GMT

Issue #25 - December 15, 2009

Goozex Newsletter

The Goozex Team would like to welcome everyone to this month's edition of the Goozex Newsletter.

This month's topics include:

UNIVERSITY OF GOOZEX
GAMEFLY: RENT BEFORE YOU TRADE
TRADE ANY 10 MOVIES & GET A NEW FREE MOVIE
BIG POINT BONUSES FOR TRADING HOT GAMES & MOVIES!
FREE MOVIE TRADES!
VALVE ROCKS IT WITH THE SOLDIERS
GOOZEX UPDATES
Promote Goozex

**WARNING** Members that read this newsletter may see the word “FREE” mentioned a lot. Too much free may be hazardous to your health. Please proceed with caution.

UNIVERSITY OF GOOZEX

Dear Goozex students,
The Fall semester is coming to an end and soon you’ll be on your winter break. While on break, the Goozex Faculty Staff would like to remind all of you about the FREE trades available to all “.edu” students. From now through January 31, 2010 Goozex student members will have free trades on movies and games. A- students will take advantage and stock up for the Spring semester. A+ students will also tell their classmates, professors and family how much they learned about saving money on Goozex!

New members should register with a “.edu” email address. Existing student members should simply change and then confirm their “.edu” email addresses. Know this and you’ll pass the Goozex101 exam with no problem. Happy Trading!

Goozex Promotion Rules for CheapAssGamer Prize Giveaway (November 27 - December 13)

Goozex — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:47:00 GMT

Goozex is giving away one $500 Amazon Gift Card (MSRP $500.00) to one lucky CheapAssGamer.com member!

To be eligible to win the prize, you must sign up on Goozex.com with the coupon code "CAG" and activate your account or post your Goozex nickname on the appropriate thread/comment area on cheapassgamer.com. Entries will be accepted from November 27, 2009 until midnight December 13, 2009 (PST). On December 14, 2009, Goozex will randomly select one winner among the eligible entrants.

The schedule for the contest is:

* November 27, 2009 - Goozex Promotion begins

* December 13, 2009 - Goozex Promotion ends

* December 14, 2009 - The winner will be announced on the CheapAssGamer.com forum.

CheapAssGamer.com reserves the right to announce the winner as it deems appropriate.

Only one winner will be selected. Multiple accounts, unconfirmed accounts, fake email addresses, or inaccurate home addresses will disqualify an entry into the sweepstakes. The winner must have a valid United States, Canadian or Bermudian mailing address on file with Goozex at the time of the contest. Any prize won by a minor will be awarded to his parent or legal guardian. The winner may not redeem the prize for cash, Goozex points or trade credits. The winner will be notified by email and has 96 hours to respond via email; failure to accept the prize within this timeframe may result in the selection of an alternate winner. Goozex will mail the prize to the winner at the address provided upon registration.

By registering on Goozex.com with the CheapAssGamer.com promotion coupon code, users are automatically entered into the contest and agree to these terms and conditions. By entering this contest, you agree that Goozex, Inc. may use your name, likeness, and website for promotional purposes without further payment unless prohibited by law. Each winner is solely responsible for any applicable taxes based on the value of the prize received. No purchase necessary. No monetary payment is required in order to receive the prize offered. Winning odds depend on the number of entries. All federal, state, province and local laws and regulations apply. Void where prohibited by law.

The name of the winner may be obtained by sending a written request and a self-addressed stamped envelope to Goozex at the address below any time after October 1, 2009. Please direct any questions or comments to:

Promotions Marketing

Goozex, Inc.

387 Technology Dr.

Suite 3110A

College Park, MD 20742

Goozex Promotion Rules for Destructoid Prize Giveaway (December 1 - December 16, 2009)

Goozex — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:30:00 GMT

Goozex is giving away one Xbox 360 Modern Warfare 2 Limited Edition Console (MSRP $399.99) to one lucky Destructoid reader!

To be eligible to win the prize, you must sign up on Goozex.com with the coupon code "Destructoid" and activate your account or post your existing Goozex nickname on the appropriate Destructoid comment/forum thread area. Entries will be accepted from December 1, 2009 until midnight December 16, 2009 (PST). On December 17, 2009, Goozex will randomly select one winner among the eligible entrants.

The schedule for the contest is:

* December 1, 2009 - Goozex Promotion begins

* December 16, 2009 - Goozex Promotion ends

* December 17, 2009 - The winner will be announced on the Destructoid.

Destructoid reserves the right to announce the winner as it deems appropriate.

By registering on Goozex.com with the Destructoid promotion coupon code, users are automatically entered into the contest and agree to these terms and conditions. By entering this contest, you agree that Goozex, Inc. may use your name, likeness, and website for promotional purposes without further payment unless prohibited by law. Each winner is solely responsible for any applicable taxes based on the value of the prize received. No purchase necessary. No monetary payment is required in order to receive the prize offered. Winning odds depend on the number of entries. All federal, state, province and local laws and regulations apply. Void where prohibited by law.

The name of the winner may be obtained by sending a written request and a self-addressed stamped envelope to Goozex at the address below any time after January 31, 2010. Please direct any questions or comments to:

Promotions Marketing

Goozex, Inc.

387 Technology Dr.

Suite 3110A

College Park, MD 20742

Newsletter - Issue #24 - November 17, 2009

zannabianca — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:30:00 GMT

Issue #24 - November 17, 2009

Goozex Newsletter

The Goozex Team would like to welcome everyone to this month's edition of the Goozex Newsletter.

This month's topics include:

BIG POINT BONUSES FOR TRADING NEW GAMES & MOVIES!
FREE MOVIE TRADES!
TRADE ANY 10 MOVIES & GET A NEW FREE MOVIE
USE YOUR POINTS TO GET HOT ITEMS & PRE-ORDERS
TRADE SYSTEM UPDATES EXTRAVAGANZA
INVITE FRIENDS TO WIN STAR TREK!
THE GOOZEX REPORT BLOG
Promote Goozex

BIG POINT BONUSES FOR TRADING NEW GAMES & MOVIES!

Goozex has launched a new special promotional campaign for the upcoming Holiday season that gives you more points for trading out new games and movies. The promotion rewards members that send out specific games and movies that were released in the last 30 days. Selected game trades receive a 200 point bonus and selected movie trades receive a 100 point bonus.

Read more on the forum

See list of all eligible items

Question: Hey I just sent out two awesome games and I got 400 bonus points, now what?
Answer: Why not convert those points earned on the two trades plus the bonuses (2000 + 400) and get a new game off the Goozex Exchange? Hot new titles and pre-orders are being added on a regular basis to the exchange. Sending out 2 hot games gets you 1 new game guaranteed. It’s our play on the classic 2-for-1 special.

Check out the list of games available on the Exchange now

FREE MOVIE TRADES!

Yay! Free trade days are back again for movies on Goozex! From now until January 31, 2010 you do not need any tokens to trade movies. You just need the appropriate amount of points to get movies. HURRY before this promotion ends! Trading Blu-Rays and DVDs is a new way members are picking up a few extra points on Goozex. With a lot of great movies in demand, it’s an easy way to pick up some points for trading on Goozex or to put towards the Goozex Exchange. Movie trading is a great way to recycle your old movies and let you own some of the movies you’ve wanted to watch, but didn’t get around to. Just point, click and add movies to your queues!

Movie Trading

Read more on the forum

TRADE ANY 10 MOVIES & GET A NEW FREE MOVIE

From now until January 31, 2010 you can get a NEW movie for FREE from Goozex by trading out 10 of your previously owned films. So you get the points and a new movie! To be eligible you need 10 positive feedbacks on any movie trade completed by January 31, 2010. The following are the pre-selected movies you can receive with this promotion for DVD or Blu-Ray only:

Read more on the forum

Winning Combo: Game Trading & Gamefly

For a few months now we’ve been working with Gamefly to deliver you a more complete gaming experience. We know that for some games you want to trade on Goozex and for others, you’d just like to rent them. To give you the best of both worlds we partnered with Gamefly to offer you a 15-day FREE trial (two games out at a time) deal. It’s a winning combo to get the most games to play. Click now to start your free trial!
http://www.gamefly.com/ad/track/gooz001

USE YOUR POINTS TO GET HOT ITEMS & PRE-ORDERS

Speaking of the Goozex Exchange, did you know that it is a great way to get hot items and pre-orders? The Goozex Exchange converts the points you earned on your used games and movies into new hot items. New games and movies are being added all the time. Here’s just a small sample of items on the Goozex Exchange!

See more on the Exchange now!

TRADE SYSTEM UPDATES EXTRAVAGANZA

We have an extravaganza of updates coming out the pipeline over the next couple of months.

Update: Points Payment & Confirm Shipment
Goozex is updating the points payment system in an effort to better serve both buyers and sellers. In order for a seller to receive points upfront they will need to confirm shipment for any given trade. We are promoting better trading behavior for the Goozex community, which we expect to lead to even better customer service in the case of a trade issue popping up. When a seller confirms shipment, that user is making a clear statement to the buyer and Goozex that they have placed the item in the mail. Please do not confirm shipment if you have not actually placed a movie or game in the mail.

Update: Feedback System
Goozex has updated the buyer slot restrictions associated with your feedback score. It is a minor adjustment that we believe will help get buyers more games and movies faster! You can check the update on the FAQ:

http://www.goozex.com/trading/asp/about_faq.asp?index=4

Update: Instant Match
The new Instant Match feature has been launched and directly connects buyers and sellers to start an immediate trade. The new pop-up that you see when adding items to your queues is part of the Instant Match system. We are working on some updates including Profile and Queue page notifications to help you better access Instant Match with your existing list of games and movies. A few other updated Instant Match areas:

Your profile page will have a notification alerting you of available instant matches you have by updating your requests or “On Hold” queues.
Your requests queue will have a notification to alert you that by changing the shipping condition (from Full Package to Disc Only or Disc + Manual) you will be able to get an Instant Match
Your “On Hold” queues will have a notification to alert you that by activating the movie or game for trade you will have an Instant Match

Update: Automatic Vacation Mode
TGIF and here comes the weekend! Uh-oh, got some trade matches on Friday that I didn’t see until Sunday, and I timed out and lost my space in the queue. What to do? If you know you’re going to be away from email and your home for a couple of days or more, then make sure to use the Vacation Mode on Goozex (it's an option within your Account page). Going into Vacation Mode holds your place in the queue while you’re away.

Now Goozex will be automatically placing users into Vacation Mode if they have certain amount of timeouts occur in a specific time frame. Here’s a quick breakdown on when a user will be automatically placed into Vacation Mode:

If 3 or more timeouts occur in the last 7 days
If 5 or more timeouts occur in the last 30 days

Update: Feedback Notification
The My Goozex and the Requests pages now have an alert that shows how many days are left to leave feedback. With the Holiday mail crunch coming, we expect packages to take a little longer than usual and this update will go a long way to help buyers determine how much longer they need to wait before the feedback will auto close.

INVITE FRIENDS TO WIN STAR TREK!

“In a galaxy far, far away…”no wait, wrong movie! “To boldly go where no man has gone before” – how awesome was the new Star Trek movie this year? We’re giving away a Blu-Ray or DVD copy to a lucky member that participates in our monthly friend invite contest. It’s easy to enter – simply invite your friends and get a minimum of three active traders to be eligible to win.

Click here to enter or read the rules

Three easy ways to share Goozex with your friends:

Send an email
Share your referral link with your friends like on Twitter, Facebook, Friendsfeed, and Myspace.
Tell a friend in person about Goozex. Let them know they can join and user your Goozex nickname at signup to enter.

Start referring your friends now!

THE GOOZEX REPORT BLOG

The Goozex Report is an independent member written blog. It is a mix of game reviews, industry opinions, and thoughts on all things Goozex! Here are some recent stories that got a lot of buzz!

“Breaking Down the Current Values of the Call of Duty Franchise”
“Call of Duty: Modern Controversy”
“Gunfights and a Look at Western Games!”
“Borderlands final review”
“Uncharted 2: The only action-adventure game gamers will need all year”
“The Fall 2009 Dashboard Update”
“Zune HD Review”

Got comments or story ideas? Send a PM to JimmyJames70 with your Goozex Report thoughts!

Check out The Goozex Report here!

Promote Goozex

Do you like Goozex? Help us in promoting Goozex.com by posting a link or review on your favorite web-site! You may earn one FREE trade token for each friend you invite to Goozex!

This is a great way to get more games for free from Goozex. The bonus is assigned as soon as your friend completes their first trade with positive feedback.

Check the Refer a Friend or the Supporters & Tools pages!

Browse Goozex

Goozex Promotion: Trade Any 10 Movies & Get A New Free Movie

Goozex — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:35:00 GMT

Goozex is running a promotion giving away one preselected movie to every user that sends out 10 or more movies with positive feedback.

To be eligible to win the prize, you must sign up on Goozex.com, activate your account, and trade 10 or more movies (DVD, Blu-Ray, UMD, HD-DVD) and get positive feedback on all of them between the entry dates. Entries will be accepted from November 13, 2009 until midnight January 31, 2010 (PST).

The schedule for the contest is:

* November 13, 2009 - Goozex Promotion begins

* January 31, 2009 - Goozex Promotion ends

The list of pre-selected free movies to receive from Goozex in either DVD or Blu-Ray format only:

Star Trek
Transformers: Rise of the Fallen
G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
Up
Terminator Salvation
District 9
Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian
Inglourious Basterds
Angels & Demons

Only one movie will be given to eligible members. Multiple accounts, unconfirmed accounts, fake email addresses, or inaccurate home addresses will disqualify an entry into the promotion. The winner must have a valid United States, Canadian or Bermudian mailing address on file with Goozex at the time of the contest. Any prize won by a minor will be awarded to his parent or legal guardian. The winner may not redeem the prize for cash, Goozex points or trade credits. Eligible members will be notified by email and have 96 hours to respond via email; failure to accept the prize within this timeframe may result in disqualification. Goozex will mail the prize to the winner at the address provided upon registration.

Please direct any questions or comments to:

Promotions Marketing

Goozex, Inc.

387 Technology Dr.

Suite 3110A

College Park, MD 20742

Newsletter - Issue #23 - October 8, 2009

zannabianca — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 03:12:00 GMT

Issue #23 - October 8, 2009

Goozex Newsletter

The Goozex Team would like to welcome everyone to this month's edition of the Goozex Newsletter.

This month's topics include:

Update: Instant Match Feature
Invite Friends To Win Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2!
Winning Combo: Game Trading & Gamefly
Cause: Auction to Support Our Wounded Troops
The Goozex Exchange in Beta
The Goozex Report Blog
Promote Goozex

UPDATE: INSTANT MATCH FEATURE (COMING SOON)

After launching our heavy hitting movie trading system, we here at Goozex have set our sights on rolling out the new Instant Match feature. Instant Match is designed to connect you immediately with another member for items that have a ready-to-go buyer and/or seller. When selecting to add an item into your offers or requests queue, a new pop-up will showcase the availability of any given item. Those that are ready for an Instant Match will be labeled as such. Look for this feature to roll out in the next few weeks!

Discuss Instant Match on the forum!

TIP: Movie Trading Reminder

In case you somehow missed it, Goozex Movie trading is now live! Already there are over 9,500 movie titles available for trading. Click on the link below to start trading Blu-Ray, DVD, HD-DVD and UMD movies with the same points you’ve earned trading games!

Movie Trading

Invite Friends To Win Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2!

How psyched are you about Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2?! We’ve got to consider GTeam member Blackcoyote MIA for about six months because of this game. We’re giving away a copy to a lucky member that participates in our monthly friend invite contest. It’s easy to enter – simply invite your friends and get a minimum of three active traders to be eligible to win. We’ve already had winners for Madden NFL 10 and Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2. Click here to enter or learn more on our forums:

http://www.goozex.com/community/blogs/goozex_news/

Three easy ways to share Goozex with your friends:

Send an email here: http://www.goozex.com/trading/asp/referafriend.asp
Share your referral link with your friends like on Twitter, Facebook, Friendsfeed, and Myspace. You can also get it here: http://www.goozex.com/trading/asp/referafriend.asp
Tell a friend in person about Goozex. Let them know they can join and user your Goozex nickname at signup to enter.

Start referring your friends now!

Winning Combo: Game Trading & Gamefly

TIP: Home page preference

Did you know that you can configure Goozex to show your favorite home page when you come back to the site or login? For example, you can set your home page to be the My Goozex page, or the Forum home page.

To set your favorite home simply edit your Preferences under the My Account page.

Cause: Auction to Support Our Wounded Troops

Last year we joined forces with the non-profit organization Cause (Comfort for America’s Uniformed Services), that helps wounded warriors recuperating in military hospitals across the country. As we gear up for another Holiday donation drive to support our troops, you can help Cause out today!

Cause Auction -- You can also support Cause by participating in an online auction. From 11:00 AM on October 11, 2009, to 10:00 PM on November 10, 2009, Cause will auction one-of-a-kind items to raise money for programs that help America's military wounded. Goozex will be donating the Modern Warfare 2 Limited Edition Xbox 360 Elite to Cause as a small token of our appreciation for all the hard work they do. To participate in the auction event please visit http://www.cause.cmarket.com

Volunteers Needed -- Cause is looking for volunteers at their hospitals to help recovering soldiers get their game on! Cause is unveiling a new mobile PlayStation 3 game cart that is specifically designed to bring the fun and distraction of video gaming to those confined to a hospital bed. They need experienced gamers and preferably those that are handy with how to setup and troubleshoot a PS3. The mobile PS3 game cart will be launching at Walter Reed Army Medical Hospital in Washington D.C. with the intention of growing the program out to military and VA hospitals across the country. If interested, please email mailto:programs@cause-usa.org for details.

Talk about Cause on the forums here:

http://www.goozex.com/community/forums/p/52369/247437.aspx

EA Sports Shout Out!

A very special thanks to the good folks at EA Sports that donated Madden NFL 10 titles, helmets, jerseys and Xbox faceplates for the September gaming night at Walter Reed Army Medical Hospital. The soldiers played a bracket style tournament with the Jets beating the Giants 17-7 to win the Super Bowl and get first dibs on the swag! Probably the best Madden to come out in years, you can click on the cover above to get your copy today!

Get it here!

The Goozex Exchange (beta)

Goozex launched this month the new Goozex Exchange service in beta for our members. Our vision for the Exchange program is to offer a service that runs all year round and lets members purchase new items with their points. It is not designed to be a one-time quick event. Over the next several weeks additional products will be added, and website developments will rollout to support the program. Click here to visit the Exchange page and make sure to check back often for new product updates.
Goozex Exchange

Make sure to review the FAQ about member eligibility for the Goozex Exchange:
Frequently Asked Questions

The Goozex Report Blog

The Goozex Report is an independent member written blog. It is a mix of game reviews, industry opinions, and thoughts on all things Goozex! Here are some recent stories that got a lot of buzz!

Got comments or story ideas? Send a PM to JimmyJames70 with your Goozex Report thoughts:

Check out The Goozex Report here:
http://thegoozexreport.blogspot.com/

Promote Goozex

Do you like Goozex? Help us in promoting Goozex.com by posting a link or review on your favorite web-site! You may earn a FREE trade credit for each friend you invite to Goozex!

This is a great way to get more games for free from Goozex. The bonus is assigned as soon as your friend completes their first trade with positive feedback.

Check the Refer a Friend page!

Browse Goozex

Goozex Promotion Rules for Fanbolt Prize Giveaway (Oct 9 - 31, 2009)

Goozex — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 18:53:00 GMT

Goozex is giving away one Sony PlayStation 3 Slim (MSRP $299.99) and one copy of Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen (MSRP $39.99) to one lucky Fanbolt reader!

To be eligible to win the prize, you must sign up on Goozex.com with the coupon code "Fanbolt" and activate your account. You must also be an active message board poster on Fanbolt, with a minimum of three posts by the end of contest. Entries will be accepted from October 9, 2009 until midnight October 31, 2009 (PST). On November 2, 2009, Goozex will randomly select one winner among the eligible entrants.

The schedule for the contest is:

* October 9, 2009 - Goozex Promotion begins

* October 31, 2009 - Goozex Promotion ends

* November 2, 2009 - The winner will be announced on the Fanbolt.

Fanbolt reserves the right to announce the winner as it deems appropriate.

By registering on Goozex.com with the Fanbolt promotion coupon code, users are automatically entered into the contest and agree to these terms and conditions. By entering this contest, you agree that Goozex, Inc. may use your name, likeness, and website for promotional purposes without further payment unless prohibited by law. Each winner is solely responsible for any applicable taxes based on the value of the prize received. No purchase necessary. No monetary payment is required in order to receive the prize offered. Winning odds depend on the number of entries. All federal, state, province and local laws and regulations apply. Void where prohibited by law.

The name of the winner may be obtained by sending a written request and a self-addressed stamped envelope to Goozex at the address below any time after December 15, 2009. Please direct any questions or comments to:

Promotions Marketing

Goozex, Inc.

387 Technology Dr.

Suite 3110A

College Park, MD 20742

The Goozex Exchange (beta)

Goozex — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 21:02:00 GMT

The Goozex Exchange (beta) is a new service from Goozex that allows members to spend their points and order new items from Goozex. Now you can trade your games and movies, earn points, and then put your points to good use and buy new items!

The service is in "beta" right now, meaning that we are still testing some of the features. While in this state, Goozex offers a limited selection of titles, and depending on demand for products may run it on a limited basis. We anticipate that the service will be extended to cover a larger selection of titles, and that is will be available on a more continuous basis in the future. The idea is to offer a venue where you can spend your hard-earned points for new games, in an easy and fast process.

The Goozex Exchange is available here: Goozex Exchange

or from any game page that is enabled for the service with the button:

Terms and conditions

At the moment the service is provided on a limited basis. Goozex reserves the right to suspend the service at any time, and does not guarantee that the service will be available in the future, or that the same products will be available in the future.

All orders are processed through trusted third party vendors and partners. The products ordered are shipped directly by our partners at the address the user has on file with Goozex at the time of purchase. You, the user, takes full responsibility in ensuring the address on file with Goozex is correct and current. Should the package be returned to Goozex for "invalid, unknown, or wrong address", Goozex reserves the right to charge the user account with the amount of points spent by you, the user, to purchase the product, plus shipping and handling fees.

New orders on the Exchange are processed by Goozex within 5 - 10 business days. The products are shipped by our fulfillment partners using standard mail. It may take up to 10 - 15 business days for a new order to be delivered. Goozex makes the best effort in offering products that are readily available by our fulfillment partners. However, Goozex cannot guarantee partners' delivery times, and Goozex has no control on our partners' supply: the product may be sold-out or have a waiting list at the time of purchase on the Goozex Exchange. In case the product cannot be shipped by our fulfillment partners within 30 days from purchase or is no longer available for sale, Goozex will refund the user with the amount of Goozex points spent and will cancel the order.

Under no circumstances (including special, indirect, incidental or consequential damages, or for a missing, lost, unavailable, sold-out, or wrong order) shall Goozex be liable to the user for an amount greater than the Goozex points spent by the user on that order. Whereas the product offers a warranty of any kind (for defects or other reasons), said warranty is offered by the original manufacturer or by the Goozex supplier through which the order is fulfilled. Under no circumstances shall Goozex be liable for any warranty claims or services on products sold through the Exchange.

Only select titles are supported in the Exchange. Supply is limited, and the Exchange may be terminated at any time without notice. Goozex may choose to limit the supply for each individual title, or for all titles at once, to a maximum number of orders.

Some eligibility criteria apply to the user account, including the following: must be in good standing, with a valid address on file with Goozex, with a positive transaction history, and with a feedback score higher than a minimum threshold. Each user may be limited to a maximum number of orders every month, and may be limited to order a maximum number of copies of each product. These restrictions are changed from time to time: you may check current restrictions in the FAQ page.

By participating to the program or requesting a product on the Exchange, you explicitly understand and accept these terms and conditions.

Forum discussion

Discuss the service and provide your feedback here: http://www.goozex.com/community/forums/t/51362.aspx?PageIndex=1

Goozex Promotion Rules for High-Def Digest Prize Giveaway (Sept 28 - Oct 12, 2009)

Goozex — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 21:52:00 GMT

Goozex is giving away one Sony PlayStation 3 Slim (MSRP $299.99) to one lucky High-Def Digest reader!

To be eligible to win the prize, you must sign up on Goozex.com with the coupon code "HDDigest" and activate your account. Entries will be accepted from September 28, 2009 until midnight October 12, 2009 (PST). On October 13, 2009, Goozex will randomly select one winner among the eligible entrants.

The schedule for the contest is:

* September 28, 2009 - Goozex Promotion begins

* October 12, 2009 - Goozex Promotion ends

* October 13, 2009 - The winner will be announced on the High-Def Digest.

High-Def Digest reserves the right to announce the winner as it deems appropriate.

By registering on Goozex.com with the High-Def Digest promotion coupon code, users are automatically entered into the contest and agree to these terms and conditions. By entering this contest, you agree that Goozex, Inc. may use your name, likeness, and website for promotional purposes without further payment unless prohibited by law. Each winner is solely responsible for any applicable taxes based on the value of the prize received. No purchase necessary. No monetary payment is required in order to receive the prize offered. Winning odds depend on the number of entries. All federal, state, province and local laws and regulations apply. Void where prohibited by law.

The name of the winner may be obtained by sending a written request and a self-addressed stamped envelope to Goozex at the address below any time after November 1, 2009. Please direct any questions or comments to:

Promotions Marketing

Goozex, Inc.

387 Technology Dr.

Suite 3110A

College Park, MD 20742

Goozex Promotion Rules for DVDTalk Prize Giveaway (September 28 - October 12, 2009)

Goozex — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 20:08:00 GMT

Goozex is giving away one Sony PlayStation 3 Slim (MSRP $299.99) to one lucky DVDTalk reader! Goozex will also be giving away three (3) copies of X-Men Origins: Wolverine on Blu-Ray (MSRP $39.99) to three lucky DVDTalk readers!

To be eligible to win the prize, you must sign up on Goozex.com with the coupon code "DVDTalk" and activate your account. Entries will be accepted from September 28, 2009 until midnight October 12, 2009 (PST). On October 13, 2009, Goozex will randomly select one winner among the eligible entrants for each of the prizes.

The schedule for the contest is:

* September 28, 2009 - Goozex Promotion begins

* October 12, 2009 - Goozex Promotion ends

* October 13, 2009 - The winner will be announced on the DVDTalk.com forum.

DVDTalk.com reserves the right to announce the winner as it deems appropriate.

Only one winner will be selected for each prize for a total of 4 different winners. Multiple accounts, unconfirmed accounts, fake email addresses, or inaccurate home addresses will disqualify an entry into the sweepstakes. The winner must have a valid United States, Canadian or Bermudian mailing address on file with Goozex at the time of the contest. Any prize won by a minor will be awarded to his parent or legal guardian. The winner may not redeem the prize for cash, Goozex points or trade credits. The winner will be notified by email and has 96 hours to respond via email; failure to accept the prize within this timeframe may result in the selection of an alternate winner. Goozex will mail the prize to the winner at the address provided upon registration.

By registering on Goozex.com with the DVDTalk promotion coupon code, users are automatically entered into the contest and agree to these terms and conditions. By entering this contest, you agree that Goozex, Inc. may use your name, likeness, and website for promotional purposes without further payment unless prohibited by law. Each winner is solely responsible for any applicable taxes based on the value of the prize received. No purchase necessary. No monetary payment is required in order to receive the prize offered. Winning odds depend on the number of entries. All federal, state, province and local laws and regulations apply. Void where prohibited by law.

The name of the winner may be obtained by sending a written request and a self-addressed stamped envelope to Goozex at the address below any time after December 1, 2009. Please direct any questions or comments to:

Promotions Marketing

Goozex, Inc.

387 Technology Dr.

Suite 3110A

College Park, MD 20742

Goozex Promotion Rules for GoNintendo Prize Giveaway (September 10 - 24, 2009)

Goozex — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 21:31:00 GMT

Goozex is giving away one Beatles Rock Band Wii Bundle (MSRP $249.99) to two lucky GoNintendo readers!

To be eligible to win the prize, you must sign up on Goozex.com with the coupon code "GoNintendo" and activate your account. Entries will be accepted from September 10, 2009 until midnight September 24, 2009 (PST). On September 25, 2009, Goozex will randomly select one winner among the eligible entrants.

The schedule for the contest is:

* September 10, 2009 - Goozex Promotion begins

* September 24, 2009 - Goozex Promotion ends

* September 25, 2009 - The winner will be announced on the GoNintendo.com forum.

GoNintendo.com reserves the right to announce the winner as it deems appropriate.

By registering on Goozex.com with the GoNintendo promotion coupon code, users are automatically entered into the contest and agree to these terms and conditions. By entering this contest, you agree that Goozex, Inc. may use your name, likeness, and website for promotional purposes without further payment unless prohibited by law. Each winner is solely responsible for any applicable taxes based on the value of the prize received. No purchase necessary. No monetary payment is required in order to receive the prize offered. Winning odds depend on the number of entries. All federal, state, province and local laws and regulations apply. Void where prohibited by law.

Promotions Marketing

Goozex, Inc.

387 Technology Dr.

Suite 3110A

College Park, MD 20742

Goozex Promotion Rules for Destructoid Prize Giveaway (Sept 9 - 23, 2009)

Goozex — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 21:24:00 GMT

Goozex is giving away one Sony PlayStation 3 Slim (MSRP $299.99) and one copy of Watchmen Blu-Ray (MSRP $34.98) to one lucky Destructoid reader!

To be eligible to win the prize, you must sign up on Goozex.com with the coupon code "Destructoid" and activate your account. Entries will be accepted from September 9, 2009 until midnight September 23, 2009 (PST). On September 24, 2009, Goozex will randomly select one winner among the eligible entrants.

The schedule for the contest is:

* September 9, 2009 - Goozex Promotion begins

* September 23, 2009 - Goozex Promotion ends

* September 24, 2009 - The winner will be announced on the Destructoid.

Destructoid reserves the right to announce the winner as it deems appropriate.

Promotions Marketing

Goozex, Inc.

387 Technology Dr.

Suite 3110A

College Park, MD 20742

Classic Games: They’re Better Remembered than Replayed

Blackcoyote — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 17:10:00 GMT

Troy Benedict Says I have been playing computer and video games for most of my 32 years. Some of my earliest gaming memories are of getting dropkicked by Princess Mariko at the end of Karateka, and playing boatloads of Infocom and Eamon text-based adventure games. I recall flying my pixilated snowspeeder at the seemly infinite hordes of AT-AT walkers in the Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back for the Atari 2600, looking for their weakness - a single flashing pixel. I remember the first time I saw a friend’s Nintendo Entertainment System, and immediately fell in love with The Legend of Zelda, Metroid, Super Mario Bros, and Contra.

There have been so many great games that I’ve played during my lifelong “career” as a gaming enthusiast. I could probably write endless, sappy articles about all of my favorite games and moments throughout my life, but I will spare you those details.

While I look back upon hundreds of cherished games with fond memories, absolutely none of the games are as enjoyable as they were during their prime.

I’ve read a lot of blogs and posts on message boards from gaming enthusiasts claiming that replaying a classic game was “just as good as I remember it!”

I immediately think to myself, either that person is so caught up in the excitement of nostalgia that they’re delusional, OR they’re outright lying. There is NO way that any classic game lives up to its original glory, and I’ll tell you why.

Let me clarify what I mean by “classic games” before I get to far ahead of myself, as this term can be very subjective depending on when you started playing video games. When I talk about classic games, I’m referring to the games of the 80s and early-to-mid 90s, when the PC and video game industry was still in its infancy.

I remember how absolutely amazed I was when I took my first steps as B.J. Blazkowicz in Wolfenstein 3-D or the thrill of being genuinely frightened while playing Doom, when a maze-like corridor in the Mars facility went dark and the sound of an approaching Pinky Demon could be heard in the distance. I play these games today, and am bored after a couple of levels.

I find it difficult to sit down and play a classic game like Dragon Warrior or Phantasy Star II, as I can immediately see how even the smallest changes over the decades have made for some of the genre’s biggest improvements. You weren’t always able to “try” out a new weapon or piece of equipment to see how it affected your stats. Sometimes you weren’t even notified if the item you were purchasing could be equipped by the character for which you were buying it. Even random battle encounters are becoming a thing of the past. I find these random encounters to insanely frustrating today, maybe even more so now I did in the past, especially when all you want to do is get to a checkpoint, and you run into that one enemy group that kills you. Game over! The controller is thrown – nerd rage achievement unlocked! It reminds me of that scene from Office Space when all that Peter wants to do is get out of the office and avoid Lumberg, and just as he’s finally logging off the network and making his escape – BAM – Lumberg pops up and asks him to come in on Saturday… oh, and Sunday, as well. I digress…

I have downloaded a lot of classic Genesis, NES, and SNES games through the Wii’s Virtual Console, and I’ll admit, I’ve probably played each game once or twice, at the most. It’s good for a brief trip down memory lane, but I can’t help but feel a little underwhelmed paying even $5 for a game that I absolutely loved during its prime, and only honestly enjoy it for a very short amount of time.

It might be a bit pessimistic to think this way, but when I go back and revisit a classic game that I grew up playing, part of me expects the game not to deliver like it did back during its prime. In fact, I expect it to be less than impressive. I’ll explain what I mean by that in a moment.
I’m not knocking what many consider to be the forefathers of the gaming industry. If games like Super Mario Bros, Doom, The Legend of Zelda, Kings Quest, Final Fantasy, never existed, the current gaming industry might be a whole lot different! These greatest games of their time should also be the inspiration for newer better games.

If the pinnacle of gaming stops with a single classic game, then the gaming industry has failed! If there has never been a better side-scrolling action-platformer since Contra’s release over 20 years ago, then we all might as well hang up our controllers and find a new hobby.

Like all industries, what makes the computer and video game industries so great and exciting is that they’re constantly evolving and innovating. Evolution and innovation in the industry is a necessity! Evolution and innovation is the difference between something average and predictable, and something fresh, exciting, and great!

Take the evolution of the First-Person Shooter genre, for example. Wolfenstein 3-D was one of the first games to gather popular and mainstream attention to the FPS genre. It was Doom that incorporated that idea and functionality of Wolf 3D, built upon it, and added multiplayer. Duke Nukem 3-D and Quake added completely new technology – better, more complex level design, smarter A.I., the ability to jump and look around, as well as stronger, more efficient network code for larger multiplayer games. Half-Life built upon those and other popular FPS games before its time, by getting the player to really feel like they were in the game. Valve used techniques in Half-Life, like scripted events and one of the best game openings to an FPS game, to really immerse the player. While Half-Life was still ultimately about shooting things, it also introduced the idea of a more complex story to help carry the game along. Half-Life wasn’t broken into levels either, the progression from area to area in the game was smooth and rarely did the player see a loading screen.

Today, the FPS genre is so completely different than it was in the early 90s. Players now expect a certain level of gradual innovation between game releases, or they’ll complain. And rightfully so! Nobody wants to play the same game over and over, especially with so much technology in our consoles and computers. More modern FPS, Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare and Killzone 2, almost play like role playing games, where players are rewarded for playing more and being more effective on the battlefield. The in-game character is no longer created equally. There are more sophisticated level progression – the more experienced a gamer becomes, the more deadly and effective his character becomes in the game. There are new weapons made available, better weapons upgrades, perks and skills, as well as different classes of characters. Multiplayer games are more team-based today, instead of the massive royal rumbles of yesteryear. Gamers are working together to win, rather than simply being the lone wolf with the highest kill count.

Halo 3 introduced one of the most impressive stat tracking systems to ever grace a first person genre. Not only could players see how effective they are over the course of the game, but they could save, share, and replay online battles – watching the multiplayer session from practically any angle, analyzing where they went wrong, as if they were a football team studying the strategies of other teams by watching replays of the game.

Frankly, the leaps and bounds in technology is amazing, especially in the FPS genre, and it’s still getting better. Sony’s MAG (Massive Action Game), which comes out in early 2010, is pushing for multiplayer games of up to 256 players. Modern Warfare 2 promises to deliver an even better experience than the already fantastic COD4.

Hopefully, you can see that when somebody says to me, “Wow! Doom is still as good as the day I remember playing it!” I can’t help but feel sorry for them. Either they’re just caught up in the comforting glow of nostalgia (which will wear off, I promise) or they really haven’t played and enjoyed any of the more current games.

You might be thinking, you’re an idiot, Troy! There are so many classic games that are still fun to play. Yes, this is true, I am an idiot, and there are still some classics that hold up over the many years. These games have the feeling of being “future-proofed”, to borrow a tech term. They hold up because they have elements and features that are still popular in today’s games. They were innovative for their time, and their innovation is still recognized and respected even today. A game like Super Mario World is one that I can go back and play over and over again, and still get a lot of enjoyment. Perhaps, we can thank the Game Boy and Nintendo DS for helping to keep a more simplified, 16-bit style of gaming popular, even today. Super Mario World offered a lot of depth, especially for completionists who could go back and try to collect all of the hidden coins.

If a classic game is to survive and get the attention of today’s gamers I feel that they have to meet two necessary requirements: 1) the game has to be updated or re-tweeked with today’s industry standards in mind and, 2) it has to somehow contain the spirit of the original game without horribly mutating it into a completely unrecognizable mess. This is very hard to do, and few have succeeded.

Pac-Man Championship Edition is an example of a classic arcade game that was able to update its look and feel, and still feel genuinely like Pac-Man.

I also really enjoyed the new Space Invader’s Extreme -- although it’s backwards E’s were a little to “XTREME!” for me – because it felt and played like a mix of the original Space Invaders, with some of the more modern arcade-style games Geometry Wars and Lumines. The audio and visual flair, along with a very familiar gameplay style, made for a very faithful modern update to a classic game.

More recently, I really enjoyed revisiting my all-time favorite PC game, The Secret of Monkey Island. A lot of time and effort went into completely overhauling the original for the Special Edition release. High-definition graphics, an improved musical score, a slightly different interface, and full voiceovers for all of the game’s dialog. There is even an option to immediately transition from the new Special Edition version of the game to the classic 256-color version to see just how things looked back in the very early 90s.

I hope you enjoyed reading my thoughts as to why I believe that classic games aren’t as good as we remember them being. It’s still safe to admire those classics for being the forefathers of the great games we have today, as well as thinking back fondly of playing them. But I personally, can’t enjoy a classic game the same way I did during its prime. Like I said before, innovation and evolution are necessary in order for an industry to grow, and if people are still enjoying a classic game like Doom over a modern game like Call of Duty 4, then something is very wrong.
Great games should exist as inspirational stepping stones for the brilliant minds behind new games: future games designers, programmers, and video game visionaries. Great games, classic or otherwise, should not be expected to stand the test of time.

I encourage everybody to give me their thoughts on this article, as well as your thoughts on classic games vs. modern titles. Do they hold up for you? In your mind, are they better left remember, than replayed?

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Celebrate the Dreamcast’s 10-Year Anniversary

Blackcoyote — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 17:09:00 GMT

Mike Marks Says It's hard to believe that 10 years ago this very instant, I was at my parents house, pouring over page after page of the Sega Dreamcast magazine I had picked up. It wasn't my first game console, but it was my first console purchase, which was an even bigger deal to me. I had worked as a lifeguard all summer, and I honestly still remember walking into Best Buy and seeing the Sonic Adventure demo running, and racing back home to figure out if I could afford it. As my luck would have it, I could, and on 9/9/1999 I walked out of there one happy guy. The best part is, with 9/9/2009 quickly coming up, I'm still just as happy with that purchase.

You can find a Dreamcast at many used game stores now, and they're usually pretty cheap. So with the big 10-year anniversary on the horizon, I figured some of you might want to see what you missed out on and may need a little help. Most people are aware of Shenmue, Space Channel 5 and the Sonic Adventure games already, so I've decided to list the ones that you might have missed when looking for the classics. Here's some of the more random titles that still have a spot on my bookshelf.

Blue Stinger--Currently: 100 points
Blue Stinger is an odd choice, I'll totally admit that. And because I have to be honest, I'll also admit that I actually own a Blue Stinger poster, and my band name in Rock Band is, in fact, Blue Stinger. This game somehow burrowed deep within my brain, and has lived there since I snagged it around Christmas time, 1999. It's a third person, survival horror/action title, and it's got more flaws than I'd care to admit. The cut scenes look wooden, the voice acting is awful and you run way too slowly. But, even with all that said, it's an absolute blast. It's a campy, sci-fi adventure set on an island, called "Dinosaur Island," that is enclosed in a blue bubble. Using a bunch of weapons found on the island, Eliot G. Bilade (that's you!) and Dogs Bower (that's also you!), will have to find out the mystery of Dinosaur Island, and help out some of the folks they meet along the way. The plot and acting (or lack thereof) is just so out there, you just can't stop playing. Every enemy you kill starts showering you in golden coins, which you can use at the vending machines to buy food and weapons.

And did I mention there's a part where you have to fight the monsters while dressed in a Santa suit? Because that's also there. So is the totally random, and unnecessary, tie-in with the mega obscure "Pen Pen Tricelon" Dreamcast game. And karate! You can karate chop, but only after you put on karate clothes! At 100 points, you owe it to yourself to give the game a shot. It's by no means perfect, but few games out there capture that same feeling as watching a "good" B-Movie, and this one (even if it wasn't trying to...) just nails it.

Cannon Spike--Currently: 550 points

Add it to your queues, folks, because you'll want to have a spot in line if and when this game comes up. The Dreamcast was home to the world's most notorious shooter, Ikaruga, but before that there was Cannon Spike. It's a 3-D, top down shooter, using a random collection of Capcom characters. Pop the game in, and quickly select who you'd like to play as. Arthur from Ghosts 'n Goblins, B.B. Hood from Darkstalkers, Cammy or Charlie from Street Fighter, Mega Man, Shiba Shintaro from Three Wonders, or newcomer Simone. Then you’re thrust into a random level. The game cycles through four levels and eventually you'll battle your way through all of them. Many of them use a different Capcom game as the theme, and almost all of them mash multiple Capcom classics together. Fight off "Evil Balrog" (known as Vega in the U.S.) on the Resident Evil themed level, for instance. There's 10 different difficulty levels, so replay value is through the roof (I still have never beaten difficulty 7), and your sessions with the game are short and sweet. Each level is all about the boss fights, which range from mutant gorillas to giant mechs, and are usually done and over with in under 5 minutes.

Cannon Spike supports two players, and is just as fun with a friend. At first glance, it's your standard shooter, where you're dodging huge sprays of bullets. But the addition of special moves and melee combat adds more depth to it, as well as gives you added incentive to play through as everyone, so you can see who does what. It's a hard game to find because of it's late release in the life cycle of the Dreamcast, but it's the type of game Goozex was made for. Get your name on that list, because at some point, someone will have a Dreamcast die, and they'll decide to part with this gem instead of replacing the system.

Jet Grind Radio--Currently: 200 points

While it is more than likely Jet Grind Radio is something you've already heard of, I needed to make sure I put this on my list. This is my favorite game for the system. On 9/9/09, I'll make sure to pop this in and take a long trip around Shibuya-cho. This game excels on every level. The soundtrack is phenomenal, the graphics are cutting edge (and still look great) and the gameplay has that unique style Sega used to be known for. Starting out as Beat, a member of the gang the GG's, you go around town, spraying your gang tag over the tag of rival gangs. Tagging is done by using the analog stick to match some cues on the screen, a much more fun and intuitive way of doing things, when compared to it's X-Box sequel, "Jet Set Radio Future." On top of that, you can design the tags yourself. There is an editor in the game that allows you to create your own artwork for the different sizes of tags available. I put hours into this thing, and I still think it's awesome when I load it up now. Shibuya-cho is covered in art that I actually created.

The game deserves a lot of credit for the innovation it brought with it at the time, and it's a shame JSRF didn't do too much to continue innovating. That's why I gave it a spot on this list. While I'm sure a lot of you have heard of the series, and almost anyone who bought an original Xbox had JSRF thrown at them, I need to stress how much better I feel this game is than it's successor. The simple ability to create your own tags, and to actually do the spray painting with the analog stick, just adds an unbelievable amount of charm to the title. If you played JSRF, and liked it, but haven't tried this--add it to your queue now.

MDK2--Currently: 100 points
This is a game for those of you who want to be driven insane. One of the hardest games I've ever played in my entire life, MDK2 manages to be both controller-smashing frustrating and an amazingly hilarious experience all at once. You play as three characters, alternating levels as you progress. As space aliens threaten life in Canada, you'll first take on the role of Kurt Hectic. He's a janitor, who has been forced to fight the aliens, and is given a 'ribbon suit,' which allows him to glide around platforms, and gives him a gun for an arm. The gun can be a machine gun from distances, but when using Kurt's sniper mode, is a pretty awesome sniper rifle. His levels are more about platforming, and using the sniper rifle to hit switches that open doors. Rounding out his arsenal are a whole slew of awesome gadgets to help you destroy and distract your foes. Next up, you'll play as Max, a robotic, cigar smoking dog with six legs. Remember what a big deal it was when Halo introduced dual wielding weapons? Psh, Max was quadruple wielding years earlier. Running on two legs, that left Max four that could carry uzi's, pistols, shotguns and anything else he could get his paws on. He has a jet-pack, which gets a little tedious at times when you're running out of fuel, but overall was a blast. Max's levels were straightforward and his firepower was heavy and fun. Finally, you'd get Doc Hawkins, the scientist behind all of this. His levels are pretty funny, and involve him collecting objects. The objects can then be combined to create weapons, and a wide variety of other things the Doc will need to get to his goal. It's much more puzzle oriented and slower paced, but just as entertaining.

MDK2 was unique because it was three games in one. There's 10 levels, each with 3 sub-levels involving the above mentioned characters. The stories mesh together very well, and it seemed everytime I was finishing a Kurt level, I vowed to never play another Kurt level again...only to crave his sniper scope right around the time a Doc level was almost done, making me really excited to continue. The only downsides to this game were it's extreme difficulty (I think I still have a save somewhere around level 9-B, a level I haven't even come close to in recent years...), and the weird control scheme. Moving is done using the buttons (Y is forwards, X and B are strafing, and A is backwards), and that frees up the analog stick to aim and move the camera. As unconventional and awkward as it sounds, it really isn't too bad once you get a handle on it.

So there you have it, my picks for some great games you could pop in to celebrate 10 years of the Dreamcast. I hope you've enjoyed my first column for The Goozex Report, and don't hesitate to let me know what you thought of it. Are these horrible picks? Think you deserve an apology for actually trying Blue Stinger? Wondering what I'd do if I could make an MDK3? Mad I didn't include "Fur Fighters," the one game on the brink of making this list I had to cut? Contact me at mikexmarks@gmail.com, and let me know what you'd like to see in the future.

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Batman: Arkham Asylum: First Impressions

Blackcoyote — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 17:06:00 GMT

Shawn Lebert Says Among all the mediocre titles the Batman has mustered this past decade, he still remains as one of the most, if not the best, iconic superheroes to be written into comic book history. We still love him no matter all the lackadaisical arrivals on the past three-odd generation consoles. Thinking back, the last suitable and satisfying Batman game experience was perhaps Batman Returns for the Super Nintendo. It was indeed side-scrolling madness, a relatively fun beat-em-up, quite similar to the formula that Super Teenage Mutant Turtles was so fond of using. And for a movie-related gaming title, it was enjoyable.

Hold on tight, as we soar a whopping 17-some years later. Seventeen. We are finally graced with a title that speaks independent from all other Batman titles. Batman: Arkham Asylum for the PlayStation 3 and the Xbox 360 arrives, reinventing and capturing the Batman universe. Quite noticeably, Arkham Asylum roots from the comic source material with crafted inspiration by Tim Sale and Jeph Loeb – real fine artistic style and visual homage to classic Batman graphic novels such as THE LONG HALLOWEEN – as this new title sets stone in a pre-existing, well-developed universe, but performs naturally.

The production value for the title right off feels deep and priceless, given that there was a specific tone that needed to be established and well done for it to be acceptable. Even though it’s a Teen rated game, Arkham Asylum manages to capture mature audiences. Its dark and spooky dimension fits perfectly within the established mythos of the Caped Crusader and becomes an instant attention-grabber moments into the introduction.

The graphics speak for itself, reminiscent of near Gears of War 2 finesse without everything having to blow up. The world feels right at home in the Batman world as the Batmobile screeches to life and roars through the macabre city streets. As the graphics are intense, we’re able to sense the emotion on the characters faces, as their animations are intensely written on their brows; it’s quite amazing. Even Batman looks creepy sometimes when he has to deal with his arch-nemesis.

The gameplay is simple and fun so far. Navigating through the big corridors of Arkham Asylum is intriguing, given the level of detail on its surroundings. The lighting of the game is an important aspect and creates a dynamic interior. As you venture from place to place, you do feel claustrophobic in its chilling atmosphere, and soon enough you have to deal with psychotic inmates who have conveniently broken out.

The combat is actually addicting. You man-handle all of your opponents with your bare fists, and since Batman takes care of the mess non-lethally, you tend to have a ton of men sprawled all over. The animations in the fights are pretty exciting and the intertwining of counter-attacks makes the fighting sequences smooth and real, just like being the master martial artist himself. There’s a little icon telling you when a certain opponent is about to send Batman a punch or two, and if you’re attentive to your surroundings while performing a combo on someone, you can dodge and counter on someone else right away. The last hit is quite devastating as time goes into slow-mo to reveal that final smash into an enemy, sending him into a nice long nap on the steel flooring.

A new feature for the game is Detective Mode, as you become the master of investigating, in order to dig for clues on where you should travel next or simply hunting for the hidden goods. The area goes to a monotone palette of color, making locations transparent. Unsure of what’s around the corner? Switch on Detective Mode. This isn’t just for investigation, of course, Batman has a wide arsenal, as he too is a science genius. Man, this guy knows everything. Use this mode to seek out temperatures within the area or even detect an individual’s heart rate or their emotional state. It’s incredible how detailed the Detective Mode is because they’ve added more elements than you even need, but the developers kept them in there because Batman is just a badass at needing to know the details.

The voice acting steals from Batman: The Animated Series from the 90s, which comprises of Kevin Conroy as Batman and Mark Hamill as the infamous Joker. Just like the series, the voice acting is thrilling and totally natural – it’s as if these guys have been in the biz for years .. oh wait. They are the perfect voices for these characters and will forever be remembered and loved, as you all believe that already. (BTAS 4 Life)

So far, Batman Arkham Asylum is a top-notch A+ title that everyone should play, whether or not you’re a hardcore Bat geek. If you love games, don’t miss out on this. If you’re neither, I don’t know why you’re reading this. Stay tuned for the full review in the coming week, only at The Goozex Report. Now if you’ll excuse me, I have some riddles I need to solve.

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Retrogaming with Goozex

Blackcoyote — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 16:11:00 GMT

Dale Culp Says Have you hugged your Dreamcast, lately? I have. A few months back, a Goozer by the name of mzipper sent me a sealed copy of NFL Blitz 2000. It's not exactly a classic in the “games you must play” sense of the word, but with the series going into its 8th year, I wanted to see where the series stood long before Blitz: The League II came out in October 2008. In terms of seeing where the series was and where it is today, it was a fascinating history lesson. Then, you have classics that are completely in the “games you must play” sense--games such as Shenmue, Sonic Adventure, Soulcalibur, Phantasy Star Online and Jet Grind Radio. There were quite a few great games on the Dreamcast--and plenty of them are available on Goozex--but you won't find any of them at GameStop. That's the trouble with brick-and-mortar shopping; it's just too limited.

I love retrogaming. I especially love when I come across an old game that was ahead of its time. I love seeing the crazy ideas that were fresh and unique, yet so prolific today that we take them for granted. I love the feeling of nostalgia I get when I pop in an old favorite and relive the old days. There's no better cure for a rainy day than a couple of friends and a few rounds of Contra, as far as I'm concerned. Unfortunately, Goozex doesn't go back quite as far as the Nintendo Entertainment System, but it does cover the PlayStation--a system well over 10-years old. From there, it's only a hop, skip and a jump to the Dreamcast, Xbox, Gamecube and PlayStation 2. So many classics, so little time.

Goozex, for me, isn't about getting the better deal or getting the game before anyone else; it's about choice. It's about searching through the breadth of games that I might have missed in a quick, convenient way, where I can be sure I'm getting what I actually wanted. It's about finding those games that retail shops won't even touch because of their age. Long after the bargain bins have been picked dry and even eBay can't save you, there's a chance some Goozer probably has what you've been looking for. Thanks to them, retrogaming is alive and well on Goozex.

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