GreenPixels are for Everybody

bapenguin · 10-15-2008, 10:56 AM

My official role here at CoG is "Community Relations." But what exactly does that mean? Hell if I know. But I'll tell you what I plan on doing. I plan to share, promote, encourage and grow everything and everyone related to CoG that exudes the quality content we all love.

As some of you remember back in the days of Evil Avatar Radio when Philip Kollar hosted, his lovely girlfriend Amanda Ochsner sometimes co-hosted. While Amanda wasn't a huge gamer, you could see her love for the hobby grow over time on the show.

Fast forward to today. Amanda is now part of a brand new gaming site called GreenPixels, which is part of the IGN Network. The goal of the site is to share their love for games with a wider audience. So while the core folks here at CoG may not be interested in their articles, perhaps you want to introduce someone to the gaming culture - their articles could be right up their alley.

Best of luck Amanda (FaceItTiger)!

Source -GreenPixels

Norse · 10-15-2008, 11:03 AM

Cool. Good luck Amanda! But, why the IGN Network, and not the awesome CoG network?

crazyD · 10-15-2008, 11:04 AM

Well, good for her. Did Kefkataran completely leave EA when he went to 1up? It would be nice to see him posting around here every now and then.

mightbe · 10-15-2008, 11:05 AM

Shit yeah. Get em' tiger!

FaceItTiger · 10-15-2008, 11:11 AM

Let's look at it this way Norse...the IGN network has the funds to pay me enough so that I can afford a computer and an internet connection. And for that reason I can spend my "free time" with you all on CoG.

Thanks for the well wishes all! And good luck on Colony of Gamers as well. I'm really happy to see the site thriving so far and I look forward to following the awesome threads that are to come.

PathMaster · 10-15-2008, 11:40 AM

Good luck.

Norse · 10-15-2008, 11:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FaceItTiger

Let's look at it this way Norse...the IGN network has the funds to pay me enough so that I can afford a computer and an internet connection. And for that reason I can spend my "free time" with you all on CoG.

I'll guess I have to accept your explanation, but I demand that you mention CoG on your site as often as you can

AgtFox · 10-15-2008, 11:55 AM

Congrats Amanda...is there any site battles at home with one of you at IGN and the other at 1Up?

Spigot · 10-15-2008, 12:04 PM

Sounds like a great idea. I hope it pans out for you, Amanda!

fitbabits · 10-15-2008, 12:10 PM

The very best of luck to you, Amanda.

TrackZero · 10-15-2008, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crazyD

Well, good for her. Did Kefkataran completely leave EA when he went to 1up? It would be nice to see him posting around here every now and then.

AFAIK, Phil's busy at work these days due to the holiday crunch. He's browsed CoG but hasn't had time to make an account. Though that may just be another of his many many lies.

Also congratulations Amanda, already enjoying some of the write ups on the new site. I'm glad someone finally did a story about Judy Nails being all skanked out.

FaceItTiger · 10-15-2008, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by TrackZero

I'm glad someone finally did a story about Judy Nails being all skanked out.

It seems that the skank factor upset quite a few players. I've spoken with quite a few women who will only play the male characters on GH3. Although there aren't that many articles on it floating around there are a few people who have done some academic research looking at the female characters in the Guitar Hero franchise. I find it interesting, but then I'm a total nerd for academic research.

See this analysis from a Women's Studies class.

10-15-2008, 12:47 PM

That is red-headed heaven over there. Lordy if'n it ain't full of hot chicks.

Oh, the website is good too.

Suave Peanut · 10-15-2008, 12:55 PM

There are some pretty entertaining articles over there. Great job!

Bookmark'd!

Rakael · 10-15-2008, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by civil

That is red-headed heaven over there. Lordy if'n it ain't full of hot chicks.

Oh, the website is good too.

I'll have to agree on the red-headed heaven bit, and also that I really like the site. There are so many new gaming sites I have to bookmark and check regularly, I'll never have time to actually game again.

TrackZero · 10-15-2008, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FaceItTiger

See this analysis from a Women's Studies class.

Not bad, but she got confused on the fact check:

Quote:

MTV’s reasons for purchasing the developers of the Guitar Hero series. Their intention was to “[connect] with target audiences by creating immersive, multi-platform environments that extend to every device they use” (Martin). In other words, MTV wished to reach their target demographic (that of music-lovers) through the video game industry as well. In order to gain a larger fan base, MTV chose to feminize the female characters of Guitar Hero in order to make them more acceptable and sexually appealing to general society.

Looks like Kristen got confused and didn't realize MTV/Harmonix didn't make Guitar Hero III. Otherwise though, a good paper.

mightbe · 10-15-2008, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by civil

That is red-headed heaven over there. Lordy if'n it ain't full of hot chicks.

Oh, the website is good too.

bookmark'd.

fitbabits · 10-15-2008, 01:05 PM

The only thing I would criticize about the website is the amateurish skinny design. Nest time you're going to launch a website, ask a professional to help with the design.

TrackZero · 10-15-2008, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by JAYoung

The only thing I would criticize about the website is the amateurish skinny design. Nest time you're going to launch a website, ask a professional to help with the design.

????

Zrikz · 10-15-2008, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JAYoung

The only thing I would criticize about the website is the amateurish skinny design. Nest time you're going to launch a website, ask a professional to help with the design.

Its nearly identical in width to this site (CoG)... I agree it could use a little work on some graphics, but now that I just compared.. the width is spot on with CoG.

10-15-2008, 10:56 AM	#1
bapenguin Community Relations Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 2,398 Blog Entries: 3	GreenPixels are for Everybody My official role here at CoG is "Community Relations." But what exactly does that mean? Hell if I know. But I'll tell you what I plan on doing. I plan to share, promote, encourage and grow everything and everyone related to CoG that exudes the quality content we all love. As some of you remember back in the days of Evil Avatar Radio when Philip Kollar hosted, his lovely girlfriend Amanda Ochsner sometimes co-hosted. While Amanda wasn't a huge gamer, you could see her love for the hobby grow over time on the show. Fast forward to today. Amanda is now part of a brand new gaming site called GreenPixels, which is part of the IGN Network. The goal of the site is to share their love for games with a wider audience. So while the core folks here at CoG may not be interested in their articles, perhaps you want to introduce someone to the gaming culture - their articles could be right up their alley. Best of luck Amanda (FaceItTiger)! Source -GreenPixels

10-15-2008, 11:03 AM	#2
Norse Insert credit Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Norway Posts: 1,071	Cool. Good luck Amanda! But, why the IGN Network, and not the awesome CoG network? __________________ DVD Collection PSN ID: Norse360 STEAM: espent79 WiiU: EspenT

10-15-2008, 11:40 AM	#6
PathMaster My life for Aiur! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Adirondacks Posts: 5,604 Blog Entries: 5	Good luck. __________________ CoG IRC- irc.enterthegame.com #ColonyofGamers Steam/Xbox: Pathmaster

10-15-2008, 11:55 AM	#8
AgtFox Founder Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 5,728	Congrats Amanda...is there any site battles at home with one of you at IGN and the other at 1Up? __________________ Weekend Editor, Co-Optimus Live/PSN/Steam ID: AgtFox Twitter: AgtFox

10-15-2008, 12:04 PM	#9
Spigot Turn Me Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Acton, Ontario Posts: 18,663 Blog Entries: 112	Sounds like a great idea. I hope it pans out for you, Amanda! __________________ Like obscure games? Check out Turning The Spigot for hidden gems!

10-15-2008, 11:04 AM	#3
crazyD Nothing to see here Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 5,541	Well, good for her. Did Kefkataran completely leave EA when he went to 1up? It would be nice to see him posting around here every now and then.

10-15-2008, 11:05 AM	#4
mightbe Taps Mana Professionally Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Seattle, baby! Posts: 1,898	Shit yeah. Get em' tiger!

10-15-2008, 11:11 AM	#5
FaceItTiger Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 8	Let's look at it this way Norse...the IGN network has the funds to pay me enough so that I can afford a computer and an internet connection. And for that reason I can spend my "free time" with you all on CoG. Thanks for the well wishes all! And good luck on Colony of Gamers as well. I'm really happy to see the site thriving so far and I look forward to following the awesome threads that are to come.

10-15-2008, 12:10 PM	#10
fitbabits The Cat Whisperer Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 8,849 Blog Entries: 2	The very best of luck to you, Amanda. __________________ The Cat Whisperer Gamertag - fitbabits \| PSN ID - fitbabits \| Steam - fitbabits

10-15-2008, 12:47 PM	#13
civil Guest Posts: n/a	That is red-headed heaven over there. Lordy if'n it ain't full of hot chicks. Oh, the website is good too.

10-15-2008, 12:55 PM	#14
Suave Peanut don't let's start Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 5,743 Blog Entries: 6	There are some pretty entertaining articles over there. Great job! Bookmark'd! __________________ • PSN : Steam : XBL •

10-15-2008, 01:05 PM	#18
fitbabits The Cat Whisperer Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 8,849 Blog Entries: 2	The only thing I would criticize about the website is the amateurish skinny design. Nest time you're going to launch a website, ask a professional to help with the design. __________________ The Cat Whisperer Gamertag - fitbabits \| PSN ID - fitbabits \| Steam - fitbabits

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