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kurty[B] · 08-19-2008, 11:26 AM

I'm still over here, Camp Victory, Iraq. Have quite some time before I head home.

xepherys · 08-19-2008, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by kurty[B]

I'm still over here, Camp Victory, Iraq. Have quite some time before I head home.

Do you guys have any consoles or PCs? Register on the GFS forum and send a request, I'll try to get you guys something good.

Let me know what kinds of games everyone likes and what you might not have. I don't have many NEW (as in recently released) games left, but more should be coming over the next week.

Sion · 08-19-2008, 05:33 PM

xepherys, what about a regular (not 360) xbox console, in very good condition?

xepherys · 08-19-2008, 05:43 PM

Sion,

As long as it has everything it needs (cables, controller, power cord) then sure. I'll have to figure out how to cram it into a flat rate box

Just kidding! Though that would be nice, lol.

At any rate, yes, an original Xbox would be just fine, thank you!

xepherys · 08-20-2008, 07:47 AM

Yup, we're in the news this morning. Head over to this link to see the article, or read quoted below:

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Royal Oak Review (MI)

Not playing around
Royal Oak resident, vet collecting video games for soldiers
JEREMY CARROLL C & G Staff Writer
Published: August 20, 2008
ROYAL OAK - While stationed with the Army National Guard in a remote part of Afghanistan in early 2007, Royal Oak resident and avid video game player Jesse Williams was without much entertainment in his down time. "Some of the bigger areas have computer rooms and televisions," Williams said." But we really didn't have anything."

So he reached out to some video game companies, magazines and video rental companies for help.

"It worked remarkably well," Williams said." The generosity of all of these companies was amazing."

Now back home, the 31-year-old Dondero High School graduate is looking to help other units stationed in remote areas overseas with the newly formed Games for Soldiers program. He sends donated video games and DVDs to units stationed in remote locations in Afghanistan and Iraq.

He said they accept anything in way of donations.

"Obviously newer games are great, because most of the soldiers don't usually have newer stuff," Williams said." But when you are over there, you are not picky."

Sports games that get updated yearly are very popular, he said, but so are games dubbed "firstperson shooters," which often simulate war.

"We played a lot of war-type games that allow us to compete against each other," he said." It sounds strange, but it was a good stress reliever."

Garth Chouteau, spokesperson for PopCop Games, based in Seattle, Wash., said they donated about 60 copies of various games after Williams contacted them. "We are glad to be part of the program," he said.

The company makes many popular titles for computer games, including Bejeweled and Peggle.

"They are simple puzzle games, but are very engaging and downright addictive at times," Chouteau said.

They donated the specific games because they've been known to be a stress reliever and have a calming effect, he said.

Williams said his Web site detailing the program has been running for only a couple of weeks, but they've already been able to fill several requests from soldiers overseas. The site includes a spot for soldiers to say what games they would like.

Along with games, video game systems are needed as well.

"Systems are great, although we don't get many of them because of the cost," Williams said.

For more information on the organization, or how to do donate to it, visit Games For Soldiers.

You can reach Staff Writer Jeremy Carroll at jcarroll@candgnews.com or at (586) 279-1110.

Caption:Photos by Anthony L . Taylor Jesse Williams, 31, of Royal Oak and a specialist with the Army National Guard, stands next to his trunk full of video games before they are sent off to Afghanistan as part of the organization he started - Games for Soldiers.

Above: Williams prepares the packages for mailing overseas. Left: The games will go to soldiers stationed at remote bases overseas.

Copyright, 2008, Royal Oak Review (MI), All Rights Reserved.

BuDDaH · 08-20-2008, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by kurty[B]

Hey BuDDaH, do you know where in Iraq you will be heading?

PM with me, you of all people KNOW I can't put that on blast until I am in-country...

Hey X, I deal with PC games, but I know a crap-load of people are bringing consoles with them. Just was labeling connexes just today.

xepherys · 08-22-2008, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by BuDDaH

Hey X, I deal with PC games, but I know a crap-load of people are bringing consoles with them. Just was labeling connexes just today.

Alright, let me know when the dust settles (trust me, it never ACTUALLY settles over there... that shit gets into everything!) and what systems you guys have.

xepherys · 09-14-2008, 06:28 PM

Whew! It's a lot harder to keep up with things now that I'm working 40+ and week and taking 12CH in the evenings. However, the donations do keep coming in and going out. We have three boxes leaving tomorrow morning. We've also come into $250.00 in monetary donations, which have helped with shipping. w00t!

08-19-2008, 11:26 AM	#41 (permalink)
kurty[B] Sauce Puppet	I'm still over here, Camp Victory, Iraq. Have quite some time before I head home. __________________ In the Absence of Information People Make Things Up.

08-19-2008, 05:33 PM	#43 (permalink)
Sion Dumb all over...a little ugly on the side Location: In the room where the giant fire puffer works, and the torture never stops.	xepherys, what about a regular (not 360) xbox console, in very good condition? __________________ He's the best, of course, of all the worst. Some wrong been done, he done it first. -fz I jus' want ta thank you...falettinme...be mice elf...agin...

08-19-2008, 05:43 PM	#44 (permalink)
xepherys <3 TFP Location: 17TLH2445607250	Sion, As long as it has everything it needs (cables, controller, power cord) then sure. I'll have to figure out how to cram it into a flat rate box Just kidding! Though that would be nice, lol. At any rate, yes, an original Xbox would be just fine, thank you! __________________ The prospect of achieving a peace agreement with the extremist group of MILF is almost impossible... -- Emmanuel Pinol, Governor of Cotobato My Homepage

09-14-2008, 06:28 PM	#48 (permalink)
xepherys <3 TFP Location: 17TLH2445607250	Whew! It's a lot harder to keep up with things now that I'm working 40+ and week and taking 12CH in the evenings. However, the donations do keep coming in and going out. We have three boxes leaving tomorrow morning. We've also come into $250.00 in monetary donations, which have helped with shipping. w00t! __________________ The prospect of achieving a peace agreement with the extremist group of MILF is almost impossible... -- Emmanuel Pinol, Governor of Cotobato My Homepage