Craving NYC: A double feature of gaming tournaments
So, that Grindhouse flick has made the phenomenon of the 'double feature' totally cool again, and lucky for me, I was able to hit up a double feature of casual gaming competitions last weekend. In this edition of the Craving NYC video blog is a look at a Cooking Mama: Cook Off tournament at the Nintendo World store, to commemorate its launch for the Wii; and a Guitar Hero II showdown at NYCLAN, a video gaming center in Manhattan's West Village neighborhood. (I wrote about their Halo players a few months ago.) It was really cool to see the mix of people who showed up to play, and to think about how games like these have completely changed the face of the video game industry. (I mean, cooking?)
So, there might not be any psychotic stuntmen, zombies, or Rose McGowan in my double feature, but I hope you like it anyway.
Caroline McCarthy, a CNET News staff writer, is a downtown Manhattanite happily addicted to social-media tools and restaurant blogs. Her pre-CNET resume includes interning at an IT security firm and brewing cappuccinos. E-mail Caroline. 
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- Nice Kid but ya need to polish the presentation.
- by fosteje April 7, 2007 9:24 PM PDT
- Seem like a nice kid but you need to get you rap flowing a little better. Loose the cup and do a few dry runs on what to say before turning on the camera. I'm sure after a dozen more reviews you will aquire the gift of gab. Good luck to you.
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- thanks for the feedback!
- by caroline.mccarthy April 8, 2007 3:44 AM PDT
- much appreciated. I always dig constructive criticism. but I must add: try doing dry runs when you're about to lose your voice :-)
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