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	<title>Darren Straight&#039;s Blog &#187; Entertainment &amp; Arts</title>
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		<title>Summer Olympic Torch Relay Medway 2012</title>
		<link>http://www.darrenstraight.com/blog/2012/07/20/summer-olympic-torch-relay-medway-2012/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jul 2012 11:49:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Darren Straight</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Took some photos this morning of the Summer Olympic Torch Relay here in Medway (Gillingham and Chatham).]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Took some photos this morning of the Summer Olympic Torch Relay here in Medway (Gillingham and Chatham).</p>
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		<title>&#8220;A Creeper Like You&#8221; &#8211; A Minecraft Parody of Adele&#8217;s Someone Like You</title>
		<link>http://www.darrenstraight.com/blog/2012/07/19/a-creeper-like-you-a-minecraft-parody-of-adeles-someone-like-you/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jul 2012 09:37:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Darren Straight</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Entertainment & Arts]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Youtuber NowLetsPlayMinecraft brings the world a Minecraft Parody of Adele&#8217;s Someone Like You. Producer/Lyrics/Backing Track/Actor = NLPMinecraft http://www.youtube.com/user/NowLetsPlayMinecraft?feature=mhee Vocals = TheBellaBeth http://www.youtube.com/user/thebellabeth?feature=results_main Video Production = PandoraCraft http://www.youtube.com/user/pandoraminecraft?feature=results_main Actor = Emmet Buy the song here at this link! Lyrics I heard that you just respawned That you&#8217;ve built a house and a brand new farm &#8212; I came&#8230;]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Youtuber <a dir="ltr" href="http://www.youtube.com/user/NowLetsPlayMinecraft" rel="author">NowLetsPlayMinecraft</a> brings the world a Minecraft Parody of Adele&#8217;s Someone Like You.</p>
<ul>
<li>Producer/Lyrics/Backing Track/Actor = NLPMinecraft <a title="http://www.youtube.com/user/NowLetsPlayMinecraft?feature=mhee" dir="ltr" href="http://www.youtube.com/user/NowLetsPlayMinecraft?feature=mhee" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/user/NowLetsPlayMinecraft?feature=mhee</a></li>
<li>Vocals = TheBellaBeth <a title="http://www.youtube.com/user/thebellabeth?feature=results_main" dir="ltr" href="http://www.youtube.com/user/thebellabeth?feature=results_main" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/user/thebellabeth?feature=results_main</a></li>
<li>Video Production = PandoraCraft <a title="http://www.youtube.com/user/pandoraminecraft?feature=results_main" dir="ltr" href="http://www.youtube.com/user/pandoraminecraft?feature=results_main" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/user/pandoraminecraft?feature=results_main</a></li>
<li>Actor = Emmet</li>
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<p><iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/vYAfKexP0Eo" frameborder="0" width="560" height="315"></iframe></p>
<p>Buy the song <a title="http://nlpminecraft.bandcamp.com/" dir="ltr" href="http://nlpminecraft.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here at this link!</a></p>
<p><strong>Lyrics</strong></p>
<blockquote><p>I heard that you just respawned<br />
That you&#8217;ve built a house<br />
and a brand new farm<br />
&#8212;<br />
I came wanting to be friends<br />
Never thought our union<br />
would so quickly end<br />
&#8212;<br />
Oh steve&#8230;<br />
&#8230;why not forgive and forget?<br />
You&#8217;re the only entity<br />
I&#8217;ve come close to as of yet<br />
&#8212;<br />
I know I blew up<br />
and you respawned in a hurry I just<br />
Couldn&#8217;t leave it there<br />
not saying sorry and I<br />
know you must be cross<br />
and probably very wary<br />
at the sight<br />
of me<br />
approaching<br />
&#8212;<br />
Never will I kill you again Steve<br />
I&#8217;ve got no-one in this world<br />
I&#8217;m so lonely<br />
&#8212;<br />
Its not my fault im crammed<br />
full of sulphur and sand<br />
crammed to the brim of my old<br />
worthless hated body<br />
crammed to the brim of my being<br />
of blocks of tnt<br />
&#8212;-<br />
You know<br />
how the sun sets<br />
and the stars come out<br />
and darkness sets<br />
Well thats when I spawn,<br />
when the light gets low<br />
and my heart is filled<br />
with the need to kill<br />
&#8212;-<br />
I know I blew up<br />
and you respawned in a hurry I just<br />
Couldn&#8217;t leave it there<br />
not saying sorry and I<br />
know you must be cross<br />
and probably very wary<br />
at the sight<br />
of me<br />
approaching<br />
&#8212;<br />
Never will kill you again Steve<br />
I&#8217;ve got no-one in this world<br />
I&#8217;m so lonely<br />
&#8212;<br />
Its not my fault im crammed<br />
full of sulphur and sand<br />
crammed to the brim of my old<br />
worthless hated body<br />
&#8212;<br />
I&#8217;m only here to explain myself<br />
It&#8217;s like I moved your feelings to the shelf<br />
Didn&#8217;t think of how<br />
blowing you up<br />
would lower your health<br />
&#8212;<br />
Never will I kill you again Steve<br />
I&#8217;ve got no-one in this world<br />
I&#8217;m so lonely<br />
&#8212;<br />
Its not my fault im crammed<br />
full of sulphur and sand<br />
crammed to the brim of my old<br />
worthless hated body<br />
&#8212;<br />
Never will I kill you again Steve<br />
I&#8217;ve got no-one in this world<br />
I&#8217;m so lonely<br />
&#8212;<br />
Its not my fault im crammed<br />
full of sulphur and sand<br />
crammed to the brim of my old<br />
worthless hated body<br />
crammed to the brim of my being<br />
of blocks of tnt
</p></blockquote>
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		<title>First ever UK showing of new Super Mario Bros 2 on Nintendo 3DS</title>
		<link>http://www.darrenstraight.com/blog/2012/06/29/first-ever-uk-showing-of-new-super-mario-bros-2-on-nintendo-3ds/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jun 2012 11:21:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Darren Straight</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Games Britannia will be host to the first ever UK consumer showing of New Super Mario Bros. 2, a side-scrolling adventure game for Nintendo 3DS featuring Mario, Luigi and lots of other favourite characters from the Mario universe. Those keen to get hands-on will not be disappointed, with every level filled with coin collecting opportunities, the Mushroom&#8230;]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Games Britannia will be host to the first ever UK consumer showing of New Super Mario Bros. 2, a side-scrolling adventure game for <a href="http://eu.vocuspr.com/Url.aspx?1324465x9690x-138148" target="_blank">Nintendo 3DS</a> featuring Mario, Luigi and lots of other favourite characters from the Mario universe.</p>
<p>Those keen to get hands-on will not be disappointed, with every level filled with coin collecting opportunities, the Mushroom Kingdom is bursting with adventure. The game records all the coins players collect throughout their quest, so completing a level is only part of the fun.</p>
<p>Nintendo 3DS enthusiasts at Games Britannia will also get the opportunity to play one of the biggest games to hit Nintendo 3DS this year, Kid Icarus: Uprising, and celebrate the revival of hero Pit with a dedicated Swap Shop and battle zone for the collectible AR Cards. AR cards will be available to win for all those victorious in battle.</p>
<p>That’s not all, for those looking to get hands on with the Wii, the quirky new rhythm-based game <a href="http://eu.vocuspr.com/Url.aspx?1324465x9689x-128497" target="_blank">Beat the Beat: Rhythm Paradise</a>will be available to demo with exclusive souvenir posters on offer for all those who trial the game.</p>
<p>For more information check out <a href="http://eu.vocuspr.com/Url.aspx?1324465x9688x-118848" target="_blank">www.nintendo.co.uk/events</a> which will be updated with events throughout the Unleashed tour.</p>
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		<title>Pokémon Black and White Version 2 and Pokémon Dream Radar launching 12th October 2012</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jun 2012 11:19:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Darren Straight</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Entertainment & Arts]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Dive into the world of Pokémon like never before when two new Nintendo DS Pokémon games and a downloadable Nintendo 3DS title arrive this October. The successors to the acclaimed Pokémon Black Version andPokémon White Version games, Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2, are set to launch for the Nintendo DS family of systems (playable on Nintendo 3DS in 2D mode) on&#8230;]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dive into the world of Pokémon like never before when two new <a href="http://www.nintendo.co.uk/NOE/en_GB/nintendo_ds_family_page_11512.html" target="_blank">Nintendo DS</a> Pokémon games and a downloadable <a href="http://www.nintendo.co.uk/NOE/en_GB/nintendo_3ds_23802.html" target="_blank">Nintendo 3DS</a> title arrive this October. The successors to the acclaimed <em>Pokémon Black Version </em>and<em>Pokémon White Version</em> games, <em>Pokémon Black Version 2 </em>and <em>Pokémon White Version 2</em>, are set to launch for the Nintendo DS family of systems (playable on Nintendo 3DS in 2D mode) on Friday 12<sup>th</sup> October 2012. <em>Pokémon Dream Radar </em>will also be available for purchase in the <a href="http://www.nintendo.co.uk/NOE/en_GB/nintendo_eshop_33104.html?bnC=nintendo_eshop" target="_blank">Nintendo eShop</a> for Nintendo 3DS on the same day. This downloadable Nintendo 3DS title allows Nintendo 3DS owners to catch their favourite Pokémon, including some very rare ones, via the Nintendo 3DS cameras, using motion control and augmented-reality technology and transfer them into <em>Pokémon Black Version 2 </em>and <em>Pokémon White Version 2</em>.<em>        </em></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><em>Pokémon Black Version 2 </em>and <em>Pokémon White Version 2</em> bring players back to the Unova Region two years after the events of <em>Pokémon Black Version </em>and <em>Pokémon White Version</em>. There are many new areas to discover, and changes to familiar places for you to explore. One new area is Virbank City, home to Pokéstar Studios. Players will be able to visit Pokéstar Studios and star in their own movie with their favourite Pokémon. The movie a player creates premieres at the in-game theatre, where the audience gives it a rating. Movies are rated based on script choices and battle move sequences, and players can even create sequels to existing movies. There are many movie genres to choose from, including romantic comedy and horror.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><em>Pokémon Black Version 2 </em>and <em>Pokémon White Version 2</em> will also give fans of the original games a chance to catch up with some familiar friends. In this game, Cheren and Bianca return two years after the events of <em>Pokémon Black Version </em>and <em>Pokémon White Version, </em>and a lot has changed. Bianca is now the assistant to Professor Juniper, helping her with Pokémon research and Cheren is now a Gym Leader and a teacher at a school in Aspertia City – the starting location for this adventure.</p>
<p>In <em>Pokémon Black Version 2 </em>and <em>Pokémon White Version 2</em>, players will also be able to catch some of the Pokémon from outside the Unova region ? such as Eevee, Riolu, Tyranitar, Arcanine and Mareep? right from the start of the game. If they are playing on Nintendo 3DS, players can also transfer Pokémon they have caught with the <em>Pokémon Dream Radar </em>into their <em>Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 </em>games (visible in 2D only).<em>Pokémon Dream Radar </em>lets players use several different features of the Nintendo 3DS system, including the Nintendo 3DS camera, motion control and augmented-reality technology, to discover and catch Pokémon. The game includes hard-to-find Pokémon such as the new Therian Formes of Legendary Pokémon Tornadus, Thundurus, and Landorus.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Also launching this Autumn for purchase from the Nintendo eShop, players can learn all about their favourite Pokémon with <em>Pokédex 3D Pro </em>for Nintendo 3DS. This enhanced and upgraded version of the original <em>Pokédex 3D</em>includes detailed information about every known Pokémon featured in the history of the Pokémon video game series.</p>
<p>For more information about <em>Pokémon Black Version 2, Pokémon White Version 2</em>, <em>Pokémon Dream Radar </em>and<em>Pokédex 3D Pro</em>, visit <a href="http://www.pokemonblackwhite.com/" target="_blank">http://www.pokemonblackwhite.com</a>.</p>
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		<title>Minecraft Song: I Found A Diamond</title>
		<link>http://www.darrenstraight.com/blog/2012/06/04/minecraft-song-i-found-a-diamond/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Jun 2012 18:17:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Darren Straight</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Entertainment & Arts]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[I Found A Diamond is a new original minecraft song found on the BebopVox YouTube channel. Everyone Involved: Producer/Director: http://www.youtube.com/BebopVox Vocals/Writer: Brad Knauber &#8211; http://www.youtube.com/ItsAllMinecraft Composer: Tyler Clark &#8211; http://www.youtube.com/TylerClarkOfficial Editor: http://www.youtube.com/NominalMuffin Camera Work: http://www.youtube.com/TheDragonHat Download the song on iTunes! http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/i-found-diamond-minecraft/id528737086 Lyrics: I wake up, man that night flew by I say what&#8217;s up to the beautiful-ness that&#8217;s&#8230;]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I Found A Diamond is a new original minecraft song found on the <a dir="ltr" href="/user/BebopVox" rel="author">BebopVox</a> YouTube channel.</p>
<p><iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/XaVDspBuEmM" frameborder="0" width="560" height="315"></iframe></p>
<p>Everyone Involved:</p>
<ul>
<li>Producer/Director: <a title="http://www.youtube.com/BebopVox" dir="ltr" href="http://www.youtube.com/BebopVox" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/BebopVox</a></li>
<li>Vocals/Writer: Brad Knauber &#8211; <a title="http://www.youtube.com/ItsAllMinecraft" dir="ltr" href="http://www.youtube.com/ItsAllMinecraft" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/ItsAllMinecraft</a></li>
<li>Composer: Tyler Clark &#8211; <a title="http://www.youtube.com/TylerClarkOfficial" dir="ltr" href="http://www.youtube.com/TylerClarkOfficial" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/TylerClarkOfficial</a></li>
<li>Editor: <a title="http://www.youtube.com/NominalMuffin" dir="ltr" href="http://www.youtube.com/NominalMuffin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/NominalMuffin</a></li>
<li>Camera Work: <a title="http://www.youtube.com/TheDragonHat" dir="ltr" href="http://www.youtube.com/TheDragonHat" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/TheDragonHat</a></li>
</ul>
<p>Download the song on iTunes! <a title="http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/i-found-diamond-minecraft/id528737086" dir="ltr" href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/i-found-diamond-minecraft/id528737086" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/i-found-diamond-minecraft/id528737086</a></p>
<p><strong>Lyrics:</strong></p>
<blockquote><p>I wake up, man that night flew by<br />
I say what&#8217;s up to the beautiful-ness that&#8217;s outside<br />
And it may be only blocks but you gotta&#8217; look past that<br />
To me it&#8217;s all big jungles and grasslands<br />
I need some tools.<br />
Now what should I pick-axe and a sword yah that should do that trick<br />
And back never bored, creeper time-bomb ticks<br />
I&#8217;m so fast and I get outta&#8217; there quick<br />
And it&#8217;s that double tap sprint, gotta&#8217; love it<br />
I&#8217;m runnin&#8217; fast, tryin&#8217; make somethin&#8217; of it<br />
And I&#8217;m always running out of food to eat<br />
I guess ten loaves of bread just wasn&#8217;t enough for me<br />
Hash tag #firstworldminecraftproblems<br />
Wait, 32 ingots just to build an iron golem<br />
Woowee better get minin&#8217;<br />
Them I&#8217;m like OMG what&#8217;s that shinin&#8217;.</p>
<p>And I&#8217;ve been minin&#8217; all day<br />
Lookin&#8217; for that blue rock in the caves<br />
And when I&#8217;m just about crying<br />
I found a diamond<br />
I found a diamond<br />
Now I&#8217;m goin&#8217; all the way<br />
I can build a sword, axe, or a spade<br />
You know I thought I&#8217;d never find one.<br />
I found a diamond<br />
I found a diamond</p>
<p>Finally got it, man I&#8217;m so excited<br />
I just wanna&#8217; get back right up to my house but then I realize it<br />
And it&#8217;s not gonna&#8217; be as easy as I think<br />
Because I didn&#8217;t leave a path to follow now my stomach shrinks<br />
Skeletons are so annoying when they find me<br />
They just don&#8217;t give up<br />
And those arrows, don&#8217;t remind me<br />
These precious diamonds, I&#8217;m holding in my inventory<br />
I&#8217;d like to keep them please<br />
Now just don&#8217;t let this story end on a bad note<br />
Let me make it back out<br />
Can you hear me notch?<br />
Just don&#8217;t let me black out<br />
It&#8217;s looking bad no grass topped dirt in sight<br />
But what&#8217;s that? Yah I think it is, it just might<br />
One more block to mine, I think I did it<br />
Feels like an eternity as my shovel goes into it<br />
BOOM, there&#8217;s the sun and clouds I made it.<br />
All the animals are gatherin&#8217; round, singin&#8217;.</p>
<p>And I&#8217;ve been minin&#8217; all day<br />
Lookin&#8217; for that blue rock in the caves<br />
And when I&#8217;m just about crying<br />
I found a diamond<br />
I found a diamond<br />
Now I&#8217;m goin&#8217; all the way<br />
I can build a sword, axe, or a spade<br />
You know I thought I&#8217;d never find one.<br />
I found a diamond<br />
I found a diamond x2</p></blockquote>
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		<title>Nintendo offers video game fans everywhere a front row seat at 2012 E3 Expo</title>
		<link>http://www.darrenstraight.com/blog/2012/05/31/nintendo-offers-video-game-fans-everywhere-a-front-row-seat-at-2012-e3-expo/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 11:35:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Darren Straight</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The 2012 E3 Expo is right around the corner, and fans from all over the world can look forward to accessing the latest Nintendo news right from the comfort of their homes. Nintendo will be using a mix of online and social platforms to provide a steady stream of breaking news and announcements during the&#8230;]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The 2012 E3 Expo is right around the corner, and fans from all over the world can look forward to accessing the latest Nintendo news right from the comfort of their homes. Nintendo will be using a mix of online and social platforms to provide a steady stream of breaking news and announcements during the video game industry&#8217;s biggest annual trade show, taking place June 5-7 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Featured content will include the Nintendo All-Access Presentation @ E3 2012, which viewers can access online at: <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://e3.nintendo.co.uk/" target="_blank">http://e3.nintendo.co.uk</a> </span>or stream via Facebook on June 5 at 17.00 GMT (9 a.m. Pacific time). Fans also will enjoy easy access to news and updates from Nintendo on YouTube, Twitter and Facebook throughout the E3 Expo, including information about the Nintendo 3DS handheld system and the upcoming Wii U console.</p>
<p>Fans can choose from the following convenient ways to experience Nintendo content during the E3 Expo:<strong></strong></p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Twitter:</strong> Twitter users can follow Nintendo <span style="text-decoration: underline;">@NintendoUK</span> &amp; @NintendoEurope to receive tweets directly from the show. Nintendo representatives will also be live-tweeting events such as the Nintendo All-Access Presentation @ E3 2012 on June 5.</li>
<li><strong>YouTube:</strong> Nintendo will be posting video updates from the show on its YouTube Channels at:</li>
</ul>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">http://www.youtube.com/NintendoWiiUK</span></p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">http://www.youtube.com/Nintendo3DSuk</span></p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">http://www.youtube.com/Nintendodsuk</span></p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;">The lineup of videos will include sneak peeks at upcoming hardware and software as well as interviews with game developers.</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Facebook:</strong> Facebook users can visit and Like the Nintendo page at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/nintendo" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/nintendo</a> to get regular updates from the E3 Expo and connect with other Nintendo fans. A special E3 Expo tab will make it simple to access E3 Expo content, including video clips and a Nintendo Instagram gallery. The Nintendo @ E3 Expo app will also allow users to stream the Nintendo All-Access Presentation @ E3 2012 and other events on Facebook.</li>
<li><strong>Web:</strong> Fans can go online to visit the Nintendo All-Access @ E3 2012 website at <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://e3.nintendo.com/" target="_blank">http://e3.nintendo.com</a></span> for in-depth information about new and upcoming games and hardware from Nintendo. The site will be optimised for smartphones, so people can keep up-to-date while on the go.</li>
</ul>
<p>Presented annually by the Entertainment Software Association, the E3 Expo attracts video game professionals, journalists, analysts and business partners from around the globe. Additional information is available at <a href="http://www.e3expo.com/" target="_blank">http://www.e3expo.com</a>.</p>
<p>For more information about Nintendo, visit <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://www.nintendo.co.uk/" target="_blank">http://www.nintendo.co.uk</a></span></p>
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		<title>Reminder: May 31 is the last day to order prizes on Club Bing?</title>
		<link>http://www.darrenstraight.com/blog/2012/05/30/reminder-may-31-is-the-last-day-to-order-prizes-on-club-bing%e2%80%8f/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2012 17:17:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Darren Straight</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As a reminder, games on Club Bing have now ended, but you can still redeem your tickets for prizes through May 31, 2012.  Prizes will no longer be available to order after May 31, 2012 at 11:59 PM PDT.  Please see Club Bing and  Terms and Conditions for more information. If you haven&#8217;t done so already,&#8230;]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>As a reminder, games on Club Bing have now ended, but you can still redeem your tickets for prizes through May 31, 2012.  Prizes will no longer be available to order after May 31, 2012 at 11:59 PM PDT.  Please see <a href="http://microsoft.discoverbing.com/Key-9094602.D.PcyX.D.Jv.GpVPdL" target="_blank">Club Bing</a> and  <a href="http://microsoft.discoverbing.com/Key-9094602.D.PcyX.F.Jv.GpVg3m" target="_blank">Terms and Conditions</a> for more information.</p>
<p>If you haven&#8217;t done so already, please visit the <a href="http://microsoft.discoverbing.com/Key-9094602.D.PcyX.G.Jv.GpVwZb" target="_blank">Club Bing Prize Mall</a> to redeem your tickets*.  Please note that prize selection is limited and if the prize you ordered is no longer available, Club Bing may substitute a prize or prizes of comparable or higher value.</p>
<p>As an alternative to Club Bing, you can check out Bing Rewards and Bing Entertainment.</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://microsoft.discoverbing.com/Key-9094602.D.PcyX.H.Jv.GpWMV1" target="_blank">Bing Rewards</a>: Join Bing Rewards and earn credits when you search with Bing. Redeem credits  for Redbox one-night movie rentals, Microsoft Points, Amazon.com  Gift Cards and more.</li>
<li><a href="http://microsoft.discoverbing.com/Key-9094602.D.PcyX.J.Jv.GpWdLG" target="_blank">Bing Entertainment</a>: Play a wide range of free online games on Bing. Choose from word games, puzzles, action games and more.</li>
</ul>
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		<title>Nintendo 3DS Presents Another Dimension</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2012 17:13:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Darren Straight</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Nintendo UK is excited to announce ANOTHER DIMENSION, a series of special events and an interactive gallery exhibition, to celebrate the Europe-wide 3D photography competition that is currently underway. Taking place in June will be a series of intimate photography field trips hosted by a range of high profile names, including one of Britain’s best-loved&#8230;]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Nintendo UK</strong> is excited to announce <strong>ANOTHER DIMENSION</strong>, a series of special events and an interactive gallery exhibition, to celebrate the <a href="http://3d-photo-contest.nintendonetwork.net/contest/en/" target="_blank">Europe-wide 3D photography competition</a> that is currently underway.</p>
<p>Taking place in June will be a series of intimate photography field trips hosted by a range of high profile names, including one of Britain’s best-loved nature enthusiasts, <strong>Bill Oddie</strong>, and members of <strong>The Saturdays</strong>. Work created during these unique trips will then be exhibited alongside the best 3D photography work from the competition, within a special pop-up installation created by acclaimed artist <strong>Graham Hudson</strong>.</p>
<p>Taking in themes of <strong>People, Places, Animals, Augmented Reality </strong>and <strong>Objects</strong>, members of the public will be invited to take part in memorable and inspiring experiences, led by some of the UK’s best known and engaging personalities. Together with the opportunity to visit interesting places on a unique day out, they will also learn how to take 3D photographs using <strong><a href="http://www.nintendo.co.uk/nintendo3ds" target="_blank">Nintendo 3DS</a></strong> consoles, to create a series of fun and eye-catching images, which will be entered into the 3D competition. Each field trip will also be attended by a member of the Royal Photographic Society who will be on hand to teach people about how to take high quality 3D photographs on their Nintendo 3DS. A unique opportunity to be taken on an intimate, visual adventure by a host of high profile names, the <strong>ANOTHER DIMENSION</strong> field trips are free and open to the public, and will be filled on first-come, first served basis, by signing up to <strong>photocomp@nintendo.co.uk</strong> . Confirmed field trips include:</p>
<ul>
<li>1 JUNE : DRESS UP WITH THE SATURDAYS (secret location)</li>
<li>13 JUNE: WALK WITH DINOSAURS WITH RICK EDWARDS (Bristol Zoo)</li>
<li>14 JUNE: STREET ART WALK WITH PURE EVIL (East London)</li>
<li>15 JUNE: A TRIP TO THE ZOO WITH BILL ODDIE (Battersea Park Zoo, London)</li>
</ul>
<p>The best of the photographs created during the field trips will also be featured as part of a giant installation at <strong>The Loading Bay Gallery</strong>, The Old Truman Brewery, Dray Walk off Brick Lane, E1 6QL from <strong>6 &#8211; 8 July</strong>.</p>
<p>The exhibition will be created by the award-winning artist <strong>Graham Hudson</strong>, who will build a large-scale architectural sculpture created from scaffolding, to house the 3D images. Having exhibited at London’s Zabludowicz Collection, Auto Italia, Saatchi Gallery, Seventeen Gallery and a host of international gallery spaces, as well as being featured at the Frieze Sculpture Park in 2009, and creating commissions for Comme des Garcons, Hudson was also shortlisted for W Hotels’ Designers of the Future Award at DesignMiami in 2010.</p>
<p>The Nintendo 3DS Photography Competition has been launched in association with National Geographic Kids, famed for its exceptional wildlife photography, and the world’s oldest national photographic society, The Royal Photographic Society (RPS).</p>
<p>Competition entries are split into six dedicated categories, so no matter what you love to shoot, there’s a theme to suit you. The categories include: Animals, People, Places, Objects, Plants and Augmented Reality, which fully utilises the <a href="http://www.nintendo.co.uk/NOE/en_GB/ar_games_augmented_reality_32271.html" target="_blank">Augmented Reality</a> features of the Nintendo 3DS system. The photo entries will be judged by an expert panel, including Tim Herbert, features editor of National Geographic Kids magazine, and Dr Michael Pritchard, Director General at the RPS.  The most promising photographer will win the top prize of a trip for two to Paris and a photography masterclass, while lucky runners-up will be awarded Nintendo goodies in recognition of their skill.</p>
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		<title>Minecraft Song: I Love Chickneys</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 27 May 2012 13:44:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Darren Straight</dc:creator>
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		<title>Minecraft Documentary: The Journey of Greenfeet</title>
		<link>http://www.darrenstraight.com/blog/2012/05/27/minecraft-documentary-the-journey-of-greenfeet/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 27 May 2012 13:26:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Darren Straight</dc:creator>
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