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Who won that trip to Los Angeles with Call of Duty?

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Remember late on Friday when we posted up an incredible competition and gave you just the weekend to prove that you are South Africa’s number one Call of Duty fan to win a paid trip to Hollywood to see the million dollar Call of Duty Championship?

Well after a huge amount of discussion between Lazygamer and Megarom the winner was finally chosen and we have confirmed that he is eligible to go so we can now announce what you don’t want to hear.

Yes since we’ve confirmed with the winner already you know it’s not going to be you and we are sorry. It’s an incredible competition and nearly all the entrants had a great case going for them but we had to pick one in the end and that winner is

Ian Taygan Robertson

Congrats Ian and we really do hope you have a great time there and that you hold Darryn’s hand when it gets dark as he’s scared of the dark. He also prefers to be the little spoon.

I did mention earlier that almost all had a good case, two exceptional entries had no case at all.

Thanks to Erwin for entering the comp to prove he is the biggest Call of Duty fan by posting the 10 things I hate about Call of Duty… yeah that didn’t win the judges over. And neither did Rince’s admission that he would skip the tournament and head off to Vegas to watch strippers instead.

Hey at least you were both honest I guess.

A huge thanks to Megarom and Activision for paying for a fan to go and experience this. You really have to be impressed by their commitment to their fans; I’m not aware of any other company in South Africa that has put that much back into the community.

Sidenote:

I have to admit that I sometimes find it very irritating that so much abuse is aimed at Call of Duty. Granted you don’t like the game for whatever reason but the fact that it’s the biggest selling game of this generation doesn’t make it bad. It hasn’t ruined any other genres and Activision really do put a lot of effort into keeping it the number one title.

It’s a solid game and while it may not be you cup of tea it’s ridiculous to think that Activision, Bobby Kotick and Call of Duty has done anything but improve the view of gaming in general and its place in the world of media.

Rant over.

Last Updated: March 20, 2013

50 Comments

  1. TechniKyle

    March 20, 2013 at 09:05

    Congrats Ian! Have a great time! Take photos mkay! 😀

    Reply

  2. Sir Rants-a-Lot Llew

    March 20, 2013 at 09:11

    Grats dude!

    Also, lulz @ rant Gav

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  3. Admiral Chief Erwin

    March 20, 2013 at 09:18

    Yes it sells well, but so does Tik. Doesn’t mean its good

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    • Sir Captain Rincethis

      March 20, 2013 at 09:20

      What you said. I hear Justin Beiber also sells well, he’s done wonders for the industry too…

      Reply

      • Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)

        March 20, 2013 at 09:26

        Yeah, crack cocaine sells a lot too, but I wouldn’t advise becoming a crack user.

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        • Sir Captain Rincethis

          March 20, 2013 at 09:26

          You wouldn’t 0_O Shit

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          • Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)

            March 20, 2013 at 09:27

            Crack should only be used on Mondays.. preferably before a board meeting. This, I learnt while working as an intern for John Riticcellio’s nutsack.

          • Sir Captain Rincethis

            March 20, 2013 at 09:29

            Ahh, not IN a board meeting. That explains the urine samples I am periodically asked to supply…

          • Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)

            March 20, 2013 at 09:32

            Jokes on them, I get my urine samples from an elderly lady. I can just see the confused looks on the Doctor’s faces… “Mr Riticcelio…. the lab results are in, and it seems you’re a menopausal, pre-diabetic woman, with a slight yeast infection”

          • Sir Captain Rincethis

            March 20, 2013 at 09:35

            I usually try and get it from school kids, though since the injunction it has become very difficult…

          • Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)

            March 20, 2013 at 09:40

            Hahahaha! Future generations will read this and think we were the greatest comedy troop to never be on TV.

          • Sir Captain Rincethis

            March 20, 2013 at 09:43

            Agreed. Though I have been on TV, it was a RSC production of the Miller’s Tale. My job was to get smacked around the back of the head by a big gay guy… Wait, what?

      • Eric Viljoen

        March 20, 2013 at 09:46

        I was just about to make the whole “Call of Duty is Pop, but we know Rock is better” argument.

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        • Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)

          March 20, 2013 at 09:50

          “Call of Duty is New Wave or Disco, but we know adult contemporary is better” cough! 😛

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          • Eric Viljoen

            March 20, 2013 at 09:56

            Such tendancies!

            On a side note: CoD did ruin other genres. What about RE and games like Dead Space where they try to be more action orientated to try and tap into the CoD fanbase?

          • Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)

            March 20, 2013 at 10:01

            Amen Brother Eric.. Amen! As Brother Deon already said… Preach it!!

    • Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)

      March 20, 2013 at 09:26

      ERWINNING!

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  4. Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)

    March 20, 2013 at 09:21

    Congrats Ian! Just make sure you don’t get drunk while in Vegas and make sure you don’t end up getting married to a weird midget street performer called Candice. It can happen you know….

    “I have to admit that I sometimes find it very irritating that so much abuse is aimed at Call of Duty. Granted you don’t like the game for whatever reason but the fact that it’s the biggest selling game of this generation doesn’t make it bad. It hasn’t ruined any other genres and Activision really do put a lot of effort into keeping it the number one title.”

    But COD sucks! 😛 It sucks monkey bum!

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  5. Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)

    March 20, 2013 at 09:30

    I’m sorry but my main man, Erwin was robbed. He should have won!

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  6. Sir Captain Rincethis

    March 20, 2013 at 09:30

    Well done Ian, have a blast mate!

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  7. Illuchne Mancera

    March 20, 2013 at 09:39

    Congrats Ian!!! Have a blast and don’t forget to share the pics, video and especially of your new wife Candice (As Banana Jim mentioned)… please, keep the nasty ones to yourself… thanks 😛

    Reply

  8. Willem Swanepoel

    March 20, 2013 at 09:55

    I laughed my ass off at that SideNote, Gavin you are so funny bro. Got my weekly entertainment 😉

    Reply

    • Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)

      March 20, 2013 at 09:59

      I just blame it on the lag!

      Reply

  9. Darth_Clericus_The_Ultimate

    March 20, 2013 at 10:11

    Erwin and Rince, you guys ahahah!!!

    As for this…..

    “I have to admit that I sometimes find it very irritating that so much abuse is aimed at Call of Duty. Granted you don’t like the game for whatever reason but the fact that it’s the biggest selling game of this generation doesn’t make it bad. It hasn’t ruined any other genres and Activision really do put a lot of effort into keeping it the number one title.

    It’s a solid game and while it may not be you cup of tea it’s ridiculous to think that Activision, Bobby Kotick and Call of Duty has done anything but improve the view of gaming in general and its place in the world of media.”

    Gavin, I couldnt agree more sir. CoD is a great series and the last game was amazing. 3 Life points to you sir

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    • Sir Captain Rincethis

      March 20, 2013 at 10:47

      We do try hard to make those chuckle! And nothing wrong with someone liking they game, it’s the impact on the community I am more frustrated with. But that’s for another article, this one we all praise IAN!

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  10. Yolanda Green

    March 20, 2013 at 11:21

    Gratz ITR 😀 enjoy it!

    Reply

  11. J

    March 20, 2013 at 15:14

    wow ….

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  12. Tbone187

    March 20, 2013 at 15:30

    Big ups on the side note mate…

    Reply

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