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General and Gaming => General => Topic started by: soera on September 21, 2021, 06:47:07 pm
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Ladies and Gentlemen, boys and girls, children of all ages ... VGCollect proudly brings to you its SECRET SANTA of the world!
***Copying and pasting last years rules***
If you want to participate this year, please post your name on this thread. I want people to have been members of these forums for at least 3 months prior to this and some sort of activity here. We have had 8 years so far of 100% success and we are not going to fail this year! Sign ups will be up through 10/08. Once its done, you have a week to send me your wish list, address info, and what not. Also include if you are willing to send out of your own country cause every year we get non US participants.
When you reply on this thread, post what you think the spending limit should be. I will take the most popular option and that's what we will go with. And since I'm mentioning it ... if the limit is $100 (an example) please don't send someone $10 worth of crap. The limit is more of a guideline as to what to expect to spend. Almost everyone here the past few years has went over the limit for their participant. Within the time of sending in the wish lists, if the limit becomes more than you want to spend, let me know and I can remove you from the list. No hard feelings will be had.
Every year we have a reveal thread and IIRC, Kashell/Dash/Turf and a few others actually do theirs on their YouTube page. If you wish to wait to open your gift til Christmas, that is definitely your prerogative. However, I would like to ask that no one posts anything about their stuff til after Christmas.
Links to the last 8 years :
2013 - https://vgcollect.com/forum/index.php/topic,4178.0.html
2014 - https://vgcollect.com/forum/index.php/topic,5554.0.html
2015 - https://vgcollect.com/forum/index.php/topic,6559.0.html
2016 - https://vgcollect.com/forum/index.php/topic,7734.0.html
2017 - https://vgcollect.com/forum/index.php/topic,8571.0.html
2018 - https://vgcollect.com/forum/index.php/topic,9354.0.html
2019 - https://vgcollect.com/forum/index.php/topic,10417.0.html
2020 - https://vgcollect.com/forum/index.php/topic,11096.0.html
And the new stuff ... Please mention one of 4 options for gift receiving. 1- Please only go off of wish list 2- Use wish list if can but willing to accept items not in collection 3- Wish list is just a suggestion. Any and all gifts welcome (as long as not duplicates, decent condition, meets spending minimum) 4- Will not mind anything!
If you are late sending me your wish list, expect to be lumped into the 3 or 4 category or going to be bumped off the list all together.
1. Soera
2. Jason - shipped - received
3. Cartagia - shipped - received
4. Masamune - shipped - recieved
5. Telly - shipped - received
6. Koemo1 - shipped - received
7. Brandon913 - shipped - received
8. Tpugmire - shipped - received
9. Kashell - shipped - received
10. Justin8301 - shipped - received
11. NickAwesome - shipped - received
Sign ups are done! You have a week to get me mailing info and wishlist. Spending amount is between $50 and $60 (shipping included).
Lists are out! Lets do this!!!
Aight, its a week into November. Gifts should be getting mailed out. Let me know when you have done so and throw me a tracking number.
The closest to cut off we've ever had but its still done! Another year, another 100%. VGCollect rocks every year. Have a great holiday!
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I'm in again. $50 limit.
Also, Option 3.
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I'm in again as well.
I'm fine with a $60 limit.
Option 1 for me.
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I'm in :) I'm fine with either a $50 or $60 limit. I'm option 3 again like last year.
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I'm in, 60 dollar limit, option 1, please but option 2 is also possible! :)
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I'm in. $60 limit and option 2.
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I’m in, option 1.
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I'm in and 60 dollars is ok.
I have a wish list, but it's miniature compared to previous years. So, I'll put myself in option 3. I'll PM soera with some extra details.
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Im in again too, im fine with what ever limit is picked and would say im an option 3
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Oh glad I checked, almost missed this- please sign me up!
Spending limit- $50ish is fine with me
Option 2 for me.
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That VGcollect Secret Santa hype train is not picking up much steam this year :(
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Life is happening for a lot of regulars. Things change. Etc.
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I still think we have plenty of people signed up to make it another fun Secret Santa year! :)
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Today is the final day to sign up!!
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Sign ups are done. 1 week for the wishlist and mailing info to be sent in to me.
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Soera: information has been sent.
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Time to get my Wishlist together! 8) Will probably have it in to you by tomorrow, soera.
Very excited to get things started for another year of Secret Santa!
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Info sent.
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This year will be small but mighty.
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Wishlist sent! So excited. :)
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Wishlist sent!
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Alright. Giftees have been sent out. Lets have a great holiday this year. :D
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Let the proverbial games begin!
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Time to start hunting for some fun gifts. :)
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hell yea! this is best part, shopping for your giftee!!!
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I already found a little something that I think my giftee will appreciate ;)
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Same here! I hope they like it.
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Good luck with the hunt!!!
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Well, that was easy. I think I'm already done. I just need a shipping box and some swag here or there and I'll be set. I went way over the limit but...'tis the season.
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Dang, I haven't even started yet :o Will probably get started sometime this weekend.
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Just bought the first couple things for my recipient! I hope they like it! :)
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Swag and box acquired. Now comes the difficult part: waiting to ship.
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I still haven't even been out to look yet! I'm going next weekend, though. I've got some good ideas on what I'm looking for, just trying to shop local instead of eBay or Amazon prices.
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So I may have already gotten a package. :o Super exciting but now I have to wait for two months to open Itt :'(
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My first great find for the giftee :)
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So Im going to pose a question since one person has already mentioned something ...
I have all the stuff for someone's gift. I was considering mailing it this weekend but that means the person may be sitting on a package for a month waiting to open it. Is it too much for some people (the anticipation)? I know for me for a while I couldnt wait ... but now its not really all that bad.
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I've got an iron will so it wouldn't bother me. But, everyone is different so...up to you I guess?
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Yeah, doesn't bother me at all... until maybe the day before, then I get antsy.
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I just have to put mine in a closet so it's not in plain sight haha.
I like to send my package out pretty early given how crazy shipping has been these days.
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I like to send my package out pretty early given how crazy shipping has been these days.
Yeah, if I could make one recommendation to everyone, it’s to get stuff in the mail as early as possible. The entire shipping industry expects to be screwed this Christmas. There aren’t enough employees to deliver the stuff that is already out there. I work in the industry, and it’s becoming a problem.
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Thanks for the tip. I guess I'll be heading to the post office this week.
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Shopping is complete! I was happy to be able to get a fair amount at local shops. Now I just gotta figure out what extras to send along.
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First page updated.
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I’m still waiting for eBay purchases from two weeks ago to show up.
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I’m still waiting for eBay purchases from two weeks ago to show up.
Goddamn. Two weeks?!
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I’m still waiting for eBay purchases from two weeks ago to show up.
One I made over the weekend just cancelled and I had to find a replacement. Seller was up front about it, but it doesn't make me feel great about the closing shipping windows.
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I guess the seller just forgot to ship my order. Once I asked what was up, it miraculously was shipped the same day, with no communication though. Still have to wait about a week to get it. My feedback will not be pleasant, assuming it shows up at all.
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I have something that I bought that's also been held up in the mail so hopefully that arrives soon so I can get my gift sent out.
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I THINK I might have just received my package!!!! if its not from one of you theres going to be an unopened package sitting here for a while that i have no idea whats in it. lol
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Are we gonna try to all get together over zoom or something and open gifts like last year?
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Are we gonna try to all get together over zoom or something and open gifts like last year?
I should actually be able to make it this year so i'd be down if you guys will have me again
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Are we gonna try to all get together over zoom or something and open gifts like last year?
I would be very happy to join the Zoom conversation :)
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My eBay purchase finally showed up after almost a whole damn month. Going to go pick up the rest of my gift tomorrow.
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My package is starting it's journey :)
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The gift is en route! Hope they like it.
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Gift received! Now to dutifully stare at it for the next month.
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Like many others here, also waiting on a game in the mail... fedex is the worst. Hoping to get stuff shipped out by thanksgiving!
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Updated shipped list. If your name is not marked, let me know when you get it taken care of!
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A package has arrived from the US, but now I have to pay 20 euros import duties :o
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Package is finally sent!
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Has there been any talk about when you guys are going to get together for opening everything?
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What's everybody's availability for an evening on the week of Dec 13th? I can't do the evening of the 14th.
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What's everybody's availability for an evening on the week of Dec 13th? I can't do the evening of the 14th.
I'm available every evening during that week.
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Anymore updated packages shipped out or received?
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What's everybody's availability for an evening on the week of Dec 13th? I can't do the evening of the 14th.
I'm available every evening during that week.
I'm pretty free that week at the moment, too.
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Okay, I'm thinking either the 13th or the 16th of December at 9PM Eastern? If that works for folks they can let me know, was just thinking of having something over zoom, not recorded. Open to other suggestions though!
Hope everyone had a good Thanksgiving too :)
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Okay, I'm thinking either the 13th or the 16th of December at 9PM Eastern? If that works for folks they can let me know, was just thinking of having something over zoom, not recorded. Open to other suggestions though!
I would vote for the 16th.
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The 16th is good for me!
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I dont have any plans for the 16th as far as im aware. so count me in
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Its my birthday on the 16th so I'm not sure yet if I can join.
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I received a box from my secret santa
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Don't mean to spam but I'll also be present at the livestream :)
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Hopefully, mine arrives by the 16th.
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So it seems like (for now) the 16th at 9:00 PM works for everyone. I will send a zoom link to those who indicated that they will be able to make it. If you'd like the link to attend feel free to PM me.
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What time zone are you using?
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Eastern!
EDIT: Sent a link! Just click on the link and you should be able to join in :) I'll be watching the forums the night of if you have any issues.
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Got it! Let's see if this package survives another week of sitting next to my desk...
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The self control is impressive.
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So it seems like (for now) the 16th at 9:00 PM works for everyone. I will send a zoom link to those who indicated that they will be able to make it. If you'd like the link to attend feel free to PM me.
No stream this year?
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So it seems like (for now) the 16th at 9:00 PM works for everyone. I will send a zoom link to those who indicated that they will be able to make it. If you'd like the link to attend feel free to PM me.
No stream this year?
I don't know how and no one else has taken initiative with any kind of get together for an opening, so I just went with what I know haha.
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So it seems like (for now) the 16th at 9:00 PM works for everyone. I will send a zoom link to those who indicated that they will be able to make it. If you'd like the link to attend feel free to PM me.
No stream this year?
I don't know how and no one else has taken initiative with any kind of get together for an opening, so I just went with what I know haha.
I'm not really taking part this year, but I can put together a stream.
Yeah, I should be able to setup to stream no problem. We can do zoom, discord, streamyard, etc.
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I can also figure out how to do it but things have been very busy right now with ending the postdoc year, new job searching and moving this weekend plus holiday activities.
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Okay. Just let me know what you wind up doing or wanting to do. I'm not taking part, but I'd like to watch the festivities at least.
It's not a problem for me to run the stream and if possible I'm intending on being available regardless to watch.
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Okay! That would be very helpful! Do you want to use my zoom link (I can send), or is that something you'll need to set up on your own?
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Okay! That would be very helpful! Do you want to use my zoom link (I can send), or is that something you'll need to set up on your own?
It can be as simple as that. I just join and essentially stream my screen/audio to twitch/youtube.
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Great news. My gift arrived! I'll be set for next week.
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I asked my husband to open the box and see if the gifts were wrapped. The good news is that one of the gifts was wrapped. The bad news is that one of the gifts wasn't and it kind of popped out after opening. I'll keep it hidden until the livestream but, for now, I have to say thanks to my SS for giving me such an adorable little bonus.
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I've just kept mine in the box. It already came wrapped like a present! :)
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Make sure that if a stream is being done, that the links for them are put into the first post.
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Okay! That would be very helpful! Do you want to use my zoom link (I can send), or is that something you'll need to set up on your own?
It can be as simple as that. I just join and essentially stream my screen/audio to twitch/youtube.
I just sent you the zoom link via PM.
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Somewhat related - I'm surprised no one has opened their stuff yet. Is everyone waiting until the livestream?
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Mine hasn’t arrived yet, so I’m not tempted at all.
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It looks like you and soera are the only two left.
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I never fill in my own info heh. Ive already received my gift. And I have virtually no patience to keep a gift wrapped. Its too late!
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Ahh post some pics then! :D
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A side effect that this has every year, is very good for my wallet. Because I have no idea what's in the box I don't spend any money on games, no matter how good the sale. My bank account thanks you all!
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A side effect that this has every year, is very good for my wallet. Because I have no idea what's in the box I don't spend any money on games, no matter how good the sale. My bank account thanks you all!
Its the ONLY reason I participate each year... lol nah there's more reasons, but that certainly doesn't hurt.
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Am I legit the only person who hasn’t received their gift yet?
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Yes currently. :(
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I spaced. I forgot I had something going on 12/16. I'll try to hop on if I'm finished on time. Carry on without me. I'll still wait to open my gift.
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I spaced. I forgot I had something going on 12/16. I'll try to hop on if I'm finished on time. Carry on without me. I'll still wait to open my gift.
Oh no! :( Hopefully you can still make it! Just means we'll be saving the best for last. ;)
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I spaced. I forgot I had something going on 12/16. I'll try to hop on if I'm finished on time. Carry on without me. I'll still wait to open my gift.
Oh no! :( Hopefully you can still make it! Just means we'll be saving the best for last. ;)
Oh, you! Flattery will get you everywhere.
But yeah - don't stress if I don't pop in on time.
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I'll be streaming to www.twitch.tv/ignition365 (http://www.twitch.tv/ignition365)
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I wanted to be on the stream, but an unexpected turn of events happened when I was able to purchase a PS5 from Target for in-person pick-up. Unfortunately the closest store that had one available was 3 and a half hours away. By the time I came back home, the stream was over.
Telly, I'm glad you liked your stuff. You were very easy to buy things for. Thank you for that.
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Totally forgot about the stream! Wanted to see all the cool stuff people got! Bummer... I'll post what I received this weekend.
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It was a supreme stream! Sorry for my sleepiness but I'm really happy with all the gifts I have received! Thank you Secret Santa Clauss!!
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I hate that I missed it! I'll be sure to watch the video at some point just to see everyone.
On that note, thanks to Nick Awesome for my Kirby keychain plushy and my two new games: Trials of Mana (PS4) and Guilty Gear Strive (PS4). I'm excited to get back into GG!
EDIT: Cartagia - it is not Salsa Frontier. How very dare you salsafy (sp) such perfection.
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Mirrored to youtube for your viewing pleasure
https://youtu.be/AhbzKaclyGk
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Thank you to this "Justin" person, for the embarrassment of riches I have once again received.
A Caped Mario Hallmark Ornament
Metroid: Samus Returns
Metroid Dread
Assassin's Creed Valhalla
Immortals: Fenyx Rising
And Kash, if it wasn't Salsa Frontier they shouldn't spell it that way!
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We were never friends.
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Had a blast opening my gift with everyone last night and I got some awesome stuff!
The first item is the soundtrack from Silent Hill 3 which is awesome!! These games have great soundtracks and the CDs for SH3 are hard to find so it's exciting to add that to my game.
I also got Valkyria Chronicles 4, which was one of my top games from my Wishlist, as well as Resident Evil 5, which I've really wanted to play with my girlfriend. I also got three other awesome games that I'm really excited about, especially the .hack collection which will keep me busy for a long time.
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Looks like my Santa was Masamune! Thank you so much man! I'm so excited to play these :)
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We were never friends.
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Haha!
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Looks like my Santa was Masamune! Thank you so much man! I'm so excited to play these :)
You're welcome! If you like the co-op play of Resident Evil 5, you should really try Resident Evil Revelations 2. The campaign allows 2 player couch co-op. My girlfriend and I really enjoyed playing that together. Also the RAID mode has co-op. We didn't play a lot in that mode, but what we did play was fun. Check it out!
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We were never friends.
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I think this was my 4th (maybe 5th) year participating in the Secret Santa and every time I'm blown away with the games I get. This community really is a good group of people man!
So we figured out my Santa was Soera this year and he did an amazing job picking out some games for me! Some where directly from the wish list and one was a game that I've never even heard of before, but once I looked it up I knew it was something I totally be in to! Thank you Soera cant wait to play these!!!!
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Thanks for everything! Very much appreciate everything! :)
Sorry, looks like I missed the stream as well.
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Here's what I received:
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Thanks Kashell! The toffee was very good. I'm going to purchase more as a matter of fact.
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You're welcome! Enjoy the games and the treats. The toffee is addictive - fair warning.
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My gift arrived! I haven’t opened it yet, but it got here. There was also a bonus package from Jason.
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And with that, we are complete! Enjoy your gifts people. ;D
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Merry Christmas!
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I hope my recipient liked their gift :) Merry Christmas to all!