Turns out that there are more codes available to the friends of people who already are in the beta.  We’ve got a few sign-up codes that will get you into the beta once you register on their site.  Don’t forget, the beta also gives you a code for a Xbox Live 48 hour trial.

By the way, I don’t need any of the codes I have for the trials since I am a gold member of XBL.  So in addition to giving away beta sign-up keys I will be giving away a few of the trial codes as well.

Just comment below with a valid e-mail address and pick one: Blur w/Trial or just the Trial.

His idea was basically a giant whiteboard table with pull out mini-tables. Hit the jump to see what he ended up with.

Here you can see the plywood and frames with drawer guides.

Then add the drawers which themselves have little white boards and a strap style cup holder.

Throw the whiteboard on top and DONE!

It rolls natural twenties, unless you’re the GM.

The problem for Kazuki is that a buso renkin is implanted in his chest to keep him alive and also creating a reason for him to become and stay an alchemist warrior. Eventually it turns out that his buso renkin is one of three that were converted into another type of buso renkin, and this eventually causes problems.

The story in itself is great, though I never read the manga so I do not know how true to the story it is. The animation is excellent as are the character designs. This is a very engaging anime as I’ve been watching it for the last few months. If you like alchemy, give this a watch.

That’s when a voice chimed in from behind me, one of the store employees. He says to me, “It’s like Life; except you don’t start with any money, you gain several step children named Darryl, and the winner is the person with the most teeth left.” “Boy”, I thought, “Sounds like a hoot, I better tell the girl about this.” Next thing you know, we’re walking out of the store with a box in hand.

Let me describe how an average game goes, as we’ve played it with our roommates a few times now. You roll two dice; one red and one blue. This gives you your redneck name. Examples are: Cletus Lee, Billy Bob, Jebediah Lee, etc. Play starts with the person with the largest shoe size. I was very happy with this rule until another person moved in and had bigger feet than me.

You roll around the board and there are several places to stop, just like in regular Life. The stops determine you education level with the dice, up to grade 12, which determines your job. Example, a roll of 5 gave me a 5th grade education and the job as the Ciggy Shack Attendant. Then you end up getting Hitched and House and you can guess that you also roll for you wife’s name as well. Then you get divoriced, then re-married, a quick chance at some lottery money and then the games over.

Wait, don’t leave just yet. There is a lot more to the game as most of the time you will land on the Go Redneckin’ space where you draw a card that make you do stuff. Mostly bad. Like running over my Ciggy Shack and putting me out of work.

Don’t forget about the debt. Nearly everything you do in Redneck Life gives you debt whether it be purchasing a car or house or TV. At the end, if you haven’t paid it all up and are out of money, the rest comes out of your teeth.

I really liked this game, the rules are easy to remember once you’ve played a few times. Better yet is the fact that everyone has enjoyed it so far. Its really fun to get into character and slang your words all the time. You can bet that I give this game my two thumbs up, if not simply for the fact that my girlfriend really liked it as well.

Blur is a multi-system title from a combination of teamwork from Bizarre Creations and Activision. Some of the key features from the press release are:

• Power-ups – Drivers will collect and use addictive and intense Power-ups throughout each race, including the ability to blast other cars out of the way with huge bursts of energy, boost speed with Nitros, drop mines and even generate defensive shields to fend off other racers.

• Racing for All Gamers – Blur moves beyond traditional racers by taking genre staples, including licensed cars, photo-realistic graphics and real-world locations and combining them with gameplay designed completely to focus on ‘fun’, featuring intuitive pick-up-and-play controls, a unique and innovative social network style user interface, intense Power-ups, and races where players are always in the pack challenging for the lead from beginning to end. Blur is for all types of gamers, regardless of experience or skill level.

• Social Network – Blur’s new, innovative social network user interface is designed to evolve dynamically as players compete in different races, make new friends, rivals and fans, and connect with other racers both in game and in real life.

• Multiplayer – Blur offers gamers a new kind of racing experience that allows them to race with friends and as part of a network of players in high intensity competition and fun. The game supports competitive and cooperative gameplay, including team and objective based race events, and also features 4 player split-screen for playing with friends from the comfort of the couch.

• Real-World Cars and Locations – Blur features over 50 licensed cars to drive as players race through visually stunning tracks set in real-world locations ranging from L.A. and San Francisco to the streets of Hackney, UK, to the treacherous roads of Barcelona and all the way to Japan.

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The first word mentioned is “Loadouts”. Obviously you can see that you can switch your gear around for a preferred combination of armor and perhaps weapons. The most noticeable being the jet pack as gaining height advantage is always key. What you may not noticed until looking closer is that one of the Spartans has active camo on. I also see what looks like a small personal shield.

Assassinations, the second word. We’ve already known from previous statements made about Reach that there will be a stealthy assassination mode. Looks like this IS for multi-player as well!

What is Invasions? Perhaps it is the game type? My thought is that it will be similar to the Firefight game type available currently for ODST. In this case you would be defending reach from, what else but, an invasion.

Headhunter also looks to be another game type coming to Reach. It looks like you’ll be taking skulls that fall from the dead bodies of other players. Perhaps they got those skulls from killing other players themselves? Its pretty much un-known at this point.

The Elites are a playable character again. It seems that maybe there is a “Spartan VS. Elites” mode as the words in the video suggest.

The Arena seems nothing other than that, an arena. Perhaps it will be a massive Spartan training ground? Perhaps something more?

We find out more when the Reach beta beings on May 3rd.

* Full grain leather upper for comfort and soft feel
* Rubber shell toe for classic good looks
* Textile lining for comfort
* Herringbone pattern out-sole for maximum traction
* Imported

Get the details after the jump.

Story
The secret that has been hidden under the Earth surface for a long time emerges. In distant future, mankind stands on the edge of its own destruction. Humans, divided to factions named PICaDor and Clayram, are fighting for ultimate energy resource Carretium. Tired by long conflict, explorers discover a mysterious race of Agartha, which defends its territory with no respect. Fight for survival begins…

Tanks
Players will be able to choose from 9 various powerful tanks and play for three sides. Each tank will have different features of digging, movement speed, energy, shields and damage making. Every tank will possess a unique primary weapon, e.g. machine gun, rockets, laser, EMP, chain lightning, plasma, etc. Tanks will be categorized as light, medium or heavy to create best formations to play.

Game Modes
At launch, game will offer following multiplayer modes:
• Free For All – player is on his own and battles against everybody else
• Team Showdown – teams battle against each another
• Capture The Flag – teams try to capture the flag of the opposite team and bring it to own base
• Dominion – teams try to conquer given bases on a map and hold it as long as possible

Gameplay and Graphics
Tunnelers will offer instant entertainment to all players with no need to learn complicated game mechanisms. Player will have a choice to chill out in a quick match or to fight for long hours in epic battles.

Game will have detailed 3D graphics using top-down camera view. This combination will offer graphically rich levels, while preserving good control of the battleground for players even during toughest fights.

Game Availability
Since developers would like to bring the full experience to everybody they have decided to provide the whole gameplay for free. Extra features such as statistics, collection of awards and achievements, teaming up with friends and managing player´s own gamerooms will be available for a subscription fee.

At launch, Tunnelers will be available for PC only.