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Feature MisterYoda, May 2013 Edition of the Member Spotlight does! Please excuse the awkward sentence structure for sake of a Star Wars reference. There is, however, plenty to GS*MisterYoda beyond that of being a Star Wars fan. He has been a Gunslinger member for over two years, and many of you have interacted with him on the GS Forums or on some game’s online servers. Let’s put down the controller for a moment to find out more about MisterYoda, the person. By all means, pick up your favorite beverage and enjoy the read!

GS: You have a habit of greeting new members via replies in the Introductions section of the GS Forums and have even taken the time and money to put together a Battlefield 3 Server for your fellow Gunslingers. What inspires you to continue to help out the Gunslinger group, and who made the first lasting impression on you when you signed up back in January, 2011?

MisterYoda: I believe there is a lot of things that make me want to help out the Gunslinger group. One being that we are a mature group of adults. Heck, we all like to sit back, drink a few beverages and goof off. I love the atmosphere that has been set since the beginning, where I can goof off, relax, and just laugh with people that are either equally as bad as me or better. I believe the first person that got me to sign up was Twin40, back when I played MAG. Asked me if I wanted to join GS after I started playing in Black Ops, then just went with it since. I have seen great members such as MargirataMama, leifvr, and shawn come through. Sheesh, good times.

GS: Are you still part of the United Air force? How long have you been serving and what drew you to the military experience in the first place?

MisterYoda: I am lucky still part of the United States Air Force. I been serving for 4 years now and

MisterYoda’s first video game experience was Top Gun.

will continue for another 4 more years. I love doing my job there, which is Network Administration. Really blast of a job, because I get to work on servers all day. The thing that drew me to the military experience was two things: my dad who served 22 years and a bit of me wanting to get a Masters Degree. I always wanted to get one, because seriously, who has one theses days?

GS: From the very beginning of your GS membership, you have stated you play both PC and console games. If a crazy person held your PC and your PS3 over a cliff and made you pick only one to save, which one would it be? Why?

MisterYoda: Well, seeing as it is only those two, and I get to keep my Wii U and Xbox360, I would have to go with the PS3. The crowd on the PS3 is amazing, and I get to hang with crazy people who get to put up with me. I don’t get that same experience in a PC when I played through, which is why I went to playing consoles. I will always miss Zombies in Counter Strike Source, but heck, PS3 has some pretty cool Zombie type games or plug-ins, so I am okay with it.

GS: What was the very first game you remember playing?

MisterYoda: I have to say my first game that I ever got to play was….wait for it…Top Gun for Nintendo. Yes, my brother had it and I got addicted to playing that game. I never did get the landing portions down right, as it was pretty much luck anyways. From there, I went to the PC world for a LONG time before really coming back to consoles. I went from Starcraft, to Counter Strike which I played for many years to a game that many people did not know was online play, Halo. I played Halo for about 5 years, and know the ends and outs of that game very well.

[Here's MisterYoda during some Frosty Pints high jinx]

GS: Once upon a time in the GS Forums, you confessed a secret love for J-Pop. Please explain. What groups are among your all time favorites? Does this musical taste bleed over to an interest in anime as well? Which series are among your favorites?

MisterYoda: OH NOES! No one was suppose to know about that. Man, I got addicted to J-Pop from watching a large amount of anime. Listening to large amount of J-Pop will piss the Miss Yoda off, but hey, she doesn’t mind if she gets to watch her shows. I know very well it did bleed over from watching anime, because when you starting watching as much anime as I have, you start getting songs in your head, and then from there, a new world opens. As for anime, that is a different subject for a different day. I could give anyone reviews for almost every single anime out there, and if I don’t know it, I go watch it. As for some of my favorites, it would have to go with Gundam series (pick one), Fruits Basket, Hellsing, or Astro Boy (1980).

GS: I must ask. Why isn’t your name MasterYoda? In other words, what’s the story behind your name?

MisterYoda: Well, it started one night with a bottle of Jack Daniels. Nah, I seen too many Master Yoda’s, so I thought to bring out a gentlemen side to it, and then began MisterYoda. I been using this name since I

MisterYoda is also a anime and J-Pop fan.

been gaming online, and people see it sometimes and know it from 10 years ago. Man, I never went outside as a kid, but I never wanted to annoy adults online, so I kept my mic off to make people think I was a gentlemen. As for the Yoda part, picked it up from watching the old school Star Wars and thought he was the best out of all the characters.

GS: E3 is right around the corner. What are your thoughts on the upcoming generation of consoles? What things are you excited to hear? What are elements that you aren’t?

MisterYoda: I believe the next generation console war is already deciding a few fates of companies (sorry Nintendo fans, reminds me of Sega). I think if Microsoft doesn’t pull something crazy like a cheap console, I know Sony is leaving them behind finally. I am really super excited about the idea of the share button. I like playing my games, but would love to show a few friends how my drunken play is at times, and you really can’t do that now. As for a few elements that aren’t, I think the Wii U would be one. I really thought they would go the route of Sony, and make that spare screen something that can be used on tablets and gaming on the go. Instead, they made a separate screen and kept a different handheld.

GS: Okay. Let’s pretend you have a plane with unlimited fuel. Hell, let’s even say the thing is invisible, but Wonder Woman is not included (sicko). Where in the world have you always wanted to go? Why? Now, let’s pretend you got over-excited after a viewing of Top Gun and you crashed the plane. What are some local flavors where you live that a traveler MUST go?

St. Augustine, Florida. It’s MisterYoda’s top recommendation when visiting the Jacksonville area.

MisterYoda: I always wanted to go to Ireland. I am half Irish, so going to Ireland only makes sense. I wanted to go to the churches there and check out the scenery. It is a place that people can enjoy the locals just cussing up a storm at you, and it’s okay. As per your second question, lets pretend that no person has to come here to Wichita Falls. Now back in Jacksonville, Florida, I would say go to St. Augustine. It is a place to enjoy the scenery.

GS: What is something about you that tends to surprise people when finding out? Now, you don’t have to tell us, but we will be forced to make something up, Mr. Slinky Champion of 1994.

MisterYoda: I would have to say how much of a sports fan I am. People are blown away on how much I watch sports. I watch anything from NBA to MLB to NFL. I have ESPN as much as possible, and tend to keep up with it more than the real news.

GS: Yarr! What is your favorite drink?

MisterYoda: I have two really: 18 Year old Jamison Whiskey straight up and Crown ‘n’ Coke.

Thank you for taking the time to sit down with us, MisterYoda, and thank you, dear readers, for taking the time to learn more about a fellow Gunslinger. If you would like to comment on this interview, feel free to do so in this forum topic!

There was a shift in the genre of games that were published during 2012, which very well point towards what is in store for the gaming industry in the years to come. The explosion of digital indie game releases. The revival of action/adventure games. The marginalized success of handheld gaming consoles due to the popularity of tablet and mobile devices. The move from military shooters to science fiction entries. With the looming release of the next generation of home consoles, 2012 marked the beginning of the transitional period for developers and consumers alike.

We, the Gunslingers, have reflected such industry developments in both our dedication to our franchise favorites and in our interest in new gaming frontiers. We all cast our votes, and all of said votes (even the write-in ones) have been counted. It is time to see how we, as a community, felt about last year’s game releases with the 2012 Gunslinger Games Awards Results!

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2012 Game of the Year: BORDERLANDS 2
Last Year’s Winner: N/A
Notes: For a game that doesn’t seem like an obvious fit for a clan who normally gravitates towards competitive online multi-player match experiences, Borderlands 2 won and won with a commanding portion of the votes. Maybe it is because the sequel addressed all the issues of the first entry. Maybe it is because Borderlands 2 focused on working together rather than blowing each other up. Maybe it is because we finally had a first person shooter that dared make us laugh while plundering for more guns. Maybe Clap Trap rigged the polls. Regardless of the melee of reasons, the Gunslingers showed their appreciation over experiencing something new in the first person shooter genre by giving it our first ever Game of the Year title.
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Best Xbox360 Game of 2012: HALO 4
Last Year’s Winner: Gears of War 3
Notes: Considering that there wasn’t much for competition in regards to exclusive Xbox360 titles, it is no surprise that Halo 4 is the decisive winner in this category. That said, it is hard to imagine a title that could have knocked the crown off of Master Chief’s head. Some would argue that the early success of the Xbox is largely due to the Halo franchise, and it is a relief to see that the series can still muster a great amount of support by fans after even after the departure of Bungie. Halo 4 marks the first time that the Gunslingers had a group front for this franchise, but, based on our community interest and the promise of more entries by the developers, it won’t be the last.
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Best Playstation 3 Game of 2012: JOURNEY
Last Year’s Winner: KillZone 3
Notes: Journey, a digital download only title available on the PSN Store, marks the first time that write-in votes determined the winner. Heck, Journey wasn’t even an option in the polls (my bad!). The PS3 Gunslingers spoke and demonstrated their collective appreciation for the elegance of this title. Last year’s Awards may have celebrated a shooter like KillZone 3, but this year beauty prevailed. May that be a wake up call to all the publishing companies out there that find such titles too financially risky to support.

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Best Wii U Game of 2012: NEW SUPER MARIO BROS. U
Last Year’s Winner: N/A
Notes: When the polls opened for the 2012 Games Awards, the Nintendo Wii U console wasn’t even a month old. Naturally, the amount of nominations for its first round of Awards was limited, but it is no surprise that the eternal Nintendo mascot, Mario, wins the vote. Generations of gamers now have fond memories of side-scrolling Super Mario Bros. action, and the Wii U adaption keeps those memories alive. If only there was capitol punishment in the Mushroom Kingdom, King Bowser may not be a re-occurring problem for the plumbing siblings…
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Best Wii Game of 2012: THE LAST STORY and XENOBLADE CHRONICLES
Last Year’s Winner: Legend of Zelda: Skyword Sword
Notes: These two JRPG titles remained in a deadlock of votes at the close of the polls. In an odd way, it makes sense. Both games were published in Japan over a year before ever hitting North American shores. Both games got excellent critical reception. Both games are legitimate examples to point to and say, “See? The Wii still has a few surprises!” If you haven’t had a chance to play either of these titles, you are missing out. The Last Story and Xenoblade Chronicles are fantastic bows as the curtains fall upon the Wii generation.
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Best PC Game of 2012: GUILD WARS 2
Last Year’s Winner: Star Wars: The Old Republic
Notes: Guild Wars 2 edged out Diablo III by a single vote. Unlike the year prior, this year was a battle between to role playing games that offered free servers. It is a feat in on itself to get GSers playing this game to pause long enough to cast a vote! Engrossing and accessible to gamers new and veteran to the genre, Guild Wars 2 provides an a solid argument for stopping payment on your World of Warcraft membership fees.
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Best Vita Game of 2012: ASSASSIN’S CREED III: LIBERATION
Last Year’s Winner: N/A
Notes: Rather than simply porting Assassin’s Creed 3 onto the Vita, Ubisoft opted to created a game focused on a side story to accompany the events of the console release. The extra work paid off. Aveline de Grandpré, an African-French assassin, acts as a perfect protagonist for diving deeper into the rich history of North American strife. Just perhaps the success of this title will open the door for more female characters headlining the Assassin’s Creed franchise.
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Best 3DS Game of 2012: KID ICARUS: THE UPRISING
Last Year’s Winner: Mario Kart 7
Notes: Edging out a couple Mario titles by a single vote, Kid Icarus, who hasn’t had his own game since the original Nintendo system back in the late ’80s, returns to grab the title for best 3DS game. Thanks to a solid story mode, bonus AR card content, and a competitive multi-player option, the game provides a sizable amount of content for its purchase price. Will the game’s success be enough to warrant future Kid Icarus games? Who knows, but it certainly makes it more likely that the character will appear in the next Super Smash Bros. Brawl title.
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Best Action/Adventure Game of 2012: ASSASSIN’S CREED 3
Last Year’s Winner: Batman: Arkham City
Notes: Despite some buggy moments, Assassin’s Creed 3 succeeds at the gamble of changing the franchise’s historical time period and locale. The gameplay incorporated more open-world opportunities such as hunting and ship battles that wasn’t previously in the franchise. Considering that Assassin’s Creed: Revelations didn’t even come close to winning this category last year, Assassin’s Creed 3 winning this year’s title possibly foreshadows future successes for the franchise….as long as Ubisoft is still willing to take risks.
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Best Role-Playing Game of 2012: MASS EFFECT 3
Last Year’s Winner: Elder’s Scroll: Skyrim
Notes: Love the ending of the trilogy or hate it, the journey of the Mass Effect storyline was worth the travel. In different hands, Mass Effect could have simply been another science fiction shooter clone, but, thanks to the frequent need of the player to make storyline altering decisions, the experience becomes a more personal, invested one that begs to be played through more than once. Mass Effect 3 got Kinect support, the whole trilogy has become available for the first time on the PS3, and the third chapter was a launch title for the Wii U. If you haven’t played this game yet, what was your excuse again?
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Best Shooter of 2012: CALL OF DUTY: BLACK OPS 2
Last Year’s Winner: Battlefield 3
Notes: After Battlefield 3 upset Call of Duty’s reign for the best shooter title at the Gunslingers, Black Ops 2 headshots the competition to get its title back. The multi-player features tighter maps, zombie mode contains more, well, modes, and the campaign mode tells a tale of continued controversy and conspiracy, Treyarch proved that gamers are still eager to play the next COD installment. Also, having Trent Reznor compose the soundtrack didn’t hurt.
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Best Fighting Game of 2012: PLAYSTATION ALL-STARS BATTLE ROYALE
Last Year’s Winner: Mortal Kombat
Notes: The game’s title doesn’t roll off the tongue, but its familiarity to Super Smash Bros Brawl sure made the game quick to pick up, learn, and have fun. The whole Sony exclusive pantheon of characters meet up often for the first time in this game, and it is surreal to see Fat Princess globber Drake from the Uncharted series. PS3 copies of this title also included vouchers to the Vita version, which promoted cross-platform gameplay. Who do I use as my regular fighter? Jak, of course.
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Best Sports Gamer of 2012: FIFA 13
Last Year’s Winner: FIFA 12
Notes: FIFA successfully defends its title of the Gunslingers clan’s favorite sports game. In a genre that often has publishers simply phoning in another annual installment of a sports game, FIFA 13 continues to polish and improve on the experience. Whether you call it soccer or futball, virtual grass stains are better than real life ones.
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Best Platformer of 2012: NEW SUPER MARIO BROS. U
Last Year’s Winner: Super Mario 3D Land
Notes: Mario remains undefeated for best platformer in the Gunslingers community. Is that really all that surprising? The characters featured in this franchise are some of most iconic and readily recognizable figures in the gaming world. One thing is for sure. Luigi better be getting his cut.
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Best Racing Game of 2012: NEED FOR SPEED: MOST WANTED
Last Year’s Winner: Mario Kart 7
Notes: Remakes of the more classic installments of Need for Speed have been good to EA. The strength of the Need for Speed franchise is its balance of arcade-style racing and chases with real sports car models and physics. This title will also be coming to the Wii U, which should further the general GS appreciation for Most Wanted.
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Best Dance/Music Game of 2012: THEATRHYTHM FINAL FANTASY
Last Year’s Winner: N/A
Notes: This 3DS exclusive upset the more favored-to-win (based on sales) nominations to gain the GS title of best dance/music game. By combining the universe of Final Fantasy characters with beat-based gameplay mechanics, Theatrhythm Final Fantasy offers an unique experience in this genre full of flash-in-the-pan hits. Guitar Hero is dead. Long live Final Fantasy.
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Favorite GS Clan Front of 2012: BATTLEFIELD 3
Last Year’s Winner: N/A
Notes: Black Ops 2 may have won best shooter and Borderlands 2 may have won game of the year, but, when GSers were asked what game they had fun in as a clan experience during 2012, Battlefield 3 returns to the awards ceremony. Considering that over 860 Gunslingers are still on the Battlefield 3 Master Lists for our clan front, it makes sense that folks are still looking to show their appreciation for this title. Via the platoons, through GS Forum discussions, or directly by in-game contacts, may the GS front of Battlefield 3 remain strong until, well, Battlefield 4.
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Thank you all for voting and reading the results for the 2012 Gunslinger Games Awards. May 2013 treat us so kindly as well!

A father. A husband. A veteran. Those are just some roles our friend, GS*Spooky, fill that make him so interesting. We are fortunate enough to refer to him as a fellow member since he first joined our group back in October 2012. With luck, you have run into him on the forums, in chat, or on the Battlefield 3 servers. Please join us in learning more about Spooky, about his love for horror films, and why you may see him at the local Gamestop buying Skylander figurines.

GS: Before we go too far, let’s address the terrible storm label “Hurricane Sandy.” Being that you reside in New Jersey, are you and your family safe? What has been your personal experience with this force of nature?

Spooky: First off, I would like to say thank you to everyone that showed their concern and support of us Gunslingers in the storm’s path. Growing up in this part of the county, we never had to deal with many natural disasters. In the past year we had two hurricanes, two earthquakes, two nor’easters, and a derecho. The news is saying that another nor’easter is going to hit us this week.

As far as Hurricane Sandy, the New Jersey Coast is decimated. Fortunately, my family and I live far enough inland that we did not suffer much damage. We lost power only for a few minutes and some minor flooding. We were/are very fortunate because we are surrounded by complete devastation. I am sure you all have witnessed the disaster on the television. It will take many, many months for any sense of normalcy to return here.

GS: You joined the Gunslingers as a Xbox360 player for Battlefield 3 on October 3rd, 2012. Which fellow members did you first game with in game? Is there any advice you would give other new members in regards to getting one’s self running and gunning with others?

Spooky: I was always a Call of Duty gamer. I started playing multiplayer games when COD 4 was released to the world. I was so disgruntled with Modern Warfare 3 that I totally stopped playing it. I thought I would go out and purchase Battlefield 3 because I heard lots of great things about it. After playing Battlefield 3 for a little while I thought I would look for a platoon to play with. I found the Gunslinger recruiting thread on Battlelog and applied.

Once in the Platoon, I remember playing my first games with the infamous duo of Tick and Dunkaroo. I know there were more Gunslingers in the game but their names escape me. Tick and Dunk made my adjustment into the community an easy one. They were great to play with and easy to talk to. They made me feel at home right away.

As far as giving advice to new comers, I suggest you get your names on the master lists and jump right into the matches. Don’t be shy. Be active in the forums and have fun. This is a great community where everyone treats each other with respect and everyone has the same mentality. It’s all about gaming and fun.

GS: In your profile, you state you are a Iraq Combat Veteran. What was your role while serving? Are you the first in your family to serve or are you from military line?

Spooky: Yes, I am an Iraq war veteran. I joined the United States Army a year after I graduated high school. I enlisted in 1996 where I went to basic training. My MOS was 11M (Mechanized Infantry). I was a gunner on a Bradley fighting vehicle. I was stationed in FT Stewart, GA and Camp Hovey Korea. After Korea, I returned to New Jersey and I went to college to get my degree in Network Management. Thanks to the ARMY my college education was paid for.

After 9/11 happened, I re-enlisted in the Army Reserve. I changed my MOS to 38A (Special Operations / Civil Affairs Specialist). I was deployed to Romania in January 2003 where we were being held prior to the start of the war. In March 2003, we were flown into Iraq for the start of the war. My unit flew into Irbil, Iraq which is in the northern part of the country. There we were attached to 3rd Special Forces Group and made our way down to the city of Kirkuk. Once in place, our job was to help clear the city of Sadaam’s loyalists. Once complete, we were tasked out to “rebuild” the infrastructure of Kirkuk; i.e.: police, fire, education, government. I spent a total of 15 months deployed.

GS: Speaking of your profile, why did you pick the username, “Spooky”?

Spooky: I came up with Spooky simply because I am a stickler for horror flicks. I enjoy the tense, dark, and spookiness of horror films. I have been a fan since my early teenage years. I relish all the work that goes into the costumes and make up. There is nothing like a good scare.

GS: What was the first game you ever played? Being a father, how has being a gamer affected the way you purchase, participate, and/or supervise your own children’s gaming habits, if at all?

Spooky: I can remember way back when playing Mike Tysons Punch Out and Tecmo Bowl. Not too sure if they were one of the first games I played or not. I am lucky if I can remember what I did last weekend, let alone something 30 years ago. LOL. With my son only being seven years old, I try to keep the gaming to a certain limit. My son is heavily involved in sports so that takes up most of his and my time. I purchased the Wii and an Xbox for him to use. He is not allowed on Xbox live. He mainly plays sports games and is big into Sky Landers on the Wii. Most of the other games he has for his systems are family fun games. We have Mario Kart on the Wii and the whole family battles each other on that one. I must admit that I get my butt kicked by him every time. He is not allowed to play on “Daddy’s” Xbox unless we play a game together. I introduced him to Black Ops, and we played some matches against each other in Combat Training. I can tell he has the knack for FPS games already. Watch out future gamers!

GS: You list sports as one of your interests. What sports do you enjoy the most? Do you have a favorite team?

Spooky: I enjoy most sports that are out there. I follow American Football the most. I have been a Philadelphia sports fan my whole life. I love the Philadelphia Eagles, the Phillies, and Flyers. This is a disappointing year for Philly teams. Ugghhhh. No wonder why I drink so much. Hehe. Also, I try and keep an active interest in football by playing fantasy football. I am in two fantasy football leagues this year. So far I have one fantasy team that is doing well and one that stinks.

GS: Okay. You are a tough-as-nails sort of guy. That said, what horror movie has ‘creeped’ you out the most? It is okay. The secret will be between just you and a few thousand people.

Spooky: Hmmm… That’s a tough question being that I love horror flicks. I am going to have to go with “The Entity”. The Entity is a horror film purportedly based on the paranormal events a woman and her family experienced back in 1976. This movie was released back in 1983. Now, I know the movie is a bit dated, but when I first watched it I was totally “creeped” out.

GS: The first item you mention as an occupation in your profile is being a father. The first thing you list for your interests is family. What is a favorite family outing for the Spooky clan?

Spooky: Since we are so close to the coast, we love to spend time at the New Jersey beaches. Now this is only a summer thing so during the winter we like to go up to the Pocono Mountains and get some fun snow time.

GS: What is an ideal day off for Spooky? How does Spooky enjoy it? It is okay if you answer by talking in the third person.

Spooky: Spooky generally doesn’t have a day off. My two wonderful children take up most of my spare time. If it is not the kids then it is the daily chores of the house and lawn. When Spooky does get some down time I love to get some gaming in. My gaming time has dwindled down a lot since having two kids, but I try to make time for it every day. This is why Gunslinger Gaming is the perfect fit for me. I am not pressured by a clan to put in certain hours every day.

GS: What is your drink of choice?

Spooky: I am a seasonal beer kind of guy. I am a big Sam Adams seasonal fan. Right now my beer of choice is Sam Adams Octoberfest. During the winter season I will be drinking Sam Adams Winter Ale and Sam Adams Alpine Spring. During the spring I continue with the Alpine Spring, and in the summer months I will sip on Sam Adams Summer Ale and Bud Lite Lime. Delicious!!! If I need a hard drink I prefer a nice chilled glass of Gentleman Jack. Smooth and to the point! A nice Dirty Martini is always nice too.

Thank you for taking the time to answer our questions, Spooky. It has been great having you as a member, and not only do your fellow Gunslingers look forward to gaming with you during your downtime, but we wish you and your family the very best!

Robin has been a fellow Gunslinger since August 2011, but if you have spent any time in the GS chatrooms, you probably know her best as the ever polite personality named Sophiebean. Of course, you may not find her crossbow tactics all that friendly on the Call of Duty battlefields. Let’s find out a bit more about Robin/Sophiebean/TheReasonYouHaveanArrowStuckinYourHead by sitting down for an interview with her!

GS: The very first post you ever made in the GunslingerGaming forums was in the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Masterlist. Is it safe to assume that was the game that got you here? Regardless, how did you happen to wander into our virtual saloon? With whom did you first get into game?

Robin: I found Gunslingers when I was looking at the Battlefield forums and happened to come across this great place. The first people I remember gaming with are Margarita Mama, Bullet Stopper, RLGORMORTIS, and Carbon Bigfoot in Black Ops.

GS: Despite the fact that you have many responses that welcome new members into the group, you like to keep your discussions close to the vest. Would you consider yourself a shy or secretive person in real life? Speaking of real life, how widely known to your friends and family that you are a first person shooter killing machine?

Robin: At first I am a very shy person in real life. As for my friends and family that know that I play first person shooters, that would only be the ones I hang out with the most so not many know.

GS: Your profile states you reside in New York. All too often, people assume that must translate to a life in New York City. What is YOUR New York life? In the city? In the country? Can you share with us a story from your personal life that, for you, best illustrates what a life in New York state means to you?

Robin: I actually live in the country. The closest city to me is Rochester about an hour away. Though, someday I would like to visit New York City. As for what life is like in New York, I don’t really have any stories to illustrate what life up here is to me, but, to me, it seems fast paced at times, and I like it at that pace. Though, the winters up here are too long for my liking, and the summers are too short.

GS: Your PSN is a crossbow reference. How exactly did that come about? Since we are on the subject of names, your forum name is Robin, yet you may be best known for you chat handle, Sophiebean. Which of the two do you identify most with and why?

Robin: I was given the nick name Crossbow Queen in Black Ops. I like the crossbow and some how managed to get kills with it, so the name was created and stuck. I liked the name so much that I decided to make it my PSN. The name I identify with most is Sophiebean since Sophie and Bean are the names of my two dogs, who every once in a while can be heard in the background when I have my headset on. So, that name just means more to me.

GS: Right now, there is a thread in the forums discussing favorite GS moments. As someone who enjoys a presence in chat, what would be one of your favorite moments in chat, funny or otherwise?

Robin: There are so many moments that I have enjoyed in chat, but my favorite has to be one night when we where talking about interesting flavors like Soy sauce Kit Kat and Smokey Bacon Lay’s chips. And so many other flavors there are.

GS: We need to know what makes Robin tick! Gaming aside, what are some of your other passions in life?

Robin: Some of my passions are to read and to spend time outside when its nice out, preferably 80 degrees and up. I also like to look at the stars on a clear night.

GS: True, you are a killing machine in FPS games (and, no, she is not paying me to type that), but you also seem to love a good role playing game. If someone absolutely green to the genre asked you what were some titles that are mandatory to play so he/she got a true impression of the potential of the genre, what titles would you name and why?

Robin: Even though I like role playing games, I can’t remember other ones that I’ve played, but I would definitely recommend Skyrim since you can do almost anything in the game that you can think of. I think it’s a good game to jump into even if your new to Role Playing Games.

GS: Okay. A leprechaun appears in front of you, gives you a million dollars for traveling expenses, and limits you to only to the speed of light. What place would you most wish to visit? No, you are not required to take the leprechaun along. Lawn gnomes, perhaps.

Robin: I would have to say Ireland. Even though I could go any where at the speed of light, I would still choose there mainly because I’ve always wanted to go there.

GS: It is time to come clean. Everyone has a guilty pleasure when it comes to favorite television series or movies. What series/movie that you just can’t help but like?

Robin: My guilty pleasure for TV/Movies is MASH. I know its an old show, but I’ve always loved watching the series.

GS: What is your favorite drink?

Robin: My favorite drink is Snapple raspberry tea.

Robin, thank you for taking the time to answer some of our questions, and, to everyone out there reading this interview, thank you for taking the time to learn more about your fellow Gunslinger!