Joystiq introduces Xbox 360 Fanboy

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Joystiq introduces Xbox 360 Fanboy

Posted Nov 21st 2005 1:30PM by Vladimir Cole

Dear Xbox 360 Fanboys,

As the editor of Joystiq, I'm happy to welcome you to Xbox 360 Fanboy, a new blog created for all the fanboys and fangirls in the house who don't shy away from admitting that they're perhaps more than a little bit partial to the Xbox 360.

If you are what you eat, you are also what you play. Console choice defines a gamer, and therefore the "Microsoft vs. Nintendo vs. Sony" debate requires a personal choice that is at least as important as the old "Coke vs Pepsi," "Mac vs PC," "Ford vs Chevy," and "Burger King vs. McDonald's" choices we've all had to make in the past.

But we're also hoping to reclaim the "fanboy" title from those who have turned it into a dirty word. Fanboys don't type in all caps, (or all crap, for that matter), they aren't irrational flamers; console fanboys are simply deeply informed and passionate about their console of choice. Fanboys--as we define them--know their stuff cold. And hey, if by dint of acquiring that deep knowledge they happen to also be a bit biased, so be it.

This blog is for you, fanboys and fangirls. Let us know what you want to see on it!

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1. Awesome site. Just in time!

Posted at 1:40PM on Nov 21st 2005 by Don Wilson

2. BTW, I like how you guys own PS3Fanboy.com and RevolutionFanboy.com ;)

Posted at 1:41PM on Nov 21st 2005 by Don Wilson

3. cool

Posted at 2:05PM on Nov 21st 2005 by stuka

4. So what I want to know is when the "politically" correct will start to whine that it should read "FanPERSON"? My stupid thought for the day.

Posted at 2:19PM on Nov 21st 2005 by JGE

5. Looks like not that many people know about your site yet!

Need to do some marketing on them forums, or maybe on joystiq.com?

Posted at 2:19PM on Nov 21st 2005 by Rob

6. So what I want to know is when the "politically" correct will start to whine that it should read "FanPERSON"? My stupid thought for the day.

Posted at 3:03PM on Nov 21st 2005 by JGE

7. The only thought that comes to my mind is: "Why? What's the point ?"

Posted at 3:05PM on Nov 21st 2005 by Alex

8. Gotta agree with Alex. I love hearing about the 360. But I have no plans to subscribe to this site, as all the same content will most certainly be on Joystiq as well.

Posted at 3:35PM on Nov 21st 2005 by Jeremy Wright

9. Au contraire Jeremy. This isn't a portal to dump things from xbox360.joystiq.com, as you can see if you take a peek around at the posts already up. We might cover some of the same stories, but it won't be the same posts. Joystiq just doesn't have the room for all the news for each platform! So come back, have a seat, and stay awhile. We won't bite.

Posted at 3:59PM on Nov 21st 2005 by C. Grant

10. I got no shame, I do not flame. I really like xbox to the end.

Posted at 7:54PM on Nov 21st 2005 by Will G.

11. I'm happy to see a dedicated news site. I already like the general coverage that Joystiq puts out, so to see the same, but concentrated only on XBOX, I think is a great idea.

Hope the site sticks around for a long time, I'll be sure to link to you guys from my site.

Posted at 9:18PM on Nov 21st 2005 by (JD)XeqtioneR

12. "Coke vs Pepsi," "Mac vs PC," "Ford vs Chevy," and "Burger King vs. McDonald's"

Go figure. I drink root beer, drive a Dodge, eat at Wendy's and use both Macs and PCs. Does this mean I'm getting a Rev?

Posted at 11:13AM on Nov 22nd 2005 by ginshirou

13. Burger King? McDonalds? Harveys!

Posted at 7:36PM on Nov 23rd 2005 by heistgonewrong

14. I dont even know were ive been--miss a few days of checking engadget and BAM 360 is already out-- I know its wrong to be obssesed with video games but... I just dont care any more!! keep the news coming!!

Posted at 8:27PM on Nov 26th 2005 by Ulyssess

15. I think the 360 s gonna rock. It hasnt shown its full potential but people come out and says it sucks so much. Fuk who said that. Da graphics aint bad! look at COD2 wow AMAZING graphics. Bombs shootin everywhere and yeah it is hot. Perfect dark zero has pretty good graphics and very good gamesplay. But to let u kno its the gameplay that matters. Like come on its still 2005. 2006 is where a lot of hot games. dey comin wit a lot of hot games and even MMORP games. Even this year in 2005s december hot next gen games are gonna come out like prey the darkness and others. next year we got saints row, ghost recon advanced warfihgter (most amazing realistic graphics I ever seen) gears of war (dat too looks amazing)HALO 3 and lots and lots a more. Man they even comin out wit a new tennchu. Dont excpect too much until next year. I still think there isnt gonna be much of a difference between the 360 and ps3 graphics cuz of what I seen so far the graphics they shown in ps3 look like cutscenes and proboally are. Dont got to say dis because u already kno online is amzing.

Posted at 2:54PM on Nov 27th 2005 by Sammy

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