Going Retro - The Pixel Art Controller by Hyperkin

Alright I know it's been well over two months since I last blogged, but in this fresh off my fingers post, you're in for a treat; a Hyperkin pixel art controller giveaway!

Life has been crazy busy hectic (in fact 2013 has been a whirlwind of "what the FRACKS") so it was nice to get dazzled up in heels and 8bit glasses to the Supper Club on October 11 for  Hyperkin's pixel art controller official release party.

I'm not a seasoned clubber but let me tell you; if clubs in Los Angeles hosted video game stations I'd definitely be frequenting the club scene more often. Music, video games, good lookin' people drinks, did I say video games? You can't go wrong! Hyperkin had video game stations centered conveniently between the bar and colossal dance floor. Let it be known I did get schooled by fellow reporter, Michael Jordan  (yeah, he's famous) at several rounds of MUGEN. If only I had picked the Fat Albert character...

Check out these not so behind the scenes of Michael looking rather dapper with his blue pixel tie on the red carpet and bumping elbows with some of Hyperkin's legends!

 

Michael Jordan with Hyperkin Marketing Director, David Yu

 

Hyperkin Product Developer Chris Gallizi

 

 

Michael Jordan, what a blockhead!

 

Alas, no photos of me in the snazzy 8bit specs and bedazzled Big Bird yellow tank; I was busy playing games, shooting footage and maaaaybe a drink or two...or three (I lost count).

So now for the giveaway!

Step 1: Cut a hole in a box...wait, what I mean is Michael Jordan slammed dunked it with this 6 minute 44 second video covering ALL of the Hyperkin pixel control party. Watch it!

 

 

 

Step 2:  Follow up the video with a following Michael Jordan on Twitter, @Mukyou. The dude knows his shiz when it comes to video games and maaaybe more often than not has something better to tweet than I do. He also occasionally does giveaways via his podcast and other geeky shenanigans on Ship 2 Block 20. And of course you looooove freebies/giveaways ...moochers!
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Step 3: You gotta go "Like" and/or "Follow" Hyperkin. If it wasn't for these bad asses this giveaway wouldn't be possible. So wait no longer, go check out their sweet gaming gear!

Step 4: Tell me how much you love me by sending lots of chocolate, wine, Stompeez (size 9, unicorn please) ...I kid! But I do need you to leave a comment below and/or tweet me @TishTini that you've completed the above.

Included in the giveaway is: a comfy over sized Hyperkin "What pixel are you?" tee, two Hyperkin squishy blue balls (hmmm), a carry anywhere Hyperkin tote FEATURING their RETRON 5, a sleek and fun to play pixel art controller, and a handful of Hyperkin pixel controller shaped stickers!

Submit by October 31 and I'll annoce the winner Friday, November 1 by a randomly selected winner via Random.org

As for the controller; it's light weight, fits leisurely in your hand, comes in an array of color combos (I want the green and purple) and it's pixel art! I love retro, simplicity and convenience; this controller does it for me.

A huge thanks to the guys and gals of Hyperkin for the loot and making for an epic evening. They worked hella hard on October 11th and definitely put a twist to clubbing experience.

Lastly, an obligatory thank you to the adorable Michael Jordan for getting me to and from the Supper Club safely. Don't drink game & drive people!

Good luck to everyone annnnnnd I'll get another post up as time permits.