Cylon Gaming

Making Money Online as a Gamer! Part 2

2011-07-31T02:03:00.004-04:00

Earlier i made a post about making money online as a gamer and so far the response has been amazing. I just wanted to make this follow up with some extra tips for those of you that signed up on Swagbucks.

Do your daily searches for points! Make sure you are logged in, this is a good source of points. http://search.swagbucks.com/

You can choose to download their toolbar but i personally think they are too much clutter. I recommend just downloading the plugin to add the search engine to the top right of your browser. Or just set the the search page as your homepage to make quick searches.
When you use the search engine you earn points at random times threw out the day (make sure you are logged on when searching).
The trusted surveys are a good source for points, i would recommend doing the 100+ point surveys because they pay you better for your time. Just remember these can sometimes be hard to qualify for, but in the end it is worth it even if you can only do a small handful of them.
I would stay clear of the daily deals, but that is personal preference.
There are random sweepstakes and swag codes. These are a chance of luck but pay very well.

Here is the link to sign up if you haven't already.

Making Money Online as a Gamer!

2011-07-30T19:08:00.011-04:00

I get asked a lot on Twitter and other various social networks how i make extra money online as a gamer. There are many different survey companies out there that you can make money with but they can be time consuming and a bit boring at times. Knowing which sites are legit is key, as many of them are just out to waste your time for nothing.

As a gamer you are probably online a good amount surfing the web, doing searches, watching gaming videos and stuff of that nature so why not get paid for it? I recently registered on Swagbucks for free to give it a shot and so far the payouts have been decent with minimal effort. If it wasn't i would have just tossed the site out like i have done with most others. If you follow me on Twitter you have probably seen my updates on Swagbucks whenever i earn points or cash out.

Do your daily searches for points! Make sure you are logged in, this is a good source of points. http://search.swagbucks.com/

Lets get on with the details though. You are probably wondering what you have to do. You do things like use their search engine (very similar to Google), watch technology/gaming trailers and many other fun activities. When you cash out i would recommend getting the $5 Amazon e-gift cards for 450 points. Then you can save those and buy whatever you want on Amazon. I usually buy things like computer parts, Xbox live cards, games and gamecards. You will obviously not get rich using this site but it is good extra money for your gaming needs. If you have any questions feel free to send me a message on Twitter, i will try my best to reply.

Here are the links:
Swagbucks
My Twitter

Dirt 3 Promotions Part 2

2011-07-29T23:41:00.000-04:00

Looks like the India region is now available, here are as many of the Q/A's i could find.

A traditional computer has a [blank] and may also have a discrete [blank]. With the AMD Accelerated Processing Unit, both are on a single chip.
CPU and WiFi
WiFi and SD Card reader
CPU and GPU
SD Card Reader and GPU

GPUs are primarily designed for…
Controlling RAM communications
Common “Office” type applications
Storing image and video files
Graphics intensive tasks

Reasons to use AMD's APU include:
Automatic power gating which reduces power demand on units not in use and can help extend battery life
Enables small form factor design of PCs such as notebooks, laptops and mainstream desktops
All the above

In 2006, AMD acquired ATI, with the combined company serving as the foundation for the ____.
3D DVD player
First dual-core processor
Accelerated Processing Unit (APU)
Atomic accelerator

You can benefit with the advanced technology of the new AMD Accelerated Processing Unit in which of the following ways:
Combine general purpose x86 CPU cores with GPUs in a single package
Fast web browsing
Real-time image processing with auto color and contrast adjustment
All the above

AMD APUs combine the power of_____ in a single chip design.
AMD CPU technologies
Discrete-class AMD Radeon™ graphics
solar energy and battery power
a and b

The AMD A-Series Accelerated Processing Unit allows for optimization of your images and HD video content with the aid of color correction and sharpness compensation.
True
False

CPUs are primarily designed for…
General purpose computing tasks
Storing image and video files
Video rendering

A-Series APU-based notebooks feature multi-core CPU performance and up to 400 AMD Radeon™ graphic cores.
True
False

What is an APU?
Advanced Processing Unit
All-day Power Unit
Accelerated Processing Unit

VISION Technology from AMD featuring the new A-Series APU enables a "Brilliant HD" experience.
True
False

Which is not a feature of the AMD A-Series Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) family?
Liquid cooling
DirectX®11 capabilities
HD content playback
AMD VISION Engine

Why might customers select a VISION Technology from AMD-based PC?
The VISION tiers make it simple to shop for a PC
AMD has options for virtually every mainstream PC shopper
Graphics performance helps the overall visual experience, not just gaming
All of the above

What is VISION Technology from AMD?
Visually Integrated Systems Input On Notebooks
AMD’s PC platform technology for fast Internet browsing, long battery life and Brilliant HD
Virtual Internet Speeds In Office Notebooks

Tinker for Free and Games for Windows News

2011-07-29T12:23:00.003-04:00

On July 11, GamesForWindows.com merged with Xbox.com, expanding the possibilities for dedicated gamers like you.

Xbox.com is now your single destination for Live gaming experiences across Windows and your Xbox 360 console.

Browse, get details, and purchase your favorite games for both PC and Xbox 360 in one easy-to-use location. And your friends list and gamerscore can follow you wherever you go.

One gamertag, one password, one collection of Microsoft points.

New to Windows? Play Tinker for free. It's our way of saying thanks for checking out the new PC offerings on Xbox.com.

http://www.microsoft.com/games/en-us/games/pages/tinker.aspx

Battlefield 3 Frostbite 2 Features

2011-07-28T11:50:00.002-04:00

Animation - The DICE team set out to animation to the next level. ANT technology (previously used in FIFA) now lets us create more believable behavior than ever before in shooters.

Scale - Simply put, in Battlefield 3 you will be able to engage in some of the largest maps ever created. If you like close quarter combat we have that too.

Destruction - Destruction is enhanced on both a macro and micro level. Chips fly off blocks of concrete used for cover, while whole facades and buildings collapse in screeching clouds of dust and debris.

Rendering - Frostbite 2 now enables deferred shading, dynamic global illumination and new streaming architecture. Sounds like tech talk? Play the game and experience the difference!

Audio - Building on acclaimed High Dynamic Range (HDR) audio from previous Battlefield games, Battlefield 3 builds on the best-in-class legacy with a brutally realistic soundscape.

Dirt 3 Promotions

2011-07-26T14:00:00.003-04:00

Warning this is a HUGE post. I managed to get 10 of the questions and i translated them for you. If you want to help answer any of the questions leave a comment below. Hope this helps in some way (if you have no idea what this is for just disregard it). Take care!

Q1: Um computador tradicional possui um [espaço] e também pode ser um [espaço] discreto. Com a Unidade de Processamento Avançado, ambos estão em um único chip

A1: CPU e WiFi
A2: WiFi e leitor de Cartão SD
A3: CPU (processador)e GPU (gráfico)
A4: Leitor de Cartão SD e GPU

Q2: APUs AMD combinam a força de ____ em um único design de chip

A1: Tecnologias da CPU (processador)AMD
A2: Gráficos de classe discreta AMD Radeon™
A3: energia solar e energia da bateria
A4: a e b

Q3: Em 2006, AMD adquiriu a ATI, com a companhia combinada servindo como fundação para o ____.

A1: DVD player em 3D
A2: Primeiro processador dual-core
A3: Unidade de Processamento Acelerado (APU)
A4: Acelerador Atômico

Q4: O que a Tecnologia VISION da AMD?

A1: Entrada de Sistemas Visualmente Integrados em Notebooks
A2: Tecnologia da plataforma de computador da AMD para navegação rápida na Internet, vida de bateria longa e Brilliant HD. Processador + placa gráfica.
A3: Velocidades Virtuais de Internet em Office Notebooks

Q5: Os notebooks com base APU possuem recursos com desempenho de CPU (processador) multi-core e até 400 núcleos gráficos AMD Radeon™

A1: Verdadeiro
A2: Falso

Q6: A Unidade de Processamento Acelerado AMD permite a otimização de suas imagens e do conteúdo HD de vídeos com o auxílio de correção de cor e compensação de sutileza.

A1: Verdadeiro
A2: Falso

Q7: CPUs (processador) são primariamente projetados para…

A1: Tarefas de informática para fins gerais
A2: Armazenar arquivos de imagem e vídeo
A3: Apresentação de vídeo

Q8: Você pode se beneficiar com a tecnologia avançada da nova Unidade de Processamento Avançado AMD em qual dos seguintes modos?

A1: Combinar os fins gerais x86 CPU cores com GPUs em um único pacote
A2: Navegação rápida na rede
A3: Processamento de imagens em tempo real com ajuste automático de cor e contraste
A4: Todas as alternativas acima

Q9: Qual destes não é um recurso da família da Unidade de Processamento Acelerado (APU) AMD?

A1: Resfriamento de líquidos
A2: Capacidade DirectX®11
A3: Exibição de conteúdo HD
A4: Motor AMD VISION

Q10: O que é uma APU?

A1: Unidade de Processamento Avançado
A2: Unidade de Força Diária
A3: Unidade de Processamento Acelerado

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Q1: A traditional computer has a [space] and can also be a [space] discreet. With Advanced Processing Unit, both are in a single chip

A1: CPU and WiFi
A2: WiFi and SD Card reader
A3: CPU (processor) and GPU (graphic)
A4: SD Card Reader and GPU

Q2: AMD APUs combine the strength of ____ on a single chip design

A1: Technology CPU (processor) AMD
A2: Graphics AMD Radeon ™ discrete Class
A3: solar and battery power
A4: a and b

Q3: In 2006, AMD acquired ATI, combined with the company serving as the foundation for the ____.

A1: DVD player in 3D
A2: First dual-core processor
A3: Accelerated Processing Unit (APU)
A4: Atomic Accelerator

Q4: What Technology Vision AMD?

A1: Input Systems Visually Integrated into Notebook
A2: Technology platform for AMD's computer for fast browsing on the Internet, long battery life and HD Brilliant. Processor + graphics card.
A3: Virtual Speed Internet Notebooks Office

Q5: The APU based notebooks have features with performance CPU (processor) and multi-core processors up to 400 AMD Radeon ™ graphics core

A1: True
A2: False

Q6: AMD Accelerated Processing Unit allows you to optimize your images and HD video content with the aid of color correction and compensation of subtlety.

A1: True
A2: False

Q7: CPU (processor) are primarily designed to ...

A1: Do a general purpose computer
A2: Storing image files and video
A3: Video Presentation

Q8: Can you benefit from the advanced technology of the new AMD Advanced Processing Unit which of the following ways?

A1: Combining the general purpose x86 CPU cores with GPUs in a single package
A2: Fast navigation in the network
A3: Image processing in real time with automatic color and contrast
A4: All of the above

Q9: Which of these is not a feature of family Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) AMD?

A1: Cooling liquids
A2: Capacity DirectX ® 11
A3: Displaying HD content
A4: Motor AMD VISION

Q10: What is an APU?

A1: Advanced Processing Unit
A2: Daily Strength Unit
A3: Accelerated Processing Unit

Battlefield 3 Screenshots

2011-07-26T03:58:00.003-04:00

Click on a thumbnail to see the fullsize HD screenshot.

One Million Microsoft Points Celebration

2011-07-25T13:32:00.002-04:00

One MillionMicrosoft Points Celebration
Games for Windows has joined Xbox.com with Games for Windows Marketplace, and we're celebrating by giving away a million Microsoft Points!*

Just make a Games for Windows online purchase between July 25 and August 1 to receive an e-mail code for 400 Microsoft Points.

Games for Windows Marketplace is open to millions of Xbox LIVE gamers around the world. Log in with your Xbox LIVE account and enjoy a single unified identity across Xbox LIVE and Games for Windows — LIVE. It’s the same gamertag, friends list, achievements and gamerscore on both platforms.
Games for Windows Marketplace delivers great games at great prices and gives you access to Games for Windows – LIVE, a free online gaming service that lets you connect and play with your friends and millions of Xbox LIVE® members!

*Limited time offer good only to the first 2,500 legal residents of the 50 United States or Washington, D.C. 18+ who complete an online Games for Windows purchase between 12:01 A.M. PT on July 25, 2011, and 11:59 P.M. PT on August 1, 2011, or while supplies last. Limit one (1) gift per person. Promotinal redemption code will be sent to the e-mail address tied to your Games for Windows Live account within 4-6 weeks after offer end date and must be redeemed by 11:59 P.M. PT on June 30, 2012. Valid e-mail required; any promotional redemption code not redeemed or claimed, or returned as non-deliverable, will not be re-sent. Microsoft will not be responsible for any late, lost, misrouted, or non-delivered e-mails—or any other network, Internet, or other computer- or communications-related failures—caused by events beyond the reasonable control of Microsoft. This offer is nontransferable and is not redeemable for cash. Taxes, if any, are the sole responsibility of the recipient.

Here is the link!
http://www.xbox.com/en-US/Marketplace/Promotions/Million-Microsoft-Points-Offer

Battlefield 3 Pre-order Limited Edition Bonuses

2011-07-25T06:45:00.001-04:00

Pre-order Battlefield 3 - Limited Edition to get Back to Karkand expansion pack at no extra charge. The Limited Edition includes:

Four legendary maps from Battlefield 2, including Strike at Karkand, Wake Island, Gulf of Oman, and Sharqui Peninsula. Combined, these maps have accumulated over 25,000 years of play-time.

Ten iconic Battlefield 2 weapons reworked with the Frostbite 2 Engine.

Four brand new vehicles.

Unique rewards, Achievements/Trophies, and more.

Battlefield 3 Release Date

2011-07-25T06:39:00.001-04:00

Battlefield 3 is currently scheduled to be released on October 25, 2011 for the PC, Xbox 360 and PS3.

Battlefield 3 Classes

2011-07-24T13:24:00.002-04:00

Assault
Engineer
Recon
Support

Battlefield 3 System Requirements

2011-07-24T13:18:00.002-04:00

The recommended Battlefield 3 system specs for the alpha test are:

OS: Windows 7 or Vista (SP1)
Installed: Origin
CPU: Quadcore @ 2.0 GHz or faster
RAM: 4GB or more
Hard Drive: 7.25 GB free disk space
Video: 512 MB or greater
DirectX 10 or 11 compatible card with latest drivers (AMD 11.5 or later, nVidia 275.33 or later)
Sound: DirectX 10 or 11 compatible card
Internet: broadband connection

Battlefield 3 Maps

2011-07-24T12:50:00.005-04:00

Gulf of Oman

Sharqi Peninsula

Strike at Karkand

Wake Island

Operation Metro

New Xbox 360 Patch

2011-07-21T06:55:00.000-04:00

You may be curious what was actually in the new xbox 360 patch this past Tuesday July 19th 2011. Well the answer is nothing... sort of. It was technically a pre patch for the fall update. Here is what to expect when that time comes.

Dashboard Changes

Updated standard and kinect dashboard with full voice dashboard commandment support.

System Software Changes

Bing search for xbox 360.
Youtube on xbox 360 with bing search support.
Adds beacons.
BBC iplayer video streaming.

Xbox Live Changes

Live television on xbox 360 with bing search support.
Cloud storage for game saves and live profile.

Kinect Changes

Expanded kinect voice support.

Xbox Live Rewards Gamer IQ Challenge Sweepstakes Winners

2011-06-23T20:03:00.002-04:00

Xbox live has announced all the winners for the Gamer IQ Trivia Challenge. There were a total of 100,000 Microsoft points given away. The ultimate gamer, sweepstakes winners and instant winners can be found at the following link.

http://rewards.xbox.com/get-yours/promotion/gamer-iq/

Xbox LIVE Rewards members stepped up to the plate April 1 - May 15, 2011 in an attempt to conquer Gamer IQ Trivia. They answered daily questions about Xbox LIVE multi-player games and kotton420k420 from Arizona, US took home the 10,000 Microsoft Points grand prize!
Weekly winners received 4,000 Microsoft Points and hundreds of members instantly won 1,000, 800, 400 and 100 Microsoft Points.

Xbox Live Gold Deal

2011-05-16T00:13:00.001-04:00

I just wanted to share this deal i found in case you were not able to win anything recently. You can get 1 month of xbox live gold for $1 via this link. Reports say some people were able to stack this up to 5 times but this will vary from person to person. Also remember to call them to cancel your auto renew.

Update - It looks like the original deal is dead. Now it is buy 3 months and get 1 free.

Xbox Live Rewards Gamer IQ Challenge Sweepstakes 5/15

2011-05-15T01:39:00.000-04:00

Q: What do the Zombies continually break to gain entrance and kill players in the Call of Duty: World at War minigame, Nazi Zombies?
A: Windows

Q: What does the Halo term "slipstream" mean?
A: All of the above

Q: What is the diameter of Halo - the enormous, ring-shaped artificial space habitat/planet?
A: 10,000 kilometers

Q: Which century does Halo 2 take place?
A: 26th century

Thanks to everyone that used my blog for the past month and a half. It started as a hobby then it turned into a daily routine. I had fun in the process and if another event like this turns up in the future i will be sure to cover it. Also as a reminder today is the last day to sign up for my mini event. Take care and good luck!

This Q/A will be live at 12pm eastern time, if you visit before this time check the previous post for the current Q/A.

Xbox Live Rewards Gamer IQ Challenge Sweepstakes 5/14

2011-05-14T08:32:00.000-04:00

Q: Which of these is a Halo 3 map-editing tool that enables players to insert and remove game objects into existing multiplayer maps?
A: Forge

Q: Which is NOT a new move introduced in Gears of War 3?
A: All of the above

Q: What is the name of the interstellar naval yard (and a hub of scientific and military activity) in the Halo series?
A: Reach

Q: What is the name of the all-purpose robot used by Delta squad in Gears of War 2?
A: Jack

This Q/A will be live at 12pm eastern time, if you visit before this time check the previous post for the current Q/A.

Xbox Live Rewards Gamer IQ Challenge Sweepstakes 5/13

2011-05-13T18:43:00.002-04:00

Q: In which Call of Duty game does SAD/SOG operative Alex Mason find himself strapped to a chair in an interrogation room?
A: Call of Duty: Black Ops

Q: Which Call of Duty story takes place where an "Ultranationalist" movement starts a civil war in Russia?
A: Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare

Q: What is the name of the high ranking Halo officer that can talk down most high ranking officers without fear and dominates the Security Committee?
A: Colonel James Ackerson

Q: Where can rings activate remotely after the aborted activation of the ring puts all the Halo installations on standby?
A: The Ark

Blogger was broke today so i could not post until now.

Xbox Live Rewards Gamer IQ Challenge Sweepstakes 5/12

2011-05-13T18:42:00.000-04:00

Q: Who becomes the character in the final three missions of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2?
A: John "Soap" MacTavish

Q: After Dimitri kills Amsel, what is the name of the river Reznov and Dimitri jump in to escape in Call of Duty: World at War?
A: Volga River

Q: Which of the following is NOT a piece of hidden content found within Halo 2?
A: Shamrocks

Q: What is the name of the six-part comic book mini-series based on a character in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2?
A: Modern Warfare 2: Ghost

This Q/A will be live at 12pm eastern time, if you visit before this time check the previous post for the current Q/A.

Xbox Live Rewards Gamer IQ Challenge Sweepstakes 5/11

2011-05-11T07:46:00.002-04:00

Q: In which Call of Duty game do you play as the S.A.S. and the Marines in campaign mode, with both forces trying to find a nuclear bomb?
A: Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare

Q: Which of the following is NOT one of the three High Prophets found in Halo 2?
A: Prophet of Beauty

Q: What is the name of the hidden game mode in Call of Duty: Black Ops found in the third of four Zombie maps?
A: Dead Ops Arcade

Q: When Gears of War was released in 2006, it included an art book detailing much of the game's back-story. What was the name of the book?
A: Destroyed Beauty

This Q/A will be live at 12pm eastern time, if you visit before this time check the previous post for the current Q/A.

Xbox Live Rewards Gamer IQ Challenge Sweepstakes 5/10

2011-05-10T15:33:00.000-04:00

Q: What effect do Sputnik skulls have on gameplay in Halo 2?
A: Alter the mass of objects

Q: How many levels can be found within Halo 3?
A: 9 levels

Q: What is the melee weapon first seen in Call of Duty 3, but not usable until Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare?
A: Knife

Q: Which is not one of the three different characters in the single-player campaign of Call of Duty: World at War?
A: Private Pyle

Xbox Live Rewards Gamer IQ Challenge Sweepstakes 5/9

2011-05-09T08:03:00.000-04:00

Q: How many grenades can the Halo Master Chief carry at one time?
A: 8

Q: What is the name of Marcus Fenix's best friend and fellow Squad member in Gears of War 2?
A: Dominic "Dom" Santiago

Q: What does Guzzo repeat to new soldiers as the new leader of the squad in Call of Duty 3?
A: "Rule #1: You're no good to me dead."

Q: What is the name of the multiplayer Call of Duty: World at War map added in February 2009 that included subtle changes, such as daylight reflection in the tide?
A: Makin Day

This Q/A will be live at 12pm eastern time, if you visit before this time check the previous post for the current Q/A.

Xbox Live Rewards Gamer IQ Challenge Sweepstakes 5/8

2011-05-08T15:51:00.002-04:00

Q: Halo 3: ODST begins with Dutch, Romeo, and _____ discussing the Covenant ship above New Mombasa.
A: Mickey

Q: What was Halo 3: ODST formerly known as?
A: Halo 3: Recon

Q: Which of the following is NOT a Gears of War map?
A: Raven Forest

Q: What is the name of the science fiction author responsible for writing Gears of War 3?
A: Karen Traviss

Xbox Live Rewards Gamer IQ Challenge Sweepstakes 5/7

2011-05-07T15:38:00.002-04:00

Q: What happens in Call of Duty: Black Ops when level 50 is completed?
A: Prestige Mode is offered

Q: What is the name of Special Ops Commander in Halo 2, known by the missing mandibles on the left side of his face?
A: Rtas 'Vadumee

Q: What is the name of the Halo enemy force comprised of short, cowardly creatures?
A: Grunts

Q: What is the name of the alien collective engaged in combat with Noble Six in Halo: Reach?
A: Covenant