It's Wednesday, and you know what that means. It's time for players to stand up from their games and take a bow as they are featured on our GameSpot Spotlight channel.

The Games

Super Meat Boy Skills
GameSpotter psycho_chan12 shows off this seemingly complex level but reminds us that if you can get the hang of the pattern, a Grade A+ is within your reach.

Left 4 Dead 2 - Dead Center Finale on Expert
GameSpotter Printul_Noptii and the final standout in the Dead Center campaign. Will he have time to collect all the gas canisters and make it to the car before the zombies take him down?

Darksiders - Stygian Boss Battle & Ashes to Ashes Achievement
GameSpotter Sidburn19 takes on Stygian and unlocks the achievement "Ashes to Ashes" in Darksiders.

Call of Duty: BlackOps - Sniper Gameplay
This awesome GameSpotter shows off some sniping skills in Call of Duty: Black Ops.

Angry Birds Walkthrough Part 1
GameSpotter usatheman2001 shows off some Angry Birds skills in this walkthrough. His review of the game was "just plain fun," giving it a score of 10.

Music

The Legend of Zelda: Cover Song
GameSpotter Xtermin8r13 rocks on in this polka-style cover of the Legend of Zelda theme song.

Humor

Cat Boss - Final Fight!
GameSpotter Mufujifi takes on the dreaded "cat boss" as it returns once again to terrorize one adventurer. Will she prevail?

Reviews

Real Racing 2
GameSpotter Elk, aka the Mobile Wizard, takes a look at Real Racing 2 bonus points to anyone who knows where his shirt is from.

Portal 2 Review
GameSpotter Bioshock Raptor gives you his opinion on the game, what he liked and what he didn't like.

Well, that's all we have time for today. Don't forget to Like and Subscribe to the GameSpot Spotlight. Didn't get featured this week? Be sure to sign up for the YouTube Roll Call for your Video Virtuoso emblem, or simply PM GS-Community with a link to your video on GameSpot, increasing your chances of being featured in Wednesday's Daily Report.

What's going on this week at GameSpot? Well, hold on to your computer mice because we've got a lot in store for you this week.

August 22, 2011

-All-Time Greatest Game Sidekick - Vote Now!
Yep, you heard it here. It's that time of the year for the All-Time Greatest Sidekick. Amigo, ally, cohort, partner, friend, pal--no matter what you call them, they are important, nay essential, for making a hero truly great. Where would Frodo be without Sam, or Batman without Robin, or Sherlock without Watson? Well, now you have your chance to vote and make GameSpot history by letting us know who you think is the best. But make sure to move quickly because the final battle is Friday, so vote now!

-Call of Duty: Black Ops - Rezurrection:
Ryan MacDonald is ready to show off some awesome Call of Duty: Black Ops - Rezurrection DLC action just moments after its release on the X360. GameSpot will be having a Now Playing at 2 a.m. Yep, you heard right: 2:00 a.m.! We will have a chatroom, and Ryan will be doing his best to take your questions about this Call of Duty event. Be sure to check it out!

-Community Game Night - Unreal Tournament 2004:
GameSpot's Jody Robinson will be taking on challengers for our Unreal Tournament 2004 Community Game Night in this all-out drag-down frag fest. Join us on Wednesday at 5:00 p.m. for a night of rocket-launching, lightning-gunning, ion-painting action. Though watch out for xpcaligirl with that ball launcher; she's pretty wicked. For more information, you can check out this discussion here on the GameSpot Community Game Night Union.

-Primed for PAX:
GameSpot is headed north for PAX Prime. There's no rest for the weary here in the office. We'll be sending our editors off to one of the premier events of the season. What are you excited to see this year? Well, to get just a little taste of what's abuzz on the GameSpot forums, check out this thread here. What are some of the things you can expect from us during the event? You're just gonna have to check back to find out.

-Big Shot Bounty Episode 3 Winners:
The winners of last week's Plants vs. Zombies giveaway are these three lucky YouTube viewers! Mikelisaigars, ShinyFlitwick, and Limak! Want to see what they won? Check out the video on our YouTube Spotlight Channel or on Synthia's Video Page. Big Shot Bounty airs once a week on Wednesdays, so be sure to check out what you can win next!

-Belated Member Spotlight:
Last Friday JodyR posted a thought-provoking blog asking users what they wanted to see changed, while at the same time assuring those users that we would do our best to hear their voices and cries of help and try to fix and improve the things that you as users felt needed to be adjusted. This week's Member Spotlight goes to those brave individuals who over the weekend posted in her blog to tell her exactly what was on their minds. So congrats everyone. Your feedback is extremely important to the Community team here at GameSpot.

Well, that just about wraps things up for Monday. Be sure to check back tomorrow for Blog Bunker: Zombie Edition.

Because we are changing our format to share daily versions of your community content, Tuesdays mark the day for your bloggers, but I'm late.

World of Games & Gaming

- Year of the Game pokecharm
- The Three Diablos Rottenwood
- A Little Bit Of: Bastion lim_ak
- Skyrim's vs. Oblivion Graphics Comparison NColdhardt
- Life on the Bastion Elk
- People Love Street Cleaning Simulator bugbag
- Finally Got to Pilot Wings Resort GeekyDad
- Limbo & Metroid Prime dapman418
- I beat Dead Space 2 Hardcore MrGanny
- Extortion Amalgamated strikes again… (SWTOR) s_h_a_d_o
- Console vs. PC Koi-Neon-X
- Adventures of Chaos ChaosRyder665
- FPS Step it Up!!! black_291
- What Should You Ask For In A Video Game? concealedview

Platforms & More

- Hardware Redesigns: PSP and Wii Aberinkulas
- 3DS Impressions Cloud_765
- OnLive Experience Amnesiac23
- Nintendo 3DS Buyers Guide ErrolJames

The Insider

- Minecraft Game Night Experience Daavpuke
- System Wars Recognizes My Greatness charizard1605
- Attending Gamescom dark_being
- Mario Kart Wii game night this weekend? JustPlainLucas

Off the Radar

- Horrible Bosses - Film Review biggest_loser
- X-Men First C-lass Original Soundtrack Review gashoe13
- Diablo: Sin War Book Review Azghouls
- Writing in another world yeah_write

Staff Fingerprints

- The problems with game journalism blog responded to by Justin Calvert
- A Winnable War, Toy Soldiers blog posted by Carolyn Petit
- Get SWToR for Free! blog posted by Jody Robinson
- Minecraft for Beginners blog posted by Sophia Tong

With yesterday's news about us making community news daily and hosting a weekly wrap-up, Thursdays are now dedicated to reviews

TOP 100

Here are the recent reviews for those who are holders of the Top 100 emblem.

- stephenage Watchmen: The End Is Nigh Reviews
- Asagea_888 Uncharted: Drake's Fortune
- c_rake Uncharted: Drake's Fortune Reviews
- DraugenCP Post Apocalyptic Mayhem Reviews
- Gelugon_baat Shatter Reviews
- JustPlainLucas Enslaved: Odyssey to the West Reviews

TOP 500

This week's featured Top 500 reviewers

- Daavpuke Total Overdose: A Gunslinger's Tale in Mexico Reviews
- Cunhao Mirror's Edge Reviews
- Cloud_765 Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land Review
- Azghouls Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Review
- AlmightyMax Deus Ex Review

MOST POPULAR

Here we display reviews for the released games that currently hold the "Most Popular" title.
-skateordie26: El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron Review
-Trinitarian: Fallout: New Vegas Review
-gofps1202: The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Review
-AjaxNeron: LIMBO Review
-MaDaStar: Age of Empires Online Review
-M3ran: Mortal Kombat Review
-Silent_Raven92: E.Y.E.: Divine Cybermancy Review
-YoBrandino: Pokemon Black Version Review
-Nodashi: Frozen Synapse Review

BREAKING NEWS!

While there are many out there with emblems to mark their superior reviewing tact and style, we here in the community think its high time that we give some recognition to those of you who write really great reviews. We will be introducing the details on this emblem in next Thursday's Daily Report, so stay tuned!

Now playing at the GameSpot Spotlight channel, we bring to you the latest:

The Games

-Metal Gear Solid: Urban Legend Stories.
GameSpotter Gamer_4_Fun made this fantastic Metal Gear Solid video once upon a time after finishing high school.

Fun Stuff

-Seducing the Dark Side
GameSpotter girlgam3r explains in a funny animated short about Star Wars why chicks dig the dark side and that it's not the size of the lightsaber but how you use it.

-Puppy Power Party
GameSpotter Deihjan celebrates a happy birthday for Ludvid, her grunting, groaning precious puppy.

Contests

-Big Shot Bounty - Plants vs. Zombies: GameSpot Giveaway!
GameSpot is giving away Plants vs. Zombie schwag, and all you need to do to get some is send us your video response answering this question: "What will happen next?"

The Staff

-Counter-Strike: Source - Wrap-Up
-Ryan MacDonald (aka GS_Death) joined us for our Counter-Strike: Source Community Game Night, and he wanted to give a little shout out to the MVP as well as an honorable mention.

This week we will be having not one but two Community Game Nights!

Counter-Strike: Source and Minecraft

The first up is Counter-Strike Source (PC) on Wednesday, August 10, at 5:00 p.m. There will be a chatroom open for discussion, and we will be releasing details on the map and server IP the day of the game in the chatroom. Word around the office is that Ryan MacDonald plans on joining us for this night of awesome frag fun. So for your chance to take on Mac himself, be sure to get those mouse fingers warmed up. You can find more information about the Game Night here.

The second game is one that has GameSpot editor Sophia Tong enthralled. If the "Diary of a Minecraft Blockhead" wasn't enough, now we will be having a second night dedicated to Minecraft in all its pixelated glory. Friday, August 12, at 5:00 p.m. we will be kicking things off with GameSpot editor Sophia Tong, GameSpot Community, and more! Click here for additional information and discussion.

UPDATE: Participants of this game night will receive a Minecraft achievement. Sophia also updated her blog to share how new players can get in the action tonight. Check that out, and don't forget that this weekend the Minecraft peeps have buy 1 get 1 free offer happening! So buy your game for tonight and give a gift code to a friend!

UPDATE 2: Sophia said she'll post the IP in the comments and in the chatroom as it gets closer to game night time! Also, here's the chatroom!

For more details on these and other Community Game Night details, check out the Community Game Night union.

FINAL UPDATE: The weekly report isn't happening this week, but we'll be sure to update you on some cool things happening early next week.

Hey everyone! We have some Resistance 3 beta codes we'll be giving away on today's episode of GameSpot Sync. So, if you're a GameSpot or Youtube registrant that watches GameSpot Sync, be sure to follow the instructions to participate in the trivia!

We're also setting aside some codes for Fuse, Twitter, and Facebook followers. And On the Spot will have even more to hand out. So if you miss out during today's episode of Sync, you'll have plenty more opportunities!

Here's all you have to do to get a Resistance 3 Beta Codes today on Fuse, Fuse. Go to your fuse.gamespot.com page and tell us why you're so freaking excited for Resistance 3. The first 13 people to respond to @GS-Community will get their Beta Code! You can also go to our GameSpot Spotlight page and send us a video response to JodyR's video.

Comic-Con Games

So many awesome games were to be had this year at SDCC, such as The Darkness II, Batman: Arkham City, and SoulCalibur V to name a few. Be sure to check out all the awesome gaming news from Comic-Con 2011.

Video Game Panels, Live and Uncut
Among the dozens of video features and pictures to indulge in from SDCC 2011, we thought we would throw in some of the raw coverage that includes full videos of a few cherry-picked panels. What can you expect to see? Well you'll just have to click to find out.

Community Activities

There were just so many community activities to celebrate this year, and we actually have one more left for you to participate in, along with an update on the other activities!

Secret Identity Closing Thursday
So far, your submissions have been so creative! And, we have some good news: You can all still participate until Thursday at 10:00 a.m. PT. If you're still wondering how you can participate, here's how.

Update on Contests and Activities

We had so many awesome ways for you to celebrate as if you were at the event, so if you participated in any of the amazing activities this year, then be sure to sound off in the roll-call threads to get your profile power-ups, emblems, and more!
Publisher Wars
Union Exclusive Comic-Con Coverage
GameSpot Comic-Con Anthem
Super Hero Sound Off

Cosplay and Costumes Roundup

We were there running around Comic-Con with our live cam, cameras, and flipcam to find the best cosplay and costumes. Here are some videos and photos you just cannot MISS!

Cosplay Interviews
We saw a variety of amazing costumes and so much creativity, and your very own Jody Robinson couldn't help but talk to a couple of these creative cosplayers about their creations!

Costume Battles
This year, we introduced our new battle feature: pitting costume against costume. This seemed to get a lot of attention this year. If you haven't voted yet, then give it a look.

Photo Gallery
This photo gallery continues to grow daily with costumes, figurines, toys, SDCC coverage, and more! We have more photos to add daily! So check back frequently.

Wonder Women Wear
Here's a hot topic in the DC Universe that we asked you GameSpotters to vote on: What is Wonder Woman's better look, tight pants or hot pants? Ready for the shocking results? Well you'll have to check them out!

GameSpot Videos and Features

So much was happening at SDCC this year, and you better believe that GameSpot was there, recording, writing, and photographing every piece of SDCC we could get our hands on.

Live Cam Tour
Our superstar, Colin, aka The Video Viking, came to Comic-Con to give you tours around the show floor. Boldly going where only a few GameSpot staffers dared to go (thanks to his skills if you weren't able to attend this year), he sure did his best to make you feel like you were there and that you also received an emblem that was automatically granted! Furthermore, for those who took the time to check out his content Colin will be giving out some of his personal Comic-Con 2011 swag. More details on that to come.

Tonight on the Spot Episodes
We had so many evening shows with Tonight on the Spot that we hope you didn't miss any of them. We had the Xbox 360 party, Lord of the Rings: War in the North event, GameSpot Meet Up with our members, an Activision event, a Mortal Kombat DLC event, and more! If a Tonight on the Spot happened to slip past you, don't worry! You're still able to check them out here.

Super Button Mashing
Super Button Mashing will be returning soon enough, and this time, there will be a superhero twist. Be sure to keep an eye out for it during On the Spot, Thursday July 28 at 4 p.m. PT!

Footnote

Last but certainly not least: If you posted about Comic-Con, be sure to send a PM to your friendly neighborhood community manager Synthia about it for the chance to be featured in the weekly report this Friday.

We've gathered everything you need to know about what GameSpot and its community plan to do during San Diego Comic-Con.

GameSpot Video, Features, & More

Preview Video & Feature
Aah…Comic-Con--that wonderful time of year when we pack up our office and make the long journey down to San Diego, California, to spend five fabulous days inside the Convention Center while we crowd among literally thousands of hardcore comic fans. To see what is on our minds and what we are looking forward to for Comic-Con 2011, check out this video! There's also a written preview of our plans so far.

Live Coverage!
We aim to please when it comes to our live shows, and you can expect an even crazier experience because it's San Diego Comic-Con! We'll have daily stage shows, live cam guy, and Tonight on the Spot special episodes you won't want to miss. There are two GameSpot achievements up for grabs this year, so watch as much as you can!

Surprises Galore!
This year you'll also want to look out for some surprises, because we have many up our sleeves. Also, another thing you should look out for is an image feature where you can interact with other GameSpotters, so check back later this week to see what that's all about.

Socialize, Create, & Celebrate!

GameSpot Secret Identity Contest
With all the super activities to prepare for Comic-Con, we started wondering what Super Identity we were associated with. After all the fun we had discussing it and tossing the idea around the office, we've decided to ask you GameSpotters what you thought our supersecret identities were. And for those who participate, we will be offering a shiny new emblem along with possibly getting a profile power-up. Visit this page for more information.

Publisher Wars
Who's better, DC or Marvel? We all know that this is a hot topic among those comic book illuminates, and we want to see the fight! In this thread, you and your fellow GameSpotters can duke it out over who is the better publisher, who is the better hero, and whether or not Wonder Woman looks better in her hot pants or her no pants.

Union Exclusive Comic-Con Coverage Activity
Calling all unions! GameSpot will be at Comic-Con to cover the event, but we are interested to see what the unions can come up with. For those of you who would like to participate, show us your best Comic-Con-inspired coverage by posting bulletin updates for a chance to receive the Union of the Week along with a union power-up! For more details, check this thread.

GameSpot Comic-Con Anthem Contest
An event as momentous as Comic-Con is deserving of a tune to call its own. Most of you likely saw JodyR's E3 Video on our YouTube Spotlight Channel. And we thought it was such a good idea that we couldn't help but get the users in on it! We want you to come up with your very own anthem to Comic-Con by crafting a parody of several popular songs by various artists. What could you win, you may wonder. Well, in addition to an exclusive legendary emblem, you also have the chance to win an annual subscription to GameSpot Total Access! Click the link for more details on this activity.

GameSpot Comic-Con 2011 Meet-Up
For those of you lucky enough to attend this year's Comic-Con, we have a special treat in store for you. Wanna hang out with other GameSpotters? How about GameSpot staff members? GameSpot will be having a Meet-Up hosted by your very own Jody Robinson and Synthia Weires, along with several other GameSpot staff members, such as Sophia, Chris, Ricardo, and more. You may even get your chance to be on a special Comic-Con episode of Sync! For more information about this event, read our recent announcement.

Comic-Con 2011 Virtual VIP Roll Call
Not attending San Diego Comic-Con 2011 in person? Then become a Virtual VIP today by going to our Comic-Con 2011 Virtual VIP Page. Mark yourself as attending, or if you're not sure, go ahead and mark yourself down as "Maybe." For more information about our Virtual VIP access, follow this thread.

Superhero Sound-Off!
If you had a super power, what would it be? Would you use it for the forces of good or evil? Tell us, because we gotta know! In addition to many other Comic-Con Community Contests, we are having a Superhero Sound-Off where we ask GameSpotters: If you had a super power, what would it be? Check out this page for more details.

Comic-Con Signature Activity
And there's more! If you add the following content to your signature during the week of SDCC, from Wednesday July 20 to Sunday July 24, you just might earn another spiffy profile power-up! Check out this page for more details.