Gamer Spotlight: Trixie interviews GamergirlSB
She's a data analyst in Des Moines, Iowa who is also a new mom, a writer for GamingAngels.com, and a member of Geezer Gamers.
trixie360: What’s the story behind your gamertag?
GamergirlSB: I really wanted Gamergirl but it was taken. So, I added the SB in honor of the horse Seabiscuit. I'm only 5 ft 2 and I really admired Seabiscuit's small but mighty attitude.
trixie360: Where do you live?
GamergirlSB: Des Moines, Iowa.
trixie360: What do you do for a living?
GamergirlSB: By day, I'm a data analyst for a regional wireless coop. By night, I am a staff writer and Mobile Games Editor for GamingAngels.com & full time mommy to Maddie, my 3 month old daughter.
trixie360: What’s the worst or weirdest job you’ve ever had?
GamergirlSB: The summer I graduated from high school, I was a clown for two weeks to earn money for a semi professional production of Godspell that I was in. It was hard work dealing with grumpy children and I didn't even get to keep my pay.
trixie360: How long have you been on Xbox LIVE?
GamergirlSB: Three years.
trixie360: Do you have an arch enemy on Xbox LIVE?
GamergirlSB: LostShakerOSalt. The guy thinks he's the king of Catan or something. I mean REALLY! Its bad enough that he's constantly bugging me for Xbox time.
trixie360: What’s your Xbox set-up like?
GamergirlSB: 42 inch Panasonic Plasma.
trixie360: Not too shabby! What’s the best feature of Xbox LIVE?
GamergirlSB: The gaming community.
trixie360: Woohoo! What is your favorite multiplayer Xbox game?
GamergirlSB: H3 training with the Geezer Gamer Ladies.
trixie360: What is your favorite single player Xbox game?
GamergirlSB: Oblivion.
trixie360: Favorite Arcade or Casual game?
GamergirlSB: Any of the table top games- Catan, Carcassone, Ticket to Ride.
trixie360: What do you think is the best game of all time?
GamergirlSB: My absolute all time favorite game is Oblivion--nothing comes close
.
trixie360: What do you think is the best film of all time?
GamergirlSB: To Kill a Mockingbird. It’s the truest adaptation of a book I have ever seen.
trixie360: What do you think is the best album of all time?
GamergirlSB: Weezer's Red Album. They just keep getting better and better.
trixie360: Rock Band or Guitar Hero?
GamergirlSB: Rock Band.
trixie360: What’s the funniest thing you’ve ever heard on Xbox LIVE?
GamergirlSB: Hmmm... I guess it'd have to be a room full of female gamers playing Cloning Clyde and laughing so had we were all crying
trixie360: Tears of LOL. What is your greatest Xbox LIVE moment?
GamergirlSB: Anytime I play any FPS & get a kill.
trixie360: What’s your favorite TV show?
GamergirlSB: Big Bang Theory or How I Met Your Mother.
trixie360: Who is your inner rock star?
GamergirlSB: Patrick Wilson.
trixie360: If they made a movie about your life, who should play you?
GamergirlSB: Drew Barrymore.
trixie360: No way, she’s playing ME. What’s your karaoke song?
GamergirlSB: “Time After Time”. I'm a child of the '80's.
trixie360: Favorite cartoon character?
GamergirlSB: Buttercup from the Power Puff Girls.
trixie360: Grrr me TOO. You’re a total copycat!! You even had a baby girl after I did!! ;) What super power would you like to have?
GamergirlSB: Teleportation- No more 30 minute commute on ice covered roads & I could always have lunch with my daughter.
trixie360: If you could trade places with anyone for one day, who would it be?
GamergirlSB: Maddie, my 3 month old daughter. I could stay in my jammies all day & people would bring me food whenever I want.
trixie360: I wouldn’t want to sit in a wet diaper—or worse. What celebrity would be the worst roommate?
GamergirlSB: I have to choose just one?!
trixie360: Good point. I’ll give you a pass on that one. How many people are on your Friends List?
GamergirlSB: 95
trixie360: Zoinks! Who's your favorite Superhero?
GamergirlSB: Wolverine.
trixie360: Hot celeb you’d like to be stranded on a desert island with?
GamergirlSB: David Boreanaz. Need I say more?
trixie360: If you could be any video game character, who would it be?
GamergirlSB: Lara Croft.
trixie360: What’s the worst food you’ve ever eaten?
GamergirlSB: Bad sushi is always the worst.
trixie360: What’s the first video game you every played?
GamergirlSB: Pong.
trixie360: What’s the last book you read?
GamergirlSB: Are you serious?! You know I have a 3 month old daughter! Scarpetta by Patricia Cornwell.
trixie360: If you could go on tour with any band, which would it be?
GamergirlSB: They Might Be Giants.
trixie360: What do you predict will be the 'next big thing' in gaming?
GamergirlSB: We're just starting to see co-op mobile games. I really think co-op mobile will continue to grow and get better and better.
trixie360: What do you think is the best thing about the Xbox 360?
GamergirlSB: It's where my friends are! Also, Xbox has the type of games I want to play.
trixie360: What is the Xbox 360 Achievement that was hardest to get?
GamergirlSB: While I love my achievements, I really just take what I can get these days.
trixie360: What would you like to be doing in ten years?
GamergirlSB: Having Maddie teach me the latest in technology and gaming.
