Enter to Win a PS3 or an Xbox 360

Hey there.  Who here needs a new Xbox 360 or a PS3?  Maybe you already have one but want one for the living room or you have one or the other and have been on the fence about getting the other gaming system.  Well, I have joined a group on tech bloggers to give you guys the opportunity to win a brand new Xbox 360 (250 GB) or PS3 (160)!  How awesome is that?!?!  If you are regular here, at Metallman's Reverie, than you should be familiar with the game and movie giveaways that I run monthly.  By joining up with some friends, I am now able to get a more valuable prize available for you!  The giveaway will run from now until August 31st and the winner will be announced shortly after that.

This giveaway is brought you by these awesome sites:
http://www.dragonblogger.com
http://www.joetech.com
http://www.techetron.com
http://metallman.com

Make sure to stop by and give them some love.  Good luck friends!!!

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How Happy Gamer Couples Cuddle

Awww... He let her have the big screen.  That's love right there.

May Video Game Giveaway by Dragonblogger

Hey there friends. My good friend at Dragonblogger has just launched the May video game giveaway!  Score a free video game for any system, retailed $59.99 or less! New releases, old releases, if you haven't played it, it's new to you! You can finally get that game that you've wanted but didn't want to pay for. And the best part is that if the games released in May are eligible (Diablo 3 is going to be huge!) as well as select pre-order games.  Again, as long as the game is $59.99 or less, it's up for grabs.  Hurry, enter using the widget below and get in on this action. Last day to enter is May 31st and the winner will be announced shortly thereafter! Click on the image to the left for all the terms, conditions, and details!  Good luck friends!

Enter to Win a Brand New 16 Gig iPad 3

Hey there. Who here wants to score a brand new iPad 3!?!?! Dragonblogger and a group of online buddies (Craving Tech, Trending Poetry, and myself) got together to give you readers and fans the opportunity to nab one of the top new tech items of 2012! Apple recently released the 3 gen iPad and it is one beautifully crafted machine.  With a A5x quad core processor, retina display 2048×1536 resolution, and a 5 MP camera, this is a huge improvement over the iPad 2... and you can enter to win here, on Metallman's Reverie!

March Video Game Giveaway by Dragonblogger

Hey there friends.  My good friend at Dragonblogger is only a few days away from announcing his March video game winner.  Score a free video game for any system, retailed $59.99 or less!  New releases, old releases, if you haven't played it, it's new to you!  You can finally get that game that you've wanted but didn't want to pay for.  Hurry, enter using the widget below and get in on this action.  Last day to enter is March 31st and the winner will be announced shortly thereafter!  Click on the image to the left for all the terms, conditions, and details!

Kingston SSDNow V+200 SSD Drive Giveaway

Hey there.  Who here needs an affordable computer upgrade?  Our good friend at Dragonblogger has just what you need!  A Kingston SSDNow V+200 SSD Drive!  Our good friends at Kingston have provided Justin  the drive for review and to giveaway!  You can read up on all the specs and his in depth review in this post...  but you can enter the giveaway right here on Metallman's Reverie!!!  

Keep Your Computer Up to Speed with Digeus Registry Cleaner

Hey there.  Having a computer is pretty awesome these days.  You can play great computer games, there tons of apps to enjoy, video and music streaming to our heart's content.  It is a great entertainment hub!  But what happens when the computer starts to slow down?  When the computer starts to lag and the loading times are horrible, dealing with the computer can be a huge pain.  That's why you need make sure that you're not cluttering your Windows computer with all the junk files that comes with installing and uninstalling programs and apps.  Using a great registry cleaner like Digeus Registry Cleaner will help get rid off all the unnecessary crap files from you computer to help keep it going strong.

With just a few mouse clicks, you can keep your computer running as if it's brand new.  Check out some awesome points as to why you should check it out:

• Removes unused and invalid entries 
• Speeds up boot up time Fixes 
• Windows errors which results in speeding up your computer 
• Eliminates BSOD (Blue Screen of Death) 
• Invaluable when your system starts crashing, hangs, freezes and works slow 
• This is one of the most popular registry cleaners on the Internet

It sucks when your computer starts to slow down due to clutter.  Take a leap in the right direction and keep that computer in top shape with Digeus Registry Cleaner!  Later!

10% Off the Lenovo ThinkVision 14" LCD Screen

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Lenovo for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

Hey there.  Wouldn't be great to have an extra pair of hands?  With all the work that many of us do, it would be great to have that extra set of hands to get more things done.  Whether it be typing up a report while organizing your files or washing and drying dishes at the same time.  Extra help is always welcomed.  So why would you shy away from an extra screen during presentations?  With the Lenovo ThinkVision 14" LCD Screen, you can multitask and have that extra screen to make a better impression during a presentation.

Hauppauge HD PVR Gaming Edition Giveaway

Hey there.  Who here is ready for yet another giveaway!  Here is another great giveaway brought to you by Dragonblogger.com.  What is up for grabs?  This awesome Hauppauge HD PVR Gaming Edition video recorder for gaming consoles and PC!  Who freakin' awesome is that?!?!  You can finally show the world how awesome you are on CoD: MW3, or you can showcase your custom made character on Skyrim.  I can go on and on, but a fellow Dragonblogger author has an awesome video for us.  Take it away, Persian Poetess!

Pretty damn awesome, no? So... who wants one of these awesome devices?!?!?  Enter below!

US Senator Dianne Feinstein on SOPA and PIPA

Advocate for the people???

Hey there.  It looks like the internet and it's users won the battle against PIPA and SOPA last week.  That doesn't mean that the war has been won.  We need to stay on top of our elected officials to speak up for us and fight for our right to free speech.  Because I participated in the great "internet black out" on Jan. 18th, I made sure that my senator heard from me when I signed the online petition.  US Senator Dianne Feinstein heard my voice and responded with the below Email:

Name Your Game Giveaway

Hey there.  Dragonblogger Technology Blog and Metallman's Reverie have teamed up to provide you guys a chance to win a game of YOUR CHOICE!  That's right!  The winner of this giveaway will be able to choose a game of up to $59.99 in retail value.  How awesome is that!?!  Xbox 360, PS3, Wii, PC, Nintendo 3DS...  the platform and game is completely up to you!  And the best part about this giveaway???  EVERYONE can enter!  The only catch is that if you are entering from an international country outside of the US and Canada, we will wire you $59.99 via Paypal so that you can go and purchase the game.  Shipping costs vary widely and in some instances, they exceed the game value so this is a great alternative to allow everyone to enter.

Strike Against PIPA/SOPA. The Day the Internet Went on Strike.

Hey there.  Users of the internet are one of the most diverse groups to be ever found.  Angry users, funny users, serious users, working users.  Bloggers, journalists, game addcits, shopoholics... the list goes on and on. It would be amazing if something where to be able to bring this vast group to stand as one.  It's a task that would seem to be impossible.  Well... today... it happened.  Internet users and websites everywhere are taking a stand and striking against the proposed SOPA/PIPA bills that will soon be voted on by Congress.

Win a Kindle Fire and More at Dragonblogger.com

Hey there.  Who wants a brand spanking new Kindle Fire?  My good friend, Justin, gave away Amazon's Kindle Fire Tablets to 2 lucky winners in last month's contest.  Because everyone seems to want one, he decided to host another one!  But he's teamed up with New Trent and a New Trent IMP78B Imperial leather Case Cover and a New Trent Fimir Anti-Glare Screen Protector are being thrown in!  And just because Justin is a nice guy, he's also going to include the uRex DVD Ripper Platinum software so that you can convert your DVDs into MP4 files.  The Kindle plays MP4 files so this is a great complimentary software to get movies loaded up on your new device.  Contest ends at the end of the month!  I strongly suggest you go over to Dragonblogger.com and check it out.  OR...  You can enter the contest right here on Metallman's Reverie!
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Can't wait until the end of the giveaway to get your hands on this awesome device?  For under $200, the Kindle Fire is an affordable answer to the expensive iPad series!  Check it out!

Metallman is Looking Forward to 2012 and Giving Thanks

Hey there.  With the year almost over, I wanted to touch base on where I am headed and where this site is headed.  I've had my share of personal posts, which I wanted to do more of, and I've lagged it in the poetry department (sorry poetry enthusiasts!).  I've added my brother as a writer, which I hope he continues to produce content and I've passed through the gates of giveaway land.  That's really where I have made some decent traffic this year.  My giveaway posts have landed me thousands of pageviews and I'm grateful for it.  That's why I've decided to keep that going for as long as the site is up.  I've also added a game each month so instead of just one game being given away, I'm giving away 2 games.  I'm hoping that the increased pageviews will bring attention to other posts.  I lack comments on this site and I blame myself for it.  Maybe I need to change from using Disqus and try a different comment system.  I don't know just yet, but considering the size of Metallman's Reverie, I need to have a decent layout and a great comment system working.  All of that is looking to be changed in the coming year.

Qualcomm Stadium to be Temporarily Renamed to Snapdragon Stadium

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Snapdragon by Qualcomm. All opinions are 100% mine.
Hey there.  If you are a football fan, then you are familiar with the names of some of the stadiums across the United States.  There's Lucas Oil Stadium, The Meadowlands, Arrowhead Stadium and for you San Diego natives, there's Qualcomm Stadium.  The naming rights for a stadium usually lies with the highest bidder and in this case, the local San Diego based company, Qualcomm, has been awarded that right.  But what do you do after the novelty wears off?   Qualcomm is already on the map but you need to bring more exposure to the products that you produce.  Qualcomm is taking the naming rights a step further and are proud to announce that as of last Sunday, Dec. 18th, they will temporarily change the name of the stadium from Qualcomm to Snapdragon Stadium!

Metallman is Now a Part of the Joystick Division Team

Hey there.  I want to expand.  I want to have my name across all sorts of sites.  The problem that I came across was I was unorganized.  I didn't know how to cut up my time to be able to write for more than one site. Now, I'm come across a system that is working for me.  And because this system is now in place, I should be more active across all the sites that I currently write for.  And with that, I am glad to announce that I am now a part of the Joystick Division team!  Here's the story.

P&G Family Movie Night Presents: Game of Your Life

Hey there.  Our good friends at Walmart and P&G have another great film on the horizon!  Game of Your Life is set to air on Friday, December 2nd on NBC at 8pm ET/7pm CT.  If you guys are not familiar with these films, they are family films that you can sit and watch with the family that primarily focus on tough subject matters that kids should know about.  They are films of morals, loyalty, family,drugs, and the like, that can open the door for parents to talk with their kids about these tough subject matters.  These talks can no longer be awkward when the film has already nudged the conversation to start.  This week's film is no different.

Kindle Fire Giveaway at Dragonblogger.com Ends on Dec 15th

Hey there.  Who wants to score a Kindle Fire?!?!?!  My good friend, Justin, at Dragonblogger.com is giving away a Kindle Fire to 2 lucky winners!  Why can't that winner be you?  Here's a small snippet from his giveaway details:

The Kindle Fire which just released less than 2 weeks ago is one of the hottest holiday items and at a price point of $199 makes it the best bang for the buck tablet in existence.  With over 16,000 apps including over 6k free apps plus combining with Amazon Prime for video on demand and eBook rentals you have a versatile tablet that will change your daily life.

How awesome is that?!  Just click on the image to get to the contest page and enter to win.  Contest ends on Dec15th and the winners will be announced on the 16th.  What a way to start Cyber Monday, no?  Later!

Metallman's Reverie: Blog Income and Traffic October 2011

Hey there.  October is in the the books and it's time to report on how well on (or off) pace we are in reaching my $2500 goal for the year. Let's take a look at the numbers:


SocialSpark - $50.00
SponsoredTweets - $30.02
Dad Central - $100.00
Blogsvertise - $10.00
Dragonblogger - $10.00
Mylikes - $1.99
Total for October - $202.01
YTD Total - $2317.39 (+$234.06 ahead of pace)

Rise of Nightmares for the Xbox 360 Kinect

Hey there. Why am I excited about a game for the Kinect? Don't I already know that Kinect games fall into one of 2 categories. They are either dance games or they are "mini game" games. There hasn't been that Kinect game that has a story centered around it. Well, that ends today! Rise of Nightmares is here to shake up the Kinect lineup and hopes to add a new dimension to the kid friendly titles that currently stock store shelves.