Unboxing: Random Discount Shit from RJ

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rj_unboxing_1One of the greatest trends in blogging is the venerable “unboxing”. It’s hard for me to put into words how much value seeing someone else open a package adds to a site. I mean, it’s like I’m there, like its me opening that PS3 Slim, that fancy new video card, that “collectors edition” of a game that you KNOW will be game of the year because the reviews are just so good.

In our ongoing quest to be like “real” gaming journalists, I share with our 3 dear readers Tapezilla’s premiere unboxing. Today, Tapezilla gives back.

You might not know this, but RJ’s a generous guy. Every once in a while, he’ll text or email me on one of his many deal-scouring trips “hey, Beaver, (insert mediocre game here) is $5 at (some store). Want one?” “Sure”, I tell him more often than not, “add it to my tab”.

I come home from work today, and what’s waiting in my apartment building’s mail vestibule? A repurposed Amazon.com box from my pal Bobby. To be perfectly honest, I’ve completely forgotten what he was sending, so we’re going to experience this together. I just hope it imparts the same thrill I’ve enjoyed vicariously so many times.

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The OUTSIDE of the box.
Please note the pile of lowfat shredded cheddar. We keeps it REAL.

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The view upon actually OPENING the box. Ooh! Virtua Fighter 5 and Sacred 2!

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Obligatory staged set-up shot. Everything looks better thoughtfully arranged at jaunty angles.