Blog Contest Winners!

GameRiot's inaugural blog contest has ended. Its been an incredibly active month but as the dust settles the victors are now certain; though certainly not what you expect. Who would have thought a month ago that on a site filled with arena commentary a Starcraft blog, a casual WoW blog, and a troll who was more than meets the eye would take home the cash? Not I.

Third Place - Lipton
Prize $100

Lipton's blog, Starfeeder, is based on material posted on Lipton's own website and includes info and media on all things Starcraft and Starcraft II with a few pictorial anecdotes thrown in for fun.

A Stracraft blog in a Warcraft world, Lipton had his work cut out for him. An early lead in the contest from his Kotaku'ed "A Gamer's Wedding" may have helped Lipton hold on to some momentum. But throughout the month he was forced to contend with a tide of WoW blogs that could not be overcome. Still, props to Lipton for fighting the good fight and bringing some variety to WoWRiot's content.

Second Place - Roma Victor
Prize $150

Roma Victor's blog, The Life e-Casual, publishes popular goings-on in the World of Warcraft, cutting diatribes, and the occasional mixed drink guide.

A crowd favorite and rightful emperor of all things casual, Roma managed that which doubters said could not be done. He won his place in the contest through the quality of his articles, topic selection, and writing ability. His most popular article did adhere to GameRiot law and concerned WoW arena.

First Place - Vir
Prize $250 to be donated to Gilda's Club Northern New Jersey

You heard that right. Vir is donating all of his winnings to this organization:

Gilda's Club is an essential complement to medical care for those living with cancer and their families and friends, to help them take control of their lives and learn to live with cancer, whatever the outcome. It is a place where people share and learn how to help themselves by helping others. The combination of activities through which members form a cancer support community are what make this such a unique place. More than 2,000 men, women and children touched by cancer have joined our special community.
from: www.gildasclubnnj.org

Vir's Blog, Serious Business, covers global events, U.S. politics, anecdotes, and  of course the World of Warcraft. His most popular entry was the leaked Wrath of the Lich King patch notes which was featured on Slashdot.

There is an expectation everywhere you go, even on the internet, that people tend to walk lines similar to the one they talk. Luckily for the people at Gilda's Club; that does not appear to be the case with Vir. With this hand he joketh at catastrophe and that hand he giveth. Go figure.

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Finally, I am pleased to report the contest is now a permanent monthly feature. July will see a revision based on May's results and user feedback so don't miss it!