Showcase - kiki kat
You’re a part of The Blue Skittle staff. Give us some scoop on what you do for the magazine.
At The Blue Skittle (TBS) I do a little of just about everything! As is my role in life, my role for TBS is pretty versatile. I write two monthly features; a podcast profile and a gamer profile. I am also an editor extraordinaire. This involves helping to develop concepts as well as the feelings within an article. Ooopy likes to refer to me as the ‘touchy feely’ editor since I try and help the writer relate more to the feelings people can derive from an article.
Another very important role I have is keeping Ooopy on track with her thoughts. She has a certain writing skill that we refer to as ‘Ooopyisms’ which don’t always translate well; so I attack her writings and interpret them. I am also involved in keeping the magazine and its contents organized. It can be tough to keep so many talented people on track at times.
So basically, I write, edit, and assist in the monthly production of the magazine. I am usually listed in the credits of the magazine as an executive editor/production assistant/writer.
What was the inspiration behind the name Blue Skittle?
Ooopy, a founder of TBS was the one who named the magazine. It all comes from people referring to the blue X button on the Xbox controller as the blue skittle. I remember hearing it all the time when I played Rainbow Six — c’mon people, ready up! Press the blue skittle!
What has your experience as a GamerchiX been like for you?
I really enjoy being a GamerchiX (XGX). I have definitely met a lot more gamers that are female because of it then I would have if it hadn’t been created. I met Ooopy through the XGX forums and most likely wouldn’t have come in contact with her if it wasn’t for XGX; which means I most likely wouldn’t have been a part of TBS! I also get a lot of ideas for articles from the GamerchiX because we are a talkative bunch!
Which title is getting the most playing time on your Xbox 360?
The non-arcade game that is getting played the most would probably be Rock Band. I absolutely love that game. I set up a band with my son and a couple of his friends that we called “The Beach Bums” and we have had a blast jamming with each other on weekends and holidays. I am still thrilled that I can earn achievements by playing a game that actually encourages me to sing. I randomly break into song at work all the time and I never get any credit or props for it.
December 17th, 2007 at 10:13 am
Nice one. I like the parting words LOL.
December 17th, 2007 at 10:15 am
never heard of kiki kat:-D
December 17th, 2007 at 10:36 am
nice kiki kat but I can’t believe you said you would win…you could have said we would laugh at each other and not kill each other.
December 17th, 2007 at 11:20 am
nice work as usual Twy…great showcase you two…
December 17th, 2007 at 11:43 am
Another awesome showcase!
Even better, the fact that kiki kat is a super-celeb right now, anyways (tell me everyone saw the “Inside Xbox” shoutout from Trixie!).
Nu
December 17th, 2007 at 12:03 pm
Great again Twy and thanks for sharing Kiki
December 17th, 2007 at 12:18 pm
Good stuff
and its funny you mentioned Huxley for most anticipated game, cause look what literally just surfaced.
http://kotaku.com/gaming/clips/huxley-cbt-gameplay-334757.php
December 17th, 2007 at 1:56 pm
Great Work!!! Great work Twy!
December 17th, 2007 at 2:19 pm
Go Gam3rchiX
December 17th, 2007 at 4:13 pm
Ooopy… I play to win! Not sit around laughing!
Goon360 - oh man… I hope it gets here soon! I am so psyched for that game!
NuAngel - Yeah, that shout-out from Trixie was one of those social experiments. You know.. when the cool kids at school all decide to get together and ‘re-make’ the nerdiest chick in school and try and make her popular? Just one of those cruel jokes that Trixie finds so funny
(it was pretty cool wasn’t it!!)
December 17th, 2007 at 5:08 pm
Hahahaha, the parting words dominated! Great post!
December 17th, 2007 at 5:42 pm
Great interview.
It’s good to see that kiki is the same in an interview, as she is in Messenger. She never gives me any parting words…
December 18th, 2007 at 10:53 am
Kiki you’re awesome. =]
December 18th, 2007 at 12:12 pm
Kiki that was a great interview
December 19th, 2007 at 9:33 pm
Awesomes interview Kiki : ) informing the world of Ooopyisms is good itll be the new word in the dictionary this year
December 20th, 2007 at 1:13 am
Awesome, it was cool to know a bit more about the kiki kat lady - who leaves you with.. nothing lol.
June 8th, 2008 at 10:34 am
one of the worst MOD’s at XBL
June 8th, 2008 at 10:40 am
I agree a very one sided mod, who looks the other way for friends. Should not be a mod.
June 8th, 2008 at 10:50 am
I to have heard that. if your not part of her circle you are nothing. it’s like she thinks the forums are her private playground for and her friends only.