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Steam Game Bundle Prize 2 for #UPickVG5

On Saturday June 4th starting at 4:30pm and ending at 5:30pm ET, we will be giving away a bundle of games via Steam. This collection covers a wide variety of genres and includes the following games:

: The Darkness 2

: Eador: Masters of the Broken World

: The Lord of the Rings: War in the North

: Mafia 2

: Magicka 2

: Shadowrun: Dragonfall – Director’s Cut

The U-Pick Crew is very grateful to our own Doctor Gyarados for his donation to UPickVG 5, and we look forward to giving this awesome bundle away to one of our viewers!

Tune in to UPickVG 5 on Sunday June 5th from 4:30pm – 5:30pm ET to enter to win this bundle of Steam keys! (Click here to see the giveaway time in your local timezone.)

Gravity Gun Replica Prize for #UPickVG5

On Saturday June 4th starting at 6:30pm and ending at 7:30pm ET, we will be giving away a Limited Edition Gravity Gun Replica. This Zero Point Energy Field Manipulator is an officially licensed Half-Life 2 collectible made by NECA.

The device is a life-size 1:1 scale replica of Gordon Freeman’s fantastic contraption. It features orange LEDs, 2 handles, 2 triggers, and plays 4 unique sounds from Half-Life 2 (requires three C-batteries, not included). It’s a perfect item for cosplay, or sit on your mantle for all to bask in its glory.

The U-Pick Crew is very grateful to ThinkGeek for their donation of the Gravity Gun replica to UPickVG 5, and we look forward to giving this rare collectible away to one of our viewers!

Tune in to UPickVG 5 on Saturday June 4th from 6:30pm – 7:30pm ET to enter to win this amazing Gravity Gun replica! (Click here to see the giveaway time in your local timezone.)

Fallout 4 Merch Bundle and Wasteland Workshop DLC Prize for #UPickVG5

On Saturday June 4th starting at 9:30pm and ending at 10:30pm ET, we will be giving away a bundle of Fallout 4 merchandise, along with a PS4 DLC code. This bundle has all sorts of useful items for lone wanderers of the wasteland, including:

Fallout 4 Vault 111 Beanie

Travel the Commonwealth in style with this fashionable headgear. Let all of the monstrous mirelurks and ravenous raiders know just which Vault you represent!

Funko Pop! Vinyl Figures: Hancock and T-60 Power Armor

: Hancock Figure

: T-60 Power Armor Figure

Standing at roughly 4 inches tall, these adorable figures make perfect companions for the long journey through the war-ravaged quagmire of violence and despair.

Nuka Cola Bottle Caps

You won’t make it very far in the Commonwealth without a pocket full of bottle caps! These 3D-printed replicas come from Jon Peters and Imagination Proclamation Studios. This bundle includes 20 or so of these hard-earned caps, so be sure to spend them wisely.

Playstation 4 DLC Code for Fallout 4 Wasteland Workshop

Looking to spruce up your settlements in the Commonwealth? Look no further than the Wasteland Workshop DLC for Fallout 4! With this additional content, you can design and set cages to capture all sorts of creatures from the wasteland. Just imagine, catching a Deathclaw to tame and keep as an adorable deadly pet! Wasteland Workshop also includes a mess of new design options for your settlements like nixie tube lighting, letter kits, taxidermy, and more! (Please note: this DLC code is exclusively for the PS4 version of Fallout 4).

The U-Pick Crew is very grateful to jontpeters, genphotoic, and our anonymous donor for donating these prizes to UPickVG 5, and we look forward to giving this fantastic bundle away to one of our viewers!

Tune in to UPickVG 5 on Saturday June 4th from 9:30pm – 10:30pm ET to enter to win this Fallout bundle! (Click here to see the giveaway time in your local timezone.)

Portal Gun Replica Prize for #UPickVG5

On Sunday June 5th starting at 6:30pm and ending at 7:30pm ET, we will be giving away a Limited Edition Portal Gun Replica. This Aperture Science Handheld Portal Device is an officially licensed Portal/Portal 2 collectible made by NECA.

The device is a life-size 1:1 scale replica of Chell’s fantastic contraption, limited to only 5000 pieces worldwide. It features adjustable blue and orange lights, along with unique sounds that correspond to each color (requires three C-batteries, not included). It’s a perfect item for cosplay, or sit on your mantle for all to bask in its glory.

The U-Pick Crew is very grateful to ThinkGeek for their donation to UPickVG 5, and we look forward to giving this rare collectible away to one of our viewers!

Tune in to UPickVG 5 on Sunday June 5th from 6:30pm – 7:30pm ET to enter to win this amazing, customizable replica Portal Gun! (Click here to see the giveaway time in your local timezone.)

Portal 2 Merch Bundle Prize for #UPickVG5

On Sunday June 5th starting at 12:30pm and ending at 1:30pm ET, we will be giving away a bundle of limited edition Portal 2 merchandise. All of these items are officially licensed by Valve and rather hard to come by. For your testing pleasure, we’re including:

Portal Gun and Weighted Companion Cube Keychains

Aperture Science is pleased to announce that the Portal Gun you know and love now comes in an easy-to-carry keychain version! This handy device measures roughly three inches long and is made of sturdy vinyl. While it does not light up or play any sounds, this petite Portal Gun will hold your keys without any risk of teleporting them into outer space. Alternatively, the Weighted Companion Cube will hold your keys with unbridled (and muted) affection. As with any Weighted Companion Cube, this item does not talk. In the event that it does talk the U-Pick Crew asks you to ignore its advice.

Portal 2 Aperture Science Logo Earrings

Now you can wear what you must, because you can! These Aperture Science earrings are the ideal compliment to any outfit. Their understated elegance means that only those who have survived testing will know the true ~~horror~~ joy that comes from rigorous scientific research. Plus, they come in a delightful Aperture Laboratories box.

Portal 2 Chell Action Figure

After finally escaping from Aperture Sciences ~~Underground Prison~~ Testing Facilities, Chell is delighted to make her way into your home as an action figure. Just listen to her enthusiasm! This fantastic figurine stands seven inches tall on an included black display base. Chell has over 20 points of articulation and comes with a Portal Gun that lights up with an inviting blue glow.

Portal 2 Interactive Gels

Now you can have the fun of Aperture Science Interactive Gels in your own home! With the blue Repulsion Gel, the orange Propulsion Gel, and the white Conversion Gel, you’ll be able to jump higher, run faster, and allow any surface to accept a portal. Please note that these products are still in the beta phase, so all the gels can really do is stretch, bounce, shatter, and lift comics. Still, these are the most advanced mystery compounds on the market today!

The U-Pick Crew is very grateful to our very own NightHawk and Stephonee for their donation to UPickVG 5, and we look forward to giving these rare collectibles away to one of our viewers!

Tune in Sunday, June 5th from 12:30pm – 1:30pm Eastern to enter to win this fabulous bundle of Aperture Science prizes! (Click here for the giveaway time in your local timezone.)

Custom Art Commission Prize for #UPickVG5

On Saturday June 4th starting at 4:30pm and ending at 5:30pm ET, we will be giving away a custom art commission from the amazing artist Fusspot! Hailing from Chicago, this fantastic freelancer’s art is full of expressive and colorful characters.

Fusspot has graciously donated her time to create a unique piece of art. The commission can be an original character, or a canon character from a game/cartoon/movie/etc. of the winner’s choosing (nothing mechanical or anthropomorphic, PG-13 content at most). The resulting artwork will be 11 x 17 inches, at 300 dpi. It will be limited to one character with no background elements; so straight-up beauty shots like the gorgeous art featured here!

To sweeten the deal, the winner will get the option to catch a stream of their commission being drawn on a Saturday of their choosing! So not only could you win a one-of-a-kind piece of art, you get to see it being made!

Aurin Esper - Previous Commission by Fusspot

The U-Pick Crew is very grateful to Fusspot for her donation of a custom art commission to UPickVG 5, and we look forward to giving this awesome prize away to one of our viewers!

Don’t forget to tune in to UPickVG 5 from 4:30pm – 5:30pm ET on Saturday, June 4th to enter to win! (Click here for the giveaway time in your local timezone.)

Steam Game Bundle Prize 1 for #UPickVG5

On Friday June 3rd starting at 8:30pm and ending at 9:30pm ET, we will be giving away a bundle of Steam game keys! This collection covers a wide variety of genres and includes the following games:

: Dead Space 2

: Dear Esther

: Hotline Miami

: Little Inferno

: Remember Me

: Resident Evil 5

: Rogue Legacy

: Teleglitch: Die More Edition

The U-Pick Crew is very grateful to our own Bobby for his donation of these games to UPickVG 5, and we look forward to giving this awesome bundle away to one of our viewers!

Tune in Friday June 3rd 8:30pm – 9:30pm ET to enter to win! (Click here to see the giveaway time in your local timezone.)

Sponsor Spotlight: Mini Museum

At our first World Water Day Game-a-thon, the U-Pick Crew was excited to offer fabulous prizes such as a copy of Hyrule Historia and a Limited Edition Portal Gun Replica. Our wonderful viewers tuned in, donated, and exchanged their Karma Points for a chance to win these physical items. But once the dust settled and the raffle winners were chosen, the task of delivering these geeky goodies remained.

Fortunately, Mini Museum has graciously offered to serve as the official Shipping Sponsor for the U-Pick Prize Giveaways!

Mini Museum offers personal collections of the rarest objects from Earth (and beyond!) artfully arranged and encased in acrylic. Each collection of specimens comes with a certificate of authenticity, along with a Companion Guide that provides details on each of the items and essays on the making of the Mini Museum. The hands-on nature of the acrylic displays, combined with the impressive information within the Companion Guide, makes the Mini Museum a valuable learning tool and delightful collectible.

The Second Edition of the Mini Museum is currently available for pre-order, and features 26 specimens including skin from the Hindenburg, plate from a Stegosaurus, and medieval chain mail. This collection is well-curated and lovingly handcrafted to inspire for generations. Please check them out and be sure to lay down a pre-order, as supplies are very limited!

The U-Pick Crew is so thankful to Mini Museum for their generous sponsorship, and we look forward to offering more great giveaways in our future marathons!

Sponsor Spotlight: ThinkGeek

For our very first World Water Day Game-a-thon, the U-Pick Crew received a generous donation from ThinkGeek!

ThinkGeek is a massive online retailer of unique and authentic geeky goodies. Since opening in 1999, ThinkGeek has been on a mission to create a world where everyone can embrace their inner geek and connect with one another. Their ever-expanding collection of products covers a wide variety of items, including pithy t-shirts, sci-themed home decor, effective outdoor gear, and so much more.

No matter your personal geeky preference, ThinkGeek has got you covered. Among their digital store shelves you can find gear for The Walking Dead, Star Trek, Legend of Zelda, Game of Thrones, Adventure Time, Marvel Comics, and Minecraft, just to name a few of the hundreds of properties represented by ThinkGeek products.

So whether you are looking for a stackable desk lamp made of Tetris blocks, a Death Star waffle maker, or simply a nice Doctor Who polo shirt for work, be sure to check out ThinkGeek for all of your nerdy necessities!

Steam Key Bundle Prize for #WorldWaterDay

[Update]: Congrats to our winner, Guptina!

On Tuesday March 22nd starting at 4:30pm and ending at 5:30pm ET, we will be giving away a bundle of games via Steam keys. This collection covers a wide variety of genres and includes the following games:

–Torchlight II

An award-winning action role-playing game that features randomly generated dungeons for players to explore. This game features four playable classes, each with three different skill trees for customization. Delve into these dungeons alone or with up to 6 friends online!

–Strider

Strider Hiryu is back and ready to take on his old foe, Grandmaster Meio! This new adventure features intense side-scrolling action and challenging ninja combat in a giant interconnected world. Fans of the Strider series will find a fantastic new challenge, while newcomers will see just what an ultimate ninja can do!

–Worms Revolution

The classic turn-based strategy game returns! The latest installment in the Worms series has exciting new features and beautiful 3D graphics while retaining the beloved 2D gameplay. Blast your way through an extensive single-player campaign or destroy up to 3 of your friends locally or online!

–Mass Effect 2

Commander Shepard and the crew return in Bioware’s epic science fiction game. This action role-playing game provides players with an engrossing story, complex character relationships, and plenty of intense third-person shooter combat. Deep character customization options allow players to create their own version of Commander Shepard, while the improved dialogue system provides further immersion in this exciting and dangerous world.

–ORION: Prelude

Who would win in a fight: space marines or dinosaurs? In this indie sci-fi shooter, players work together or compete to accomplish mission objectives, explore giant worlds and survive the devastating Dinosaur Horde.

–Terraria

Dig, Fight, Explore, Build: The very world is at your fingertips as you fight for survival, fortune, and glory. Terraria blends elements of classic action games with the creativity of open-world sandbox gameplay. Players can strike out on their own or dive into this vast world with friends online.

–Hammerwatch with Temple of the Sun expansion

Inspired by classic hack-and-slash titles like Gauntlet, this game allows up to 4 players to slay hordes of monsters locally or online. Hammerwatch features 6 different classes, each with unique abilities and development. This Steam key also includes the Temple of the Sun expansion, which features a new desert campaign, along with additional bosses, monsters, and challenges.

–Resident Evil 4

What starts as a clean-cut rescue mission for special agent Leon Kennedy quickly escalates into another biohazardous nightmare. Take on the lost souls and horrific monsters of the Las Plagas infection and save the U.S. President’s daughter in this classic survival horror gem, now in HD!

–Thomas Was Alone

Thomas Was Alone is an indie minimalist 2D platformer about friendship and jumping and floating and anti-gravity. In this charming adventure, players will guide a group of rectangles through a series of obstacles, using their different skills to survive and escape. The entire experience is narrated with a wistful and charming voiceover by Danny Wallace.

The U-Pick Crew is very grateful to our own SuperChloe and Bobby for their donations to our first World Water Day event, and we look forward to giving this awesome bundle away to one of our viewers!