The last few months have raised many questions about ethical practices within games media. This is a lengthy interview with Stephen Totilo the Editor in Chief of one of the largest gaming sites Kotaku, who will answer allegations of conflicts of interest and express his opinions on games media and its role in the industry.
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Congratulations to Martijn van Andel, the randomly chosen winner of the Silver Magnetic Thinking Putty!

Here’s where I got mine if you want to get one directly: http://bit.ly/GetThinkingPutty

The correct answer was “B” and the winner was selected randomly, using http://www.random.org, from the list of everyone who answered correctly and submitted their email address to qualify

“MindBender Trivia” is really just an excuse to give away some cool prizes. Pick your answer at 0:51 to qualify for the drawing, or choose below.

A ) http://bit.ly/TriviaI0000
B) http://bit.ly/Trivial0000
C ) http://bit.ly/TriviaI0000
D) http://bit.ly/TriviaI0000

When I was first setting up my YouTube account, all the names I wanted to use were already taken, so in frustration I just entered 01032010814, which was the exact date and time I was setting it up. January 3rd, 2010 at 8:14am.

I thought for sure there would be a way to change it later on, but apparently the URL is locked in for life. So there you have it.

If you want to buy some “Magnetic Thinking Putty”, here’s where I got mine: http://bit.ly/GetThinkingPutty

Subscribe to my channel: http://bit.ly/TKoRSubscribe

This video was not directly sponsored by Vat19, but I like their stuff, so am giving them some free promotion. 🙂

Music by Scott & Brendo (“Reverie” – Instrumental: http://bit.ly/SBReverie)

Extra info:

I’m always interested in ways to give back where I can, and for over a year I’ve wanted to have some fun giving away random prizes. Finally I’m in a position where I think we can make this happen!

My goal is to be able to do this once a week, or perhaps even more.

These videos are made to be supplemental, and shouldn’t take away from regular project videos or quick clips. Instead, they are bonus videos simply made to recognize and give back to you, my loyal supporters.

I ordered a bunch of toys from Vat19, so for the first bunch of MindBender episodes, you’ll probably notice the prizes are all from the same place.

Thanks much for being a random citizen. And whether or not you win anything, please know I appreciate having you on board, and am excited to see what crazy cool things we can do together in the future.

Business Inquiries: For sponsorship requests or business opportunities please contact me directly: http://www.youtube.com/thekingofrandom/about