As you’ve seen, news has been pretty slow the past week but as we head into the last week of April, we finally have something. Arcade developer Play Mechanix has launched a new program to promote their popular Big Buck Hunter series with the Official Big Buck Game Wardens. Currently spanning various areas in the US, the email sent out to announce their leagues describe the program as follows:
The inaugural Big Buck Hunter Game Wardens have been selected and are working hard in their hometowns to set up tournaments, rally Big Buck Hunter fans, and spread the word about everything Big Buck Hunter! Their enthusiasm is catching like wildfire and their excitement is completely contagious. With plans of a BIG 2015 World Championship, Official Game Wardens are helping fuel the fun for Big Buck Hunter fans and players everywhere. Get to know the Game Wardens in your area for the chance to earn cash, prizes, and enjoy competing in a league for the game you love!
I am not aware of a program like this existing to promote a single arcade game before so in that historical context it is significant. Here is a list of the wardens and the emails to join their leagues if you are interested. The World Championship Qualifiers are starting on May 1st and with this warden effort, the Championship could certainly be the biggest arcade tournament we’ve ever seen.
Sara Erlandson
Beldenville, WI
2014, 2012, 2011 Big Buck Ladies Champion
Favorite Trek: Kudu, Second Trek
Hunting Tip: Lime vodka is imperative.
Fun Fact: “A lot of people ask if I shoot real guns and the answer is, YES! I own 10 guns.”
JOIN SARA’S LEAGUE HERE
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Derek “Skippy” Tower
St. Louis, MO
2014 Big Buck World Champion
Favorite Trek: Wildebeest, Third Trek
Hunting Tip: Aim small, miss small. Always have a pickle back for your Jameson.
Fun Fact: “I lost a shoe and walked around downtown Minneapolis with one shoe on, a day later I won the Big Buck World Championship!”
JOIN SKIPPY’S LEAGUE HERE
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Melinda Van Hoomissen
Vancouver, WA
2013 Big Buck Ladies Champion
Favorite Trek: Wildebeest
Hunting Tip: Use a speedbag to train. Don’t drink during competition!
Fun Fact: “My nickname is “Thumper”. I can bench press 175lbs. I suffer from colorful language syndrome when I perform poorly.”
JOIN THE 2013 LADIES CHAMP HERE
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Chris Fream
Minneapolis, MN
2012 Big Buck World Champion
Favorite Trek: Irish Elk
Hunting Tip: If you’re not having fun then you’re doing it wrong.
Fun Fact: “This is the only time it doesn’t make sense to answer this question by saying I was a Big Buck World Champion.”
JOIN CHRIS FREAM HERE
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Scott Van Hoomissen
Vancouver, WA
Favorite Trek: Moose
Hunting Tip: Always listen to music while practicing. Aerosmith for shootout, Beach Boys for turn based.
Fun Fact: “I am the oldest world ranked player and proud. Married to 2013 Ladies Tourney Champ, Melissa Van Hoomissen.”
JOIN VAN HOOMISSEN LEAGUE HERE
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Drew M.
New York, NY
Favorite Trek: Wildebeest, Second Trek
Hunting Tip: Shoot the bucks in the face with one bullet.
Fun Fact: “My actual full first name is Drew. I’m not pulling any sneaky first name shenanigans. I also doubled down on the Video Bonus Round on Cash Cab and won.”
JOIN NYC BIG BUCK LEAGUE HERE
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Andrew Moskowitz
San Francisco, CA
Favorite Trek: Irish Elk
Hunting Tip: If you are new, don’t worry about the critters. Just get those bucks!
Fun Fact: “I am a modest and shy vegan. I am also a liar.”
JOIN SF BUCK HUNTERS HERE
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Samantha Intrieri
Tampa, FL
Favorite Trek: Kudu, Second Trek
Hunting Tip: Move your head with the gun, not your arms! Keep your arms steady.
Fun Fact: “I own over 50 costumes at home that I use for any occasion I see fit!”
JOIN TAMPA HUNTING LEAGUE HERE
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Matthew Garver
Houston, TX
Favorite Trek: Whitetail
Hunting Tip: The further away the animal, the more distance you need between the gun and target. Don’t force a shot in a tight space, almost all sites will give you the perfect opening to make a clean shot on all three bucks.
Fun Fact: “I have been involved in shooting sports for thirteen years and am a certified clay shooting instructor.”
JOIN THE GARVER LEAGUE HERE
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I'm a lifelong fan of video games and I have been operating my own arcade, Arcade Galactic in West Valley City, Utah since 2008. Soft spots in my heart for Atari, Sega, and Nintendo.
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