AbsoluteGaming

We have a strong adversarial streak here at Ready Up Towers. Whether it’s getting our heads shot off by Laura in Halo, getting our heads shot off by Laura in Gears of War, or getting our heads shot off by Laura in Call of Duty, there is true hunger for the heat of battle within these walls.

Thus, AbsoluteGaming is right up our street. They run gaming nights and challenges all week long, and offer prizes and (more importantly) bragging rights to those who finish top of the pile. Unlike much of competitive gaming on the web, there is no particular focus on shooters. Of course, Gears of War, Halo and Call of Duty are all on the menu. Alongside those though, AbsoluteGaming offer regular Grand Prix and time trial competitions in Codemasters’ Formula One series and Forza 4 (along with similar action with the likes of Dirt 3, Blur and the Need for Speed), and match-ups in the Pro Evolution Soccer and FIFA football series. If you need something a little more slow-paced, you can compete in the Tiger Woods golf games, or take part in some poker tournaments. You may be more likely to find us in those tournaments because Laura hasn’t yet figured out how to shoot our heads off in those particular arenas.

Their support for the FIFA series in particular is comprehensive. They’ve blended some great new ideas with tried and tested formulas, leaving plenty of room for glorious, glorious banter:

– A variety of different multi-tiered leagues, featuring club, international and Ultimate Teams, with relegation and championship battles each season.

– Monthly ladders for games between members, and monthly tournaments ranging from World Cups to the Johnstone Pain Trophy and Simulation leagues.

– Their site currency “Scudo”, which is earned through playing games through AbsoluteGaming and can be used to buy teams for the season ahead – the more active you are, the more chance you have of getting the team you want for the coming season.

– Every other Tuesday is 2 v 2 night – two AbsoluteGaming members team up with each other to compete against other pairs.

– Any night of the week there should be players available for some relaxing Pro Clubs action.

– They have even hosted worldwide tournaments on behalf of the Xbox Community Network.

Now is a good time to check out AbsoluteGaming and get involved, as they’ll be marking their 2nd birthday with three special tournaments between the 10th and 12th of November. On Thursday 10th November there is a Forza 4 Grand Prix, on Friday 11th November there is a FIFA knockout tournament and on Saturday 12th November they round it all off with a Modern Warfare 3 Carnage Night. For each of those that you participate in, you will receive an entry into their prize draw. Check out this link for more info.