Topic: Members
Congratulations to Gamesviller Rosebella60 of Twin Rocks, PA, who took home a $465 this morning in CatchUp CoverAll! And she wasn't alone, as four other lucky members joined her with their Lucky Ball selections and each took home $25! Congratulations to Gamesvillers Mornlite, Jerce_1, Billinwv_1 and Maddy11-shark on their quick cash scores!

Useless Fact!

Rosebella60's hometown of Twin Rocks, PA, has reportedly been the scene of spooky sights in the form of a local ghost that haunts the area. The fabled Lady In White is known to appear in the roads from nearby Vintondale to Twin Rocks. According to some this ghostly figure appears without warning as the passenger in a driver's car while traveling the eerie stretch. Learn more about Pennsylvania's Ghostly Tales...

Congrats again to Rosebella60--looking forward to seeing all of you in game this week!

Topic: Weird Wire™

 

You may have had a cat or puppy on your lap while you play the games here at Gamesville. But this dog actually actually takes pet participation to a whole new level as he decided to play his owner's game! Check out the video to see this dog pull off some tricks we're not even sure we could manage in this Tony Hawk skateboarding video game.

Topic: Best Pets

This week's Best Pet comes to us from Gamesviller Stylistgirl75 of Welland, Ontario. Meet her adorable little friend Bentley!

Distinguishing Personality Traits

Stylistgirl75 had this to say about her friend: "Meet my 12-week-old Shih-poo, Bentley! He is so sweet and very lovable; he has got to be one of the smartest little pups I have ever seen. He is definitely my little baby, he just loves to rest at my feet while I play my Gamesville games. He has been a wonderful addition to our family!"

Want to share photos of your own favorite pet with the Gamesville community?

Send photos to: members@gamesville.com

In addition to your pet's picture, please be sure to include:

• Your Gamesville member name
• Your pet's most distinguishing personality trait

If we publish your pet as a "Best Pet," we'll give you 5,000 GV Rewards. Submit your pet today!

Topic: Recipedia

Today's recipe comes from Gamesviller Jdrumm181 who wanted to share his decadent holiday treat, his delicious Oreo Chocolate Truffles. Here's what he had to add about this quick holiday treat, "I recently made this simple treat for an office bake-off and they were a huge success! These are so easy to make and people are shocked when I tell them there are only three ingredients. Just make sure to make tons to share, these will go fast!" Here's what you'll need to put together his quick creation:

 

Ingredients:

• 1 (1 pound, 2 ounce) Package of Oreos
• 1 (8 ounce) Package of block-style cream cheese
• 1 Package of semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips

Instructions:

Using a food processor crush the Oreos until crumbs remain. Turn off and add room temperature cream cheese in chunks and pulse until mixture becomes dough-like. Take the newly formed dough and roll into small balls. Place dough balls on a wax paper-covered cookie sheet and freeze for 4+ hours.

Using a double boiler or microwave melt chocolate chips. Roll the (still frozen) dough balls in the melted chocolate.  If balls start to thaw before finishing refreeze for an additional hour, otherwise, the balls will lose shape.

Full prep and cool time: 4+ hours to create and freeze

Want to share your favorite recipe with the Gamesville community?

Send recipes to: members@gamesville.com

In addition to your detailed recipe, please be sure to include:

• Your Gamesville member name
• Why you wanted to share this recipe

If we publish your recipe we'll give you 5,000 GV Rewards. Thanks again to Jdrumm181 for his recipe, submit yours today!

Topic: Members
Last month Gamesviller Hd98superglide of Stevens Point, WI, won $200 playing Super Chef.

What was her big moment like? What is the origin of her curious member name? Find out below...

Gamesville: Congratulations! What was it like when you realized you won?
It drove people crazy in Super Chef chat when I won. I was totally shocked and amazed; I believe everyone in the chat was congratulating and laughing with me. We all couldn't believe I won!

 What will you spend your winnings on?
We'll be spending it on some necessities around the house. We also need a new windshield in our Mazda 6 so some of the prize money will be spending on that.

What do you do for a living?
I deliver Toyota repair parts in central Wisconsin and I hate driving! We do what we have to, I enjoy it at times when I can get out of the office.

What songs could you listen to for the rest of your life?

• Guns N' Roses - Paradise City
• Matchbox 20 - Disease
• Velvet Revolver - Fall To Pieces

What is your favorite month of the year?
January is easily my favorite month. It's my birthday month and there is nothing like 40 degrees below in Wisconsin.

What adjective would a close friend use to describe you?
Motivated.

What does your member name mean?
We used to own a Harley Davidson 1998 Superglide, however we sold it and we now own a Harley Davidson 2003 Softail.

What game would you like to see the Gamesville team create next?
More daily GV Reward Sweepstakes, I can't seem to win one of those Target gift cards!

Thanks, Hd98superglide - and congratulations again on your BIG win!

Topic: Members
Congratulations to Gamesviller Chewder1000 of Loch Sheldrake, NY, who took home a quick MAX jackpot of $100 in Quick-Draw Poker today!

Useless Fact!

Chewder1000's hometown of Loch Sheldrake, NY, is also home to Stagedoor Manor, a performing arts summer camp where thousands of young actors have been trained--many of whom have gone on to success in film, television, and theatre. Some notable alumni include Amy Ryan, Michael Ian Black, Mandy Moore, Zach Braff, Robert Downey Jr. and Natalie Portman. Performers and creators of current Broadway shows (including Stagedoor alumni) return to the program each summer for master classes and workshops. Learn more about Loch Sheldrake, NY...

Congrats again to Chewder1000--looking forward to seeing all of you in game this week!

Topic: Weird Wire™

A business owner from Tarboro, NC, was recovering earlier this week after being run over by a herd of deer. Michelle Brewer said she was opening Brewer’s Fine Jewelry, a store she co-owns with her husband, on Saturday morning when a herd of about nine "good-sized does" swarmed the sidewalk and began charging at her. Brewer doesn't specifically recall the incident, but was told by others that one deer kicked her "three or four feet" into the air, and then the rest of the herd trampled over her. Read the full story at The Daily Southerner...

Topic: Best Pets

This week's Best Pet comes to us from Gamesviller Shasta232308 of Liberty Center, OH. Meet her adorable little lady Pebbles!

Distinguishing Personality Traits

Shasta232308 had this to say about her friend: "This is our four and a half year old cat Pebbles. We adopted her from the humane society when she was only a year old. She has the personality of a cat that I have never seen before.  You have to pet her just right (her way) or you're not allowed to pet her. If you are being too loud, she meows at you. She is a very lazy cat and doesn't like to play too much, but she is absolutely lovable when she wants to be. We love her so much!"

Want to share photos of your own favorite pet with the Gamesville community?

Send photos to: members@gamesville.com

In addition to your pet's picture, please be sure to include:

• Your Gamesville member name
• Your pet's most distinguishing personality trait

If we publish your pet as a "Best Pet," we'll give you 5,000 GV Rewards. Submit your pet today!

Topic: Recipedia

Today's recipe comes from Gamesviller Whitedove463 who wanted to share a wholesome holiday treat, her delicious Heart Healthy Gingersnap Pumpkin Cheesecake. Here's what she had to add about her calorie-conscious dish, "Here is a yummy recipe that is sugar-free for those with special diabetic needs. I wanted to share this recipe so that those of us with dietary restrictions wouldn't be left out and can enjoy all the fun of eating a scrumptious cheesecake." Here's what you'll need to put together her (still) decadent dessert:

 

Crust Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup Gingersnap cookie crumbs
• 3/4 cup Crushed fat free graham crackers
• 2 tbsp Splenda no calorie sweetener
• 1/4 cup Unsalted butter, melted

Cheesecake Ingredients:

• 3 (8-ounce) Blocks fat free cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup Splenda no calorie sweetener
• 1 1/2 cups Canned solid pack pumpkin
• 1 tbsp Molasses
• 1/2 cup Nonfat evaporated milk
• 1/3 cup Maple syrup
• 1 tbsp Vanilla extract
• 3/4 tsp Ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp Ground allspice
• 4 large eggs
  

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 325° F. then grease and lightly flower an 8-inch springform pan. Using a baggie crunch up and combine gingersnaps, graham crackers, 2 tbsp Splenda. Place mixture in a large bowl and add melted butter. Press mixture on the the bottom and two inches up the sides of the pan to form the crust.

With an electric mixer beat cream cheese and remaining Splenda until light and fluffy. Stir in pumpkin mix then mix in molasses, evaporated milk, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice and vanilla. Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing until smooth. Pour batter into prepared crust and bake for 90 minutes or until center of cheesecake is set. Allow to cool in pan for 30 minutes then refrigerate overnight. Makes eight servings.

Full prep and cool time: 140 minutes to prep, bake and cool

Want to share your favorite recipe with the Gamesville community?

Send recipes to: members@gamesville.com

In addition to your detailed recipe, please be sure to include:

• Your Gamesville member name
• Why you wanted to share this recipe

If we publish your recipe we'll give you 5,000 GV Rewards. Thanks again to Whitedove463 for her recipe, submit yours today!

Topic: News

Some time last night Gamesville passed 2,000 fans on our Facebook Fan Page and I just wanted to say THANK YOU to all you Gamesvillers for your patronage and time. Gamesville is a great place to play and socialize with friends and we're thrilled you're along for the ride. But the journey is far from over as we've got a lot in store for 2010!

Good gaming, everyone!

- Oh! Ryan Kelley
Community Manager, Gamesville.com

P.S. If you haven't already joined the Gamesville Fan Page is a great way to see which of your friends are already gaming here on Gamesville. Become a fan of Gamesville on Facebook today!