This is a promo video for a Dutch company to push their Facebook page.

From their facebook page (google translated):

“Welcome to the official Facebook page of Hi. Here you will find the latest news onthe Hi Society, tips and fun activities.
Company Overview
Hi is the mobile youth brand in the Netherlands. Started in 1996 as a prepaymentof the first brands to consumers in the Netherlands. Meanwhile provides Hi prepaynext several subscriptions, mobile Internet and convenient services. Thus we have grown into a mature brand with approximately 2 million callers Hi, Hi Society. And together with you we want to ensure that you continuously of relevant services and applications can use, so you can endlessly communicate with your friends.”

Thanks to TJ for this submission.

Photos by Henry Huang

Zoe tried out a new format this week: Casual Flow, a style popular in Portland.  Each player plays in four games and each group is random for each round.  If you got first, you got 4 points, 2nd: 2points, 3rd: 1 point and fourth: the big doughnut.  Congrats to Alex for making his first Finals appearance and congrats to me for finally getting a haircut.  Big thanks to Zoe for running the show.

DON’T FORGET: ACDC Launch Party Wednesday 2/29!  Sign up as late as 8pm.

More pictures click here.

1 Hal Erikson
2 TJ Beyer
3 Jon Olkowski
4 Alex Kirsonis
5 Steve Frisvold
5 Chris Lindboe
7 Jason Delano
8 Eric Wagonsonner
8 Tim Harrison
8 Jim Vierra
8 Erin Ray
12 Roone Silberman
12 Maurice Tierney
12 Mitch Tunick
15 Marcus Petersen
15 Kenny Smith
15 Evan Perry
18 Henry Huang
18 Rick Cox
20 Jesse Petersen

$5.  Sign in by 6:45 to play.  Zoe is running this one.  Format will be Casual Flow or PAPA groups.

pics by Nicole Reik and Jonny O

A super fun time was had at Phoenix Games in Concord playing the Battle Royale.  27 players of all skill levels came out to test their skills.  It was a very cut-throat style of play with 3-player teams, and each player only getting one ball per game.  Pre-game strategy sessions and player-order strategies were the order of the day. The event was punctuated with team celebration victories and high-fives.  I had a few of those.  And for those that lost  (I had a couple of those, too), there were split-flipper opportunities to win prizes after the tournament.

Above: John and Josh look on as a player competes on Cactus Canyon

Above: Stephen Kleckner was the tournament organizer

Stephen ran a very solid tournament. He’s also a veteran of the local Street Fighter scene and is a mod on the shoryuken.com forums.  I’m a bit of an old skool Street Fighter myself.

Above: Chris Heilig and Dave Rockholt do some work on Whirlwind and Cactus Canyon.

The Whirlwind sports a powerful leaf blower for a truly engaging experience.  Cactus Canyon is a rare, collector favorite, so having it on location is a real treat.  Both these games are operated by TJ Beyer, one of the principle organizers of California Extreme and an exemplary local Amusement Organizer.  If you want to buy a game or put one in your business, TJ is the go-to guy.  Email him at funpinball@gmail.com.

Above:

“Oh yeah?  Really?”

“Yeah, I’m pretty sure. Really.”

Above: Zoe getting into the zone

Above: Aaron Wong and Nicole Reik play split-flipper on Silver Slugger

Above: Walter Hurwitz, recently injured from putting his foot too far up the ass of Attack from Mars, shows off his new playing technique.

Above: Kevin and Chris play split-flipper on Cirqus Voltaire.  They put up a solid 16 million, only to have it doubled by the Alex/Walter powerhouse.

Above: “Ever get that feeling someone is spying on you.”

“Yes, all the time.”

Above: Pinbattle Royale GRAND CHAMPS:

Damien Charlety, Jason Delano and Rick Cox!

HUGE CONGRATS to the CAPITOL CORRIDOR LEAGUE for their WIN!!

Team Roster (click for full-size)

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Results (click for full size0

The pinball champ calls his agent after his loss to Tommy.

http://FunnyOrDie.com/m/ij7

This is a really great video.  Meet Molly Atkinson – she owns a combination pinball arcade and sewing/alterations shop in the LA area.