The above video clip is some live game play from the upcoming game Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2. I follow Robert Bowling over on twitter where he wrote… “Theres something awesome about playing in front of a massive crowd that cheers everytime you get a sweet kill” along with a link to the above video clip. That’s just another reason why I follow some of the leading video game companies as shown on one of my recent post.

There are tons of contests that are happening over on twitter… It was just recently I wrote about the one that Krystal’s was having where they gave out $50 gift cards (and I just so happen to win one). Well with the Maggianos Insider’s Club twitter contest they are giving away a $200 iPhone 3GS Gift Card every day during the month of August! That’s 31 iPhone Gift Cards in 31 days. So good luck to everyone else… however, I hope to win this one as well!

Here is what is needed in order to participate or win the contest:

1. Follow @Maggianos over on Twitter.
2. Send the following Tweet:
   Join @Maggianos Insider’s Club: $200 iPhone 3GS Gift Card giveaway everyday in August! #Maggianos http://bit.ly/magclub
3. Click Here to join their Insider’s Club to receive special Maggiano’s offers.
   If you’re already a member, please complete the survey to update your information.
   (Did we mention you get $10 off your next meal just for signing up?)*
4. Send the same Tweet as above everyday for another chance to enter.
   Only one entry per day. Each entry increases your chances of winning, but just one entry makes you eligible to win all month.

They’ll announce the winners via e-mail and on Twitter daily.

Have you tried to locate locals on twitter that live in you area but you were unsuccessful? Well I found several sites that allow you to locate people with the click of a button! Below are 23 (and counting) sites that will help you find anyone in and around your area. These sites are great if you are new to an area and you’re looking to meet new people or if you want to check out local events, fairs, art festivals or anything similar in an area.

Well enjoy the list and if you come across any more or if you know of any that you already use please feel free to leave them as a comment and I’ll be sure to add them to the list!

23 ways to locate fellow twits in your area…
	Tweet Atlas		Local tweeps
	Chirp City		Twitter Map
	Nearby Tweets		GeoChirp
	Twibez		Twitterholic
	Twellow		Tweetmondo
	Tweetup		Twittelator
	Twitter Search		Geofollow
	TwellowHood		Twitter Local
	Twitter Grader		Street Mavens
	happn.in		Tweep Search
	itson.in		Loaded Web
	Twitter Score

I bet all the World of Warcraft junkies are eating this up… hehehe… Anyways here is a bit about the “TweetCraft” – it’s an in-game Twitter client for World of Warcraft and a Microsoft Coding4Fun Project. With it, you can send/receive Tweets, upload screenshots, and even AutoTweet in-game achievements! Check out the TweetCraft site for more information.