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UPDATE!

Originally Posted by Wombat OK, there seems to be way too many qualified people who want to be my Intern, and I honestly touched that so many people want to help me succeed in my dreams. So, in my infinite wisdom I added a part two to this contest: email me ( wombat@cheapassgamer.com ) one sample blog post, any topic, videogame related, no more than 6 sentences long. Thanks everyone

If all goes well, Wombat will be embarking on a new adventure as a professional video game blogger...but, he could use a little help.

If you are interested in becoming Wombat's unpaid intern (with no college credit), just post a few sentences here explaining why you deserve the "honor".

Because I'm addicted to this site, I'm looking at CAG at 4:50 AM!

Because I am currently teaching an English Lit class and have done a lot of editing. I have also been published for a poem. The title of the poem: "Name's Ash - Housewares".

Among the reasons: I have the free time available, I currently write for a very popular gaming website doing reviews and editorial work, I'm a Journalism major, and would put my all behind anything with regard to any assistance Wombat might require. Also, I count myself among the proud Wombat fans, and share very similar tastes to our friend in cheapass crime.

I got nuthin to do with my life and this sounds interesting.

I really like Wombat, and really wouldn't mind being his lackey at all. Besides, I'm considering a career in Video game Journalism, and I'd like to get a taste of it before I fully persue this career. Oh, and to add to that, I don't use abbreviations or txttype on the internet, I always use complete sentences.

I would very much like to be Wombat's intern for several reasons... Most of which I cannot discuss here, since there isn't enough space. I am not exactly sure of what the position would entail or how much is expected on a daily basis. I am confident I can meet the challenge.

Video games are my passion obviously and I look up to Wombat in a way. He's moving his way up the industry from starting at the bottom. I am at that very bottom now. If devoting an hour or two (or more) of my time a day to help him could possibly get me one step out of the basement, it was worth it.

I have a lot of free time on my hand as I wait for the government to process my fiancee's visa. I would like to fill that void by doing something productive. I've taken college courses in running various Microsoft Office tools. I own those tools plus I have reliable internet resources.

My goal isn't free things, become more recognized, or any of the sort. Just simply to pay my dues and hope it leads to a further opportunity. If Wombat would not enjoy my services, I will hold out hope that someone will give me a chance.

Thank you for reading my post.

I'm hoping to get into Game Journalism myself in the next few years (as a career), so I'd be interested in helping out.

I currently live in rural Japan so not only do I have access to lots of Japanese games/Game Shows, I have quite a bit of free time.

I used to regularly write game reviews for my college newspaper back at DePaul, and I also have average Japanese reading/writing/speaking ability.

Please can I be your intern. I should be wombats intern because I said please.

I should be wombat's intern because I would appreciate it more than anyone else. There's nothing I love more than video games and writing about them.

I like how most people can't even follow the simple instruction of: 2 sentences.

I'd like to become Wombat's Intern because . . . . .

I know, understand, and follow the video game industry religiously, and I'm the type of person that gets stuff done, so if you need something by a certain date you can count on me.

I am creative. I have good grammar. I play a lot of games.

Originally Posted by SteveDaWonder I am creative. I have good grammar. I play a lot of games.

Me gooder gramers then he do. Video games is best. Jack Thompson and Uwe Bowe is the bad.

I'm currently the managing editor for a weekly newspaper in Tampa Bay, Fla., and have significant experience in all facets of publication (writing, editing, photography, design, production, etc.). And although I love my job, I'd welcome the opportunity to use my skill set in the video game industry.

Originally Posted by lyric706 I'm currently the managing editor for a weekly newspaper in Tampa Bay, Fla., and have significant experience in all facets of publication (writing, editing, photography, design, production, etc.). And although I love my job, I'd welcome the opportunity to use my skill set in the video game industry.

Well, he's got everyone else beat thus far based on experience I'd think. A winnar is you.

Originally Posted by contej85 Well, he's got everyone else beat thus far based on experience I'd think. A winnar is you.

You actually have more direct video game "journalism" experience. Furthermore, your experience is online, which is what Wombat will need.

I still vote for you.

Originally Posted by honkymagoo You actually have more direct video game "journalism" experience. Furthermore, your experience is online, which is what Wombat will need. I still vote for you.

That was unexpected, but thanks, makes me feel slightly better about my chances.

I vote for Thorbahn though, even though he hasn't applied.

i'd like to be his intern, i'm knowledgable about the gaming industry and i get along with Wombat. should be fun, i hope.

check my gaming blog in my sig and judge for yourself, Wombat ^^

Wombat said two sentences so here you go:

I'm an English teacher in S. Korea, and I have a fair amount of free time.

Being in S. Korea gives me an advantage because I'm 12 hours ahead and I can do stuff while Wombat is sleeping, so when he wakes up and sees stuff is finished, it will be like magic!