I looked at my wardrobe with more than a little apprehension. What on earth does one wear to a Plantronics Gaming Event? I thought about ti some more and using the words design, comfort and style as my inspiration. I decided on a black blazer (design and style) teamed with a pair of jeans (comfort and ease of use). I grabbed my Discovery 925 earpiece (all of the above) and was out the door after considerably less deliberation and even less panic than usual. It was a good start to the night.
When I arrived at the venue, iStarzone, it quickly became clear that I need not have worried. Chris and Matt from Plantronics were unhurriedly sweeping the room performing final checks and adjustments on the array of new Gamecom headsets, the reason for the event.
The plan for the night was simple. Gaming and tech journalists would arrive, we'd all have a chat over a drink and dinner before commencing a Call of Duty: World at War tournament comprised of two, ten person teams, with each participant using either the 367, 377 or Dolby Digital 777 Gamecom headsets. Unfortunately for me, I had given up on first-person shooters years ago, after my lack of coordination made playing them rather embarrassing. Again, however, my fears were unfounded. I had an absolute ball, killed 5 enemies (after accidentally killing many more teammates), and was not ridiculed one little bit! The headsets were given the thumbs up and before we knew it, it was all over. We all agreed that the night had been a huge success. Meanwhile, I'm off to buy Call of Duty...
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