For those that don't already know...

The iPad is here.
There are so many options, addons and versions of the device available it's likely that if you have a netbook, you'll find one to suit you.  Or you might just be an apple fanboi (or girl).

Of course being the latest and greatest, everyone is selling it so be wary of the shonky deals.  Let's be honest, it's an apple product so it's not cheap.  If the price sounds too good to be true, it probably is!

So in the interests of good humor, I have started the iPad or iFad thread in the forums where I welcome any and all iPad LOL's you may have come across.

http://bestgn.net.au/forums/showthread.php?p=52029#post52029

Monash University is at it once again with what is fast becoming the biggest Video Game related Conference in Australia. Exponentially growing from last year's event, Computer Games Boot Camp 2010 is a 7-day extravaganza boasting a plethora of Speakers and Showcases including many from last year's "Who's Who" of Melbourne Gaming Figureheads.

The site itself describes the event for "If you are interested in becoming a professional gamer, building and designing games or simply enjoy playing games this event is for you.".

With last year's event getting over 700 attendees, and international exposure; this year's has already broken those previous records resulting in the registration being closed today. However those still wishing to attend can get on the standby list which is already quickly filling up.

Definitely not an event you'd want to miss so if you don't make it then definitely pencil it in for 2011 and get in early.

That’s right, you read correctly. Best Gaming Network has two CSS Beta passes to give away!

Most significantly the new CSS beta upgrades the game to the more recent Orangebox engine, it also includes

• 144 achievements added
• New lifetime player stats and summary screens
• New match player stats and summary screens
• New end of round display with MVP and interesting fact about a player
• Updated scoreboard with new icons, visual style, MVP stars, and avatar pictures
• New cinematic death camera
• New domination and revenge system
• Added avatar icons to voice chat, scoreboard, and end of round display
• Incorporated many source engine updates

I can’t tell you how hot these are! All of our admins literally can’t wait to get their hands on these (myself included) however we decided to GIVE them away to the community.

To win simply tell us in 26 words or less what it is you love about the BestGN Servers and Community. The winner will be judged by BestGN Management once we have a decent number of entries.