A student. A paramedic. A waiter. A cheerleading coach. These are just some of the current occupations of the cast. From Brooklyn, NY to Yakima, WA, they come together to compete for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Meet the chosen final cast members selected for their game skills, personality, and deep desire to work for PlayStation®.
"AMPED"
AMANDA BROCKMAN
AGE: 23
HOMETOWN: La Verne, CA
OCCUPATION: Cheerleading Coach
FAV GAME: Kingdom Hearts
FAV GAME CHARACTER: Rikku from Final Fantasy® X-2
about me:
I am always in a good mood and can make any situation fun. But, I don't like losing and have been competitive all my life and love to win. Gamers don't take me seriously until they actually play me and lose.
"BARMY"
BOB TAYLOR
AGE: 34
HOMETOWN: Sumner, WA
OCCUPATION: Theater Technician
FAV GAME: Final Fantasy® VIII
FAV GAME CHARACTER: Auron from Final Fantasy® X
about me:
I've got a Masters degree in Shakespearian literature and I grew my goatee in homage to the evil Dr. Spock. I'm not intimidated by many. Maybe celebrities or people with weapons. Probably celebrities with weapons would scare me.
"BIG D"
DARYL SHELTON
AGE: 23
HOMETOWN: Montclair, NJ
OCCUPATION: Production Assistant
FAV GAME: Metal Gear Solid® 4: Guns of the Patriots
FAV GAME CHARACTER: Solid Snake
about me:
People say that I'm crafty, funny, opinionated, head strong and the fastest 215-lb person they know. I can bake you a cake, build you a house, paint you a mural, write you a song, and whip your ass in Call of Duty® 4: Modern Warfare™.
"CYRUS"
WILL POWERS
AGE: 22
HOMETOWN: Raleigh, NC
OCCUPATION: Waiter/Bartender
FAV GAME: Magical Drop 3
FAV GAME CHARACTER: Nathan Drake
about me:
I actually love my job working in a restaurant because I get to meet all kinds of people and have the right to refuse service to anybody wearing anything to do with Duke. So, yes, now you know where I went to college.
"DOC"
Samuel Castanon
AGE: 36
HOMETOWN: Yakima, WA
OCCUPATION: Firefighter/Paramedic
FAV GAME: Batman™: Arkham Asylum
FAV GAME CHARACTER: Dead Head Fred™
about me:
People tend to gravitate to me because I'm a big-hearted, high-energy, fun-loving long time gamer. I believe life is short so you need to enjoy every moment you got with friends and family.
"Fame Girl"
Nicholle young
AGE: 23
HOMETOWN: Fayetteville, NC
OCCUPATION: Student/Janitor
FAV GAME: Metal Gear Solid® 2: Sons of Liberty™
FAV GAME CHARACTER: Meryl Silverburgh
about me:
I grew up on military bases inside the USA. This taught me how to adapt to frequently changing environments, meet new people without feeling intimidated, and develop a fondness for experiencing other cuiltures.
"goof"
danny Nguyen
AGE: 26
HOMETOWN: Columbia, MD
OCCUPATION: Used Car Salesman
FAV GAME: Call of Duty® 4: Modern Warfare™
FAV GAME CHARACTER: Cloud from Final Fantasy® VII
about me:
I'm a clown. A goofball. I'm everybody's buddy. I always bring smiles and laughter to the crowd. I actually grew up playing video games as a result of being raised by very strict parents who wouldn't let me play outside.
"Luge"
Lauren Guiliano
AGE: 23
HOMETOWN: Brooklyn, NY
OCCUPATION: Video Editor
FAV GAME: All the Call of Duty® games!
FAV GAME CHARACTER: Niko Bellic - He's kinda hot!
about me:
I'm very tenacious and competitive. Growing up in Brooklyn will do that for you. I'm also extremely loyal to my friends and family. They're an important part of my life and, yes, we sill actuallly have Sunday pasta night with all the relatives. It's great.
"Nauseous"
Anthony Brown
AGE: 25
HOMETOWN: Perris, CA
OCCUPATION: Artist
FAV GAME:God of War®
FAV GAME CHARACTER: Kratos - so bad ass!
about me:
I'm extremely competitive in everything that I do. And, I can't help but talk trash the whole time I'm playing. Some people can take it. Most can't, but that's just part of the experience when you challenge me.
"Roni"
ShaRonda Brown
AGE: 26
HOMETOWN: Columbus, OH
OCCUPATION: Writer
FAV GAME: Resident Evil® Series
FAV GAME CHARACTER: All the Resident Evil® Dudes!
about me:
I was raised by my single mother who taught me to seek perfection in everything I do. I'd best describe myself as a blend of Steve Urkel and Michael Jordan. I play without the lights on to increase my focus and intensity.
"Star"
Ciji Thornton
AGE: 25
HOMETOWN: Waterford, MI
OCCUPATION: Professional Gamer
FAV GAME: Guitar Hero®
FAV GAME CHARACTER: Rinoa & Squall
about me:
Yes, I'm a professional gamer and one of the top ranked women in the world, but I'm looking for a long term career in the game industry and willing to do what it takes to make it happen.
