At the 10th annual Spike VGA’s GamersBliss.com had the opportunity to interview Spike TV’s Courtney Hansen. Courtney Hansen is well known for being the lovable host of Spike TV’s Powerblock which airs every Saturday and Sunday morning on Spike. She is the perfect host for Powerblock because of her passion for cars. It was no surprise to find out that Courtney’s favorite types of games are driving games! Aside from her hosting career in the automotive industry she has also had success in modeling, writing and acting. She has graced the cover of many magazines, along with being named one of FHM’s “100 Sexiest Women in the World.” Courtney has worked as a spokes model for many major brands and is a published author and columnist. Watch our exclusive interview above to find out about Courtney’s love for driving games and what she looked forward to seeing most at the Spike VGA’s.
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From AlienLion:
When Kelsey Grammer hosted the Grammys, folks were surprised, since he is an actor and not a musician. Gaming folks, on the other hand, give no poop about the fact that we have the Video Game Awards brimming with movie and music stars, who have little to do with gaming. VGA X was basically an hour-long Sam Jackson commercial, and yes, he did voice a character in GTA: San Andreas but Kelsey Grammer has probably sung a song or two. Now, I’m not ranting or anything, I just find it somewhat strange, especially considering how often it results in awkwardness.
What’s most perplexing is the fact that these celebs themselves willingly (I assume) agree to actually get involved in things so completely out of their waters. I can understand when someone like Shaq simply sells his likeness for a game like Shaq Fu and says “I don’t give a shit, just send the checks,” but why anyone would actually go and spend time and effort to participate in games and gaming, without first...
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She has got to be one of the neatest women in the whole world! Love Courtney i just wish she sounded like more of a gamer x)
She looks gorgeous... I can't believe she has been with Spike for 9 years.
I wouldn't mind playing Super Mario Bros. with her! >.<