PopchiX: Our traditional opening question: what's the story behind your in-game name?
KittyKat1988: My gamer tag is my nick-name. I've been called Kitty/Kit/Kit-Kat/Kitty Kat since I was 14. It's not something I came up with, my best friend did. It just ended up sticking so when it came to making my Xbox gamer tag I tried all sort of combinations until I ended up typing my year of birth on the end. People often say numbers on tags are lame but I think it'd look weird without them there now.
PopchiX: As one of those aforementioned people, I formally change my opinion of #'s in tags! Where do you live?
KittyKat1988: I'm currently living in Harrogate, North Yorkshire. It's a lovely place, you should visit!!
PopchiX: I'll be there tomorrow, you can expect me at noon! What do you do for a living?
KittyKat1988: I am a full time student at Leeds Metropolitan Uni. studying Multimedia Technology; I'm currently in my final year. Next step for me is employment! Part time I work for HMV so I shouldn't have to live out of my overdraft. I'm still in my overdraft though so my plan isn't working.
PopchiX: So what would you like to be doing in ten years?
KittyKat1988: In Reality: In 10 years time I hope I'm a 2D Graphic Artist. I am great at drawing. Sometimes I draw a picture and I look at it and say "Wow, I did that!?"
In My Head: I'm able to fly and I'm a secret weapon for the army. I'm like Superwoman, but cooler, stronger and less naked.
PopchiX: What's the worst job you've ever had?
KittyKat1988: This question is easy! It brings back nightmares actually. I worked in a tiny Bakery for £2 an hour when I was 15. I got fired for taking too much holiday. Can you blame me?
PopchiX: What gaming groups are you involved in?
KittyKat1988: I'm involved in many communities. I am a Microsoft TV Ambassador so I make full use of their new gadget and give them feedback on it. Which is very fun; I am encouraged to watch TV!
I am an avid Tweeter, I often use xbox.com forums and of course popchix.com. I think forums are wonderful places, I have met so many gamers from the forums at gaming events and they're now real friends.
PopchiX: Tell us a little more about your roles within those communities?
KittyKat1988: I am leading B.o.T.S* on the UK General Discussion forums on xbox.com with other members of the community (*Battle of The Sexes, and baby, war is breaking out!!) I took part in playing games weekly the first time B.o.T.S was organized but now the work load is being shared out and I have more involvement with recruiting girls for the weekly games.
PopchiX: Best pet you ever had?
KittyKat1988: I bought a Hamster in my second year at Uni. I named him Pvt. Ryan. He was a soldier! I think he died of a heart attack. I am fairly certain it was murder and my boyfriend is the culprit but I can't prove anything.
PopchiX: Give us 3 Random facts about yourself.
KittyKat1988: - I can play Clarinet and Saxophone.
- I have performed on a West End stage with school for Shakespeare Festival.
- I once got 100% on Expert rapping to 'Sabotage' by Beastie Boys.
PopchiX: How would your life be described in lolcat?
KittyKat1988: "Lolzcat?! We cats are not to be lolzed at." - CatFace
PopchiX: Is there a specific band or song that just makes everything better?
KittyKat1988: The last couple of months I have been rocking to "Untouched" by The Veronicas. I like the "Oooh-Oooh, Ahhh-ahhh, la-la-la-laaaa, la-la-la-laaaa" Lyrically, this song is genius. It does make me feel better though.
PopchiX: I have to admit, Lady Gaga's Bad Romance has been doing the same thing for me...Hot celeb you'd like to be stranded on a desert island with?
KittyKat1988: Ryan Reynolds, I would prefer to be stuck in a small room with him though to be closer to his gorgeousness. On an island he has places to run and hide from me.
PopchiX: He is the yum. What super power would you like to have?
KittyKat1988: That superpower that makes men's clothes fall off anytime, anywhere. Can you imagine how much better the world would be? I think the Queen would give me and OBE for my services the women world wide.
PopchiX: I see where this is going...Mr Reynolds better watch out! Which celebrity would be the worst roommate?
KittyKat1988: Kerry Katona. The press must stop talking about that woman. She makes me so cross!
PopchiX: Have to admit, I had to look her up. Favourite TV show?
KittyKat1988: Ugly Betty. I wish I had a BFF like Amanda. That character is so funny. I just know I'd never be bored if she was around.
PopchiX: Favourite cartoon character?
KittyKat1988: Ooooh who lives in a Pineapple under the sea? SPONGEBOB SQUARE PANTS!
PopchiX: Worst food you've ever eaten?
KittyKat1988: Tofu, without a doubt is like eating a rubber from school. I will never forget retching as my Mum forced me to eat a plate of it.
PopchiX: Comfort food?
KittyKat1988: Ice Cream. Any posh make will do. I prefer Ben and Jerry's though because it's has the ideal chocolate to ice cream ratio.
PopchiX: Do you enjoy spicy foods?
KittyKat1988: Sadly, I get a very upset stomach if I have anything even tangy. It isn't fun. I'm trying to man-up though and eat more to train my body to love it!
PopchiX: You and me both. Where would you like to travel to?
KittyKat1988: I want to go to Tokyo to see the lights, sounds and culture, very different from the Yorkshire Dales I'm sure!!
PopchiX: I think you, me and Just Miss Ttique need to plan a trip...What do you predict will be the 'next big thing' in gaming?
KittyKat1988:I think simulation will go one step further. One day you will be able to play Fight Night Round 1000, throw a punch at your opponent and when the A.I punches you back, you get knocked out for real! It'll be making games far more realistic and exciting. If you're rubbish when you start playing the game, you wouldn't be for long, you'd soon learn to dodge a haymaker!
PopchiX: What do you think is the best game of all time?
KittyKat1988: Pokémon on the Gameboy Color. How I loved my Pokémon! Nothing made me happier than having a team of every Evee evolutions.
PopchiX: I personally put in well over 140 hours into Pearl. Hm, going to need to transfer my save game when the new one comes out soon...What's the first video game you every played?
KittyKat1988: It was Sonic the Hedgehog on SEGA Megadrive. The Megadrive belonged to my Uncle. He has now given it to me so I still own my first ever game and console! Might frame it...
PopchiX: If you could be any video game character, who would it be?
KittyKat1988: I would be Kasumi from Dead or Alive. I think she's a great role model for girl gamers. I hope one day to be like her: tall, top heavy and still able to stand up straight!
PopchiX: What's your gaming set-up like?
KittyKat1988:I have a 32" flat screen TV with Xbox Elite and Wii connected to it.
PopchiX: How long have you been on Xbox LIVE?
KittyKat1988: I have been on my own Xbox LIVE account for 3 years in April. When my Boyfriend first bought an Xbox I played on his profile before he said to make my own.
PopchiX: What was your greatest Xbox LIVE moment?
KittyKat1988: My best moment was when I beat some of the highest ranked people on Halo Wars at their own game. That was an "I R PRO" moment and it still makes me smile.
PopchiX: What's the funniest thing you've ever heard on Xbox LIVE?
KittyKat1988: "Hey KittyKat, what's your real name?"
"Kat"
"Really? Nooooo, that's too easy... REALLY?!"
"Yes. Really."
PopchiX: Is it about the Story or the Gamerscore for you?
KittyKat1988: Depends on the game, if I'm playing Kingdom for Keflings it's certainly not about the story there ... not unless the story is about an angry Giant that kicks everything on a path of destruction!!
PopchiX: I dunno, I think that's a pretty epic storyline right there! And finally, Halo or Call of Duty?
KittyKat1988: Call of Duty is my home. I started out on CoD3 when I first got my Xbox. I haven't stopped playing it since. Halo is truly ace though but it hasn't has as many hours dedicated to it as CoD.