Meet the teams that will be competing on Series three of the Video Game Amazing Race.
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Bowser and Bowser, Jr.
Relationship: Father and Son
Strengths: Very resourceful and will do whatever it takes to win
Weaknesses: Not very intelligent, struggles to finish opponents off.
CAM SAYS: Dislike because of large and cumbersome looking self. not going to fit in taxi's or be able to run. but could easily complete physical task. placing: 9th
CHRIS SAYS: Bowser is one of the older contestants on the race but that will not drag him down. A contender for the Charla and Mirna award, these two could surprise all and make it to at least the top 5. I would compare them to Nicolas and Donald and like them they will make silly mistakes that will ultimately be their end.
CHRIS'S FINISHING PREDICTION: 5th
Gordon Freeman and Alyx Vance
Relationship: Friends
Strengths: Used to working together to accomplish goals
Weaknesses: Communication is sub par
CAM SAYS: I don't know this team very well, but i do know that communication is VERY important in most, if not all tasks. could struggle in roadblocks. placing: 7th
CHRIS SAYS: The "Just Friends" team of the race. The team that isn't too sure of their position with each other. This could cause them to get eliminated early, but if their relationship can grow stronger then they will make it far. A Tara and Wil kind of team CHRIS'S FINISHING PREDICTION: 6th
Master Chief and Arbiter
Relationship: Direct enemies
Strengths: Both battle hardened war veterans
Weaknesses: Have poor people skills
CAM SAYS: If they can stop 2 alien races from destroying earth, i don't see why they couldn't win a race. placing: 1st.
CHRIS SAYS: "SHUT UP ARBITER", expect to hear this a lot during their stay on the race although I don't expect them to make it far or ever finish high, There is far too much tension between them. But you can expect a lot of anger from them Jonathon and Victoria style.
CHRIS'S FINISHING PREDICTION: 9th
Pacman and Mrs. Pacman
Relationship: Married twenty years Strengths: Relationship is solid, have good communication
Weaknesses: Not very speedy, known to have independent streaks
CAM SAYS: How fast you run isn't always important, it's about how fast you can think. if they're communication is solid then two heads are better than one. placing: 3rd.
CHRIS SAYS: The team that loves each other too much, the Lorena and Jason of the race. They will put their relationship above all else to help push them forward in the race but as we all know this can also have an opposite effect that sees them leave the race sooner rather than later.
CHRIS'S FINISHING PREDICTION: 11th
Sophitia and Cassandra
Relationship: Sisters
Strengths: The best all-girl team physically, good fighters who won't give up
Weaknesses: Not very close, could fall into old arguments
CAM SAYS: I don't think there's ever been an all girl team to win the race, and i doubt that will stop anytime soon. these girls argue a lot, meaning that they may fall in to the silent treatment. communication is VITAL! placing: 11th.
CHRIS SAYS: A pair of strong sisters that have the potential to do well, a very Lena and Kristy like team. Could finish high if they don't get stuck on a "find the clue" Roadblock.
CHRIS'S FINISHING PREDICTION: 3rd
Toad and Toadette
Relationship: Engaged Strengths: Young team with lots of energy, will stay generally positive
Weaknesses: Not physically strong, relationship could be tested
CAM SAYS: They're young, they're carefree... not the best of people to be in something this mentally and emotionally straining. they'll be able to last the first few round but might fall down once it gets in to the last legs. placing: 5th.
CHRIS SAYS: A positive team with plenty of brains but don't have the physical strength or stamina to do well. Speed is not one of their strong points. They will end how I thought Dave and Lori were going to end in S.9 CHRIS'S FINISHING PREDICTION: 10th
CJ and Catalina
Relationship: Formerly dating Strengths: Have no limits and aren't afraid of anything
Weaknesses: Could easily fall into a Johnathan and Victoria style trap
CAM SAYS: Formerly dating? now THAT could spell trouble. if old emotions rise, they're going to get distracted no matter which way they go. love each other: more interested in repairing relationship. hate each other: silent treatment. you know my views on communication. placing: 8th.
CHRIS SAYS: The team everyone loves to hate and a team that dislikes each other. They're strong and cunning and if these ex's can work together than they will stand a chance of a good finish. They can finish as good or better than their S.6 counterparts Adam and Rebecca CHRIS'S FINISHING PREDICTION: 2nd
Cloud and Leon
Relationship: Boyfriends Strengths: Good communication and people skills
Weaknesses: Sexuality could cause discomfort with others
CAM SAYS: A VERY good team. both mentally and physically strong and capable of working independently. they aren't too emotionally attached, so will not suffer from lovers quarrels. placing: 2nd
CHRIS SAYS: The Team Guido of the race will not make a lot of friends on the race and many teams may try to yield them but if they can make use of their communication skills in foreign countries they could get ahead.
CHRIS'S FINISHING PREDICTION: 7th
Celeste and Blathers
Relationship: Brother and Sister
Strengths: Know each others strengths and weaknesses
Weaknesses: Physically weak and competitive amongst each other.
CAM SAYS: If they know their strengths and weaknesses then they can tailor themselves for what they need. but they can also fall down if they know neither of them can do what is needed. psychological fail. but i reckon they could go far. placing: 4th
CHRIS SAYS: They know each other very well and if they can put that to use then they should last a few legs, If they can cut out their squabbling. Very much like Tramel and Talicia.
CHRIS'S FINISHING PREDICTION: 12th
Kotake and Koume
Relationship: Identical twins
Strengths: Communicate with each other very well
Weaknesses: Both are physically weak
CAM SAYS: Communication = win. But physically weak means they will tire quickly. i don't think they'll make it too far at all, but further than most. half way mark. placing: 6th
CHRIS SAYS: Not a lot is known about these two sister witches. Could be the team that sits in the middle of the table, almost west ham-like, for most of the race and then when it gets down final four or five you say to yourself "who the hell are they?". Much like Brandon and Nicole from S.5.
CHRIS'S FINISHING PREDICTION: 4th
Amy and Cream
Relationship: Friends
Strengths: Very calm and won't be fazed by setbacks
Weaknesses: Very slow runners and will struggle with physical tasks
CAM SAYS: Running wont matter much, but staying calm means you lack the adrenaline that could push you that few extra steps to beat another team to the mat or a clue. placing: 10th
CHRIS SAYS: All they have going for them are their smarts, that will get them a little way but I don't believe that they have the stamina to keep going for many legs. I see them as a Lena and Kristy team.
CHRIS'S FINISHING PREDICTION: 8th
Ratchet and Clank Relationship: Friends Strengths: Work together well and have a solid relationship Weaknesses: Not used to working individually and may struggle with Roadblocks
CAM SAYS: Lack of communication and inability to work individually = fail. 12th.
CHRIS SAYS: A strong team with an even amount of brains and power. They should make it to the top 3 for sure and like BJ and Tyler they can win it. TTOW!
CHRIS'S FINISHING PREDICTION: 1st
CAM'S PLACINGS:
1st: Master Chief and Arbiter
2nd: Cloud and Leon
3rd: Pacman and Mrs. Pacman
4th: Celeste and Blathers
5th: Toad and Toadette
6th: Kotake and Koume
7th: Gordon and Alyx
8th: CJ and Catalina
9th: Bowser and Bowser, Jr.
10th: Amy and Cream
11th: Sophitia and Cassandra
12th: Ratchet and Clank
CHRIS'S FINISH PREDICTIONS:
1st: Ratchet and Clank
2nd: CJ and Catalina
3rd: Sophitia and Cassandra
4th: Kotake and Koume
5th: Bowser and Bowser Jr.
6th: Gordon and Alyx
7th: Cloud and Leon
8th: Amy and Cream
9th: Master Chief and Arbiter
10th: Toad and Toadette
11th: Pacman and Ms. Pacman
12th: Celeste and Blathers