FYI -

I'm still very much alive around here.  I visit every day and lurk in threads where you post.  I secretly read your blog while you are in the bathroom.  I just haven't had a whole lot to say in the past few...months.

In gaming land, I have kind of crossed over into the realm of the casual gamer.  The time constraints of my life make it kind of hard at this point to really dive into a huge game.  Oh I still have FFXII, Bully and a slew of others waiting to be fully explored, but who knows when that day will come.  The majority of my limited gaming time is spent on Xbox Live Arcade Games.  Games that can be played in 15-30 minute bursts are best for me right now.  I am impatiently awaiting Unreal Tournament 3 this fall.  I can't wait.  I'm still playing UT2K4 and it will take something really special to dethrone it as my favorite FPS.  I know CliffyB is up to the task though.  Also, have you guys played Puzzle Quest yet?  Absolutely friggin' amazing!!!  Be sure to download the demo!  It's already out on DS & PSP but I'm going to wait for the PC version.  It will obviously look the best and this type of game was really made to be played with a mouse.  I'm hooked!  And it's only a Demo.  I haven't played a demo this much...since Doom!

Also, in the months since my last blog post, a minor miracle has occurred!  The Police have come back together for a reunion tour!  I never thought it would happen and I'm thrilled!  I already have tickets for the St. Louis show and considered going to the Louisville show as well.  But then I decided that instead of going to the Louisville show, I would try to get a Wii later this summer.  (Which by the way, my wife is crazy about.  She's not much of a gamer, but she fell in love with the Wii.  It doesn't really need to be said, but Miyamoto's "Wife-o-Meter" really is the best indicator of innovation.)  Now if only Orbital would get back together and New Order would have an "Original Members Tour".  Oh well, I guess 1/3 isn't bad!

The air is getting thin up here, so I'm headed back underground.  But remember...I'm watching!