How to make best use of my free time . . . hmmm.  That's easy.  Video games!  I'm a very happy Dad.  My wife is very understanding of my hobby.  I have only a few hours each night to indulge in it.  So how do I get the best out of it?

I used to play mmorpgs, mostly.  I still love them.  I am really looking forward to some coming out this year.  However, it is not realistic for me to play these games and get the most out of them unless I lose a lot of sleep.  I plan on choosing one that can be enjoyed at a moderate pace.  One that I can play for a couple hours a night and get things done.  I haven't even come close to giving up on mmorpgs just yet, but it is a challenge trying to get enough playtime in.

PC or Console?  I love my computer.  I've upgraded it a couple of times but it is old and I really wanted a new PC with Windows Vista this year.  With upgrades to our house, the money I had set aside for the new PC has been shuffled back, and so maybe next year I'll have a nice new rig.  Until then, I can still enjoy many great single player games and a good mmorpg that will run (not Vanguard, apparently).  My consoles are great, because I never have to worry about games not running well on them, unless the developer really screwed up!  I've got all three "next-gen" systems and each one has its strength.  I buy specific games for each, and it works out well.  Again, finding the time to play is the biggest challenge. 

A family fun time!  With the Nintendo Wii system, my wife has finally picked up a controller (in this case, a Wii remote) and started to play.  She loves Wii Sports and gets a kick out of some other games I got for the system.  Its nice to see her take some interest in a hobby I've loved since I was just a lil' tot.