Well 2007 draws to a close for us all so I thought I'd finish off with a blog with some highlights of the year for me (both gaming related and not) way back in January I turned 21; which we all know is a landmark age, I had a surprise party held for me which was a lot fun for what I can remember. After that it was pretty much solid working until May which is when my sister got married in a place known as Paphos (Cyprus) I was in Cyprus for 10 days which was nothing but sun, sea, sand & sun (oh and a wedding) The day I landed home I picked up Mario Strikers on the Wii

In August my (other sister) announced that she was getting married next year in Cancun (Mexico) so next June ol' Koop is off to the southern side of America, btw anyone whoose been to Mexico what's it like? The following few months were also quite eventful I lost two dogs which was really quite upsetting for me as I tend to get quite attached to my furry friends, Sasha & Haggis will be sorely missed. I also managed to tell my girlfriend; who at the time was only my flatmate & one of my closest friend how I felt about her. I expected her too fall out out with me and probably move out, but lady luck was on my side and she felt the same way I did, which is one of the highlights of my year (I'll try and get her to sign up to tv.com as it's more appealing to her) so now both Lucy & me are very quite happy we now see each other in a different light.

Gaming wise, the last few months have been a complete gem for myself (and many others) it all started with the announcement of RE5 been slated for the X360 way back @ E3, then I got my grubby paws on a title I call...

BIOSHOCK

I'd read so much about Bioshock I slowly grew in love with it and coincidentally everything about it & the Big Daddies are one of the greatest character designs I've ever came across in a video game. I cannot wait for a Bioshock 2 and I really hope this wins Gamespot's 2007 Award it truly deserves it. Amongst other great titles there's no denying COD4, Mario Galaxy, RE:UC, Super Paper Mario, Forza 2, GOW II & PES2008 have all joined my great gaming moments over the past 12 months. Sports wise my favourite football team Arsenal have been doing phoenomenal since the start of the season, especially with the sale of Henry; I just hope it continues into the new year and will result in a Premiership title or cup of some sort by July next year. Just to wrap up here the biggest and by far the best highlight of the year for me has been coming onto Gamespot and talking, arguing, discussing and meeting all you guys (I'm not gonna single anyone out but you know who you lot are ) it's been truly awesome and for that I thank you.

Anyway I've gone on long enough, I hope you guys all have a great holiday whatever you're doing and if I'm not on in the next few days (with the Awards exception) I'll see you all next year.

Koop