as far as the ratings from the E3 convention goes.

Game Informer (in my opinon) is one of the most objective, fair and trusted review sources out there for a long time. I've been reading them since I can remember. (many years ago, lol) There are just a few things I would like to go over that I wanted to talk about.

Game Informer Ratings:

Microsoft E3 Report Card: B

Playstation 3 E3 Report Card: B-

Nintendo Wii Report Card: D

Now, I want to talk about why (being a 360 fangirl) I may actually purchase a PS3 in the near future and still refuse to buy a Nintendo Wii. This will be a biased post so be prepared. I won't discuss the 360 as I am already biased towards it and just think they rule the world and all people in it (rolls eyes).

First off, the Playstation 3. I will concede one area to Sony, controllers... they have 360 beat in that area with the D-Pad alone. However, that's not a convincing reason to be the factor in deciding to purchase their system. In an interview with Shuhei Yoshida - President, Sony Worldwide Studios, Game Informer asks him many questions but the one that stood out was this:

Q: "Do you have any philosophical differences with the previous head of Sony's worldwide studios, Phil Harrison?"

A: "I don't think we have philosophical differences, but he was more pushing for that vision of, "Yeah let's go to the mass market. Let's make the games simple, easy and fun from a European standpoint." and we were more - I was head of U.S. Developement - more focused on conventional, core gamers' games."

Simple, Easy and Fun doesn't necessary equal a great game and I couldn't agree with Mr. Yoshida more. I believe that with the departure of Phil Harrison (which was a good thing for Sony) the company can get the "ball rolling again" and start making games that appeal to the core gamer market for Sony. I've never really cared for Sony and have always loved my 360 but after reading this I realized that Sony really does want to compete. Now they have a different vision and I think we will start seeing some great and epic games coming on their system.

Q: "What is your opinion on Square bringing the formerly Sony exclusive Final Fantasy XIII to the Xbox 360?"

A: "From a business standpoint, that's something that people have expected because of the effort it takes to make a big title like that. They must have pressure from stockholders to recoup as much money as possible. But I'm curious how they will do a Final Fantasy game for the 360 They might have to do a three- or four disc set. And personally, I was the account manager for SquareSoft when they started working on Final Fantasy VII, so I have some personal attachment to that franchise and that team..."

Another thing I found interesting was that Mr. Yoshida felt a personal connection to the series as well. I can agree with his point of view, Sony has had Final Fantasy for many years and this one game (FF XIII) that could have pushed them over the top and perhaps put the pressure on Microsoft went multi-platform and instead stole some of Sony's thunder. Granted, Microsoft may truly have to create FF XIII with a 3 to 4 disc set however, it will be done and people will buy it regardless. It's smart business to not restrict a title like this to one console. However, I can understand Mr. Yoshida's feelings, it's almost that of being robbed or having something taken away from you.

However, this is a mature man talking about the situation. Unfortunately "fanboyism" clouds the minds of countless gamers and they all take to the forums and yell and cry about how FF XIII was stolen from them.

To quote a line from one my favorite movies of all time: (to the fanboys) "It's not personal Sonny, it's just Business." (Godfather, Part I)

So stop your crying, you are still getting the game. I'll concede the fact that it will probably look beautiful on the PS3 but we're still getting it too so shush.

So after reading the entire Q & A section I really felt like Sony realized what they needed to do now to be a true competitor. Perhaps the greatness that Sony once was in the past will return again with this man at the helm.

Am I convinced enough to buy a PS3? Let's just say I am "seriously" thinking about it.

(Article Credit: Game Informer Magazine, Issue #185)

Part II - Nintendo's Q & A Session.

I think their conference was dismal and to me they failed their core gaming market, but oh wait. They aim for casual gamers! Leaving core gamers behind, a smart move? I think not.

Questions, I have for Nintendo

"Ok, so where do you all go from here?"

"How long do you intend to ride the wave of casual gaming and start making serious core titles, (Super Smash Bros. Brawl and Super Mario Galaxy not withstanding, because you can't talk to a Nintendo fanboy with out them throwing these two and only these two titles out there as a shield.) for the core gamers?"

"Honestly Nintendo, what else do you have to offer?"

Firefox 3.0 & Safari...

I'm saying HELLOOOOOOO to Opera (sings) 9.5!!!

Anyone else not really care for Firefox 3.0? I use it for Mac and have had some slowdown problems with it. I've been reading the forums and it appears it's user wide.

(Sings)

Opera 9.5'ohhhhhh

... when I had finished up a table at work last night and was picking up the check to close it out when the woman who was sitting there alone came back and left me another piece of paper with her phone number on it. The conversation went pretty much like this:

"Call me sometime."

I replied, "I'm flattered but I'm actually straight."

To which she replied to me, "So am I."

Do you remember the deer in the head lights look, O_O?

That's exactly what my face looked like as she walked off and I saw she left me a $12.00 tip on a $15.40 check. Wowzers.

So that brings me to this point, many of my friends are in that "phase" of exploring their sexuality with other women. I call it a phase because I've seen it happen to many friends of mine who happen to fit the 21-28 demographic. Several of them, ended up settling down and marriying men whom they fell in love with. Hence why I call it a phase. I've never been in that phase before and always have loved men. I've never discriminated either, the one I'm semi-dating now is about 5'10 and chubby but I love it because he is like a big teddy bear.

I've dated men who worked out constantly and have loved their bodies more than me. I've dated fellow gamers like myself but it ended up being like a buddy you could have around to play Halo with, lol. I've just never been interested in women. I mean, of course I think they are attractive for example, Scarlett Johansson is very sexy and beautiful, but that doesn't mean I want to sleep with her. Women can say things like that about other women and not be the slighest bit bi or lesbian-ish.

Men sometimes don't seem to understand that. My "boyfriend" has no problem saying, "You know that guy is actually sharp or handsome looking." I suppose because he is comfortable with his sexuality and knows that doesn't make him bi or gay I digress however, I see this phase happening more and more with women and especially the ones I know. The response I usually get is, "well women just understand women more and they are more sensual." I can agree with that to a point, however there is nothing like having my semi-boyfriend taking me into his arms and giving me a long deep kiss. Women may be more sensual, but sometimes I just want to be thrown around a bit. Ugh, that's not the word. Perhaps, taken charge of? Oh my that doesn't work either.

I'm digging myself a hole here, I'm just going to say that I'm glad there are differences between men and women. Because I like my teddy bear. I like that men don't know women, sure it makes it much more interesting.

Don't forget to leave my tip.