Wow. That's all i can say to coming onto gamespot for the first time in about 4 months. The first thing i see is that Jeff is gone. I read the FAQ about the firing but i get the sense that it is one big elaborate coverup for something or someone. Now, I havent been reading reviews or watching on the spot, but from the sounds of things Jeff is not at fault. It seems to me that gamespot sold out Jeff because of a poor review of his for that Kane and Lynch game. Some company probably threatened or muscled gamespot to axe out Jeff and fix it. Gamespot was completely aware that Jeff was a great veteran employee and reviewer. In my opinion, they would never make a move like this unless they absolutely had no other alternative; a blackmailing maybe?
Whatever the cause or reason for the effect, I too can no longer trust any review or rating on this site anymore. But, it isn't that simple for me because Gamespot has always been that "site" that i always relied on and trusted when it came down to things like: "do I want prince of persia 1 or do i want splinter cell 3?". Everyone goes through those tough decisions because for most, games are pricey. During Greg's days, he got it right with his description of how gamespot should work and operate - "this site can be charged with bringing you trustworthy reviews and info" (to sum it up). In comparison between those words and how i feel this currently is -- gamespot is no longer worthy.
Although i feel gamespot has been "caught wanting", I do not forsee myself leaving this place forever and not looking back right away. I know i have not been in touch with many people on this site and havent spoken to many for long amounts of time, but I hope each and every one of you has been doing great. I often think back in my thoughts of this site and the people that i have met and the fun i had in some of the unions.
As for an update on things, I have started my sophomore year of college this year and finals are already right around the corner. I changed my major this year to Construction Management too, im hoping to get a good job in a related field sometime this summer. On the other hand, my girlfriend and I broke up after 3 years this past month. I dont know what to think of it still - the only thing that comes to mind is anger but I'm trying to stay positive about it. Part of me still loves that girl but part of me knew it was time and for the best. In short, I can't be with a person who is either cheating on me or just about to. Love is such a complicated thing.
**As I write this, I am praying and mourning for the loss of 8 people, only 50 miles away from me, in Omaha, Nebraska. Today some guy walked into the mall and let loose a rampage on a bunch of innocent people. He killed 8 poeple, injured 5 more (critical condition currently), and then took his own life. Right after writing the above, this took place and its been shocking - my dad sometimes eats in that mall; Im just glad that he wasnt there today.
Later gamespotters.
It seems that i am now the Master of Blaster. 
Oh and I tried out the Images thing. I added some screens from my adventures in Oblivion... I hope you enjoy them if you look for them. If you havent played the game, maybe these will help you get it! 
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I had that castlevania thingy of a banner up there forever and decided to give it a rest. I replaced it with a funny manga short of G Gundam. It makes me laugh.
These days im out of school for the summer and im pretty much content with being lazy and seeing my friends. games are still in there too. Im playing elder scrolls 4 and guild wars right now - all for the PC. Before i bought oblivion i was very hesitant to do so because it looked, honestly, like not any fun (lol). But, im finding that its a really good rpg. It has qualities that i've yearned for in rpgs for a long time - things that you say to yourself "huh, i wish i could do this in such and such game...". I really enjoyed the mulitple story lines to be had in the side quests/guild quests. The theives guild quests were so enveloping and interesting for me. i really got a kick out of it. I recommend it for anyone looking for a good rpg to get into for the summer.
