So I gave in to the much hype surrounding Castlevania and decided to pick up a copy on eBay. If nothing else, I know this game is very hard to find now in European terrotories (PAL edition anyway) so maybe it'll become collectable in a few years... OK... so I just wanted it, but i always justify my purchases!

Also got Phoenix Wright as that has just been released here in Europe. Must say, it is one of the best games i've ever played, let alone on the DS. Awesome storylines, great twists, very fun to play and i really don't want it to end. Im on the second to last trial so far - but im pacing my self so it's not gone too quickly!

What else is there to look forward to? Well it's easter break so that means lots of revision for my upcoming final A-Level exams in June............ as well as buying Tetris DS and Trauma Center later this month!

P.S Less than 60 days till the world cup - get your England car flags out everyone - even you Americans!

Finally, after what has seemed like forever, the UK launch of Animal Crossing has arrived. I picked the game up on the launch day (Friday 31st) and have been playing it pretty much ever since - yes, I had the Gamecube version but once again i'm hooked. From the star gazing, to the coffee shop to the awesome WiFi, all the new features just add to this game being one of, if not.. the best game i've ever played. My town is called Vanilla and is open to visitors! If you want to arrange a visit, then PM me and we'll sort something out. Cherries and Peaches are growing for now....

Like london busses, DS games come along in 3's - Along with Animal Crossing we also got Resident Evil and Phoenix Wright. Just picked up the latter on eBay after hearing glowing reports of the game. Will pick up resident evil later if it drops in price! Maybe..

It's a busy week before easter for me with English A-Level coursework in for Thursday. Damn.. I guess Phoenix will have to stay in its box until I finish that... ... . well...

Just to let you know, my long promised Gripshift (PSP) review is now online. It's not my best but you get the picture. I can't praise this game enough and only hope that more people pick it up.

Gripsfhift Review: http://www.gamespot.com/psp/driving/gripshift/player_review.html?id=264447

In other news, plans for my late-july trip to New York are coming on well. I've never left Europe before and visiting America has been one of my dreams since I was a little boy - so yeh, i'm really excited about this one. Anyone from NY got any good ideas on what I have to see or do? I suppose the Nintendo World Store is a must too