My new computer, "lappy" has arrived. he appears to be healthy and well formed. He weighs 5.7 lbs, which I am told is a good birth weight. He is sleek and shiny, and I hope to keep him that way.

Ok, off the baby humor. My new dell is exactly what I wanted it to be. I will say this too, i bought a book on vista and read it before my laptop arrived. if you are one of those that has not tried vista cause you heard it sucks, it doesn't. It's graphics are great, the security features are much better, and it is easier to do alot of things once you learn how. Overall, i'll give it an 8.5)would have given the highest score of any previous version a 6.5, since they were all just retolled win 95's anyways).

Most of the time,I think that this website's game reviews are spot on, so to speak. I also understand that as a reviewer, your job is to find what you like about the game, ut also to find what is wrong with the game. I've got to tell you, the review and 9.0 rating given to Call of Duty 4...well, somebody's aim was a little off on that one.

I have been playing first person shooters since the original Castle Wolfenstein. I have played the halo's, delta forces, doom's and many many others through the generations of gaming. So, I am kinda hard to please. For ecample, i thougt that COD wa a significant step down for the series. So when I see a game as MIND BLOWINGLY good as COD 4, I can only stutter in amazement when GS gives it a 9.0.

I understand that the reviewer felt the single player campaign was too short. He probably felt that way because the game is so engrossing and so addictive you don't want to stop. That was the reviews only single gripe about the game. I don't feel, however, that GS gave nearly enough credit to COD 4 for all the incredible details, innovations, and improvements in this game. I know I am saying this in an era of great shooters, but this game simply blows the doors...literally, off any FPS made.

The graphics are stunning, the best I have ever seen in the genre. The weapons and movement are realistic simulations. The developers obviously did their research. The sound is fantastic, and will seriously pull you into the geame. The story is by far the best in the series. The true innovation occurs in the multiplayer.

As a fan of both FPS's, and RPG's, I can appreciate why people enjoy both. Shooters have action, stealth, that satisfying crunch of watching your opponent crumple to the ground. Roleplay games allow you to make your character more and more unique and powerful. As you gain experience points, you can develop your character to become more uniquely yours. COD 4 combines these elements amazingly well. As you fight, you gain rank and obtain challenges. This unlocks different weapons, abilities, camo, etc. The more you play, the more you unlock. What this creates is the most truly addictive muliplayer mode I have ever seen. This, combined with the visuals, sound, incredible gameplay, and all the little details add up to what I strongly feel is the game of the year.

In case anyone has been wondering why i have not been on quite as much, my computer died recently. i looked into it, and it was going to cost a bundle to fix. i decided to enter the modern age and buy a laptop and set up a wireless network. The new computer Fairey, who goes by the name Dell, is supposed to bless my house with this new electonic masterpiece in about 10 days or so.

Of course, while we all hate to spend the money, buying a new computer is also our chance to reach that heavenly place i like to refer to as...nerdvana. needless to say, i am awaiting the arrival of my new baby with breathless anticipation.