Alright, so I've decided to emerge from writing hibernation to once again gush about the greatness of the latest game that actually compelled me to finish it. That game is System Shock 2. As usual, after playing such a great game, I'm left to wonder what the hell I was doing when it originally came out. I won't beat myself up over it, but it probably wasn't something as cool as System Shock 2. I don't even know where to begin with this game so I'll save it for my inevitable review, but suffice it to say, this game is totally awesome. I was absolutely riveted to my computer from start to finish, taking only short breaks to work full time and hang out with my fiance (Though, were I able, would have skipped both to finish this game. Just kidding sweety. Oh and by the way, an 8.5 Gamespot? I know it was 8 years ago, but still, what the hell?

So now I am left with a problem. BIOSHOCK isn't out yet. Two weeks isn't that long of a wait I suppose, but I do have half a mind to bury myself in the snow to assuage my impatience (like Eric Cartman in anticipation of a Nintendo Wii). Fortunately the lack of snow due to 100 degree weather prevents me from acting on such irrational decisions. Speaking of irrational decisions, why in Gods name did 2K change Irrationals name to 2K Boston? Worst. Idea. Ever.

So anyway, if anyone could find me an early copy of BIOSHOCK I would really appreciate it. Thanks!

Holy crap! Just finished this game about 2 minutes ago and felt the need to rant about how truly brilliant it was. I've never played another game that was quite as exhilarating as this one. For a five hour game they certainly crammed as much excitement and intensity in as they could. The cinematic presentation was awe inspiring and really leaves you wanting a lot more by the end of the game. I can understand why some people have been upset by its short length, but this game by no means deserves anything less than a 9.0 despite that. If the original Half-Life 2 had been this awesome the whole way through I would have definitely hopped on the HL2 fan boy wagon. I think by the time all three episodes have been released people will be talking about how much better these episodes were than the original game. Oh and the short teaser they show for Episode 2 looks amazing and the graphics appear to be getting a nice overhaul as well (hope my computer can run it like that). Any who, better go reinstall Half-Life 2 now.

I'm not quite sure what I was thinkin 12 years ago when this game was released.  I owned a SNES and to this day still think fondly of it has being the pinnacle of console gaming, yet I never even thought about playing Super Metroid.  I have friends that have played it many times and qualify it as a classic game.  I listened and I heard them, but for some reason one that I am not quite sure of, I effectively ignored them.  What have I been smoking?  This game is simply amazing.  I have yet to beat it but unless something goes horribly wrong by the end of the game it will be receiving a 10 from me.  In fact, I would give this game an 11 if I could and even that may be an understatement.  I'm sure it's arguable but I don't believe a better game has come out since, perhaps equal but not better.  The simple fact that I am 24 and playing it for the first time with as much excitement as if it was released this year is a testament to its quality.  I don't review games very often but once I'm finished with this one my review will be posted shortly there after.

P.S.  I hope this made sense, I'm on weird surgery drugs.