First of all, a very happy new year to anyone who bothered to read this blog!! 2006 was a fantastic year with loads of stuff making it very special. In this entry I'm gonna reflect on a few things that made a mark in 2006 and are definitely gonna continue to make a mark in 2007 as well. Even though the content of the stuff I'm writing about is limited to the techno and gaming world, its influenced quite a lot of people in the world. Here are the Top 3 things that made their mark in 2006, in my opinion of course:

3. Console Combat 2006
Although Microsoft's Xbox 360 was launched last year but the launch of Sony's PS3 and Nintendo's Wii saw the official declaration of the Console Wars. All the three camps had something to offer. The Xbox 360 had a large game library and great a online services while the Wii promised a neo-Gaming experience with the Wii-mote and the PS3 came out with the strongest tech alongwith the Blu-Ray Player. Although shortages and system defects played spoil-sports, the companies have raked in some serious bucks and the gamers have had some serious fun!!

2. The Rise and Rise of PC Gaming
The Naysayers can scream their heads off predicting and confirming the end of the dominance of PC gaming as we know it. But on the contrary, the PC keeps reaching new heights!! The dominance of World of Warcraft, Sims 2, Age of Empires III and Civilization IV even a long time after their respective releases is a proof of the fact that PC gamers have nothing to worry about. Rather than count the days to decline, PC gaming is getting better and better. Titles like Company of Heroes, Oblivion, Medieval II: Total War and many others are revolutionizing their respective genres. And with titles like Unreal Tournament 2007, Supreme Commander, Spore and WoW: Burning Crusade (among others) queued up for launch in 2007 there's a LOT to look forward to.

1. The Rise of Vlogalization
Pardon me for the stupid title but try as I might, I couldn't get down a better one. I couldn't help but appreciate Time magazine's choice of the person of the year 2006. They actually went ahead and chose ME!! Yeah, yeah, so what if I have to share that honor with a billion or so people who're 'Netizens'. "Time's Person of the Year: You" ran the title of the cover story and although many have said that its was a shrewd marketing ploy, I can't help but agree with Time this time. The empowerment the Net provides its users is awesome....... there are millions of individuals out there who can't get enough of writing blogs, posting videos and reviewing things. And all of this has become so friggin easy and convenient!! This has initiated a Media revolution with a capital ME!! The reach of it all is literally mind-boggling and if anything its gonna get bigger and bigger in 2007. I'm all for getting the person of the year for a second time running and I'll be more than happy to share it with YOU!!