@Brian Ashcraft: You're welcome.

Brian, the link is to the [Xbox.com] terms and conditions, not Major Nelson's Blog.

The fire really is fantastic. I didn't know that it was a major feature of the game (I don't read previews of games I know I will buy) and was very pleasantly suprised when I was in a firefight, blew up someone's Jeep + everything got out of control. One of those great moments when a game reaslly wows you, and…

@Tilimorf: That'll do nicely! I was hoping for "We've gone on holiday by mistake", but it's OK :)

Worth every penny if you ask me. I love my Xbox 360, probably wouldn't game at all if it wasn't for it.

God, I really hate how well Nintendo is doing peddling crap like this (and the Wii in general). I used to love the company (my brother works for them for Christ's sake) but now they just sicken me with their cynical money-grabbing BS. And save your lectures about how all companies are in it for the money. I'm off to…

@paydirt76: lol, interesting idea. I would complain about the expense, but I guess if I buy it and sell it within the first two weeks then resale value should still be high.

@SeraphX2: I wish. Alas, I do not have a PlayStation 3, and will not be buying one.

I am trying to decide what to buy: Fable II or Fallout 3. Don't think I have time for both. I reckon I will be going for Fallout 3, as I heard the Fable campaign can be completed in 10 hours. If true, then that's way too short for an RPG.

@Bal-Cleric: Good for you! My favourite movie too. It's on YouTube in all its glory

@tormenta3001: Sorry, the beta is only on the 360.

@tormenta3001: Gamertag please

@tormenta3001: Ah, topical! You can have one too, A for effort

@randomletters: Check your gamertag mate

@ajnewman: What is your gamertag AJ?

Anyone want the chance to find out? Post an amusing quote from 'Withnail & I' and I will send a code to your gamertag. 1st to post gets it.

@duckmouth: OK, I'm off to bed, send me a message to my Gamertag ('duckmouth') and I will get it in the morning.

I'm sorry that this is not on topic, but would anyone like a CoD: WaW beta code? First to reply with an amusing quote from Blackadder gets the code!

I am looking forward to more people being able to join private chat. Will not be making an avatar or participating in any of the other pointless features.

I'll give this a go, I'm curious to see how the game copes with my Irish accent. Hopefully better than the automated telephone services in the US did when I lived there.