most definitely be thar. if we can all squeeze in.

@Arsenicberyllium: And see here I was just trying to be helpful. That'll learn me!

@Arsenicberyllium: It's a Pixies song.

Music can definitely influence or take away from a game, I totally agree. Footsteps, breathing, tiny scratches, all those things get tossed to the side in favor of a slow rise in tremolo violins.

@Spoony Bard: but, you know it's all true!

oh god, 'do want', as the kids say.

oh god, owen, you nailed it with the playlist origins.

Great, this just makes waiting for the bundle to arrive via UPS thursday THAT much more painful.

Ooooooo MDK....god that was a rad one. I am afraid, however, if I got back to play it, it will be much-less rad. Some games are just better to leave in the sweet halls of Memories...

This style makes much more sense, as even '10s' have flaws and '3s' have redeeming qualities; your reviews are easier to decide if it's a game that *I* will like, and decide based on what you consider the flaws and highlights of the game are.

i think there's a definite bell-curve to drinking and video games. A few drinks, and you're a bit more relaxed, maybe even a tad better.

i always hear about this foundation on one of the local NPR stations (KCLU). Been meaning to check it out a bit more, and this article just landed it in my lap.

Uhh....MPAA's not a conflict of interest, then? ESRB's voluntary, too, just like the MPAA and i never hear critics arguing the validity/integrity of an 'R' rating...

hey, my birthday was saturday, too!

vista is the reason i got a mac pro.

this seems like a really great way to get fired from your position as a retoucher. and/or sued. considering the fact that to enter this contest means violating non-disclosure contracts and other written/verbal confidentiality agreements, not to mention your reputation as a discreet professional, 10k sounds like a…