I'm really curious how this game will turn out. Hopefully it will bring the console/PC Assassins Creed experience to a handheld platform. However, this has been claimed so many times in the past, that I am still a bit skeptical.

That's a classic. Ever have people asking you what character it is?

I personally wouldn't consider getting a tattoo myself, but I can appreciate it as an art form (if done well) and/or a way of self-expression.

As dragonfliet said, just get it somewhere where people can't see it when you're in business attire (not on the hands, neck or head). It's not like future employers will do a strip search when you apply for a job.

Nice that she could appreciate Journey. thatgamecompany always has a way of making games that can be appreciated by gamers and non-gamers alike.

Does the Wii U Gamepad use Bluetooth or WiFi for its connection with the Wii U? If it's WiFi, I can see either Nintendo or third parties build repeaters so you can use the Gamepad everywhere in your home.

Thanks for sharing that bit of information. Makes you appreciate the game even more.

Yeah agreed. The combat looks pretty repetitive.

It's a style which fits in this particular segment of the industry and stands out from the crowd. In nearly every other industry it would be unprofessional, yes.

It's a shame that the surface of the new sliding lid leaves so little room for putting artwork on the new PS3. The PS3 fat had plenty of space for the artwork of the Yakuza 3 limited edition.

Still not sure if I should pick up this game now or wait until the price drops. Already pre-ordered Assassin's Creed 3 & Persona 4 and just started my second playthrough of Skyrim with the DLC installed.

Best solution IMO would be to roll back all purchases made with the universal code and send the people that filled out the survey a new unique code for $20 price reduction. Shouldn't be too difficult to do, assuming the survey also captured usernames and/or e-mail addresses.

Truth be told, I have never even considered whether the characters in my favourite anime series have western or Asian features. Like your final quote says, they are just anime people.

The fried shrimp burger still looks tasty, but that cheeseburger looks like something that came out of the movie eXistenZ.

Nicely written piece. I can imagine you felt uncomfortable eating there by yourself.

When the PS3 and the 360 were launched, they showed performance that rivaled mid-range to high end gaming PCs. If they want to do the same thing now, then yes, they will need a lot more RAM (among other things).

Want to borrow my tinfoil hat?

Glad you're enjoying your Playstation, PS2, PS3, PSP and Vita. However, no amount of fingerpointing will change the fact that Sony has dropped the ball far more frequently than their competitors this console generation.

The 454,597 are on PS3 only, according to VGChartz. Easy to overlook though. ;-)

Can't wait for DLC that adds to the story. Loved this game and the non-western story (though it was a bit rushed at the end).