Friday, February 9th started off like any other day. I got to work two hours late, used the side door so Jeff wouldn't see me, and when I got to my desk I just kind of zoned out. Then Ryan beat me up and stole my lunch money, and Alex yelled at me because I violated his "Never look Alex Navarro directly in the eyes policy." Needing a little cheering up, I turned to my old friend Mark Wahlberg. But it wasn't Mark Wahlberg the Oscar nominated actor that I turned to, it was Make My Video: Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch for the Sega CD. Aww yeah, feel the vibration!So there I was, right in the middle of creating my own vision of a Marky Mark music video when tragedy struck--the Sega CDX quit working. I tried frantically to bring it back to life, but despite my heroic efforts there would be no miracle on this rainy February morning.
It wasn't easy breaking the news to Dave Toister that his beloved CDX had gone to the big arcade in the sky, but it had to be done. Though he took it surprisingly well, we're keeping an eye on him this weekend to make sure he doesn't do anything rash, like go out and buy an N-Gage. As is the custom here at GameSpot, I prepared a memorial for the fallen console, and we honored its memory in what was a truly beautiful and moving service.
Dave has asked that in lieu of flowers, money be sent directly to him. If you'd like to send your condolences to Dave, you can email him at DaveT@GameSpot.com.