First off: I guess it's kind of ironic that literally as soon as I step down from the leadership position at my union, seemingly about to abandon GS, I have a renewed interest and start posting more blogs within a couple weeks than I had in months. Funny. Anyway, as far as the title goes, Penny Arcade Adventures: On The Rain-Slick Precipice Of Darkness: Episode One (or PAA:OTRSPD:EO, for short) released today. There has been this trend lately with me where I have almost no interest at all in a game but out of nowhere I become a near-raving lunatic about it and absolutely cannot wait to get it. Case in point: Penny Arcade. Maybe because I, and what seems to be a numerous amount of other gamers, have gotten in the mood for a good old fashioned adventure game. Also, (and I came about buying Bioshock from almost the same spontaneous craving) I just seem to like entire vibe that I get from 1920s - 1940s themed subjects. The game is very enjoyable although the battles become more difficult a bit faster than I had expected they would. It is really not a problem, however, as your team (I hesitate to use the word "party") seems to completely heal in-between battles. All the token Penny Arcade humor is there, and it's good that I enjoy it because I hardly ever read the comic, though I know it's consistently funny. If it weren't for the 1600 point/ $20 price tag, along with the fact that this is only one of an as-yet-undetermined amount to come (meaning I will have to spend more money), I would say this purchase has been completely without anxiety, but I can't say I'm not glad I made it. Now, enough about that. I put this in the "Movies" category because A. I'm sick of putting it in the same two every time, and B. I saw the Death Note movie yesterday with some friends. Dubbed Japanese movies based on something that would still be considered to have a cult following in the U.S. do not get wide releases, so we had to go on a 2-hour drive to Knoxville, TN, to see it. Surprisingly, the theater was packed, and yes, there were cosplayers. Cosplayers. In Tennessee. Need less to say, not something you see everyday. I was in no way dressed up for the occasion, since I have never even seen Death Note, yet it has been strongly recommended. However, while leaving, one of my friends remarked that, had I worn a white t-shirt and jeans, I could have passed for L (the brilliant young detective, for those who haven't seen/read it). I proceeded to curse him for not thinking of it sooner. I got back about 11:30 at night, after having left school early. Good thing I didn't have to go in today. It's my first off ;)