Things have been busy, so for those of you interested in my where abouts, I was raped by a pack of clowns. That's why this post is under religion. For those of you offended, I can offer a number of solutions pertaining to penetration of different orifii (sp). Anyway, just some things to think about. Phantasy Star Universe finally released the mother load of content, adding the elite classes, better guns, more missions, and guardian missions, meaning that the online game is as complete as the offline. As a fan, I've been enjoying it, but I wouldn't recommend this game for newcomers, there are still a number of very distinct problems, such as a pedestrian communications system based on giving your "card" to other people, repetitive fighting, no pvp, and no love for magic users. 50 dollars with 10 bucks a month is too high a price for admission, but I only have to pay 10 a month because my brother is the rich one. Ace Combat X:Skies of Deception and Metal Gear Solid Portable Ops have been eating my spare time rather handily, both of which offer solid gameplay on the PSP. I'm beginning to think though that the design of the hand held was a mistake, as the absence of a second c-stick and another set of sholder buttons really makes playing these games difficult. It's not really devestating per say, but it doesn't make the process easy. I'll write some reviews for those when I get a chance. I've actually been playing a number of boardgames recently, something I don't normally do because it involves my friends getting off their hind parts and coming over to the kitchen table. The two that really are superb and I would recommend to anybody are Doom: The Boardgame and Betrayal at House on the Hill. Doom was an unexpected pleasure, with the look and feel of the original game, which is difficult considering that it's on a board and has no rock and roll music, but it does have cachodemons and a chainsaw. Betrayal at House on the Hill is the second coming of Christ it kicks so much ass. Basically, everybody spends their time exploring a house and experiencing events, picking up items, and looking for omens. Every time an omen is revealed, roll 6 dice, and if the result is less than the number of omen cards, the haunt begins. The haunt works as a traitor instigating a scenario based on the card drawn and the location. Everybody has to try and stop the traitor from doing something, and the traitor is usually trying to kill the heroes. Last night I rolled the traitor and summoned the demons from hell to kill the heroes, and the heroes were trying to steal a ring I had to kill my demons. It was a valiant effort, but my character was stronger than superman, spiderman, the incredible hulk, and the green lantern put together, so engaging him in combat was kinda weak. This game is fun. Christmas is coming around the bend, so pick out gifts for your loved ones and put those nuts of collective chest around the open fire, but it's time to get jolly. Woo. I'm convinced it's not a Christian holiday anymore, so I partake despite being non-christian, and all of my non-christian pals should do the same.