My addiction began during my birthday on July 22, 1994. When I became exactly five years old. My father had made a huge commotion during the party of how he had gotten me something that would blow my mind away. I was young and and very naive with an ingrained idea that something so incredibly special was inside the house, my imagination was just expanding and becoming full of vehement. The night approached, my father and mother with a huge smile on their face came up to me and said, "Are you ready for the present? It's waiting for you in your room". As soon as I heard that phrase end my heartbeat began to race, I dashed to my room, as I slowly turned into it, what I saw made my jaw drop straight to the ground. With a slick grey border, crispy red fonts, two slot ports for controllers, and a power / reset button, I was in fact facing my first video game system ever – the original Nintendo with Super Mario Brothers. I began playing with the system thinking to myself, "I will never let go of this controller, not as long as I can stay awake". I forgot all about the other presents in the party, or even about the guests at my house, the only thing in focus at that time, was rescuing Princess Peach from the clutches of the Koopa King, Bowser. And so it began, my addiction for video games, one level after another, I played my self out, as soon as I completed the game I was ready for the next one. I started to beg and plead my parents to buy me more and more games. In which this normally resulted in one every two to three months, but even that was fine as long as I chose the right game. Imagine, having to choose one game and if it was bad, you couldn't get another one until two months had passed. Now, you might be thinking, "What is it with this kid and video games? Are they really that much fun or was there no other entertainment out there? The truth is simple, I was a normal kid growing up, I played sports, had an active social life, and went to school, but the mental freedom that a video game could endow on you was just too addicting. The ability of controlling a character and having to beat your way through a level by jumping through obstacles or using super powers, gave the player the possibility of imaging oneself in those ecstatic situations. The most incredible feeling of all though, was that of accomplishment when you finally defeated the final boss, or collected the last star, because this signified you as "the best" or at least until the next game came out. As I got older so did the games and with time newer and superior consoles were released, such as the Nintendo 64 or the Playstation. These video game systems allowed designers the capability of creating games that were actually three dimensional and far more realistic than anything seen before. With only imagination holding them back, designers released an onslaught of games that I enjoyed; unknowingly these creations would later effect me on one of my most important decisions yet, choosing a career (Graphic Design). With the passage of time, I stand tall and proud around my 228 video games and my 15 game consoles (and counting), not shy to say I am a gamer, I am a future graphic designer, and I will never stop this special hobby of mine. Some may look at video games as a something negative people do, but I see it differently, they fill you with delight and teach you lessons. Games unsuspectingly help you not only discharge your negative vibes of daily life, they also encourage you to develop and embrace your thinking skills. Reflecting back on what happened that night of the birthday party, I'm sure my parents weren't expecting such a huge change in my life, but neither them nor I regret my encounter with video games.

Note: I have been meaning to write this since I got it, but I never had the time to sit down and do it. XD As the title suggests, it was November 18 and all I could of desired that day, was a Wii. I woke up around 7 am in the morning, got my fishing chair, my cooler, my friend Erin, and got to Walmart at around 8 am. Sat down and was put in position 24 in line, and so the day began. I waited, and waited, and waited... saw some fights, ate some fries... waited some more.. and finally when it hit 12pm we were let into the store. I had moved up to position 18 and there were 32 Wiis left. I was very lucky in getting one, and Legend of Zelda all at the same day. During the day, I took some videos of what went down, and uploaded them to You tube, here are the links. Enjoy. Im the guy waving at the camera when it shows the two guys talking. (By the way, notice the matters (hahahahaha) ) Video 1: http://youtube.com/watch?v=OrQmO5ngn80 Video 2: http://youtube.com/watch?v=paaSDKIQUYs&mode=related&search= Video 3: http://youtube.com/watch?v=01gVKsXlz6w&mode=related&search=

So Ive signed up to beta test Burning Crusade and cant wait to get into it XD... I have been very excited about this game since I started reading about it, and I can tell when I get into beta... im not coming out lol... anyways, check back here, since I'll make sure to tell you guys if i make it into beta.... /crosses fingers !!! Edit: Since Gamespot has a horrible way of organizing things, people who signed up for the keys first got screwed out of the chance of getting in beta. lots of people waited and waited, but sadly recieved nothing. Classic Gamespot attitude. So instead of telling you of what I could have been doing in WoW or the new places I could of visited. Ill just sign off, hoping gamespot one day starts caring their members...

So, lately ive been extreamly bored and have not done much, but this weekend my friend came over and let me borrow his One Piece episodes... let me just say this anime is great!... Its got a simple but at the same time very fufilling storyline, of a kid named Luffy who wants to become the king of all pirates. Theres tons of episodes and just leaves you asking for more. Anyway, if you guys are interested in watching send me a PM, ill send you some instructions on how to get your hands on the anime.

So yea, Its my birthday, and to all thoes who comment thanks in advance. Ok so for thoes who are interested in what i got, here goes: 1) 20in Sharp Monitor/TV 2) Surround Sound System (I got speakers connected to the roof ^ ^ ) 3) New Desk, lol so that I can have my comp / sound system organized =D ... im a happy camper !

So I finally stopped being lazy and wrote my first game review! Heres a link so you guys can check it out, hope you guys enjoy reading it. =D Click Here to read it.

I want to share with you guys one of my favorite songs, its called Aurian Dance, and its featured in the Samurai Champloo Anime, I would like to hear some opinions over the song, so heres the link, and trust me its not rock,rap or any type of hectic song. Anyways enjoy! Aurian Dance Click Here

So I managed some time and took advantage of my new membership to make my first Video Blog. I had to make it off WoW since thats the game I have been spending the last 8 months on. Anyways, a comment would be nice guys, thanks.

So, Ive finally upgraded my account, and I like the changes. No more ads, 700kps vids, and I can download at my normal internet speed. (3mb per second). Overall its a good deal, considering its only $3.33 a month. Anyways, I would recomend it to anyone whos been using Gamespot for more than a Year like me.

Finally, this great tournament has begun. I was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina so you guys can imagine who im going for XD. I hope lots of you guys will be watching and good luck to your team. Let the games begin!