Whether you know it or not, we are living in a new world of gaming!  It used to be a world with Mario Bros, Zelda and the addicting Duck Hunt game for the NES.  Now, we've got better graphics, re-makes of classic games (the companies cries for new ideas), and of course, VIRTUAL REALITY GAMES!  I'm talking about games like Guitar Hero and DDR.  With these games, you have to actually move more than your thumbs.  My friend last week was playing DDR and moved so fast that his nose started to bleed.  In the old days, it was our eyes, now, we're getting in shape and sweating to our games.  This is what we like to call companies trying to get rid of all the calories of all the 24/7 gamers who order take-out so they don't miss a level.  A move that, in my opinion, is great.  I am an extreme gamer but don't play it 24/7.  I keep in shape by playing soccer and exercising every day.  I like these kinds of games, I played DDR and broke a sweat, something that takes a while for me to do when I'm running.  This is a great game and I recommend it to all overweight gamers trying to lose some LBS.

Onto my next topic, the MLG (Major League Gaming).  Since 2004 in a few locations like New York, Los Angeles and Nashville, there have been big tournaments involving the Halo games.  I just discovered the site today and found that Super Smash Bros. Melee players can enter into a tournament set to take place in 5 locations across the USA both in a singles bracket and doubles.  The winner of the singles gets I think $500 and the doubles get $150.  Just some info to pass along.  For more info and to sign up, go to www.MLG.com

I just want to pass along that my space on MySpace.com is now online.  To see it, go to www.myspace.com/markpare

That is all for now!