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Conversations with strangers

I got a new phone last month.  Ever since then, I've been swarmed with texts and calls from people looking for an "Emily".  At first I was polite, and told them this was no longer her number.  A month and a half later, I'm screwing with them because they just won't stop.  Here's a transcript of the latest: Texter:  Hey Em?? Me:  She's getting dressed.  What's up? T:  Who is this? Me:  The guy who just took her to "pound town".  If you know what I mean. ;) T:  I'm Young... So no... Lol Me:  Well Young, I get at least 5 texts/calls a day from people thinking this is Em's number.  Best I can figure is that she has a new number and didn't tell you. T:  Whooooo sry Me:  Not your fault.  Have a happy new year. T:  U to!  I was just with her this is weird!  Who t u Me:  I'm a guy who got a new phone last month and has since been plagued by people calling Emily. T:  I'm...

Parasite Eve: The 3rd Birthday trailer

  I've been waiting for a proper sequel to the Parasite Eve series since I finally got around to beating PE2 a few years ago.  Is this the sequel I've been looking for?  Time will only tell, but with Square's habit of screwing the pooch as of late, I'm a little concerned.

Three things I hate above all else

1. Snakes 2. Children singing 3. Open water All perfectly reasonable.

Cataclysm

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For those in the know, or those that don't live on Mars, World of Warcraft: Cataclysm is out.  It's the last big hit of 2010 and I don't know if I can jump back in. Don't get me wrong, I absolutely love World of Warcraft.  From the lore to the incredibly immersive world, Blizzard has crafted what I consider a perfect fantasy world.  What absolutely kills it for me each time I come back is the community.  Granted, I play on one of the oldest servers in the game, but WoW has a reputation for making Xbox Live look like and example of tolerance. What draws me back is the chance to play with old friends again, new classes, and a totally revised world.  I really want to create a Worgen and unleash the fury as a warrior. What gives me pause, is the community.  I hate them with a passion.  Stories like this  are what keep me at bay.  It's a community full of elitists unwilling to help.  Thankfully, I have a group of friends to play with, ...

December 2010 Release Calendar

December 1: Unbound Saga  (360) Lucha Libre AAA Heroes of the Ring  (Wii) Trials HD Big Thrills  (360) December7: Venetica  (PS3) Kung-Fu Live  (PS3) Blimp: The Flying Adventures  (PS3) Bejeweled 3  (PC) SBK X: Superbike World Championship  (PS3) World of Warcraft: Cataclysm  (PC) Tron Evolution  (PS3, 360, PC) Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's: Duel Transer  (Wii) December 8: Marvel Pinball December 12: Super Mario All-Stars Wii  (Wii) December 14: Marvel Pinball  (PS3) Under Siege  (PS3) December 17: Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions  (PC) December 21: Battlefield Bad Company 2 Vietnam  (360, PS3) Trackmania DS  (DS) December 22: A World of Keflings  (360)

Release Calendar November 2010

November 1: PokePark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure  (Wii) Intellivision Lives  (DS) Robox  (Wii) Hello Kitty Party  (DS) November 2: Atari's Greatest Hits: Volume 1  (DS) MAG: Escalation  (PS3) Goldeneye 007  (Wii, DS) Minute to Win it  (Wii) Hoard  (PS3) Auditorium  (360, PS3) Pro Evolution Soccer 2011  (PSP, PS2) Busy Scissors  (DS) Cabela's Dangerous Hunts 2011  (Wii) James Bond 007: Blood Stone  (360, PS3, DS) The Amazing Race  (Wii) Wheel of Fortune  (Wii) Ys: The Oath in Felghana  (PSP) EyePet  (PSP) MegaMind: Mega Team Unite  (Wii) MegaMind: Ultimate Showdown  (360, PS3) MegaMind: The Blue Defender  (DS, PSP) Dragon Ball: Raging Blast 2  (360, PS3) Blood Drive  (360, PS3) Fist of the North Star: Ken's Rage  (360, PS3) God of War: Ghost of Sparta  (PSP) November 4: King of Fighters: 2002  (360) Xbox Kinect  (360) Kinect S...

Mass Effect 2

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My impressions of the first Mass Effect were mixed. On one hand, I really hated the Mako driving sections. On the other hand, the game kicked all kinds of ass when I was focused on the story. I was playing when the second had come out, so I was torn on whether or not I should continue Commander Shepard’s journey. Thanks to the phenomenal ending sequence in Mass Effect, I was sold and out buying Mass Effect 2 days after the last credit rolled. BioWare took what worked in the first game and made it better. Then they went the extra mile and took out everything that made the game unbearable and banished it to the lowest circle of Hell. Gone is the tedious leveling system and the absolutely terrible Mako exploration. In place, there is a sleek and focused leveling system. A planet scanner replaces planet exploration and makes gathering resources a little more exciting. Gone are the vast amounts of armor and weapons. This outing features upgradable weapons and armor that you can customize...