Not Right Now…!

So I turned on my XBOX 360 the other day and noticed something strange. No, I wasn't greeted by the dreaded RROD, thank [insert appropriate deity here]. Rather my 42" TV had some colorful bars scrolling from the bottom to the top of the screen. While I can definitely appreciate the artsy-fartsy aspect of these … Continue reading Not Right Now…!

Special Request

Here's a special request to the folks over at Harmonix. I had originally started to write a post about which new music game I was going to be purchasing since, well, there are so many coming out soon. But based on the track list and the fact that I already own Rock Band, the choice … Continue reading Special Request

Fictional Band Names

There is an area in our office that is affectionately known as The Trough. Situated on the top of a bookcase, it's eye-level and hard to ignore. The Trough, as its name might imply, is the place where employees bring outdated, unwanted (and often strange) foodstuffs, assorted snacks, etc. for consumption. Everybody in the company … Continue reading Fictional Band Names

Crackdown, Anyone?

Here's an endcap at my local Target store filled with copies of "Crackdown" for the XBOX 360. Anybody want one? There are just a few left! ----- UPDATE 3/16/08: Note that the image above was taken on 3/05/08. I went back today and the endcap looks just about the same, but the price is now … Continue reading Crackdown, Anyone?

Finding My Inner Dork

As you might recall, I had an idea not so long ago on how to spend my birthday money/Best Buy gift card. After much consideration I decided against the iPod Touch and took the family to the store to see what we can buy. Here's the breakdown: Ann: Motorola Bluetooth car unit. Me: Indiana Jones … Continue reading Finding My Inner Dork