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What video game character are you?
Posted on Sunday, April 4, 2010 | 1 CommentAlthough I usually resist silly online quizzes, I was rather taken by the Which pre-1985 video game character are you quiz. I’m pretty taken with the result, too. I am a Space-invader. I will happily recruit the help of friends to aid me in getting... -
Laptop!
Posted on Sunday, January 11, 2009 | No CommentsWith the missus getting increasingly addicted to Guild Wars, it’s been getting harder and harder to get on my PC of an evening. Accordingly, I have treated myself to a new toy – an Acer laptop. The specs are reasonable, although I could have lived... -
Can’t find a Wii?
Posted on Friday, January 2, 2009 | 2 CommentsIf you’re struggling to find somewhere with the Wii in stock – or can’t afford to shell out a hundred and eighty smackers on a console – then check your local Morrison’s. I was pleased to find a Zone Wireless Gaming console in my local... -
Max Payne 2 & SMP
Posted on Sunday, December 28, 2008 | 1 CommentSteam – Valve’s digital distribution mechanism – is having a sale at the moment with some reasonable bargains, including a decent deal on Max Payne and Max Payne 2. Having enjoyed the original and never having played the sequel, I snapped it up. There are... -
Clearout
Posted on Sunday, October 26, 2008 | No CommentsIn a brave attempt to rid myself of some of the cruft I’ve gathered over the years, I’ve recently had a somewhat brutal clearout. As well as all the rubbish that I’ve collected, I’m planning to get rid of the vast majority of my old... -
MVP get!
Posted on Thursday, July 17, 2008 | No CommentsHa! Ceri’s not the only one who can get the MVP achievement in Halo 3. It sounds so much better if I don’t mention the little fact that most of the other players quit early… Ha! Ceri’s not the only one who can get the... -
From strength to strength
Posted on Wednesday, July 16, 2008 | No CommentsI’m starting to think that Ceri’s been practising without me. That’s SilverSparks earning herself the 5-point MVP achievement – and before I did, damnit. Proud doesn’t even begin to cover it. I’m starting to think that Ceri’s been practising without me. That’s SilverSparks earning herself... -
Victory is hers!
Posted on Friday, July 4, 2008 | No CommentsI offer the following without comment, except to say that Ceri is extremely pleased with herself. I offer the following without comment, except to say that Ceri is extremely pleased with herself. -
UGVM League – Matches 1&2
Posted on Monday, June 30, 2008 | No CommentsThe Halo 3 UGVM league is underway, with our team romping home to abject defeat in our first game. Getting thrashed at Slayer was one thing. Getting slaughtered at Rocket Race could be forgiven due to it being our first time on that mode. But... -
UGVM Halo 3 Tournament
Posted on Thursday, June 26, 2008 | 2 CommentsThe wife and I are partaking in the UGVM Halo 3 Tournament over the next few weeks. A change from the old format, this time it’s 2v2 with three rounds per game – Rocket Race, Team Slayer, and Crazy King. Everyone knows that Buckskin’ll win,...