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It is often said that the sound of the ocean is a source of great comfort. The movement of gently lapping waves presumably provides a sense of serenity for some. It always just sounds like water to me. Perhaps I have spent too long playing video games because for me serenity and water don't go hand in hand. Water based gaming is usually just infuriating. Ecco the dolphin is one notable example that springs to mind.

It is also said that there has to be an exception to prove the rule. ...

The music in the Zelda series is often considered Koji Kondo's masterpiece and it continues to be a series highlight. From the epic Hyrule theme in the original game to the Twilight Princes trailer theme, the music in Zelda is always something to look forward to. A Zelda track was always going to make this list, but which one? Keeping this list pre 32/64-bit made the decision a bit easier; otherwise tracks like the Song of Healing and Dragon Roost Island would have been real contenders. The most ...

It's been almost five years since I last haunted this place. Wasn't it only yesterday that I last visited here? And now I turn around and it seems that RGR is dead, MW has morphed into this crazy vBulletinized swiss-army knife and Shane's off doing $DEITY knows what...

Wow. Seems that I have a lot of catching up to do...

Side note: Shane willing, this blog will host more, shall we say, deeper concerns than gaming/movies/television. Ground rules will be posted then. ...

...because I'm planning on picking up PlayStation Move and a PS3. Yes, it's true.

I hear you asking, "But why? Why would you want Sony's answer to the Wiimote with Wii Motion Plus?"

My answer to that is this: I actually got introduced to the greatness that is Time Crisis this past Friday night (Time Crisis 3, as a matter of fact). I'm always up for a good light gun game (especially if it doesn't involve the Umbrella Corporation), and Time Crisis: Razing Storm (coming ...

I guess if I had to pick which of the big 3, I’ve supported the most this generation; I’d probably have to pick Microsoft. Even so, I’m not sure you could consider me a Microsoft fanboy. But ever since E3, I’ve had to reassess my support for the big M and the more I’ve thought about it, the more I realize I’ve probably thrown my support for the wrong company.

My intent here is not to become a Microsoft basher. Even with my current disappointment in the direction of the company, and ...