So after playing on my friends' Wii system in Chicago & having that fun feeling and desire lingering in me for months, I happened to be at the right place at the right time last week and purchased one of the last two Wii's available in the Q.C. area (& also picked up the other one up for a friend). It's shocking how hard these things are to come by, but after playing one, you quickly see why.
I owned an Xbox & PS2 and honestly never paid attention to any Nintendo systems past the original 8 bit. My roommate in college had the Super Nintendo, which we Mario Karted on for awhile, and I purchased an ex a GameCube, but never really got swept up in the kid-friendly Nintendo craze as I was firmly entrenched in the more 'adult' next gen systems. But the appeal of the Wii is undeniable - especially when it's packaged with the amazing Wii Sports. It's all very addictive. Maybe I should go here: Smith & Jones Wild Horses Game Zone Center for Addiction in Amsterdam.
Also saw Hot Fuzz at the theaters recently and it was great. The creators of Shaun of the Dead are behind this one and they definitely have similar feels to them (excessive gore, dry British humor, a ton of cameos, etc.), but this one definitely shows that it has a budget. Almost seizure inducing with its quick jump cuts and blitzkrieg editing style, all in all, it's an enjoyable comedic ride that I think everyone will enjoy. The two leads have an obvious chemistry that just seems to get stronger with each film they do. And supposedly, Peter Jackson has a cameo in the film, but I was searching for and never found him.
By the way, The History Channel officially holds the title of best late night viewing when you're not tired and there's nothing good on TV. I've learned more about the Titanic, World War II, the Knights Templar, technology of the Wild West, submarines, and the mafia in the past two weeks then I ever did in school. To be fair, I did try giving the National Geographic Channel a fair shake to take the title (with it's Dog Whisperer and what not), but it comes in at a solid second in late night viewing - just a step or two ahead of the Classic Songs of the 80's & The British Invasion CD infomercials (bless you, Peter Noone).
I also got to bear witness to one of the greatest 3rd innings ever as the Red Sox' Manny Ramirez, JD Drew, Mike Lowell, and Jason Varitek connected on back-to-back-to-back-to-back homers for the first time in Sox history off of New York Yankees rookie Chase Wright. I was with some loyal Sox fans watching the game together and we were practically on our feet every time the ball was struck and screaming along with the throngs at Fenway. It was awesome and just fueled my fire even more to catch a Sox game out there with my buddy Matt (former CSz'er), who lives out there.
Oh, and after taxes, I'm pretty much broke. That's about it.
C'est la vie.
I owned an Xbox & PS2 and honestly never paid attention to any Nintendo systems past the original 8 bit. My roommate in college had the Super Nintendo, which we Mario Karted on for awhile, and I purchased an ex a GameCube, but never really got swept up in the kid-friendly Nintendo craze as I was firmly entrenched in the more 'adult' next gen systems. But the appeal of the Wii is undeniable - especially when it's packaged with the amazing Wii Sports. It's all very addictive. Maybe I should go here: Smith & Jones Wild Horses Game Zone Center for Addiction in Amsterdam.
Also saw Hot Fuzz at the theaters recently and it was great. The creators of Shaun of the Dead are behind this one and they definitely have similar feels to them (excessive gore, dry British humor, a ton of cameos, etc.), but this one definitely shows that it has a budget. Almost seizure inducing with its quick jump cuts and blitzkrieg editing style, all in all, it's an enjoyable comedic ride that I think everyone will enjoy. The two leads have an obvious chemistry that just seems to get stronger with each film they do. And supposedly, Peter Jackson has a cameo in the film, but I was searching for and never found him.
By the way, The History Channel officially holds the title of best late night viewing when you're not tired and there's nothing good on TV. I've learned more about the Titanic, World War II, the Knights Templar, technology of the Wild West, submarines, and the mafia in the past two weeks then I ever did in school. To be fair, I did try giving the National Geographic Channel a fair shake to take the title (with it's Dog Whisperer and what not), but it comes in at a solid second in late night viewing - just a step or two ahead of the Classic Songs of the 80's & The British Invasion CD infomercials (bless you, Peter Noone).
I also got to bear witness to one of the greatest 3rd innings ever as the Red Sox' Manny Ramirez, JD Drew, Mike Lowell, and Jason Varitek connected on back-to-back-to-back-to-back homers for the first time in Sox history off of New York Yankees rookie Chase Wright. I was with some loyal Sox fans watching the game together and we were practically on our feet every time the ball was struck and screaming along with the throngs at Fenway. It was awesome and just fueled my fire even more to catch a Sox game out there with my buddy Matt (former CSz'er), who lives out there.Oh, and after taxes, I'm pretty much broke. That's about it.
C'est la vie.
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