Chuck, Phill and I have launched a new audio podcast.  It is a super geeky show about the online game lord of the rings online.   Listen at your own risk.

Men of the Rings Podcast

Only played this game once, meaning most the humor is lost on this guy. But very fun none the less.

Hands down brilliant! I dont know what it is about British dudes who talk fast and display any sort of dry wit but it gets me in the funny bone. It is a bit long and may not be exciting to a non-gamer. Thanks CRB for the link!

Here is yet another post about some poor bastard falling over dead in an interent cafe in China.  Guess what he was doing?  No he had his pants on.  Internet gaming.

I am so fucked.

 Three day marathon

Wii owners rejoice, 2K Sports is set to release a tennis game next spring that promises to be the “most real life experience” to date on the system.

While this excites this Wii owner. It also makes me worry a bit. Does that mean I am going to be out of breath and completely worthless the whole game? Real life and tennis are two things I am rarely any good at doing. I think the goal should be fun. But hey, what do I know. I am not a “Video Game” developer.

2K servers up real!

Last month while on vacation in the mountains of Colorado a friends Father taught the two of us a new game. That game is Chinese Poker, which is yet another poker game among many. The difference with this form is that you do not take additional cards after the deal. You play with what you have, which I find very comforting. Without getting into a long explanation on the rules, see this link for that, it is a hell of a good time to play.

Since my initial time playing the game, I have only had the chance to play a hand full of times. This is quite dis-hearting to me. I had a chance last weekend to play with the master, would have meant spending some time with the family, I passed. I could go to CA this weekend and try my hand with the other pro, but I am trying to save dollars. Do you see my dilemma?

I am sending this “shout out”. I need a card partner. Someone who has time to play a couple of hands a week of this horribly addictive game. We can play for money or for fun it is up to you. So, what are you doing this weekend?

Chinese Poker

Every time Will talks about this game I get more and more excited! It is now looking like we will get our first look next year.

South Park has been nominated for an Emmy this year for the World of Warcraft episode. South Park has been nomitnated many times over the years but has only won once in 2004.

I am big South Park fan. The boys and I still talk about the WOW episode. It is easily one of the best in the last 5 years. South Park has had a great couple of seasons. It still amazes me how fresh the writing continues to be and funny and relevant the show remains. The WOW episode is awesome but my personal favorite is the Go God Go episode. This is the one where Cartman is waiting for the Wii and freezes himself. Fucking classic!

I have included links so you can download and watch. Enjoy and happy Friday!

Go God Go I
Go God Go II
Make Love Not Warcraft

In the past I have talked in brief about my love of video games. I am male who grew up in the 80’s, so it should come as no surprise. Last week a story broke that was a shock to me. It seems, I may have yet another addiction to hash out with my therapist. Some wacky doctors seem to think if you dont eat, sleep, go outside, interact with people in real life or take breaks for the bathroom you may have a problem. Now my friends and I dont seem to understand what the hell they are talking about. This is normal activity, isn’t it?

Hello my name is Jim Kirks and I have a gaming problem. Do you think they will start prescribing drugs for this sort of thing?

I am Addicted to games

Last month I purchased a Wii. I had been looking for a couple of months and Chuck finally found one at a local Game Stop. Since then we both have been playing the hell out of Wii Sports. So much so that Chuck actually pulled his back out a couple of weeks ago bowling. I have been lucky not to have any major injuries just a few mild aches and pains.

Last week I came across this article from Cnet about Wii Tennis, which is my favorite of the Wii sports games, and how you can really injure yourself. I think this could lead to a whole new field of sports medicine.

Cnet Wii Tennis