My blogging productivity has dropped off recently - mainly because it's July sweeps, and my station takes it pretty seriously. But, also because I don't have a handy little digital camera to snap off shots from the field. Being a photographer, I'm big on visual aids, and I don't like posting without them.

I think I'm gonna go get a little camera today, but until then, I'll just write about some really-geeky-non-work-related stuff.

Here's goes:



I just completed my pre-order for Everquest 2 from EBGames. And, the dorks that order it early get a special bonus disc to start salivating over - and some special virtual items. I should just start an Everquest 2 blog with all the ranting I'll be doing about this game for the next 2 years.

When I started playing EQ over 4 years ago, I noticed a steady decline in the amount of personal projects I get done - that, and the cease-and-desist order from Russ Meyer all but squashed my blossoming screenwriting career. So, right now I'm getting into full gear on a number of things (TBA) because judging by all the rad stuff that's coming out this fall - you'll never hear from me again (unless you play EQ2, I guess).


Allow me to geek-out and give you the highlights:



Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
release date: 10.18.04
This game is the only reason that I haven't thrown out my PS2 - which I have no games for. I love to play GTA on my XBOX with a full Morrissey/Smiths custom soundtrack, and cruising the streets of South Central, bustin' caps in people's asses to This Charming Man will be nothing short of FABULOUS!




Halo 2
release date: 11/09/04
Just saying, "Halo 2" blows my mind. My eyes roll back in their sockets, and I make some weird zombie-needing-to-feed-on-brains chortling sound. I simply can't imagine how awesome this game is going to be. The LXD has had some pretty sophisticated Halo Lan parties over the last two years, and this game is going to help raise the bar on our viscous trash talk. Also, I love Xbox live. I get on that thing with my headset and lead my army of middle school teammates to victory in Castle Wolfenstein week after week, and on Halo 2 we will be unstoppable.




Dawn of the Dead DVD
release date: 10/26/04
When this fine film is released on DVD, I'll be watching it over and over again. You see: I have a thing for zombies, and this movie (and it's predecessor) are at the top of the list. I might take this out of my DVD player just long enough to watch a longer version of Lord of the Rings 3, but then it's going right back in the machine.

Off the list:
And, while I'm ushering in the new, I'll be getting rid of some of my other geek vices.

Star Wars Galaxies: Hated it at first. Grown to love it. But, I gotta cut the fat when it comes to my MMORPGs, and EQ2 wins. And, that space expansion might be too much for me. Let's have a moment of silence for Jodakai, the hard working space preacher from Tatooine.

City of Heroes: Instant fun in a MMORPG, and I love being a super hero. I'm gonna play the @#$%# out of this game until I have to quit for EQ2. It's so simple in design and gameplay that it should be on Xbox live. If you're on the Protector server watch out for our gang, The Anarchy Girls club - we'll fuck you up.


God damn, I am such a geek. Okay, I'm gonna stop now with the 'things I like' show-n-tell. Back to real blogging tomorrow.