You mentioned you have been playing "The Thing"

Hows that going? I have seen it in the shops now a few times picked it up and put it back, but then you say you started to get into the game, can you give us an update on what you think? If that is you have had time to set aside to play it that it. Seems like you are forever busy with work and other things.

I'm horribly, wonderfully busy. It's a blessing and a curse. I do take time out to play games as often as I can, but that's not nearly often enough. Lately, I've been completely engrossed with Star Fox Adventures, an excellent GameCube action-adventure with stunning visuals, great controls, and lots of neat-o little touches. Pick it up if you can.

As for The Thing -- I've played it a bit more since last time I wrote about it, and, aside from some decidedly average graphics, it's pretty good. It doesn't quite feel like an adaptation, or continuation, of the movie, but it's a decent game in its own right. Some nice set-pieces, a few scary scenes, and interesting gameplay mechanics. The fact that you have to take care of and watch out for your team-members (in addition to being suspicious of them; they may be things themselves) add a neat and original dynamic to the game. Is it great? No. Is it worth picking up? If you like survival horror games, if you're a fan of the movie, and if you have time to get into it...sure. I'm going to keep playing it for a while, although I probably won't try to finish it. Too much to do.

Star Fox Adventures, on the other hand, I will finish. It's sooo much fun. Yup, my inner child is very much alive and kickin'.  ¶ 14:13