Been a while since I posted here, but I might as well. The biggest thing is that I got a new laptop (on August 3rd). My old laptop was an Asus G72GX. The specs were an Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4ghz, 6gb of ram, Nvidia 260M GTX, and a 500gb hard drive.

The GPU essentially overheated and Best Buy (whom I bought the laptop from and had a warranty with) decided to replace it. I had to come up with 300$ more in cash (sold my Debug PS1 for the funds, which makes me sad) but I got an Asus G75VW model. It has an Intel i7, 2.3ghz, 8gb of ram, Nvidia 660M GTX and a 1tb drive. So, that's quite a nice little upgrade for me, for only 300$.

I also got a free, 200$ (basic) Xbox 360 with it. I already have a 360, but hey, why not get another one if it's free. I also signed up for that Windows 8 promotion, so when it does come out, Win 8 Pro will only cost me 15$.

So, what else is going on? I'm reviewing games and writing a weekly column for a site called 411mania. I started in like March, and it's going ok. My column is about PC/Steam gaming, which now that I have a better gaming computer, makes that a lot easier.

I also review the occasional game (as I see fit), the last one being Deadlight, but also Dirt Showdown, Sine Mora, and a few others.

Games I've been playing recently:

1. Darksiders 2 -- I've enjoyed it, but I hit a nasty progression-killing bug last weekend (was supposed to get a new quest, I didn't, and the game wouldn't give it to me). I actually restarted the game and played up to that point again. I like the game fairly well, aside from that bug. It's better than Darksiders 1, with a more cohesive plot, a better combat/exploration system, and more fun gameplay mechanics (overall). I actually bought a copy for myself, but the editor on the website got me a code from the developers, so I sold my bought copy for Anno 2070. Not a bad deal.

2. Binding of Isaac -- I really enjoy the game, but I know it's not for everyone. I just like exploring and randomly finding new weapons and stuff in the dungeons. I wish there was a mode that let you specify what power ups and weapons you found. Then I would enjoy the game a LOT more.

3. I downloaded Terraria but I really don't get it. I think it's just beyond me.

4. KoA: Reckoning -- I find the game kind of STUPIDLY easy, almost all of the time. The only problem with combat is when you have to deal with 4 or more guys and they constantly swarm you. This opinion aside, I like it. It's a big, quest driven, fun-combat, rpg. It's fun to explore the world and see what new quests you can discover. It actually feels like a Fable game, without all that stupid fucking social aspect in it (which makes Fable horrible). So, that's kind of neat.

5. Arkham City -- working on my New Game + campaign. I'm trying to actually get all the Riddler stuff. I probably have about 300 so far, with only 100 left to go. Because of all the guides and stuff out there now though, it should be pretty easy (just tedious and boring).

6. I got into the Painkiller Hell & Damnation beta. Here's a tip: Don't play Painkiller Hell & Damnation.

7. Beat the last Fallout NV DLC (with Ulysses). It felt kind of...dumb? Like, it just felt very non-important to the overall flow of the game. Ah well.

That's enough of my rambling for now. Hopefully I'll try and update this more frequently. Maybe with links to my columns, or just talking about more that is going on in my life. Have a good one, everyone.