Hey Gamespot, please, forgive me for my absence. I have just been absentminded with some things lately, lol. But seriously, it's just been a matter of preparing for school, attempting to get this daunting summer assignment done for AP Language, along with other things. And truthfully, my activity and interest in gaming has been real wishy-washy for the past couple of weeks. Many days I just did not feel inclined to play anything. Hell, two games I was adamant on finishing before school starts; Uncharted and Super Mario Galaxy have yet to be beat. However, I am going to make the push to beat both in this last week of summer vacation. But the reason for this lost of interest? The summer drought is one thing, the main reason that I haven't purchased any new game since GTAIV. I think the most important reason is getting into other things for the summer, enjoying the weather, advancing my artistic skill (need to get this portfolio together), etc.

But after tonight's session of GTAIV multiplayer with ShredX and Gears of War with the usual crew (it was a hell of a lot of fun guys, can't wait to kick it up a notch in Gears 2), I have a renewed inclination towards gaming. Besides, autumn is practically here, and all the big guns are starting to roll out. Speaking of which, here is my list of games that I definitely want for the remainder of this year.

Games Wishlist for Fall/Winter 2008

Fallout 3 (Xbox360) October 28th

Gears of War 2 (Xbox360) November 7th

Dead Space (Xbox360) October 31st

The Last Remnant (Xbox360) November 20th

Street Fighter IV (PS3 or Xbox360) TBA

Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 (PC) October 28th

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NBA2K9 (Xbox360) October 7th

Guitar Hero World Tour (Xbox360) October 27th

Rock Band 2 (Xbox360) September 14th

Little Big Planet (PS3) TBA October 21st?

Prince of Persia (Xbox360) TBA

Call of Duty: World at War (Xbox360) November 11th

Chrono Trigger (DS) November 25th

Now, I'm expecting a few of these titles to be knocked off, and I probably will just rent them granted with stick with Gamefly longer this time around.

Ninja Gaiden Dragon Sword is what I rented out with the renewed Gamefly subscription, and while I didn't finish it, I experienced basically everything there is to do with that game. It's one of those "ultimate rentals" if you will. I dunno if you'd want to throw down $30-$40 dollars for it. The gameplay gets repetitive and it is easier than the console iterations. Overall though, it is a good DS game. Hopefully I will be able to rent Mercenaries 2 next if the timing with the return goes right. Which it doubt it will .

A few side notes:

Castle Crashers is out this week. Hope to get it.

Juno is a good movie. Its soundtrack is very good.

I can't stop listening to RadioHead.

Hopefully my senior class schedule will be easy to give me more free time for gaming and other fun stuff, as well as trying to get this college process together.

Maybe we'll see one last I4I this week before I hit the books again?

Lastly, for those who have started classes and those who are beginning this week, I wish you all the best of luck this year. Kick ass with the pencils, and if that doesn't work, do the "magic pencil trick" . Peace.

I haven't bought any games after GTA4's release too. Why must Summer not have any releases?! Do the publishers not care for the kids?!

That was a sweet GTA IV session. 
I like Radiohead they are a really good band I think there best album is O.K. Computer.
Uhg school your lucky you are almost done with High School I still got 3 more years of it....

Castle Crashers. This Wednesday. BE THERE.

That list looks pretty good. I'm still iffy on Chrono Trigger though. It could tarnish my love for that game if not done properly. (Almost happened with the failure that was the PS1 port)
Anyways, good luck!

can't wait for little big planet

It is going to be an expensive fall for sure. Every year seems to top the one before that everyone says won't ever be topped. Should be fun. Enjoy your last days of summer freedom.

Looking at your list of wanted games reminded  of the sheer glut of games I will end up buying before the year is out, and all in my final year of school. Awesome.

Looks like somebody is going to need a job :D

Where's Fable 2?

Most of those are on my GameFly. I can't wait man, such a big fall and winter gaming season.

im looking forward to Fallout3 and GOW2, i think im going to pass on World at war.

Radiohead for the win, bitches!

thanks for the update. Also can't wait for gears too. Im not going to be the guy you don't know saying "Hey lets play my gt is..." 

Tom: Yeah I feel this year's lineup holds well, even better than last year too.

Andy: Word, I'm gonna need that money, lol.

James: Eh, I used to have a slight interest in the Fable series. That quickly vanished however.

Player1: Sure thing man. We'll have some epic chainsaw duels.

This ain't GameSpot, yo.  :-p

I didn't join last night cause I was busy with Civ Rev.  That game is just magnificent.  Maybe I'll play a bit if you guys play tomorrow or something.  You will need a job for all of those game... or a loan.

I am absolutely not going to have enough money this fall. I'm going to be broke by November 1st.

I'm only going to be able to afford a fraction of these games, which is kind of depressing.

Nice wishlist you have. Prince of Persia would have to be on the very top for me. =D