For this first time in my life, I got some national paid holiday time today, which was amazing. It's too bad there are only 6 of them a year, or I would be set. My friend Noodle told me to post about it on my site, so I figured I would mention it along with a few other things. If you ever get to chance to hang out at a party eating burgers and drinking cream soda while getting paid, I highly recommend it.
I spent most of this weekend (while not at the mandatory parties and graduations) playing Halo 3 Beta. It was both exhilarating and frustrating. I am not the best Halo player out there, but every once in a while I would get the highest score in a game. But no matter how times I did, I never ever got the MVP award. Tyler was winning awards and medals almost every game, so I think there is some new anti-Phil tech built in...
The graphics are fantastic, and we were playing on a standard def TV so I expect they will only get better. They brought back the original Assault Rifle, but there is still no pistol option, although this may change for retail. Two new weapons they added I really enjoy, The Missile Pod and the Spartan Laser. One shoots a dozen missiles very quickly, and the other is akin to a tank gun. It takes a few seconds to build up, but it is insta-death with splash damage once it fires.
The coolest new feature (so far) though is the saved films. You can't edit or change them yet, but being able to save a game where you got a dozen medals or hit someone from across the level is very neat. No more "You should have seen the time I..." since now you can save it and share it on Live.
Oh, if you are ever in Chicago, you should eat at this bar called the Twisted Spoke. Amazing burgers.
I am trying to come up with some must play Xbox games for a friend. Send me an email with any you might recommend so I can make a list. Enjoy the rest of this short-lived holiday!
never eat a pig
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