I doubt anyone really needs this, but in case someone does ... any recommendations for a decent video switchbox? My new HDTV only has 3 HD inputs. The HDMI goes to the computer, so I can watch anime on the TV (I'm a big dork). One of the component inputs comes from the cable box (HD football, yummy!), and the other goes to a gaming system (right now 360 or PS2).

Just saw a pointer to an interesting article, and wanted to share this one with people.

Overall E3 impressions so far ...

Sony: Ugh. Expensive! $600 for the premium is just crazy. I know Kutaragi said the PS3 would be costly, but still, it hurts just to see that number. The two SKU model is pretty stupid too. The $500 model is missing too many options. It'd be silly to buy that model, since any one upgrade (upgraded HD, WiFi adaptor, etc.) is probably going to be close to $100 anyway. Why not future-proof yourself for a $100 more?

Just a quick note to say that I am utterly STUMPED why I'd be seeing Lane Bryant bra ads here on Slashdot. You want to talk about not hitting the target audience...

On a side note, I've just taken a new position here at Microsoft with a new team. I'll update about that soon, but it's definitely something I'm very excited about!

Just got through the length FFXI install for the 360 beta. Man oh man did that suck. All of the pain was due to the stupid PlayOnline registration that you had to go through, and their ass-backwards UI. I feel like I can never complain about the 360 UI ever again, if the FFXI experience is the alternative I have to expect when game companies design their own online systems. I'm hoping Square sees the benefit of having Microsoft handle integration, letting them focus on what they do best: maki

I'm a big Japanese RPG fan, so it's no surprise that I'm playing through Dragon Quest VIII. I happen to like it, although I can definately see some folks hating the game. Yeah, it's very old school (no "save spots" in dungeons, you actually have to spend time levelling up, very linear storyline, random battles, etc.), but for some reason, I still enjoy it. It reminds me a lot of playing Lunar and the earlier Wild Arms games.

As usual, I like to post any stories I submit in my journal, just so at least a few people can see it...

Doh. I think comments may have been set to disabled previously. Anyway, they're enabled now.

Can't wait ... less than a week before the 360 ships. If I didn't work in MGS, I wouldn't be that excited, as I didn't plan on picking up the system until it got a lot more games (especially RPGs). However, since MGS folks are getting a free systems ... woo hoo! I'm looking forward to playing some more Geometry Wars. :)

So I've decided not to hide where I work anymore. Yes, I work at Microsoft, specifically in MGS (Microsoft Game Studios). I'm curious to see how that affects my karma and postings. Will everything by automatically be modded down (or up) simply because I happen to work at the "evil empire"?

EDIT: This story has been accepted!

Recently, a "rave" was busted in Utah. No big deal, right? This happens all the time, right?

Not like this.

Looks like I have a troll following me around now...

Apparently he has an issue with me commenting about the Xbox 360.