WoW has now decided to something they probably should have done awhile ago, add a Armoy of sorts for character profiles. WoW Insider - "What's the Armory, you wonder? Well, it's a new part of the official Blizzard site (currently in beta testing) that offers access to character profiles (for characters above level 10), guild profiles, arena team profiles, and arena ladders via the web. The nice thing about Blizzard doing this is that it's all integrated -- no extra software to install, no profiles to keep up to date -- Blizzard already has all of the information and has just given us a new way to access it. The only problem: the Armory website doesn't seem to be online right now. No doubt the cause of millions of players simultaneously trying to hit the site and see how it works." No doubt that is cool. But this is old for those who know about the site Rupture. A WoW social site. It allows you to veiw your current armor, whats in all of your bags, bank, even show PvP stats, Arena stats, and also show what points you put into what talent tree. I guess my biggest complaint is that it is still beta, has been for awhile so this will only hurt the invite only social site in the long run. Unless they spread word like wildfire then maybe people will go there to associate and see these stats about them as well as others. I can only hope it does not for it was a great founding idea that can now only be ruined by Blizzards tardiness on this matter. If Blizzard had done this earlier maybe Rupture would be on par with in the B-class ranks of social networking. Only time will tell what people are gonna do and make what the choice of the future.

In an age of uncertain and fearless dreamers emerged a console that would revolutionize the new
market of gaming. With one competitor up and down. There was a new one in the midst. Would it last or go down in flames. Only time would tell. And as time has showed us that "one" stood and to this day is on the verge of yet another make or break performace.

Back in 1985 when Nintendo bodl entered the console market at the heels of Atari, they had only on thing on their mind, fun. And with the help of great minds like Shigeru Miyamoto to lead the way in game design. Nintendo did just that, have fun. After Game & Watch Galleries success, they decided to go to a console sytle system, as that of soon to be rival Atari.

  While attempting to bring their system to the masses, they wanted to offer something more
and something that set them apart form Atri or Intellivision. Why not create a mascot. Not just
a game that defines your image as did Atari with pong. So Miyamoto dug deep and created Mario. It was a success. Strategic and the begging of Platforming games. But most of all it was fun. Anyone could pick up a controller and enjoy some Mario Bros.

Today after tons of success and innovation with new technologies, such as the DS and DS Lite, they are branchng out and putting their reputations on the line again with a new marvel. A spectacle of curiosity and concern. Praise and disbelief. Whatever it is it will define gaming or see the end of the greatest console devolper ever.

The Wii, as it is now known. While it explores new and uncharted waters, it is tested and proven to be worthy for everyone after E3. While it reminds me of old times playing games such as Mario and Zelda. And lesser kknowns like Clash at Demonhead and Lolo's Adventures. It leaves me speechless to see what new tricks the old dog has learned. The adaption of some other console rivals high points, mixed with thier expected selling points only oleaves us to wonder how things will pan out.

One thing is for sure though, FUN will not be sold seperately.