Come out and play

I'm spending this week in Youngsville, which would theoretically inspire me to blog more often out of sheer boredom. But I'm actually finding I have a lot to do, partially because Bryan is in Raleigh, so I'm hanging out with him four of the five nights I'll be here. I also spent the last two days helping Charles move out of his apartment in Richmond and onto his parents' front porch. It took us two days (and a total of three carloads) because (a) Charles has way more crap than he thinks and (b) we – and by "we," I mean Charles – pack cars like we've never played Tetris before. We – and by "we," I mean Charles – were smart enough to pack the radio last, but we weren't smart enough to record the Tetris theme song on a disc before starting.

Anyhow, Richmond is not my kind of town, Chicago is (just kidding – I've only been through the airport in Chicago, so I have no idea – it's just a song).

When I'm not in or on my way to Richmond, I'm trying to play Wii Sports Resort, which I got on my way into town on Sunday. I've already written a review, and basically it's as fun as the original Wii Sports. (Now you don't have to read my awesome review.)

To be honest with you, Diane, I'm surprised. Specifically, at how well the basketball game works, especially considering it uses only the Wiimote and no nunchuck. If you've played the tennis game on the original Wii Sports, and I'm assuming you have, you know that the main problem with playing a mobile sport with just a Wiimote is that you have absolutely no control over your character's movements. That's still true in basketball, but it didn't stop tennis from being fun, and it doesn't stop basketball from being fun either. Plus, there's a three point shooting competition.

I've been writing about Wii Sports Resort for about two hours now, since I just finished the review this morning, so moving on...

Xbox Live is what I would deem "fully blowing up" during these summer months. Xbox Live release dates are historically tricky to pin down, but here's a brief list of things that have happened or will happen in the recent and immediate past, present, or future:

1. Watchmen: The End is Nigh, Part 2
   
2. The Warriors: Street Brawl
   
3. Marvel vs. Capcom 2
   
4. TMNT: Turtles in Time
   
5. The Secret of Monkey Island: SE
   
6. Fallout 3: Mothership Zeta
   
7. Gears of War 2: All Fronts Collection/Dark Corners
   
8. Halo Wars: Historical Battle Map Pack
   
9. NCAA Football 10 Online Franchise
   

Wait, that last one's not happening, but it should be. At any rate, it may be a long time before I need to head to Best Buy again.

QotD:

Which is your favorite Wii Sports sport?

1. Golf
   
2. Tennis
   
3. Boxing
   
4. Bowling
   
5. Baseball
   
6. Archery
   
7. Canoeing
   
8. Swordplay
   
9. Wakeboarding
   
10. Frisbee
    
11. Basketball
    
12. Table tennis
    
13. "Power cruising"
    
14. Cycling
    
15. Air sports
    

My take: Right now, I'm fully digging basketball but mostly because Bryan, Charles, and I spent about an hour last night in some tight and entertaining three point shootouts.