Once again...

Oh yeah. That's right. I got the Red Ring of Death! This seems to be a yearly occurance, and it's the second time since I've owned my 360... since I sat those 12 long hours inside Wal-Mart... that this has happened. At least the repairs are free, but nevertheless, it's pretty absurd that we have to lose possession of our hardware for a month at a time.

I just got two games from Gamefly, and they have to sit there, unplayed, and I get to pay for a month of the service without being able to use it. Oh, but at least Microsoft will give me a gift card for a free month of Live. Conveniently, I just got charged for a non-existent month of Live at the same time. So it comes out to a big ol' zero anyway.

I don't want this post to be comprised entirely of a rant, so I do want to let it be known that I'll have a review up soon for the out-of-nowhere hit Sins of a Solar Empire. In a time where it seems the only games to make are sequels, this is a genuine, unique title that has succeeded in its entry into the market. So, you can probably tell it's a good game, but I'll need a good bit of time to write a thorough review on it. Until then, may you all be free of red rings of death and any other malfunctions.