Morrowind!

  I thought I'd toss in a quick post about something else I'm interested in: Morrowind! I'm talking about the third videogame in the Elder Scrolls series by Bethesda. I bought this game about 4 or so years ago and it quickly became one of my favorite games of all time. Possibly THE favorite. It's a must-have for any RPG fan. Not because it's super-action-packed or extra gory or terribly innovative, but because it's HUGE.
  You, the player, are dropped off in a small port town. After some character customization and a few instructions to get you started, you're given the freedom to explore the entire island of Morrowind, doing what you want, when you want, and how you want. Seriously. Kill anyone you don't like, steal anything that's not bolted down, whatever. There are over 400 dungeons and dozens of towns to explore, and over a score of skills to develop. I'd literally need to write a book to explain everything you can do in this game. If you can't tell, I love it.
  If I've whetted your appetite, check it out at Amazon: Elder Scrolls: Morrowind (Game of the Year). You can get it dirt cheap there. I would get the Game of the Year edition, but it's up to you. Hope you enjoy Morrowind as much as I do! And no, I don't own any stock in the company, if that's what you're wondering...

Minecraft!

  So basically, if you haven't heard of Minecraft yet you haven't been on the internet lately. Or ever. Maybe you only use the internet to see if anyone's commented on your Facebook status. Whatever your reasons may be, allow me to introduce you.
  Here's a brief summary from the official site, Minecraft: "Minecraft is a game about placing blocks to build anything you can imagine. At night monsters come out, make sure to build a shelter before that happens." Trust me, it's a lot more fun than it sounds.
  I think the beauty of this game lies in its simplicity. There's not point to it except to stay alive. You start the game with nothing, you're told nothing; basically you have nothing to go on. The twist comes when you find that almost any block in the game can be collected and then placed where you want. Not only that, but many blocks can be crafted into tools, doors, switches, armor, etc. The games sense of creation and exploration is palpable. The important thing to remember is not to let night creep up on you while you're creating...
  If you're interested, the game's fairly cheap to buy. It's still in development by its creator "Notch", who releases updates somewhat regularly. Of course it's possible to find copies of the game for free, but most fans of the game will hate you for doing that. The choice is yours. Enjoy!