“Technically” Advanced

Halo 3 Launch

After waiting about 2-2 1/2 hours in line at Gamestop on West Mason, I happily picked up my copy of Halo 3.  Then, based on the news reports of the day, opened 4 copies of the game (I picked up the limited edition copy), and had 3 scratched game discs in a row.  Luckily, my 4th was the charm, even though the extras disc was damaged.  No matter – I got what I wanted and headed home, I could always try and get a new extras disc.  I played about an hour, and, due to somewhat better judgment than I wanted, went to bed, satisfied with my purchase.

This morning, I decided to read some of the launch coverage, with articles like this that almost seem like they *wanted* a riot to break out.  Look – gamers can be rather excited and such, but we’re not dicks.  This kind of crap where people say “But when midnight rolled around, it was unclear whether the eager, heavily sugared and caffeinated gamers or the camera-wielding press would be the ones to start some kind of riot. Luckily, no one did.”  That’s total BS.  You went there looking for a fight and didn’t get it.  Too bad.

I look forward to taking my shots in the game tonight on multiplayer as it’s our usual Tuesday multiplayer night.  Good times about to be had.  Good times indeed.