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In my last blog, I said I'm going to let go on PC gaming so for now I will remain a "console-tard" or whatever hardcore PC gamers use to describe Playstation and Xbox 360 owners. Maybe playing Stepmania will help my reception? Anyway, today, I decided to head to GameStop buy two of my most wanted Xbox 360 and Wii games. For Xbox 360, I bought The Orange Box and for the Wii, I bought Mario Strikers Charged.

This should reduce my "Xmas Want List" for my parents. I don't want them to spend a lot cash on me when they go Xmas shopping. And for you nosy people out there, I don't use "allowance." So, with my left over money + the money I will get Friday, I'm going to buy Assassin's Creed for the Xbox 360. It's going to be a great week for gaming.

Another thing I'm going to add is yet another GameStop employee discussion. They always say the most interesting things behind the counter…

*I walk up in line. There are three GS employees. Two guys and one chic. One guy is watching Futurama and the other two are catering customers*
Chic GS Employee: Can I help you?
Me: *walks to 2nd counter* Yes. I looked around your store and I can't find Mario Strikers Charged for the Wii and The Orange Box for the Xbox 360 anywhere on your game shelves. Can you check if those two games are available in your system?
Chic: Sure.. *types on computer* Hmm.. *turns head to male GS employee* what's the password again?
Guy GS Employee: *types in password himself*
Chic: Thanks.
Guy: I'll just look over here…*looks through back shelves* you do know both of those games will total out to about $120. *counts in head* $118.50 to be exact.
Me: Sure.
Guy: *gives me Strikers and chic looks for The Orange Box*
Chic: What's The Orange Box?
Guy: It's the box that's orange, lol.
Chic: Oh, now I know.
Guy: Yeah, because I told you.
Chic: Whatever… that'll be $118.50.
Guy: Lol, I knew it!
Chic: *smirks and rolls eyes*
Me: *opens wallet and gives money* 20, 40, 60, 80, 100, 120.
Chic: Would you like a gift receipt?
Me: Hmm.. what does a gift receipt do?
Chic: Like, if it's a present, you can give them a gift receipt.
Me: No thanks. This isn't a gift.
Chic: *disbelief*
Me: *confused*
Chic: Thanks for shopping at GameStop and have a nice day.
Me: Thanks. You two have a nice day too.

Yeah…

Game impressions blog soon.

Original GameSpot Version

In my last blog, I said I'm going to let go on PC gaming so for now I will remain a "console-tard" or whatever hardcore PC gamers use to describe Playstation and Xbox 360 owners. Maybe playing Stepmania will help my reception? Anyway, today, I decided to head to GameStop buy two of my most wanted Xbox 360 and Wii games. For Xbox 360, I bought The Orange Box and for the Wii, I bought Mario Strikers Charged.

 
This should reduce my "Xmas Want List" for my parents. I don't want them to spend a lot cash on me when they go Xmas shopping. And for you nosy people out there, I don't use "allowance." So, with my left over money + the money I will get Friday, I'm going to buy Assassin's Creed for the Xbox 360. It's going to be a great week for gaming.

Another thing I'm going to add is yet another GameStop employee discussion. They always say the most interesting things behind the counter...

*I walk up in line. There are three GS employees. Two guys and one chic. One guy is watching Futurama and the other two are catering customers*
Chic GS Employee: Can I help you?
Me: *walks to 2nd counter* Yes. I looked around your store and I can't find Mario Strikers Charged for the Wii and The Orange Box for the Xbox 360 anywhere on your game shelves. Can you check if those two games are available in your system?
Chic: Sure.. *types on computer* Hmm.. *turns head to male GS employee* what's the password again?
Guy GS Employee: *types in password himself*
Chic: Thanks.
Guy: I'll just look over here...*looks through back shelves* you do know both of those games will total out to about $120. *counts in head* $118.50 to be exact.
Me: Sure.
Guy: *gives me Strikers and chic looks for The Orange Box*
Chic: What's The Orange Box?
Guy: It's the box that's orange, lol.
Chic: Oh, now I know.
Guy: Yeah, because I told you.
Chic: Whatever... that'll be $118.50.
Guy: Lol, I knew it!
Chic: *smirks and rolls eyes*
Me: *opens wallet and gives money* 20, 40, 60, 80, 100, 120.
Chic: Would you like a gift receipt?
Me: Hmm.. what does a gift receipt do?
Chic: Like, if it's a present, you can give them a gift receipt.
Me: No thanks. This isn't a gift.
Chic: *disbelief*
Me: *confused*
Chic: Thanks for shopping at GameStop and have a nice day.
Me: Thanks. You two have a nice day too.

Yeah...

Game impressions blog soon.