by norm stovall normstovall@gmail.com
Dear Santa,
This year, I have been blessed with many videogames that have made me enormously happy. With so many great games to choose from, I have hardly had the time to even play most of them all the way through! My kids are really enjoying Super Mario Galaxy for the Wii, which I’m sure you know already. We couldn’t wait till Christmas. I’ve just picked up Call of Duty 4: Modern Combat for my console of choice to play by myself or with my friends online, as well. I mean if you aren’t going to get me that BB gun, I just figured to hell with asking you for a war-based video game, I just picked it up myself.
Speaking of which, I picked up Resistance: Fall of Man for the Playstation 3 not so long ago as well. My friend and I have had lots of fun shooting each other in the head with that one. It’s really great. And up to 40 players in a match online!?! Jesus. (Sorry, sensitive subject, I know. It was meant as an expletive.) You really should be more flexible on what you get the kids this year though, these games help me get out those aggressive tendencies that build up at work. (Don’t tell my boss that I said that, Brie is totally awesome.) Well except Manhunt 2 for the Wii and PS2, that game is way too violent for the kids. Don’t give that to any of those bratty lil’ kids that ask for it. That “Mature” rating is on there for a reason. Any sensible parent knows that. And besides, Santa, that game kinda sucks. No offense to the elves or anything.
And another thing, I won’t be asking for Rock Band, either. That game is so awesome and all my friends wanted to get together and play it so much, I just had to buy it at the store. Even though it’s only available for the PS3 and the Xbox 360, I still think it’s great. It really brings us together as friends, and my Mom is looking forward to trying out the singing parts of the game. Well, hopefully, anyway. All our favorite songs are in there, from Creedence Clearwater Revival to The Clash to R.E.M., we are set for life as far as music games are concerned! Well, because of that and the fact that collectively, between friends and family, we have Guitar Hero 3 for the Wii, Xbox 360, PS2, PS3 and PC/Macintosh, and we can even use our Xbox 360 Guitar Hero guitar controllers with the Xbox 360 version of Rock Band! Yeah, we are definitely set there.
I would ask for an Xbox 360 Console, but as you probably read in the gift guide, they are inexpensive as ever, and of course, I already had one at this time last year. Same with the Sony PS3 (thanks to my Friends Tony and Adam hooking me up there, be sure to send them something extra nice this year.) And you got me my Awesome Nintendo Wii last year as well, which still retails for 250 bucks, I use that thing lots. And I made a Santa Mii just for you, so you can come play for a little bit after you find your way down our chimney. I’ll leave the Wii Remotes sitting out.
Oh, and my Nintendo DS? Yeah, I went ahead and got Contra 4 for that, so no way I am I gonna need a new handheld game. That game is pure, unadulterated action. My daughter is playing lots of Zoo Keeper; it was on sale for 10 bucks at target, so I couldn’t resist. She just loves matching those shapes, and it keeps her from making all that annoying music that she has so much fun doing with Electroplankton. I hear the Call of Duty 4 game is great for the DS, but I already have the Console versions, so don’t worry about that.
I know, I know, you are probably going to ask me about the PSP. Well, truth is, I don’t even have one of those. You could get me one, sure, but I’m not asking you to. I mean, there are some great games out these days, including Loco Roco for the whole family to enjoy, or Castlevania: Dracula X Chronicles for my vampire hunting, arcade-style action needs. You could make a compelling argument for that. Hell, there is even Final Fantasy: War of the Lions, which is apparently really great for strategy game fans. But truth be told, I don’t need one. Because of all the games I have been playing, I haven’t had the chance to get out much.
Here is what I’m getting at. Honestly Santa, what I really could use is a new pair of underpants. And maybe some socks, too. Yeah, I’ve become a stereotypical gamer alright, and my wardrobe could use some help. I’m not exactly a sight to behold.
Sincerely,
Norm Stovall
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