Tiger Woods 2006 (PS2)
A little late, but it's better than never I suppose. This came out a while back, but I've hesitated playing it because the game itself is a master of time suckage. At any rate, the game engine is virtually the same. They added a few more bells & whistles, and I believe a few more heinous courses. There are also a few new/different game styles available. At any rate, this has been and perhaps always will be a great golf game. This is coming from someone who loathes actual golf but loves it via PC or video game console.
The Godfather (PS2)
This game is a bit newer than Tiger Woods. I hesitated slapping this one in the console because I just knew it would turn out to be a crackhead game. See the definition below if that's a new term for you. Anyway, it's relatively cool. Very similar to the GTA game engine as far as movement and general layout. The game is aligned with the actual movie so the main characters are similar to those who acted in the movie. You create your very own 'mafia' character and carry out missions/etc. for the Corleone family in NYC circa 1950s...I think. The more business you extort and money you raise via racketeering/bank heists the more your family status improves. I haven't gotten too far but am impressed with what I've seen so far. If you're on sick leave or short/long-term disability, this game will help pass the time.
"Crackhead game" - a video game of any variety that causes one to sit for hours and play until their very eyes are completely bloodshot & sealed shut; a game that causes twitching and discomfort if not played daily for at least 4-5 hours - sometimes up to 10-12
I mentioned something in the regards to the neverending stories of the Village Idiot in my last post. This is a person who seems to have the best luck & the worst luck all at once. Unfortunately, the last incident has caused great scrutiny and humiliation for the poor fellow. The sad story is that the tales of this person go on & on. So rather than glorifying his drunken presence in society, I have refrained from posting the urban legends & notorious stories that dubbed him the Village Idiot. They are amusing tales that I would love to share, but the guy truly has a problem. So all I will share is his latest episode posted below. This was taken by a spectator after the Cardinals home opener last week. The setting is one of the various parking garages in downtown St. Louis. The message I have to send.... cameras/cameraphones/visual recording devices are everywhere. Don't f*ck up in public or chances are you will be Google-able.
