I have loved videogames since the days when I spent way too much time checking coin returns for the elusive two-bit entrance fee to play the stand-up arcade, to the life-changing moment when my poor behind was graced with the revolutionary Nintendo for my birthday (I still recall that vivid, ecstasy filled morning), to junior high through high school when my best friend Jesse and I compiled all the games we'd beaten together (hundreds). To my current dispensation in life where I continually fall prey to the time portal of hours later we call gaming. Whether it's my Raedon 5750 fueled laptop, my cardiovascular involving Wii, or one of my iPad/iPhone devices, I'm on it playing. I love most games and will give any game a shot. I generally find that if a game brings a number of people enjoyment or escape, I'll experience at least a bit of it, too. I love poking around these brilliant creations and am genuinely thankful for the effort that is put into them and the joy that it brings me. Although I believe all gamers need to keep their lives in balance and not sacrifice priorities, I also believe videogames can be an incredible experience for any walk of life and a valid resource to interact with the world and escape the looming tomorrow that no decision today can effect. Gamers, we live in a privileged world!

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