G-pinions

God of War 2 (PS2) - There are only two appropriate responses to the news that GoW2 is coming out this week. The first and most charming would be, "Duh, I already had my first menage a trois." The second response that I would accept, and the one our very own Nick has shouted over and over again, is just as heart-warming, "God of War 2 is coming out THIS WEEK?" He even yelled in all caps. I think he bellowed those exact words two or three times during our last podcast. I really shouldn't have shoved all that cotton in his nose when he told me it would mess up his memory. Oh well, live and learn.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (XBLA) - How are you enjoying Worms? Did it make you smile when you first tried to toss a sheep onto a group of your invertebrate friends? Did you squeal with joy when the stupid mini-mule leaped over them and landed in a pool of the tears of his departed colleagues? I'm glad we can all find solace in wrecking the lives of the lowest species on Earth, even if it is one that has proven itself to ultimately be the most important. Wait a second, shouldn't I write a few words about TMNT? This is the big one. The XBLA game we've all been waiting for. It's that Turtles game we all played in the arcades 14 years ago. The game that taught us all that stealing pizza is always a good idea, even if our buddy has one sliver of health left. And you can relive all your memories for only $5. How can you possibly say no to that offer? I'll tell you what, if you download this game, I'll even let you play as Donatello. Deal?

Viva Pinata Demo (XBL) - I refuse to write about a portable Nazi killing game or its re-released big screen cousin. Instead, I will rave once more about this overlooked game. Viva Pinata is amazing. It is the most in-depth sim I have ever played on a console, and one of the cutest games ever to boot. Do you have a stone heart or something? This is not some cheesy demo either. It is practically the entire game. There's no time limit so feel free to catch pinatas and grow trees until you feel like actually compensating the fine folks at Rare. If you were too embarrassed to ask a clerk to retrieve a copy of this pastel paradise for you, now you can enjoy its candy goodness from the secret comfort of your own home. You have no excuse for not playing this amazing game now. Prove the skeptics wrong! The X360 audience demands more than just shooters!