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Why Hello!
By some awesome miracle from Hay-soos himself, you have stumbled upon my blog. Now that you are here, take a moment to sit and enjoy today's dose of gaming news. Really, it's okay. I won't tell your boss.

I knew I was waiting for a reason! Rumors that Microsoft and Sony will announce a cut in console prices at E3 are circulating because of this guy, EEDAR analyst Jesse Divnich. Divnich said he predicts that the two warring factions will duke it out for all the attention during the now ultra-exclusive entertainment expo in Los Angeles. Seriously, trying to switch names on tickets for that gigantic gaming event is like trying to get someone at your local government office to call you back. You can read all about Jesse (Gandalf) Divnich and his gaming prophecy at Games Industry Biz.
http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/microsoft-to-cut-us-xbox-360-price-at-e3-says-analyst

Jeff Green makes me laugh. The editor for EGM shares his first Spore creatures in his blog. Bloopy is my favorite. For those of you who are terminally stupid, Spore is the epic gaming event Will Wright has been working on for what seems like my entire life. You take the role of God in Spore and create beings in your image. (or the image of a horribly deformed leper, as in Bloopy's case) It is a civilization simulation of epic proportions, and one I would like to take for a spin. You can check out more of Bloopy and his friend Spongy here:
http://www.1up.com/do/blogEntry?bId=8770945&publicUserId=5380367

OOH FUNSIES!
Capcom wants your ugly mug in their next release of Street Fighter. To earn a place in gaming history and a new line for all those hot gamer girls, Capcom wants you to send them something that will convince them to add your visage to the background characters in the game. An essay, a video; anything you want, but it has to impress. If all goes well, your digital self will be wiping blood off its pants in no time. Check out the post and where to send your bribes here:
http://www.capcom-unity.com/s-kill/blog/2008/06/13/tell_us_why_you_should_be_in_street_fighter_iv

Awesome product alert!
While browsing the blogs at GrrlGamer, I came across a link to Gelaskins, makers of fine covers for PSPs and DS Lites. (Muah, is there anything else BUT a DS Lite?) There are a ton of choices to choose from, and they range from girly to quite the piece of artwork. A few M.C. Escher prints are available including "Drawing Hands" and "Fish." Pretty bad-ass if you ask me. Check them out here: (and tell them Gracie sent you :)
http://www.gelaskins.com/index.php

Sound Off Gaming Professionals!
Gamasutra's question of the week really needs your opinion. The Entertainment Software Association (yeah, these guys again) is the political, voluntary and peer-based arm of the games industry, and in recent years many professionals, like Janet Jackson once did, are wondering "What Have You Done For Me Lately?" Members including EA, Midway, Atari and Nintendo of America seem to tire of the ESA's sloppy performance, and companies like Activision and Lucas Arts are backing out of this elite gamer's club. You can read all about the ESA and their recent dip in popularity here:
http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=18966
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