Since I have a copy of the schedule at hand to jog my usually muddled memory, I think I might actually do a bit of a day-to-day rundown of BotCon. But no promises. You know how I'm always, "Oh, I'm gonna write my big review of BotCon!" and yet have never actually finished one. But maybe this year. I'll try to keep discussion of intestinal discomfort to a minimum.

But that's tomorrow. Today I work, and before work, I play Pokemon XD, which I picked up a copy of at one of those nice locally-owned game shops that don't have to worry that they spent a million dollars on a flyer that says they'll have it out on the 4th. I stayed up much too late playing it last night already, and I'm really enjoying it so far. Of course, I really enjoyed Colosseum, too. Steve-o, you should get this one because it's much more about the RPG part.

After a week of pestering GameStop employees and scouring message boards in search of information about when I might actually be allowed to purchase a Game Boy Micro (Graham's comping me most of the price as my birthday present), I have one in my hands. A friend I talked to about it last week IMed me to let me know that he found one this morning at a TRU, so I stopped by Target on the way to campus to get Friday's lab work made up, and lo and behold there was my baby. The guy who opened the case for me hadn't even noticed they had them in yet. I realize the price seems unreasonable for what it is on the surface, but handling it I can understand: it's got a metal case that's definitely a step up in durability and feel from previous GB systems, and even more than the SP it feels like an adult gadget. The faceplates are nice, I have the camo one on now, and it comes with this snazzy little tool for popping them off so they can be secure enough to toss around in your bag. Also, it comes with a little pouch to keep it in. I spent a couple hours tonight playing Riviera, which I consider a serious test of screen size with its tiny, tiny attack text, and I had no problem reading it. The second-lowest light setting is perfect for indoor play, and the colors were perfectly sharp and clear. I am in love.