Over the past week, Ireland has been home to some depressingly nice weather. Cerule, cloudless skies and temperatures in the high 70's have found me basking in the sunshine like a gecko in my backyard until almost 11pm, which is sunset around this time of year.

Needless to say, I'm sick to fucking death of it. Good weather puts a great deal of pressure on someone like me to spend time outdoors, curled up with a good book, drinking a beer. It takes me away from vices like gaming. And just when I have Dragon Quest VIII spinning idly in the PS2, just waiting for my attention.

Luckily, the sky is grey and dour right now. I would like nothing better than a weekend of rumbling thunder and downpour, so I can guiltlessly tuck away into a gaming weekend.

You know the drill: this is your thread to tell us what you'll be playing, to brag about new purchases, to crow about virtual victories. Make the jump and join in! Florian Eckhardt

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