So, I'm reporting from New York City again this weekend and I was determined to come here this time and not spend a bunch of money and to try and be sober at least 30% of the time. In an effort to get out more, some folks I know here decided to do a little gamer meet up in Union Square Park. It was a lovely day; nice weather, cool breeze and scantily clad hotties everywhere.

As I approached the park, it didn't take me long to find the group of people sitting in the shady area, PSPs and DSs shining in the dappled sunlight. We stayed out for about three hours playing Katamari, Tetris, Mario Kart and Lumines. Being NYC, people walked by without noticing they were just inches from sunlight deprived gamers. Thankfully no one burst into flames, got sunburned or dissolved into a pile of dust. It was a perfect blend of nature and technology. You should try it. Just be sure to bring your shades and plenty of sunscreen. Flynn De Marco

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