E3 06: Note to self - Arrive early to press conferences and sit near the front

So I'm at the Microsoft conference early today, not sure why. It's at the Mann's Chinese theater, where I remember seeing Empire Strikes Back as a kid.

Yay.

Anyhoo, I'm minding my own business, and I decide to trolly myself down to the front row to sit. I figure, better view, right?

Low and behold, Peter Molyneux, braintrust of Lionhead Studios sits his duff right down next to me.

After the event, during which MS announces Fable 2, I proceed to give the impromptu interview, like any gaming journo worth his salt should, and very much to the chagrin of his PR wrangler.

Since, I'm covering E3 for Sci Fi Channel this year, interview and deets here.

[EDIT] My apologies, my editor at SF can't seem to spell Peter's last name correctly. Ugh...

E3 06: Twilight Princess will be mine

Got a decent look at Twilight Princess this morning during the Ninty Presser.

Long version impressions here.

Short version impressions?: Help me Epona, you're my only hope.

E3 06: Still not going to play it...

God, Burning Crusade makes me really want to try WoW.

But I won't. Nay, I can't, for my very soul would be sucked away from my being.

*sniff*

Azeroth Metroblog opens, still not playing WoW

Now, don't I feel the fool. Spoke to Sean Bonner over at Metroblogging about a new Azeroth blog covering the haps around town in the world in World of Warcraft. And I, Mr. video game guy, don't play WoW.

Who cares though, Sean. Can't do it. Can't. You don't play either. You run your blog, I'll run mine.

Interview round up at Sci Fi Channel here.

Hardcore Eulogy: Goodbye, friends

Local hardcore faves Where Eagles Dare are calling it quits, as you prolly know. Final show coverage, last interview here.

New Times Feature - Desole

Followed Phoenix alt-rock act Desole for a few months, including a trip to LA for a video shoot, for this New Times feature.

Interview: Dead Kennedys' Klaus Flouride talks 25th Anniversary of Fresh Fruit For Rotting Vegies

Sat down with Geoff Lyall, aka Mr. Flouride, last week. He still hates Coors, won't make nice with Jello, talks real, real soft (my tape recorder input hated his mousey demeanor).

Pondering the 25th Anniversary of Fresh Fruit For Rotting Vegetables makes me feel very old.

New Times interview here.