Since the last entry..
*I reached the final boss of "P.N. 03." I'm playing on normal. It's hard. I'm thinking about giving up.
*I tried "Kung Fu Panda" on the DS and was reminded yet again that development studio Vicarious Visions can harness the DS more impressively than even some of Nintendo's teams. It's a side-scroller geared to kids, for better or worse. (Meaning it's so easy that I don't feel compelled to play past level two.) The game is presented in graphically sharp 3D across 2D environments. It's full of accurate mindless touch-screen kung fu and loaded with audio. VV sets the tech standard on the DS yet again.
*I also got near the end of Act 2 in "Metal Gear Solid 4." But I missed the dolls. Only read about them after the fact online. Should I go back? Can I go back? Onward, Snake. Onward.
Next: I'm off to L.A. for the rest of the week with nary a portable game that I'm dying to play. That could mean a significant gaming drought.