Okay I’m done reflecting on the games community for a bit, although it does remind me that I’m a bit of a people watcher.

So here it is, August 2009. Warning: Rambling ahead.

This Summer has been good. I’ve been alternating between just enjoying the sun and burying my head in work. It’s one extreme or the other and probably not so well Zen balanced. It doesn’t help that it’s been so damn hot. The heat wave broke two days ago and now I’m experiencing Vancouver’s glorious rain. I stood on my deck at 3am and simply basked in it.

I’m really liking my iPod Touch. I still loathe Apple, but I’m a self-confessed consumer whore who’s never truly boycotted anything. If you make a product I like, I may buy it. That’s my number one consumer rule and I have a small amount of pride at least that it supports quality craftsmanship.

I should mention that Hellbent Games has an upcoming iPhone / Touch game. I have tons of respect for Chris & crew @ Hellbent. I can’t say much, but the game looks good so far. It should be ready in a few weeks, although who knows how long it’ll take to get approval for the App store.

I’m torn between sticking with Windows 7 or going back to XP for convenience. I’m really pleased with my PC right now, even after sinking more dollars into it than I expected to (or perhaps because I did).

I’ve been taking a break from MMOs, poking my head in here and there, but nothing substantial. I hit the Diku burnout wall big-time and the result is I’m probably going to be a sucker for the little differences rather than the sameness of it all. More on that topic soonish.

I’ve played quite a bit of Unreal Tournament 3 and some Left 4 Dead. I’m burned out on Plants & Zombies and pretty much anything else Tower Defence related. I love Pocket God and Flight Control, despite those games guaranteeing that my Touch spends more time in the hands of my roommates.

I’ve been coding up a storm on Gameslate hoping to move my beta status to fully live before month’s end. I don’t expect it to get much traffic at first, it’s more just about my enjoyment making it. Sometimes that’s the most satisfying, knowing every bit of work put into something is your own.

Here’s a toast to everyone else enjoying their Summer, whether you’re cooped up indoors or enjoying the outdoors. *cheers*