Arcade Gaming Goodness

So for my 30th my very steathly wife managed to organise a surprise present. Not only did she organise a surprise she managed to get just about everyone in on the surprise without letting the surprise out.

Well today was the day, after a few delays (like a small side trip via Sydney) the surprise arrive...

An Arcade table of Awesomeness!!!

Arcade Table unboxed

I knew it had to be something big when it arrived on a palette! It's a Cocktail Tabletop Model it's preloaded and is fantastic... I'm so glad that it's a long weekend. There are some fantastic titles in the preload...

Ness has already discovered Puzzle Bobble... At least I know it will get some use while I'm away!

Thanks so much to everyone who had a hand in this! And a BIG thankyou to my Fantastic wife for a FANTASTIC 30th present! (now all I have to do is plan for Ness's 30th present)

Dear Santa, I've been nice!

It's been a crazy week but I promise I will put up a Christmas list in the next few days... In the mean time this wouldn't go astray in Santa's Sack

Mario Kart Slot Racing For Geeks of All Ages

from Gizmodo by Sean Fallon

You have been a slot racer fan since you were a kid —plus, you have always enjoyed the Mario Kart series. So why not put your passions together with this Mario Kart Slot Racing set? Additional info and photo of the track after the jump.

Each set comes complete with 1:43 scale versions of Mario's B Dasher and Wario's Brute, as well as 20 feet of race track. Plus, the unit has an official Nintendo seal of approval, so you know it is quality. It is currently sold out, but when they get more in stock the set can be yours for $89.95. [Product Page]

All the way to work..... on a Saturday....

All the way to work!

Last night I managed to get the rest of the changes and fixes in by a semi reasonable hour and back to my hotel by 8:30. Fortunately this meant I wasn't too late to catch up with Amaya for a few pints and discussion on work pain, games, gadgets etc. (and some how the differences in the treatment of native inhabitants of Australia and New Zealand during their European invasion and how you store Antimatter).
Of course, as with everytime I catch up, I discover there are now a whole series of gadgets and toys that I simply have to own.

I'm still in Sydney today and am heading back to work for hopefully the final testing phases in acceptance.