Don't forget, the shindig is by invitation only, so if you haven't already contacted me for an invite, email me by tomorrow afternoon so that we can be sure to get all the information to you in time (whaskins@ionstorm.com).  Members of the gaming press, as well as community webmasters, are welcome to attend.

In the meantime, check out Playing Field's Website at http://www.theplayingfields.co.uk

     But game developers are gamers at heart.  And as such, they understand that game fans have an insatiable hunger for information about upcoming titles.  The sheer number of gaming mags and Web sites will attest to that.  Computer gaming has spawned a vast Web community that examines the industry under a microscope.  It is only natural that human nature, with its petty jealousies and irrepressible desire for notoriety, would give birth to those who would seek to demonize certain companies or individuals, presumably to make themselves look better ....(?) 

So, to all those little bitches (pronounced 'beeyatches') out there who hide behind your nicknames and your "anonymous, but very reliable" sources, I say "Take your best shot."  At the end of the day, we'll still be working hard to create entertaining games.   

And you'll still be parasites, living out your 15 minutes of fame.

     And just in case you were wondering, I HATE the Dallas Cowboys with a passion.  Part of the sheer joy living in Dallas last season was watching the desperation in the eyes of Cowboys fans. 

     Not that my favorite team--the Oakland Raiders-- had a great season or anything last year...but that's the beauty of a new season...the slate is wiped clean.  The Raiders will be visiting Dallas in the pre-season as well as in Week 4.   While Jeff George and Tim Brown are finding their game, Dallas will be 'rebuilding.'  Christians to the lions, baby....

     Christian Divine and I had the to-the-death-Tekken3-best -2-out-of-3 challenge earlier.  Of course, entry was limited to writers only, so as to keep out the riff-raff...Needless to say, I scattered his weak ass like a pile of dry leaves and he whimpered back to his writing hole. Long live the King!

   Thanks to all the talented web folk out there who have sent emails and resumes.  We will be reviewing all of them over the next couple of weeks.  If anyone else out there is interested in throwing their hat into the ring to come work in ION's Web Department (otherwise known as "Funsville"), send your email to web@ionstorm.com.

     We will be constantly adding more news and information to the site, so check back often. Today, we will be adding a downloadable song from Daikatana called Plague Village.

     Will Loconto is doing a great job on the music for all the games and I know gamers will be surprised by the cohesive quality and great composition of the tunes. That's it for now. Later.

     Speaking of Web stuff, ION Storm is on the lookout for a top-notch web guy. If you think you have what we're looking for drop me an email and tell me about yourself. And don't forget, the July edition of the Eye On Storm newsletter will be posted next week.