I don’t have an Xbox 360. But working on a site like T&G makes me want to get one (one of many things I’d like but don’t need nor can afford right now). It makes me want to be good at games like Halo 3.

I love that Nathan Fillion loves his Xbox. I can’t actually confirm that he owns one, but it’s my guess based on this fantastic blog post, in addition to this awesome interview clip with sci-fi writer PJ Haarsma. Read the full interview.

In general, I love buzz. I love that the “I Love Bees” thing actually worked (If you don’t know what ILB is, refer to Wikipedia). When buzz works, it can bring out that crazy impulse in you to care about something you normally wouldn’t care about. Or, in my case, to want something I really have no use for (seriously, when am I going to find time to play and get really good at Halo?) Buzz can’t be duplicated, no matter how hard PR folks try.

All this talk about Halo 3 makes me want to buy the Xbox 360 but I know it’ll be a big mistake. Just like the last time, when I bought the Xbox and never played it. I complained because I missed my old N64. Then sold the Xbox to my good friend, only to later find out the game console at times almost led to the decline of her marriage (how would you like THAT hanging on your friendship until the end of time?).

There is too much pressure behind another Xbox purchase. Instead I will try to enjoy the buzz that the Halo 3 kids are trying to conjure (it’s ok, just slightly crazy impulsive). I’ll try to make sense of Master Chief and the Covenant, whatever that is. I’ll enjoy the buzz, but that’s it. 

Related note: Overheard in the vanpool … BioShock is another game to lookout for.