<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" standalone="yes"?><oembed><version><![CDATA[1.0]]></version><provider_name><![CDATA[Grinding Down]]></provider_name><provider_url><![CDATA[https://grindingdown.wordpress.com]]></provider_url><author_name><![CDATA[Paul]]></author_name><author_url><![CDATA[https://grindingdown.wordpress.com/author/mylifecomics/]]></author_url><title><![CDATA[Christmas loot]]></title><type><![CDATA[link]]></type><html><![CDATA[<p>I made out very well this holiday season, finding the following beneath the Christmas tree:</p>
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<strong>Touchmaster 3</strong> &#8211; Haven&#8217;t played any yet because I&#8217;m going to be doing a half-hour handheld review for <a href="http://firsthour.net/">The First Hour</a>. I did, however, look over my fiancee&#8217;s shoulder a few times as she jumped between games. Seems like an interesting mix of mini-games. More to come later&#8230;</p>
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<p><strong>The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks</strong> &#8211; Only an hour into the game or so (just received the whirlwind tool, to be more specific), but I&#8217;m looking forward to more already. I&#8217;m not quite as put off as I was upon initially starting <strong>The Phantom Hourglass</strong>.</p>
<p>Lastly, I got this big boy:</p>
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<p><strong>Bioshock</strong> &#8211; I tried the demo a few months back and enjoyed it more than I expected. So now I&#8217;m ready to head deep underwater into the throwback city of Rapture. Wish me luck. As I&#8217;ve previously mentioned, I&#8217;m not terribly great at shooters unless they are a mix of RPG/shooting.</p>
<p>These three should keep me busy for quite some time. Plus, there&#8217;s always <strong>Fallout 3</strong>. Always&#8230;</p>
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