Marginalia: 6.6.09

I've never heard of Section 8, but I do like that they're allowing user-created dedicated servers. If the mod community is any indication, sometimes the best quality assurance comes from a rabid fan base.

I'm happy to see THQ getting some retail love, with UFC 2009 Undisputed and current-Charge-Shot!!!-darling Red Faction: Guerrilla performing strongly.

I agree with Russ Fischer: I hope this next round of Western (the genre not the region) games doesn't suck. It has so much potential.

Jim Sterling thinks we should stop bellyaching about Left 4 Dead 2. We think he's a fat limey.

Miyamoto gloating.

Germany, home of lightning warfare, Wagner and the Stuka dive bomber, wants to ban violent videogames.