Random thoughts for the day: 'Skate,' pick-ups, Wired and questions.

Here's what's clouding my mind today:

• I woke up early to play the demo of 'Skate' on my 360. The download froze at 85% for 20 minutes. I didn't get to play.

• 'Bioshock' in now available at your local gaming retailer. I'm getting my collectors edition today!

• The new issue of Wired magazine has a cover story about 'Halo 3.' The cover image features Master Chief and some hidden secrets. There's an IP address cleverly placed in the image; it leads to a website that's part of the 'Halo 3' ARG. There's also a phone number near Chiefy's leg. Calling it reveals an advertisement for some telecom service. In the background you can hear other voices... I couldn't make them out, but I'm sure it's part of the ARG.

• My friend in Chicago bought a PS3 this weekend. He went crazy over the Blu-Ray player's HD quality. Then he asked me, "what are some good games for the PS3 that aren't already on the 360?" I actually had to think about it. I recommended 'Resistance' and 'MotorStorm' and I couldn't think of any others. Seriously, it's almost been a year, what are the great PS3 games so far? Outside of 'Ratchet and Clank' (which looks spectacular), what do we have to look forward to, exclusively, on our PS3's this year? Feel free to tell me.

• Paramount drops Blu-Ray in favor of HD-DVD. Wha?

• The PS3 'home' beta hasn't been exciting lately. Hoping for a update soon.

• Two new original games are coming out on Xbox Live tomorrow. One's called 'Space Giraffe'. Really.