Emerald Emblem

I managed to secure my Mario Kart Tour console bundle from Argos after spending the beginning of the week checking every website, every morning. Registered interest on ShopTo and Amazon, ShopTo confirmed I wasn't getting in the launch batch and Amazon stopped(?) the invite system. I was checking around UK gaming news outlets and saw that Argos were taking more pre-orders, but since the article was an hour since publication I was not hopeful, but luckily for me when I checked they were still taking them. The website was busy so I was really stressing that they would all go before I could get the order in and I lost my place in the queue trying to figure out how to apply the gift card I got (Workplace has a Gift Card discount scheme, had to take out a £440 Gift card as they only accept gift cards 10's so I get the bundle for £415 plus leftover Gift Card balance of £6) but I happily still got an order in and the next day they sent a text confirming I was getting it Launch day, so I've booked a 5 day weekend from Launch to commit to playing and streaming it on Twitch. I also decided to pick up Bravely Default since it was cheap.

As an Arsenal fan, I really want the season to end. I hold little hope of beating PSV with the options we have as of right now. I would honestly give Nathan Butler-Oyedeji a go tomorrow night, but I have the feeling it's either gonna be Trossard as a false 9 or Merino again, and the lack of shots on target the last 2 games makes me think we'll be edged out over the 2 legs. With Saka and Martinelli probably out for another month at least (Neither were pictured in training this afternoon) I'm severely looking to the Summer and the potential arrivals of Zubamendi (and possibly Kimmich, but I think he'll see sign an extension at Bayern Munich) and finally getting that long awaited Number 9 whether that be Sesko or maybe Gyokores.

I do wonder how many people will wait in this situation, especially the die hard Pokemon fans. Judging from the reaction from some about the visuals shown off in the Pokemon Presents, maybe more than we might think will wait.

I took advantage of Prime day to upgrade from the old Sony Bravia 43" to this Hisense 55" 4K TV. Should make gaming and watching the Football from the main couch easier since it's pretty far away.

Why is Harry Kane so bad in finals?

Spain absolutely the right team to win the tournament, congratulations to them. We cannot waste this golden generation of players. Whether you think Southgate is the man to win us a tournament or not, he may very well be in charge for the World Cup, he has to make sure he uses the next two years wisely.

Probably one of the biggest robberies of recent times, NEVER in a MILLION years was that a penalty for PSG. These sorts of decisions are the reason people call corruption. Absolutely gutted for Newcastle and their supporters and the ref was having a great game until that intervention, I think he was focusing too much on the contact with the arm that he missed the ball coming off the chest first, that's the only explanation. Now Newcastle might be dropping into the Europa or out of Europe entirely.

Morocco have been really good, they've just made it 2-0.

Just waiting on ShopTo to dispatch Scarlet, they started processing it on Tuesday and I almost thought hopefully I'd get it today, but it's still processing.

I've been discovering a certain classic shounen series this week. I'm sure we all know a certain Anime called Yu Yu Hakusho. Been spending most of my birthday week binge watching, at the Dark Tournament Arc, episode 44 and boy has it been enjoyable, I just love the 90's aesthetic, such a nostalgia trip.

Top of the league for a 3rd straight weekend no matter the result at Old Trafford. Would never have believed that at the start of the season. But a 4-point cushion at stake on Sunday, it's a shame we picked up all these midfield injuries, hopefully we have enough to get the result but we shall see.

Ordered a few recent Steam releases: These games I got in Fanaticals Mystery game bundles that cost £1.79 for 2 games, unfortunately already had one game (The Escapists)

That was such a satisfying comeback win. So glad Gabriel got to make amends for his error with the winner. Good to hear him say his teammates lifted him after he gifted Mitrovic the opener. There are sterner tests after this month, but just got to keep up the good work.

If Haaland can do that to Palace, he should be right at home in the Premier League

Phone was due an upgrade, so I swapped from my Sony Xperia 5 II to a Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra.