A little over two years ago I graduated from college and moved out of the house into a “cozy and vintage” apartment downtown. I wanted to be closer to work and I needed my independence. As a result of my career in journalism and my generally frugal nature, I decided to be stingy when it came to expenditures while living on my own.

This meant I lived without Internet for the past two years. I figured since my job is online-based, and I’m on the Internet eight hours every day, I don’t need to be bothered with it at home. And looking back, it was actually a very liberating experience. It was nice not having the option of wasting hours in front of a computer screen accomplishing nothing. Watching useless (but hilarious) videos and making sure I’ve seen the latest Red Faction quibble. But of course, that lack of connectivity also had its fair share of drawbacks. I was literally in the dark on all the downloadable content and online gaming for the past couple of years. If I wanted to game online, say for a review I was working on, I needed to throw the title in my car and drive back into the suburbs to steal the family’s connection.

Well, things have changed. I’ve moved into a new place, and after much prodding from the family, I’ve made efforts to transform my Luddite lifestyle. They wanted me to finally spring for cable and Internet, and while I didn’t budge on cable (antenna on my HDTV yay), I finally got hooked up. I’ve been so for a couple months now, and life has calmed down enough for me that I can game online and own some noobs.

The only problem is that my new PSN ID is barren. I have no friends, so I’m relegated to playing with a bunch of randoms. I feel like a loner, so I’m hoping there are some fellow Avaulters out there who want do some gaming, and perhaps own some noobs together. Perhaps form some sort of alliance of owning.

I’m also sort of in the dark on what the quality online experiences are. I’ve been playing some Modern Warfare 2 and SOCOM: Confrontation lately, but only because that’s what I have. If there’s other stuff out there, the chances are I probably haven’t given it a shot. I’ve basically been living in a furnished rock the past couple of years. And I’m not just lost when it comes to the good multiplayer experiences out there, but the quality PSN titles as well. Sure, I can go on to the other gaming sites and read their reviews, but I’d rather grab some recommendations from the folks here. You all seem like a group of fine gentleman and ladies with distinguished taste.

So please, let me have it. Tell me what I’ve missed. Tell me what I need to see, do, play, and most importantly, feel free to add me and tell me what games you’re on. My ID is: Arrrrresh. That’s Arrrrresh with five “r”s. You have to roll them. It’s like a war cry. If you hear it, you’re already dead (because I probably accidentally tk’d you).