After keeping my copy of Uncharted 2 on a shelf for a year, we finally decided to break open the shrinkwrap and embark on Nathan Drake’s new adventure on the PS3. Voted by Gamespot readers as game of the year, the cover-based shooter featured an unlike hero, Nathan Drake, who reminded us of Capt. Malcolm Reynolds from Firefly, with his wry humor and well-hidden heart of gold. The combination of adventure and sarcasm was addicting, and we finished the game in just a week by sticking with Glenn’s need for blazing guns and forgoing Melody’s obsessive treasure collecting. With a slew of anticipated game releases this fall, we wasted no time and leapt right into Sid Meier’s Civilization V last week. The 5th installation of the flagship of turn-based strategy games returned with a vengeance, with addictive micromanagement of resources and units, as well as the limitless permutations of science, culture, and wealth. For an obsessive-compulsive person like me, the game is a succubus that has drained all my time and productivity this past week. Luckily, I’m back in the Longwood area for my Beth Israel Deaconess rotation, so the commute has much improved. Aside from attending my friend’s wedding, I’m looking forward to a long weekend of what I’d like to do every night – take over the world!