While I love the online multiplayer experience on most games - as long as the mute button is handy - nothing's worse than returning to your favorite title after a months-long hiatus.  Consider my attempts to shake off rust in Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (something I alluded to in the forums).  At first, it was like riding a bike. You don't really forget how to play once you mess around a few minutes. Now, imagine that bike slamming into a brick wall. That's what happens when you learn the other players have invested way more time in this game, and are therefore much better. I was respectable, but experienced an overall thrashing.  I am hoping to be back up to speed in a week or two. Readers, how long does it take you to readjust to a multiplayer experience such as COD4 after time off?  Meanwhile, on to my weekend lineup:  Borderlands: Just passed Level 11 with Roland, the soldier who drops turrets. Sadly, I can say no more. Review coming next week.  Brütal Legend: Very surprised at how polarizing the opinions are on this game. The average score on Metacritic is 84. I wonder how much of the negativity stems from super high expectations.  NBA Live 10: Trying to work my created point guard into the starting lineup of the Sioux Falls Skyforce, the developmental team for the Miami Heat. Must work on my horrid jump shot.  Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time: A developer from Insomniac Games visited recently to show off the duo's latest adventure. One weapon is a belching blowfish attached to the end of a gun. Safe to say that sold me on this game.  Readers, your turn. What will you play this weekend?  To report corrections and clarifications, contact Reader Editor  . For publication consideration in the newspaper, send comments to  . Include name, phone number, city and state for verification. To view our corrections, go to
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