Earlier today I managed to get the Windows Vista beta running with dual-boot on my iMac. It's really nice. Aero and all that is really beautiful. Security is something of an issue, though. But what I really wanted to share with you was the next-generation of PC gaming:

Minesweeper.



In the midst of my strategic sweeping of mines, I made a calculation error. I had stepped on a mine. The entire battle field erupted with fire... and my desk exploded into rhythmic vibrations. Ignorant to the powers at hand, I paniced. Something inside my iMac was writhing violently to recreate this fabricated war-like scenario, and I was distraught for its safety. With a glance around my desktop, though, things became clear and I was enlightened to the truth.



The entire suite of pre-installed games for Windows Vista were compatible with the Xbox 360 Controller--even Solitaire. It was the controller's rumble feature that set off the devastating vibration. I had not realized the controller was plugged into my computer as it sat nestled into the corners of my desk. I am still enduring post-traumatic shock.

Minesweeper.

With rumble.

Gaming will never be the same.