MPb Picks of the Week
by Brutilus

Every week, a different MillionairePlayboy.com staffer takes a turn sharing something in different mediums that you should check out. Brutilus brings us our fifth week of picks. Come back next week for a different staffer's picks.

PLAY: Card Game
Steve Jackson Games: Munchkin

Geeks & Goblins need both beware this hysterical game series from the twisted minds of Steve Jackson and Marty Kovalic. You and your friends will delve into pun-packed dungeons, travel to the parody-riddled stars, or fight off a horde of monkey ninjas.

Munchkin has three main sets (Munchkin, Star Munchkin, and Munchkin Fu) as well as two expansions for the original Munchkin.

Why you should check this out:They're packed chock full of bad jokes and references that will have the gamers in your life cracking up.

Steve Jackson Games SRP $24.95 for Basic Sets; $16.95 for expansions

Available at your local game shop.

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GLUG: Ale
Lindeman Lambic Belgian Raspberry Ale

Enjoy a naturally fermented ale made with raspberries instead of hops. No bitter aftertaste. Light and sweet. Great to keep on hand for parties and ladies.

Why you should check this out: I have yet to meet a lady that would turn down a drink that tastes like raspberries

Order a case at your local liquor store.

PLAY: PC Game
Neverwinter Nights: The Hordes of the Underdark

Picking up where you left off in the first expansion, Shadows of Undrentide, Bioware has taken Neverwinter Nights to a whole new level. They continue the story of Deekin the kobold, add 16 new creatures, and 6 new prestige classes. There are even 4 new tilesets for those brave and imaginative enough to write their own adventures.

Why you should check this out: Bioware has been on a roll for the last few years with the Neverwinter Nights series and Hordes of the Underdark appears to be no exception. Sink your teeth into 20+ new hours of gameplay!

Check out at Amazon.com - $24.99

READ: Web Comic
Penny Arcade

If you're into video games, you've got to read Penny Arcade.

Gabe and Tycho bring you irreverent takes on trends in the gaming industry 3 times a week and are at their most dangerous when the politicians and the main stream media get their hooks into one of our treasured icons. Thanks to Gabe and Tycho, American Greetings suffered a first quarter loss in sales. (Ask me how sometime... )

Why you should check this out: These guys don't pull any punches and are always right on top of new trends and issues in the gaming community.

Read Penny Arcade religiously

SURF: Web
DVDPriceSearch.com

Why you should check this out: This site polls more than 2 dozen web sites that sell DVDs and shows you the best prices. Great place to go when shopping for Christmas gifts.

DROOL: Female
Tricia Helfer

Victoria's Secret and Battlestar Galactica, two of my favorite franchises, are together at last.

This stunning babe is playing one of the next generation Cylons in this awesome remake of the classic 1978 series.

Check her out in Battlestar Galactica starting Monday, December 8 @ 9pm or in her Maxim shoot this month.

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