Thanks to connections (who wish to remain nameless, but you fuckin' rock), I have a copy of FlatOut, which won't actually be released to the US until next year, but is already out in Europe. An excellent race game, it's had me hooked all morning. Between that and Half-Life 2, I'll be occupied for the day (unless work calls, of course).
But first, a couple sammiches and the afternoon flick: