Since my phone number changed, I’ve been calling various places to update my record. One such place was the EB Games in Park Royal – sounds innocuous, but as I have 4 games on pre-order and they contact me by phone, it’s in my best interest to make sure they can get hold of me.

I called the store (yes, they’re in my phone as a contact – shut up) and explained that I have games on pre-order but a new phone number, and could they please update my info in their computer.

The EB guy said sure, and asked for my old number which I rattled off.

Then he *laughed* at me, saying “I knew it was you!”. We joked about my anal retentive video game ordering, he asked if I had an iPhone, and I somehow felt compelled to explain the beauty of mobile IGN reviews.

My number has been changed so I won’t miss out on any of my games, but *still*. I am beyond embarrassed (and yet somehow proud) that my reputation precedes me to such an extent.