Well the latest is that I've heard nothing back from GAME but have left another message with them.

It doesn't look like much will come of that though, so I ordered the thermal paste I need to try and fix it myself. That's probably my last ditch attempt, as I'm not keen on buying a Slim. If that fails, then I guess I'll just leave the whole gaming thing behind and go get a girlfriend.

But I'm still trying anyway. If all the other round 3 matches get played and I'm not in a position to play then I'll pull out at that point I guess.