Still going through the updating a such, leaving more links and cool crap. I will put a white border around the pic (ive done so...or started to lol) I'll get to that tommorow. Would love it for some more comments here and there, but if you don't want to comment it's fine with me =)
Crazy day in the lunchroom today, that's all I have to say about today...Fridays are wacky but this day was awesome...I can't really explain it that much. Lets just say...girl on lap, she's poking the hell out of me... I try not to laugh, I tickle her, she goes down. Yeah, one of those stoner things I say, but fun to see her hit the ground laughing. Unfortunately, failing an exam sucks big time plus a test and ANOTHER suprise test...jeez what a day....now for a good ol' American hamburger...
Monday, February 27, 2006
Sunday, February 26, 2006
More of the Same
Hi all.
A few weeks ago, I walk into my Gamestop and see what's new that's coming out for any of the systems. I looked around and saw nothing that hit my eye, nothing that said "buy me NOW!" or anything to that extent. So then I went into the used game section and picked up Timesplitters 2 (which I am shocked I didn't buy it at the time) and I am obsessed over the damn game now.
Recently, a game called Black hit the shelves, hyped up everywhere along with coverage on TV, and I go to Gamefaqs and see that people that don't care for the title. Was it because of its poor exciution or its game was stamped by EA? The industry, from my view, has changed since the good ol' days where nothing was rehashed or reused in any case. Mediocre games are the norm today as the industry preps up for the console war of 06 with PS3 rumored to be shipping in Spring and Nintendo's Revolution closer each day. These crappy games that we are getting today just makes me want to save my dough to either spend on cards or just to keep it in the bank and watch it grow via interest.
This is why I'm pulling for the next-gen game developers to come into the industry, create fresh ideas, and to work closely with the developers of the 20th century and make games a little bit more interesting. Where is that next GTA smash that the industry is looking for? Why do we have to pay $50 just to get a game that will ONLY last a few hours? I am postive that people are writing, people are making these games that will last longer than anything on the market. It's just the only problem with that is the majority is probally in college, earning their degree and getting the training required for the field.
Of course there are more questions, but what David Jaffe said is the idea of shorter games for a cheaper cost. For me and my wallet, it would be a great idea to go out there and buy a $30 game that will last you more than a $50 game. On a professional side, this will, in my opinion, cut the cost of production and time on a game's development drastically so I think the company should have more time to work out the bugs and glitches.
With motovation and my friends that are on my side, I will continue to write the good games and I will continue to get into the industry, even if its only taking baby steps before taking that HUGE leap of faith. (And also, I will be changing some things around the blog...hopefully make it more pretty lol).
A few weeks ago, I walk into my Gamestop and see what's new that's coming out for any of the systems. I looked around and saw nothing that hit my eye, nothing that said "buy me NOW!" or anything to that extent. So then I went into the used game section and picked up Timesplitters 2 (which I am shocked I didn't buy it at the time) and I am obsessed over the damn game now.
Recently, a game called Black hit the shelves, hyped up everywhere along with coverage on TV, and I go to Gamefaqs and see that people that don't care for the title. Was it because of its poor exciution or its game was stamped by EA? The industry, from my view, has changed since the good ol' days where nothing was rehashed or reused in any case. Mediocre games are the norm today as the industry preps up for the console war of 06 with PS3 rumored to be shipping in Spring and Nintendo's Revolution closer each day. These crappy games that we are getting today just makes me want to save my dough to either spend on cards or just to keep it in the bank and watch it grow via interest.
This is why I'm pulling for the next-gen game developers to come into the industry, create fresh ideas, and to work closely with the developers of the 20th century and make games a little bit more interesting. Where is that next GTA smash that the industry is looking for? Why do we have to pay $50 just to get a game that will ONLY last a few hours? I am postive that people are writing, people are making these games that will last longer than anything on the market. It's just the only problem with that is the majority is probally in college, earning their degree and getting the training required for the field.
Of course there are more questions, but what David Jaffe said is the idea of shorter games for a cheaper cost. For me and my wallet, it would be a great idea to go out there and buy a $30 game that will last you more than a $50 game. On a professional side, this will, in my opinion, cut the cost of production and time on a game's development drastically so I think the company should have more time to work out the bugs and glitches.
With motovation and my friends that are on my side, I will continue to write the good games and I will continue to get into the industry, even if its only taking baby steps before taking that HUGE leap of faith. (And also, I will be changing some things around the blog...hopefully make it more pretty lol).
Wednesday, February 22, 2006
Gamer Month (or months)
Let me first say hi to all! Secondly, I feel, for me, that there is a few games worth picking up. First would be the new Command and Conquer: The First Decade box. Around $40, this covers EVERY game up until C&C:Generals Zero Hour. All the games are compadable with windows XP and all are very sexy with online being back, this one is staying on my comp for ages!
Metal Gear Solid 3: Substinence or however the hell ya say that. It's MGS3 done right with a 3rd person view, online play, demo theatre. Kojima-San has outdone himself with this one!
Timesplitters 2. Yes an oldie but goodie. If you can find one of these bad boys, get it quick! This, IMO, is the best FPS game on the PS2 to date, well with the exception of Future Perfect. Got this for $20 bucks and it gives me a reason to still play my PS2. Honestly, it takes a long time to unlock everything with gold trophies and there's a ton of challenges and a mapmaker.
Metal Gear Ac!d. A very much overlooked game that combines Metal Gear and cards, gonna have to beat my friend in competition this week. Ac!d 2 will be coming out when MGS3:Substinence comes out. (on or around that date).
And whatever you do, don't play Shadow the Hedgehog...I will make you save your money...seriously.
Also, in this latest issue of OPM, the man Dave Jaffe has a huge article published in there. If you have it, I'm sure you've read it already. If you do not have a copy, go out there and buy one right now!
Metal Gear Solid 3: Substinence or however the hell ya say that. It's MGS3 done right with a 3rd person view, online play, demo theatre. Kojima-San has outdone himself with this one!
Timesplitters 2. Yes an oldie but goodie. If you can find one of these bad boys, get it quick! This, IMO, is the best FPS game on the PS2 to date, well with the exception of Future Perfect. Got this for $20 bucks and it gives me a reason to still play my PS2. Honestly, it takes a long time to unlock everything with gold trophies and there's a ton of challenges and a mapmaker.
Metal Gear Ac!d. A very much overlooked game that combines Metal Gear and cards, gonna have to beat my friend in competition this week. Ac!d 2 will be coming out when MGS3:Substinence comes out. (on or around that date).
And whatever you do, don't play Shadow the Hedgehog...I will make you save your money...seriously.
Also, in this latest issue of OPM, the man Dave Jaffe has a huge article published in there. If you have it, I'm sure you've read it already. If you do not have a copy, go out there and buy one right now!
Wednesday, February 15, 2006
B2B - Back 2 Blogger
Alright, I'll be updating reguarly on Blogger from now on until MB gets it's images back on. I'll be posting a new entry once I am done with classes today. And let me say one thing, I love my classes this semester so it's all good! (I'll throw in some industry news in here too =) )
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