Maybe I am biased, since I am in QA for video games. But dev's you should really listen to them. We find the shit that breaks your games, and we let you know if it will pass or not. And oftentimes you fight back, maybe it's something that's too hard to do, or maybe it's something you just dont' want to fix. We're doing our jobs though, so don't treat us like idiots.
We log YOUR errors.
just saying.
2.12.2009
2.10.2009
Today the Bikini's come off!
Not really, but Onechanbara comes out today. Gotta say, for a Queen of Hack and Slash as I am, I am excited to play it, and X blades too. And seriously, overly hott girls fighting zombies? How could it not be fun?
F.E.A.R. 2 comes out today as well, and I suggest you pick up a copy.
F.E.A.R. 2 comes out today as well, and I suggest you pick up a copy.
1.30.2009
And I fail at blogging...
My computer is currently down, so updating, I admit, has been less than satisfactory.
A lot has gone on in the gaming world though!
Spike's Video Game Awards came and went without being generally noticed, as usual, I'm sorry but I cannot support something that lists "Rock Band" and "Guitar Hero" as having the 'Best Soundtracks'. When I think gaming soundtrack I think of the men and women who dedicated their time to creating unique and individual songs for their games. Blood, sweat, tears, time away from their families and loved ones in order to create something made FOR the game. Guitar Hero, and Rock Band, as fun as those games are, are only unique in gameplay (arguable) but the music is known and was not initially created for the game. (I am aware that the songs have to be adjusted and coded specifically in order to be used for the game, but I hope that you know what I mean.)
That aside check out THIS wonderful conversation about Left 4 Dead.
A lot has gone on in the gaming world though!
Spike's Video Game Awards came and went without being generally noticed, as usual, I'm sorry but I cannot support something that lists "Rock Band" and "Guitar Hero" as having the 'Best Soundtracks'. When I think gaming soundtrack I think of the men and women who dedicated their time to creating unique and individual songs for their games. Blood, sweat, tears, time away from their families and loved ones in order to create something made FOR the game. Guitar Hero, and Rock Band, as fun as those games are, are only unique in gameplay (arguable) but the music is known and was not initially created for the game. (I am aware that the songs have to be adjusted and coded specifically in order to be used for the game, but I hope that you know what I mean.)
That aside check out THIS wonderful conversation about Left 4 Dead.
11.18.2008
There has been a lot of speculation about Ender in Exile. I have read complaints that Orson Scott Card has become sermonistic in his writings and overtime the quality of his written word had deteriorated over time.
I however, would have to disagree. Although I did note some tendencies in this book, a good example is how often 'marriage' and 'children' are brought up as the appropriate way for one to spend their life was a little aggravating, it none the less fit with the story.
Here we have Andrew Wiggin, called Ender. He born into a time where people were only allowed to have two children, and all children born are monitored to see if they will be of use to the military. However, Ender was a third. He was a third child in the family, the government found extreme potential in his brother and sister, but they needed a good mix of both of them, so they issued the Wiggins to have another child.
This caused Ender to be an outcast. Throw in his incredible intelligence and wit and it's already much worse. So Ender goes to battle school with thousands of other children just like him.
The problem is no one is 'just like' Ender, and he was picked with the sole purpose of saving the world from the Formic invasion. The best way to do this is to isolate him so that he realizes that when he needs help there will be no one to save him. However the irony in this is that although no one would save him, he still needed others to complete victory.
Including Bean. If we were to compare Bean and Ender the best way to say it is that Bean is a doer and Ender is a thinker. Bean was smarter then Ender in the sense that he could visualize everything where as Ender can analyze everyone and everything to full understand how they work. Both brilliant and together were a very deadly combination.
Back to the thought at hand, Ender was denied a childhood, he lived alone inside himself for a very long time trying to adjust to what he had done and how his life was and never would be normal. The idea of pressing the thought of marriage and children worked well for the story because it specifically is all the things Ender never got to really enjoy.
You could cater it back to the fact that Orson Scott Card is a mormon, or you could see it in the perspective of the story and characters.
I love Ender in Exile, and thought it was a wonderful book that brought me back into the story.
I however, would have to disagree. Although I did note some tendencies in this book, a good example is how often 'marriage' and 'children' are brought up as the appropriate way for one to spend their life was a little aggravating, it none the less fit with the story.
Here we have Andrew Wiggin, called Ender. He born into a time where people were only allowed to have two children, and all children born are monitored to see if they will be of use to the military. However, Ender was a third. He was a third child in the family, the government found extreme potential in his brother and sister, but they needed a good mix of both of them, so they issued the Wiggins to have another child.
This caused Ender to be an outcast. Throw in his incredible intelligence and wit and it's already much worse. So Ender goes to battle school with thousands of other children just like him.
The problem is no one is 'just like' Ender, and he was picked with the sole purpose of saving the world from the Formic invasion. The best way to do this is to isolate him so that he realizes that when he needs help there will be no one to save him. However the irony in this is that although no one would save him, he still needed others to complete victory.
Including Bean. If we were to compare Bean and Ender the best way to say it is that Bean is a doer and Ender is a thinker. Bean was smarter then Ender in the sense that he could visualize everything where as Ender can analyze everyone and everything to full understand how they work. Both brilliant and together were a very deadly combination.
Back to the thought at hand, Ender was denied a childhood, he lived alone inside himself for a very long time trying to adjust to what he had done and how his life was and never would be normal. The idea of pressing the thought of marriage and children worked well for the story because it specifically is all the things Ender never got to really enjoy.
You could cater it back to the fact that Orson Scott Card is a mormon, or you could see it in the perspective of the story and characters.
I love Ender in Exile, and thought it was a wonderful book that brought me back into the story.
10.29.2008
10.21.2008
gamegasm.
http://kotaku.com/5066646/alan-wake-returns-in-brand-new-cinematic-trailer
I have been waiting for this game for years. Literally, over one year, constitutes as years.
I'm very excited.
One day, one day they'll give it to me.
One day.
I have been waiting for this game for years. Literally, over one year, constitutes as years.
I'm very excited.
One day, one day they'll give it to me.
One day.
10.17.2008
DO WANT
http://www.jeuxactu.com/article-33136-tatsunoko-vs-capcom-nouveau-trailer.html
This game looks absolutely fabulous! I want to play it SO BAD!
However, I'm disappointed that I've only seen it for the Wii. Not that the Wii is bad system, I just don't care for it.
Street Fighter 4 is at Gameworks in Seattle. I saw it, it's real. Didn't play it though, might go try some night when it's not so crowded. I did drink though, that was fun, good times yo!
This game looks absolutely fabulous! I want to play it SO BAD!
However, I'm disappointed that I've only seen it for the Wii. Not that the Wii is bad system, I just don't care for it.
Street Fighter 4 is at Gameworks in Seattle. I saw it, it's real. Didn't play it though, might go try some night when it's not so crowded. I did drink though, that was fun, good times yo!
10.08.2008
ZOMG
Did you see this shit? I LOVE YOU ATLUS!
You better believe I bought that as soon as I saw it.
Cooooome on December!
You better believe I bought that as soon as I saw it.
Cooooome on December!
10.05.2008
Wa-pish!
If you haven't heard of APB I suggest you check it out. Not only is the concept art delicious, but it seems like a really awesome game. I won't go into detail because I want the public to discover them.
Also, did you hear about the Rock Band 2 glitch? Pretty fucked up if you ask me, there is no way in hell I want all my data for Squids Kill Squirrels gone, I'm damn proud of my work!
In other news, let me just say that the Nintendo DSi leaves me unimpressed. When is the Nintendo DS Cellphone coming out? Because that's what it really looks like it's going to end up being. Camera, yea, that's a cool idea, or it just makes it appeal to those 14 year old girls who don't really know what video games are but are going to call themselves gamers because they have a DSCamera, I mean DSi. No GBA slot is fucked up too, part of the reason I enjoy the DS is the fact that I can play old GBA games on it. In the sense of making money though, it's good for Nintendo. They keep going further and further into the "Casual Gaming Market" which isn't bad for them, but, the rest of us who enjoy the good old school version of gaming are kind of left out in the rain.
It's something Nintendo and Sony have in common. Although, Sony is starting to come back up. Doesn't mean I'll like them any more, I'm still hurt by their lack of consideration for the poor gamer who doesn't give a fuck about a blu ray player. My PS2? Still overused console I own, however, after being informed that blazblue is PS3 exclusive...I might have to fucking get one.
I mean eventually I will need one anyway for other exclusive titles like FFXIII: Versus, and then there is always Disgaea 3.
I'm making good progress in Silent Hill: Homecoming. I have to beat it damnit! This will be the first one I've finished entirely by myself, that's not to say I haven't tried coercing people into finishing it for me. I am a scared little girl after all.
10.02.2008
Homecoming
In the past few months I have purchased quite a few games, here are their titles and my views on them thus far:
Rock Band 1 & 2: I like to sing, and I like rock. So this seemed like a great idea. And so far I've enjoyed them both! It's a fun party game, assuming people take turns, otherwise people get bored really fast.
Like I said, I just like to sing :P
Dynasty Warriors 6: I'm a huuuuge hack and slash fan so I'm biased but I really like what they've done with the 6th one. The addition of ladder climbing, swimming, and various other things have made the game more fun and exciting. Although my favorite character at the time (Xing Cai) is not in it, I've started liking other characters.
Warriors Orochi 2: Fuck yes. Just like the first one but Nu Wa is hott. 'nuff said.
Silent Hill: Homecoming: Ok, so I've never been able to finish a game by myself, I scare easily, but since I know someone who worked on this game I feel it necessary to try. So far it's good, and since I scare easy I can't really be a judge of HOW scary it is, but I haven't locked myself in a closet crying my eyes out so we're good.
Rock Band 1 & 2: I like to sing, and I like rock. So this seemed like a great idea. And so far I've enjoyed them both! It's a fun party game, assuming people take turns, otherwise people get bored really fast.
Like I said, I just like to sing :P
Dynasty Warriors 6: I'm a huuuuge hack and slash fan so I'm biased but I really like what they've done with the 6th one. The addition of ladder climbing, swimming, and various other things have made the game more fun and exciting. Although my favorite character at the time (Xing Cai) is not in it, I've started liking other characters.
Warriors Orochi 2: Fuck yes. Just like the first one but Nu Wa is hott. 'nuff said.
Silent Hill: Homecoming: Ok, so I've never been able to finish a game by myself, I scare easily, but since I know someone who worked on this game I feel it necessary to try. So far it's good, and since I scare easy I can't really be a judge of HOW scary it is, but I haven't locked myself in a closet crying my eyes out so we're good.
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