Starting with video games, Chris' interests have led him to write game reviews, study Japanese and move to Japan to continue his studies. Of course, he has other interests, like cooking and baking, travel, and occasionally updating his blog.
The holidays were always a joy when I was growing up. Christmas music playing, tons of sugar cookies my mom would bake, and festive decorations throughout the house.
Then I moved out and most of those joys went away. The past few years I have not been terribly excited about the Christmas season.
This year I’ve actually been anticipating it since September. I’ve been desiring sugar cookies with sprinkles on them, putting up the Christmas tree and all those things. And with this year’s holiday line-up in the world of gaming, the excitement grows yet.
So I’ve given myself a case of the warm fuzzies. I’ve decided to get the ball rolling on a donation to Child’s Play.
This past year, I’ve had several games mailed to me for review that I’ve either not had a chance to play or had a strong idea the content of the game wouldn’t appeal to my readership. I’d recently been playing with the idea of running contests to give the titles away, but someone recently reminded me of Child’s Play.
Rather than give the title away to a quite possibly healthy person, why not donate to a cause helping children that are in the hospital, quite possibly on their deathbeds. I hope one of the games I donate can bring a smile to at least one child’s face.
Last year the organization raised more than $1 million in donations. I’m hoping that I can help just a little bit to push that number higher.
So, Super Mario Bros. 3 has finally been released today on the Virtual Console for Wii. The press release claims the “greatest game ever” is now available for download. I was excited to check the list only to find out that the press release was full of lies and knives to be struck into my heart. Mario 3 was great and all, but where’s the game that gave me many hours more replay? Where is the game that lets you kill people with a dodgeball? Where is Technos’ Super Dodgeball?
Over the years, I’ve missed out on some good games. Metal Gear Solid, Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, Halo and Halo 2… the list can go on. Also on the list would be Guitar Hero and Guitar Hero II.
Now, I’ve seen people play the games, I’ve tried demos in various stores over the years and this year’s E3, but I’ve never played it for more than five minutes at a time, and definitely not on my own home setup. I decided it was time to rectify that. Continue reading Becoming a Guitar Hero→
I always tell myself that when it comes time to move I need to slim down my collection of crap. Of course, I never listen to myself.
So, I’m moving this weekend, which throws a kink into my reviews. It really sucks, I tell you. I have four games to play and review, but I don’t seem to have the time this week. Ack! Clive Barker’s Jericho, Phoenix Wright III, SOCOM: Tactical Strike and Buzz the Mega Quiz. I fear with the holiday season I may soon find myself in this position for several weeks.
In the meantime, I’ll be so much closer to work, which I’ll greatly enjoy, if only because it means I can sleep it a bit more as there should be a shorter commute.
Other than a kidney stone, looking for an apartment and a busy time at work, I’ve been playing through games, as usual. I’ve recently played Halo 3 (X360) and Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass (NDS).