• 28Nov 09

  Nearly 4 years later, and Oblivion still rocks

  Just started Oblivion for fun...I have finished the game but it's been 2 years since I last played it...and...

  Well games have not progressed that much, in my opinion. Bethesda did so much right with Oblivion that it is amazing.

  Personally, I liked the story of Morrowind much better...however, Oblivion has nice features/better graphics/prettier scenery to explore.

  I kind of wish Fallout 3 never happened. I mean, I enjoyed Fallout 3 however I would rather have seen Bethesda put the resources into another Elder Scrolls game.

  Also been playing the God of War Collection. I had never played much of GoW so I was pretty impressed. It's a good console game, but lacks the depth of a good PC RPG.

  Trine is alot of fun...it's a PSN network game that I would recommend.

  Also, I was a bit harsh on Modern Warfare 2. I really do enjoy the multiplayer...it's oustanding...however I'm so impatient that even the 30 second intermission between games gets on my nerves.

  I have friends who are level 30 something in that game; I can't believe that, because I'm still in the teens.

  Also...I'm getting the feeling that I don't care much for Assassin's Creed games. Why?

  1) I probably have not given the games enough time

  2) The cutscenes/characters/story seem boring

  3) The combat feels kind of weak

  4) I'm impatient...and the dual story concept seems to get in the way.

  I would sell Assassin's Creed 2, however, there aren't any games that I want to trade it in for. I will give it some more time and will possibly come around to really liking it.

  The most unexpected suprise of the month...gaming-wise...was by far Cabela's Big Game Hunter 2010. Seriously, the game is about nothing but stalking and shooting animals but wow is it fun.

  I enjoy hunting in real life, so undoubtedly I'm part of the demographic the game was meant for. It has a really interesting x-ray vision kind of feature in which you can see an animal's vital organs before you take a shot. Very cool (my apologies to any PETA members...well, on second thought, I'm not sorry lol).

  I'm going to alot of college basketball games lately...also, doing some shooting. I would like to purchase a SCAR-H, yet I don't want to spend $3,300+. I made the decision to be content with my current firearm collection and not look to add to it...collecting guns gets to be expensive...however, I might pick up a certain old Swiss bolt action rifle if I find one I like.

  I've been deferring alot of my income into a 401(k) plan, which will be nice when I retire in 50 years...however...it has dampened my spending habits.

  Still working and dating...nothing life-changing there...it would be nice to settle into a long term relationship...sometime.

  Saw Star Trek...thought it was great. I was never a big fan but thought they did an excellent job with it.

  Oh, I picked up cigarette smoking for 1 week...and then developed a respiratory infection so I quit. A week later I started again, and, well I can't stop coughing so this is my first day off of the cancer sticks. I will work my way onto the gum, and then off of it...it's something I have done a few times in the past (the cigarettes were new...usually I would smoke a pipe or cigar here and there and then go to the gum).

  I'm also scratching my head wondering why I bought so many military simulation games two months ago. I bought like 3 or 4 in a month, which is unusual for me...however, I have had a lifelong interest in military history so I'm fairly certain I will eventually get back to enjoying them. The learning curve is steep with each game, however, the knowledge is cumulative...so it gets easier each time I sit down to play them.

  Things are busy. I have plenty to do every day, which is good...but I really appreciate the days off (like Thanksgiving).

  I hope everyone had a nice Thanksgiving. We shot pumpkins (long story) and played Mahjong...

  • Posted Nov 28, 2009 4:01 am PT
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• 12Nov 09

  Hmmm...Uncharted 2 or Dragon Age for goty

  Looking back at 2009...so far, there have been some really great games.

  However, there are two games that I think are outstanding: Uncharted 2 (PS3) and Dragon Age (PC).

  Basically, I could flip a coin to pick which one is my favorite.

  Uncharted 2 features some great gameplay, amazing cutscenes, a fun story, memorable characters and quality visuals...art direction (?) (it looks pretty).

  Dragon Age is just epic. The PC version is amazing; especially for people who enoy party based RPGs.

  Basically, I would say Dragon Age is like a 10 and Uncharted 2 is like a 9.99...

  Either way, I feel fortunate to have played these two titles.

  • Posted Nov 12, 2009 8:35 pm PT
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• 6Nov 09

  Dragon Age Delivers! (imo)

  Wow, is this game fun!

  I thought it sucked until I got around 7 hours into the game and now it is amazing. It really has delivered on the hype.

  • Posted Nov 6, 2009 8:29 pm PT
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