From the category archives:

Impressions

“The” Last Story?

by Alan · February 18th, 2010 · 8 Comments

Every good video game player should be at least familiar with Mistwalker. The company was formed back in 2004 by Sakaguchi Hironobu, the creator of the Final Fantasy Series. Many had high hopes and expectations when their first project was announced, Blue Dragon. Sakaguchi, was joined by Composer Uematsu Nobuo and by Artist Toriyama Akira [...]

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Loss of Control

by Alan · February 10th, 2010 · 12 Comments

Some games are good in many ways. Some are bad in almost every conceivable way. And some games would be great, could be groundbreaking, if it wasn’t for shitting control implementation. Here I look at five games with fantastic foundational ideas that fell (or may fall) by the wayside because of faulty controls. Hit the [...]

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More Videos While I’m Away

by Alan · February 2nd, 2010 · 3 Comments

From last week, Nintendo stuff, Thanks, David

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You Rappin’ Good

by Alan · January 27th, 2010 · 4 Comments

One of the first games that got me into Playstation was the one pictured above. Parappa The Rappa. Around when the game came out, I was a pretty loyal Nintendo-ist. I had owned every Nintendo Console. I was happy playing my Nintendo games and reading my friend’s Nintendo Powers. I didn’t need the Sega Genesis, [...]

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My Life Got Flipped, Turned Up-side Down

by Alan · January 25th, 2010 · 3 Comments

Like Will in the Fresh Prince of Bellaire, I moved from one drastically different area to another drastically different area. It’s been a full week here in Japan and it’s immediately evident how the changes are effecting me. Short term, I’ve been waking up a lot earlier. I’m up by 6:30 am every day. Breakfast [...]

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Next Round of Videos

by Alan · January 24th, 2010 · 21 Comments

My trip to the grocery store. Tsutaya is not local. My Bad. David

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More Videos from the East

by · January 23rd, 2010 · 5 Comments

Video featuring the customary Japanese Heated Tables. Keeps your feet warm underneath the blanket. You can bet that I will be eating every single one of these cakes at some point.

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When It’s Sunny There, It’s Dark Here

by · January 22nd, 2010 · 17 Comments

Yesterday was the first time it hit me. This feeling is something that I very seldom am overcome with. It was kind of strange but very potent. It was my third day in a row that I had been traveling.  Maybe that was the reason it finally dawned on me. I am alone. I am [...]

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Beautiful Girl, Dirty Job

by · January 21st, 2010 · 4 Comments

Tachibana Tomoe. The first time I saw you, I thought you were gorgeous. The manner in which you dress is both gentle and classy. It is not prevalent in the current state of the world but the way you do it, makes me wish it were. I am both captivated by your personality and poise, [...]

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I Know I’m In Japan

by · January 20th, 2010 · 19 Comments

I  was up around 5 am. I wasn’t adjusted to the time yet so I went walking around the still dark streets. Littered along the way were glowing shops open serving Katsu Curry and Beef Bowls. I entered one thinking it would be empty. To my surprise it wasn’t. There were a few men sitting [...]

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When I Arrive In Tokyo

by · January 18th, 2010 · 19 Comments

I’ll be having one night in Tokyo before I head out to the countryside. I won’t even be in Tokyo for more than hours so I decided to use this opportunity to stay in a Capsule Hotel. If you aren’t familiar with them. In Japan, space is very limited. Also there are many business men [...]

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And the Winner Is…..

by · January 17th, 2010 · 12 Comments

About 15 minutes after I posted about Mass Effect, I beat it. That’s right. The under leveling. The poor squad choice. The lack of upgrades. The lack of good weaponry. The crap final boss. I got over it. I overcame the bullshit. How?

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This is what Bullshit Looks Like

by Alan · January 16th, 2010 · 21 Comments

It looks like my Spectre days might be coming to an end. I’ve completely enjoyed Mass Effect since I started playing it again this week. But I’ve come across something that I may not be able to overcome. There are possible Mass Effect Spoilers coming ahead so please be careful when reading.

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