I feel like a fucking celebrity in this town
For posterity.
2009 Top 10: Moving House
Twice in one year no less! While not exactly a highlight, I feel it is significant enough to warrant a mention in the Top 10. The preparation for the move started way back in 2008 with me getting rid of pretty much everything I owned. I got rid of loads of clothes, 90% of my videogames and consoles (leaving me…
2009 Top 10: Street Fighter IV
3D graphics on a 2D plane - why did no-one else do this? Well, other people did, but not as good as Capcom. The visuals are amazing - the characters are so full of... well... character, I'm glad Capcom waited until the technology was there before they committed the main series to 3D visuals. Remember Street Fighter EX? Blocky and…
2009 Top 10: Batman
Batman: Arkham Asylum. Incredible game. Incredible story, incredible atmosphere, incredible fighting system, it had it all. It's rare for a game to actually convey the feeling of being powerful - Batman has such meaty punches, the slow motion final hits of combo attacks sound and look so painful. It also has the best stealth mechanics of any game I've ever…
2009 Top 10: Phantasy Star Universe relinquishes its grip on me
The gist: PSU gets rubbish and I don't feel like playing it any more. Why is this a highlight of the year? Surely it is some kind of mistake? Nope, it means I can play other games instead! The full explanation: There were a number of factors actually, it didn't just "get rubbish". First, because the level cap was so…
Sunday Service: Feeling ill
Not massively, just a little bunged up. Sudafed is really good though, as are those Beechams Hot Berry flu remedy drinks - I'll be back to my best in no time. I'm really enjoying Arkham Asylum, it's so full of magnificent little touches: When Scarecrow gasses you and the game pretends your Xbox has fried, try to skip the broken…
And we’re back
Just a quick note to say, among other things, we're back online. The house move went smoothly and the internet has been transferred over so we can do online stuff again. Yesterday was my Birthday! I am now 31 years old - but I don't feel a day older than 25. I got a new phone from Jane, my Mum…
New phone, uh, yeah
My new phone arrived today! Jane bought it for me for my Birthday (December 8th, Birthday fans), but I'm allowed to use it now as my old phone (which I've had for about 5 years now) turns itself off at random intervals. Obligatory old and new model comparison shots: A shade taller than the old one, but much thinner and…
Sunday Service: 22nd November
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Wow look, it has become regular. If you can call two weeks in a row regular, then yes, this is regular. Well, the Xbox 360 dashboard application has been good for something - I'm really getting back into last.fm. Although not the one on the 360, rather the PC version. Free, massive variety of music whilst I browse the internet…
Are you a pirate?
Do you pirate games? Do you illegally download music? Watch dodgy copies of films bought from suspect looking guys sitting on the high street? Do you regret doing any of this? Personally, I try not to pirate anything. Things like Spotify and last.fm are brilliant, I've got into quite a few artists that I probably wouldn't have otherwise and actually…