The word “experience” really is an apt descriptor for Shadow of the Colossus. At a certain point, it ceases to exist as a game you play and becomes something you experience.
The narrative (which isn’t a very accurate word, there’s not a lot of talking) is simple: A wanderer on horseback brings a young [...]
I spoke about Shadow of the Colossus earlier, and it’s very different from most games out there.
It is engrossing, however, as I brought down seven Colossi last night without thinking about how late it was.
Without revealing too much, every time I defeat one, I find myself questioning if it’s the right thing to [...]
Tuesday, October 18, 2005
It’s raining.
I can smell the wet playground from here. The windows are open. It’s October. I can tell because of all the orange and black decorations on the bulletin boards. Mr. Christiansen is at the front of the class, teaching algebra underneath the crucifix. I can see an x and [...]
I don’t know how to answer whenever I’m asked, “Have you gone back?”
They always mean the Philippines. I know a few things about the Philippines.
Hundreds of islands. Dozens of dialects. Corruption in the government. Fought (and lost) a war against the United States for its independence. Really bad [...]
I’ve been in the Beta for City of Villains for a few weeks. Officially, the Non Disclosure Agreement has been lifted and I can talk about how the game is.
I am having an awesome time. It is, in the geek vernacular, “Airwolf.”
The Rogue Isles look fantastic. There is a lot of character [...]
Thursday, October 13, 2005
Julie sent me a link to one of those online name profiler pages. After fiddling with it for a while, we were disappointed when we found out that it only says nice things. Inspired, I wrote a quick profile for my version of the site.
You are a nexus for hatred and spite. [...]
Wednesday, October 12, 2005
Windows Apple Media Center™ also known as Front Row makes its debut today. Also they announce Photo Booth, an app I feel should have been present at iSight launch.
The announcements of the video iPod, and videos available in iTunes Music Store, are not really “news” so much as people have been predicting that for [...]