Yes it was me. I actually bot the game primarily because it would probably be the best to demonstrate my new PC's power and video capabilties - again I ended up getting an earlier 9600 model of the ATI Radeon graphic cards v. the higher end 9800 - to think I would spend $300 for a video card sounds insane - but that paled in comparison to the $500+ price tag for the 9800 model.
At any rate I am hearing my wife "Sexton Jr goes to his friends and plays Gamecube - don't you think we should have something so that when his friends come over they can play that?"
Of course we have a computer (or several). I have an old Sega console in the basement (ahem) not to mention most of the Sega and old Arcade ROMS for use on the PC.
Alas I may have to break for my Sexy Jr.
Though, my dear wife, it will not be a Gamecube I assure you of that. It must be either a PS2 or XBox - how else can "the entire family have fun....
But as your article discusses john, the fact is - these things are more than just "games" or devices to "ruin your hands" - but mostly new versions of entertainment. To know I played and finished Halo was huge - I played for months. The game is designed into small "checkpoints" - only at that time can you "save" your spot. And typically with ill health there is usually a health pak to keep you going.
I would say most games are crap - Sonics and Marios are limited - you start at square one and everything is the same - same same same same. But at least with this - in one play you may have 3 marines with you.. the next time - they were killed off and you are alone. And that is throughout the entire game. The variables are infinite - and that is what makes this game exciting. I can jump into a level - having a clue on how I solved it before and how I will again.. but there is no guarantee it will repeat exactly as before. (of course there are limits..)
My other games of enjoyment have been: Civilization (the ulimate in Strategy - talk about brain power); Age of Empires (all the flavors) and DOOM 3: Arena (the speed and rush I get from that game cannot be compared to anything..... well almost anything..)
Back On Topic: I need to master the game of the markets...
Blake Sr. (Age still 35.. Jr is 6 and the younger is 2)
(... can't wait to get Halo 2... HA!)
"When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk."
Tuco (The Good, the Bad and the Ugly)
"An umbrella with holes is better than no umbrella at all."
Dr. Alexander Elder on using stops.
