Category Archives: videogames

Starfish and the Art of Game Design

Posted on August 19, 2008 by baudattitude

It’s my assertation that titling your game “Densetsu no Starfy 3” (“The Legend of Starfy 3”) sets certain, possibly unrealistic expectations for your main character, particularly when he’s, well, a starfish. Not to say that there aren’t legendary starfish. Starro … Continue reading →

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At last, the lava level.

Posted on August 12, 2008 by baudattitude

When I haven’t been sucked into Everquest, I’ve been playing a GBA platformer I brought back on my last trip to Japan. The game, “Densetsu no Stafi 3”, is part of what I’m told is a very popular series in … Continue reading →

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A Tale of Swords and Souls and Pleated Skirts

Posted on August 3, 2008 by baudattitude

I confess, I have in the past looked at “Create your own character” options in fighting games as, well, fluff. I’d rather choose a fighting game based on its having strong characters created by, well, professional artists. I have to … Continue reading →

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Ontamarama

Posted on July 25, 2008 by baudattitude

Amazon’s wish list feature is an awfully handy thing. I don’t really use it for its intended purpose, though – I’m not pimping it around to friends and relatives as a “gosh, if you ever needed a gift idea”. What … Continue reading →

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Resuscitating Gameworlds

Posted on July 23, 2008 by baudattitude

So yeah, Sony sucked me back into Everquest; I should change the about page to remove the “recovering addict” part. In fairness, they did a good job of coming back from a very bad situation. From an outsider’s point of … Continue reading →

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Kuru Kuru Chameleon

Posted on July 22, 2008 by baudattitude

It’s good to be married to a woman who understands your basic needs for things like weird Japanese puzzle games. A couple of weeks ago, she was visiting family in San Jose when she went into an import computer parts … Continue reading →

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Two weeks with Izuna

Posted on June 2, 2008 by baudattitude

Obviously I didn’t update the site much in May, for a few reasons. 1) With the term coming to an end, work at a bit of a high point, and a trip to Japan coming up later this month, “crazy … Continue reading →

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Nintendo Hates Girls

Posted on May 13, 2008 by baudattitude

A foreword: If you grew up with a NES, if some of your fondest gaming memories revolve around the frustrating-but-satisfying 8-bit classics, if you think “Nintendo hard” is a compliment: Skip this post.  You won’t like it, and you’ll add … Continue reading →

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One more off the list.

Posted on May 10, 2008 by baudattitude

Finished “Lego Star Wars II” last weekend, an experience that was, well, a bit of a downer.  The first game may be been based on the lesser movies, but it was a lot more fun.

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Important Milestones.

Posted on April 30, 2008 by baudattitude

I reached an important, nay, critical moment in PS3 ownership this week. Our local “Fred Meyer’s” had the collector’s edition of “Stranglehold” on clearance for $24.95, with all clearance items being discounted an additional 20%. So now I own my … Continue reading →

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