So many games, so little time.

I finally broke down and decided to try out game rentals again.  After some quick research, I ended up going with Gamefly, but only because Gamelender didn't offer Wii games.  However, GameLender does have over 7,000 games, but a lot of them are Nintendo legacy games.  Blockbuster has the advantage when you want a game RIGHT NOW, but I'm limited to whatever is on the shelf at my local store, when I happen to wander in.   Waiting for a game to come in the mail is an exercise in sweet anticipation, unless you were really hoping for your first choice.  I'm still waiting to receive a copy of Resident Evil 4: Wii Edition, sadly it has yet to arrive .  Instead I got my second and third choices.

Pirates of  The Caribbean: At Worlds End (Wii) This is light fun, and the voice acting is surprisingly on the money (at least in regards to Jack),  but there's something to slick about this game.  Maybe I'm just all pirated out right now,  but I ran out of steam for this title quickly.   I will probably try it again on another console at some point.

Primal (PS2)  Ever watch a movie that a much younger you thought was great, only to discover that it wasn't nearly the masterpiece you thought?  OK, it wasn't that bad.  Primal has amazing art direction, cut scenes, music, and voice acting.  Also, in the movie browser section, you can replay from any point you already played.   For it's time Primal is really quite stunning.  Sadly, the combat controls are like having to fight with your hands tied together; which is sad since the point of the game is to use primal energies in combat and puzzle solving.  Still, Primal will always have a soft spot in my heart.  Now, I should go rent "The Last Star Fighter", and see if it stood the test of time. 

Or maybe I'll just live with my rosy memories instead.






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Should I sell my Wii?

 I've grown tired of my Wii, and I'm seriously considering selling it on ebay.  I've got lots of bills to pay, and I want a new tv, a 360, and a new computer.  Not that a Wii and some games are going to pay for that whole list, but it's a start.  I'm sick of working so much, and still being broke.  I just found out that I can get disposable contact lenses for the first time ever, so I won't have to spend so much money, that's some good news at least.  I have always hated spending 178.00 for one lens, when others can buy a year's worth of pairs for 30.00.

Still, I'm curious to know what it would be like to play Pirates of the Caribbean At World's End on the Wii.  I bought Red Steel with the idea of sword fighting, but sadly, most of the game is a FPS.  (not to mention it sucks)  But some early reviews of POTC AWE are intriguing.  Of course I can get the game on any platform, but playing it on the wii would be awesome.  And of course I'd like to play Resident Evil 4 on the Wii, having the reticule separate from the analog stick would make things a lot more interesting.   I'm less than excited about the Umbrella Chronicles, which looks like a shooting gallery.  Jeez, maybe I should just break down and rent games.


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gaming diary

I picked up a copy of Kingdom Hearts 2 out of the bargain bin because I had heard that Auron of FFX fame made a cameo.  It was also great to hear James Wood's voice again as the magnificent bastard, Hades.  I've actually played a lot of the game, and it's quite addictive-- because it soooo easy.  I keep wanting to quit because my thumb is sore from hitting X so much.  (and occasionally triangle and circle)  This is one of the first E rated games I've ever owned.  (yeah, I know, women are suposed to only play e rated games like Tetris and The Sims-- right?)  So far I am enjoying picking out whether the voice talent is original or not.  (also the guy who does Cap. Jack Sparrow is doing a horribly misplaced Liverpool accent.  I'm sorry, when was Jack in the Beatles?)   But all the technicolor yawning of Disney was a nice break from ....

Silent  Hill 2
I'm a  Silent Hill Booster, so I am totally biased-- but this game is so much fun.  I randomly rented it years ago, and burned my way through it.   I then bought 3, 4, and belatedly 1.  I finally picked a used copy of 2 to complete my collection.  It's still the best of the series, although I can't vouch for SH Origins since I don't own a PSP.  But since it's billed as a prequel, I'm required by Silent Hill municipal laws to find a way to play it.  So sayeth the Red and Yellow Gods.

I also recently picked up a copy of "God Hand" because it's from Clover studios. (makers of Okami)  This game would be fun if it weren't for the fact that walls dissapear when you stand next to them.  That is very distracting.  I do enjoy the humor and the Sergio Leone-esque style, but the plot seems unclear at first.  My objective appears to be mash buttons and kick ugly bastards a lot. 

Moving on to present and future, I'm looking forward to both "Lair" and "Assassin's Creed",  the former reminds me of a souped up version of  "Draken: The Ancient's Gates" (yeah, I know, you've never heard of it, no one but me played it) and the latter brings back memories of playing "Thief" without all that damn sneakin' around business.  Aww Ubisoft, you had me a "Templar".  Now, if someone could make a sequel to  "Azreal's Tear" I'd be a happy woman.  (yeah, I know, you've never heard of THAT one either, sigh)  Great, so now I will have to buy a PS3.  Maybe I could sell a kidney. . 

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