E3 2012 is Almost Here!
For the fourth year in a row I’ll be attending E3; for the second year, I’ll be freelancing for The Escapist, meaning I once again get to work with some of the best and most respected editors in the industry (not at all intimidating!). I often refer to E3 as the hardest I work all year, because it is. It’s exhausting. I never get enough coffee. I’m always hungry or thirsty. My feet hurt, my legs hurt, my back hurts. It’s also unbelievably exciting, and possibly my favorite thing about working in the gaming industry.
What I’m Playing Now: A Trio of Downloadable Delights
After a long affair with Skyrim and getting to know my new Kinect (which we’ll talk about later!), I’ve spent the last couple of weeks playing three lovely downloadable games: Fez, Trials Evolution, and The Walking Dead: Episode 1.
PlayStation Vita: (Almost) One Month Later
It’s been nearly a month since the Vita came out, so here are some thoughts about Sony’s new handheld that you totally care about and want to read.
I love how absolutely INSANE Harley looks here.
She is my favorite.
Also I was just reminded of that absolute WTF moment post-ending in Batman: Arkham City. Seriously, WTF.
(Source: underneathewaves)
What I’m Playing Now: March 10, 2012
Wow! It’s been almost a year since I’ve done one of these. Lots of work and fun secret projects have been keeping me busy, but not too busy for video games, obviously. The last few weeks have been all about Skyrim, but after 150 hours, 50 levels, and 1000 Achievement points, I’ve emerged from the haze ready to take on the 2012 backlog that’s already piling up.
The Skyrim Dilemma: So Much Gameplay, So Little Productivity
I have a morning ritual. It used to be a weekend ritual, but now that I work from home most days, it’s become a daily thing. I like to get up really early, much earlier than I have to, make a pot of coffee, and enjoy it while playing my game of choice. It doesn’t always have to be a game—sometimes it’s a good book—but usually, it’s a video game. I have an hour or two all to myself, before I have to get productive and go about my day, and then I’m good. I can put down the controller and get to work, without a thought about what I was doing earlier.
Then Skyrim happened.
All Aboard the Launch Day Hype Train
On a cold November day in 2005, I rode a subway across Philadelphia and walked 13 blocks as the sun was rising. In those days, it was more common for me to be going to bed at that time than waking up. I should have been bitter about having to be at EB Games hours earlier than my usual opening shift, but I was excited. The streets were empty, but there was a buzz in the air, one that possibly only I could feel: launch day.
Threepio’s a Crowd
hee! That made me giggle (thanks, I needed that today!)
The look on Han’s face is priceless.
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The rambling, nonsensical thoughts of a super nerd who loves video games, comic books, cupcakes, coffee, and cats. The opinions displayed here are my own and not those of any of my employers.
