I had the day off work today; I spent probably too much of it playing Paper Mario, but I did do some sorting out of mess in my flat, and got a chapter or so of my book written (I edit as I write because I spot plot holes and continuity errors forming ( Read more... )

I spent a lot of today trying to sort things out - cleaning the flat, packing for next weekend, sorting out my own admin by getting payments done, all the things that I don't get around to doing on most days when I'm rushing off somewhere or trying to work ( Read more... )

Super Mario World


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Final Fantasy 3 (SNES)


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I thought this would come up, and as promised, I'm nonimating Rare (Rareware)


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Once again, this isn't something I really think about. I'm going to go for something simple, not something with enormous set pieces - did you see that coming?

The opening scene for Resident Evil (Gamecube Remake) really sets the scene for the entire series as the characters arrive at the mansion, so I choose this scene. And yes, I am aware that ( Read more... )

Again, this isn't really something I think about a lot, perhaps because I don't play a lot of games that contain voice acting.

I decided on Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Chaos Bleeds

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Don't watch the whole video; it's quite long, but should give you an idea of things. Okay, you say - that shouldn't be surprising because it has all the show's regulars ( Read more... )

I define "classic" as "early 80s and before" so I'll say Space Invaders


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Mario Kart WiiWhen I played this one, I was struck by how detailed everthing was, particularly how much goes on in the background of so many levels - some of the circuits are visually stunning to the point when the players are almost distracted from the action. This level, DK's Snowboard Cross, may be the most impressive of all, particularly with ( Read more... )

The Sims 2 (Nintendo DS)


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