Shall We Play a Game?

Hey everyone, I hope all is well.  I have some exciting news: For the first time in several months, I have a bit of free time.  So, I want to play some games!  If anyone is up for some gaming tonight, or any night this week, let me know and we can play a bit.  I've got most of the popular multiplayer games with the exception of the Call of Duty series, so let me know if you're interested.  Also, if you see me online, feel free to send me an invite.

In the scattered bit of time I've had for gaming, I was finally able to finish Starcraft: Brood War.  That game is significantly harder than the original and the final mission is quite a challenge.  I'm glad to be done with it and now I feel a lot more comfortable playing online matches.  Bring on SC2! Other than that, Chrono Trigger (DS) has been getting a bit of love every now and then.  The really remarkable thing about that game is how it just gets better and better as it goes.  When you first start, the time travel is novel, but doesn't blow you away.  However, as you keep going you're constantly exposed to situations in which you affect the course of history and discover a deeper meaning to the world's happenings.  Truly a beautiful game.

In other news, my Beyond Good & Evil video feature should go up tomorrow.  Once again, this will just be a video of me playing and narrating.  I've never played through this game before, so it will be first impressions and genuine reactions to everything that is going on.  If you're interested in the game, give it a watch.  I've also got some other blogs in the works for later in this week, so expect to hear more from me.

`Nick

P.S. Also, this:

Hey everyone, I hope all is well.  I have some exciting news: For the first time in several months, I have a bit of free time.  So, I want to play some games!  If anyone is up for some gaming tonight, or any night this week, let me know and we can play a bit.  I've got most of the popular multiplayer games with the exception of the Call of Duty series, so let me know if you're interested.  Also, if you see me online, feel free to send me an invite.

In the scattered bit of time I've had for gaming, I was finally able to finish Starcraft: Brood War.  That game is significantly harder than the original and the final mission is quite a challenge.  I'm glad to be done with it and now I feel a lot more comfortable playing online matches.  Bring on SC2! Other than that, Chrono Trigger (DS) has been getting a bit of love every now and then.  The really remarkable thing about that game is how it just gets better and better as it goes.  When you first start, the time travel is novel, but doesn't blow you away.  However, as you keep going you're constantly exposed to situations in which you affect the course of history and discover a deeper meaning to the world's happenings.  Truly a beautiful game.

In other news, my Beyond Good & Evil video feature should go up tomorrow.  Once again, this will just be a video of me playing and narrating.  I've never played through this game before, so it will be first impressions and genuine reactions to everything that is going on.  If you're interested in the game, give it a watch.  I've also got some other blogs in the works for later in this week, so expect to hear more from me.

`Nick

P.S. Also, this:

I thought you were quoting Jigsaw for a minute there.

"I thought you were quoting Jigsaw for a minute there."

@Ryu and Gizmo:  Actually, I was going for WarGames...

"@Ryu and Gizmo:  Actually, I was going for WarGames..."

I guess I'm getting to be an old codger, referencing a movie from the early 80s.

Do you have XBL by chance RS?I would'n't mind doing some gaming with you if thats an option.

@destroyer:  Yes, I do.  My GT is RenegadeSaint.  Send me a friend request and we'll game.

I'm not sure if I should seek that movie out or avoid it the rest of my life! Can't wait for the BG&E feature, everytime I see a clip of it I always go back and play through it.

@Scheds: You should definitely watch it.  Wargames is awesome.

I thought it was a Saw reference at first as well. :P I think I've heard about WarGames before, but have never seen it. Sounds like something worth checking out.