A day off means I finally have time to write another post.  Been rather content with Soul Calibur IV as of late, but had to back off a little bit as I don't want the health bars getting burned into my screen (really should NOT have gone with the plasma TV.)  Seeing as how I had a reason for taking a small break from SCIV after a a week of consistent play, it is a good time to test my first science experiment by taking a tour back through my PS3 collection.

The first game to get a return visit inside the PS3 was Uncharted.  This was mainly because of the update to include trophy support (I didn't want to stop playing until at got at least ONE trophy in that damn game.)  So far, the main difference between my first play through and this one is the fact I have surround sound this go around.  Definitely a different experience, but not too much yet.  Getting through certain sections of the game quicker and trying to take a better approach to using cover and not running out of bullets this time through.  Right now, I can't say the game is a lot different than my initial play through back in January.  However, I am still enjoying it and relish in the fact that those new achievements trophies will compel me to re-finish the entire game again.

After that short time with Nick Drake, I decided it was time to step back into the LEGO size shoes of Dr. Henry Jones.  Leaving this game for a while and coming back was a good thing...at least for a little bit.  I was reinvigorated playing through the Raiders of the Lost Ark portion while solving puzzles and battling what I am not supposed to know are Nazis.  However, the charm wore off fairly quickly.  Some areas were too frustrating as to know what needed to be done, the actual 'fighting' is just button mashing, and the only character that is worth playing is Indiana himself.  I consider myself a fairly smart person, but there are just some parts in the game where I can't figure out what needs to be done to solve the puzzles.  Considering this is a game that would probably work best with children, I would hope the puzzle solving wouldn't be headache inducing.  In summary, taking a break from this game and coming back is the best way to experience it.  Personally, I think this game is a good "filler" to play in-between game releases.  In the end, LEGO Indiana Jones would have done best with a "child setting" and an "adult setting."  Two similar experiences, but tailored to the respective crowds.  

That being said, I decided it was time to trade in LEGO Indiana Jones while I could still make something out of it.  Along for the ride to the Blockbuster (they probably give me the best trade-in credit of any other store), was DBZ: Burst Limit.  Once the trading was done, I decided the best use of said credit would be good enough to be applied to Battlefield: Bad Company.  I have not had a chance to play it as of yet, but plan on doing so as soon as this post is done.  

Seeing as how I really want to start playing that, I am going to wrap this up.  Need to also see what kind of things hit the PS Store today.  Next post, I am going to cover the games I need to get through the end of the year.  There are some old games in this list as well - so don't expect to see just the remaining blockbusters of 2008 on my list.

Thanks again for your time.