I didn't tell you guys yet, but last week I bought a 2TB drive for my PS4. I did it mostly because I heard the news Red Dead Redemption 2 needs a mandatory 100 gig install. I installed it Friday night. It went okay, except when it was time to boot up the PS4 I had the wrong system software - I had the update, not the full software. After that it went fine. Now I have a crapload of space. I reinstalled all my games, but Final Fantasy XV needed a 29 gig update. I told Joaquim and Yarger most of that is the lead character's hair, ha ha.
I'm about ten hours into Dragon Quest 11, and just killed the Slayer in the desert. But I've also been playing Final Fantasy XV: Pocket Edition on the Switch. It's dope, and having played about half of the original game, I'm really impressed by how similar it is, but with a chibi flare that's a bit more simple. The combat is still interesting, and a lot of things carry over, just in a 2D way, and the story and dialogue recorded for the original game is present. There are a couple hiccups... loading times can be a bit long, and sometimes the game kind of chokes. Probably just not optimized great since it was a mobile game first. But it's really cool, and when I'm not playing it, I'm thinking about playing it.
A shitload of new games and ports were announced for Switch at the new Nintendo Direct, including classic final fantasy games (FF12 on a handheld!), a new Luigi's Mansion, and even a streaming version of the new Assassin's Creed. In addition, there are new ports of Cities: Skylines, Civilization 6, and even Wasteland 2 for god's sake. Personally, I bought Final Fantasy XV - Pocket Edition, originally a mobile game I played on my iPad, but it choked on my Air 2, so I wanted it on Switch where I'm sure it runs better.
Hey, we’re back right away, so I guess the hiatus is really over. Huzzah! On this episode of Nerds Without Pants, it’s another all Consumption Junction edition with Julian and Patrick. But tune in next time for the return of Stage Select, as well as a special guest!
I haven't been gaming much, but I've been thinking about it. I've been wanting to go back to Ni No Kuni 2, but also to some older games like Andromeda and Final Fantasy XV, both of which I haven't finished. Actually, I moved my 40" TV over to a half-bookshelf in my room so I can see it when I lie on my couch (I can't see my big TV from there, cause the couch faces it), so I'm hoping it will motivate me to play some games. I always get more relaxed when I play games, but it's hard to turn my writing mind off.
Football is over, the Olympics are over, March Madness has yet to begin, the weather is nuts, and we've entered the early spring doldrums. But hey - videogames. I've decided to go back to Final Fantasy XV and try to finish it, and while I haven't started yet, I downloaded the update to it yesterday and it was 20 gigs. Holy Moly. That better be some good shit.
2016 sucked for me. Not because a bunch of celebrities bit the dust or our politics got even more polarized, though that didn't help, but for extremely personal reasons I won't go into.
I've actually been playing a lot of video games lately, if you include mobile games (and I do!). First of all, I quit smoking camels and am rolling Bali Shag, a more natural tobacco without all the crap. I feel better already, and am smoking less and feeling calmer. So while I am still struggling with Writer's Block, I have been spending my time doing some gaming, as I've been more relaxed.
It’s hard to believe that it’s already been over five years since I helped PixlBit ring in Final Fantasy’s 25th anniversary with an exhaustive retrospective series, but here we are. Even though I missed the actual 30th anniversary of my favorite game franchise, I couldn’t let that milestone pass without doing something to show my love for this epic saga. To that end, I submit to you, our dear readers, my ordered ranking of the fifteen main games in the series. Naturally, this excludes spinoffs like Final Fantasy Tactics and direct sequels like Lightning Returns, and this is very much my list and in no way is PixlBit’s definitive order. But hey, everyone loves a good list, right? Each game features a quick paragraph reprising some of the information from the FF Retrospective, and a more personal take on each entry. I hope you enjoy!
I just wanted to think back and see if I can remember what games I played thorughout the year. The idea is just to come up with a list now. This should allow me a reference point for when I start thinking about my favorite game(s) of the year.
I’ve cooked up a buffet of game reviews for you to feast upon for the Thanksgiving season. You should all have nice fat tummies by the time you read all of these reviews I’ve written recently at GamerDad.com. Please click on the links and read as many of them as you can and maybe even post a like or comment or two. I’d really appreciate it. Dig in!
Well, it looks like Nerds Without Pants is reaching the end of Chrono Crossing. I didn't consistently participate in it, and I regret that. But I enjoyed talking about my favorite games of every year. Brought back a lot of memories.
I'm stuck on a course in Golf Story. I emailed Jesse who is close to the end of the game to see if he can help. Can I just say this though - the frisbee golf mini-game sucks ass. Even now that I'm good at it, I hate it. It blows. It sucks anus.
Played a bit more Golf Story yesterday. Cute game. Pretty funny too. And fun. I'm learning more about the golf in it, it's quite complex even if it's a bit cartoony. Anyway, it's relaxing to go and sit on the big chair and play.
I decided to take advantage of a lot of free stuff on Xbox Live today. I downloaded the new Games with Gold titles, Battlefield 3 and Oxenfree. Then I went to the free section of the store and downloaded Minecraft Story Mode Ep. 1, Dungeon Defenders II, Life is Strange, Fallout Shelter (my real reason to look at free stuff), Gwent: The Witcher Card Game, Prominence Poker (by, I think, the guys who did the Borderlands themed Poker Night on XBLA a while back - same art style), and A King's Tale: Final Fantasy XV (I love the retro look of it). Then I ignored all that while they installed and played Forza Horizon ALL DAY with Mark.
...I don't know if it's me or the game. I mean, obviously, I have a problem finishing games. I tend to get 3/4 through and just lose steam. Lately this has been true of Andromeda and Final Fantasy XV. Well, it finally happened in Zelda. But like the other games, I'm not really tired of it, in fact, I'm excited about seeing the rest of it. I've just lost momentum, and when I do play, it's only in short bursts rather than in marathon sessions.
Hello everyone, I'm back again. I've played a lot of games since I last blogged, so I'll try and keep my impressions as short as possible. I also decided to split it into two blogs.
Update: Before you read this...
This is basically a rant about how I think the new Ys 8 feels a bit slower somehow in comparison to the older games and also compared to new Toukiden which I feel are very similar. My impressions of Ys 8 come from the latest demo on JPN store and I noticed in a trailer video that there DOES seem to be some kind of super sprint ability for the character, so I might have a bad impression from the demo. Also consider the game demo is in Japanese so its possible I didn't notice a sprint feature. Either way, it's late! I'm tired! Play both games! I'm making a bid deal about nothing. They are both great! But if you've played older Ys games, what do you think of games new fuller 3D style?
Well, here we are at the end of BaD. I’m really glad I did this. I think it helped knock the writing rust off, and the support of the PixlBit community helped me to take a big chance and apply for my dream job. I don’t have a big blog for this final one, but it should be a fun one.
Hey Pixlbit friends, I haven't been around much, as I've been trying to do more artwork, and I find that I only have so much time for other things (I have even less time to play games now). I have gotten a taste (basically played a half hour to a few hours) of Final Fantasy XV, Resident Evil 7, Gravity Rush 2, and Last Guardian, and all are great games in my opinion. I also got an Xbox One right before Christmas, but haven't really played much on it (Recore is sitting on the shelf tempting me).