I know I have neglected the blog for some time now, and I’m sorry. Still getting used to finding the time and will to update regularly. The fact that I’ve come back is a good sign though, considering the gap between updates (on anything, really) usually only gets wider with me. However, I have no real subject or point to make in this entry, just figured I’d rant about a couple of things, maybe embed a video or two about stuff I’m thinking about. Nothing fancy, or sophisticated though, hell no (you know me) If you find anything of interest to read, please do and just skip the rest. I find the label feature here quite handy, although it’s more of a long term idea, when there are hundreds of posts about a variety of subjects.
First, movies. Since I started working at the Videoworld (which I love, honestly, that rant before was just me being tired. it’s the awesomest job in the world) I’ve been watching a lot of movies. Of course I watched movies on a regular basis before, since, well, I like it and the knowledge I gained from watching a lot (and following movie courses at university) basically got me the job in the first place, I guess. But now, since I don’t have to pay for renting them, or even pay the fine if I hand them in too late, I’ve been watching them like crazy. I actually think I should cut down, since...well, there’s other stuff to be done. However, there’s so much to see, so many treasures to be discovered. For instance, this movie I just saw, THE FOUNTAIN. I watched Aronofsky’s REQUIEM FOR A DREAM before, and absolutely loved it (even though I thought the old lady scenes were a bit annoying). Although I have to admit that that is ultimately a better movie, THE FOUNTAIN just felt better to me, because of the subject matter I suppose (learning to live with the fact your love is going away, as opposed to REQUIEM’S drug addiction). I really can’t explain much, because I’ll definitely ruin the effect the movie has, so just…you know, watch it!!! It’s really good, but weird, but good. My colleague at the videostore doesn’t actually want to see it, because he thinks that after REQUIEM, this movie has to be a disappointment. Aside from the fact that I don’t believe that ever (it’s bullshit, but then again, I’m one of those nuts that think even bad movies ought to be watched), you will not be disappointed, Aronofsky did it again.
I also watched Star Wars THE CLONE WARS (the animated movie that’s the start of a animated series). Talk about a bad movie. I know everything that isn’t old Star Wars (the first, the old, three movies) ultimately sucks. I know, but somehow it’s still Star Wars. Or so I thought. It’s just really bad. I was sitting there going: “Oh no, don’t do that, why would he say that, this is bad....just...” etc... Anything with a lightsaber is still awesome, even though it’s shown in terrible animation with subpar textures, or whatever you call the layers on a surface in a movie (especially the skin looks like it’s from a Diablo 2 movie, which was fine in 2000), and it’s surrounded with a crappy story, gruesome dialogue and annoying characters. Really, it’s approaching Jar Jar Binks’ level of shamefulness (although never that bad). It really felt like an afternoon cartoon on Nickelodeon, and it looked like that as well. But then again, that was the entire idea. This movie is the start of a new clone wars series. And I do think the entire clone wars saga lends itself perfectly for this format, since the movies don’t dwell on the years of war in between episode 2 and 3, and there are probably many stories that could be told (all of them, eventually, equally bad and annoying, I suppose). But don’t release it in theatres then, and don’t boast the approval of George Lucas (that man has lost it completely...look at Indy). And finally, Anakin would have never, I say NEVER, have a padawan learner. She is cute though (for an alien)
Finally a bit about games (that other stuff that needs to be done I talked about). I’m playing Mirror’s Edge right now and I’m actually liking it. It seems to me that the way I enjoy games (or movies for that matter) is more and more reliant (is that the way you say that) on the way I am. Because all that criticism about the flow being gone, the combat being weak and the level design being uninspired, I can see it, I acknowledge it, but I’m still having fun. The only thing I agree with, I always agree with, is the length. Games should be longer. You pay for them (a lot!) and such a story, such a gameplay mechanic cannot be told in under ten hours (all games should be at least 15). There is a harder difficulty setting, and obviously, shorter games can be played multiple times, but still. By the way, I’m not saying this way of enjoying and gaming (like for instance, grinding being ok) is unique, it’s just interesting for me how sometimes, bad game (or movie) development doesn’t seem to bother me that much if it is at least interesting. Or maybe I just don’t have any taste...at all
Anyway, I’ll probably write a review of Mirror’s Edge soon, just have to finish it, play some on a harder difficulty (without Runner Vision) and play some time trials. Then I’ll attempt to write some.
Quick thought; there is soo much that needs to be played, so maybe a short game isn’t all that bad. I just can’t seem to bring myself to actually playing Fallout 3. I know it’s heresy, blasphemy on my part, but I haven’t played more than 3 hours. I will though.
Ok this post has been too long already, you probably didn’t even reach this point . However, I hope you did skip to the movie, since it’s my first time trying to embed anything (so appreciate the effort, damnit!) and it’s also extremely awesome. Double Fine has always impressed and intrigued me, but this is metal! METAL, BABY!!! Anyway, enjoy, and then wait a year for it to come out (sad face).
Shade and sweet water,
Timmorn
PS Final gaming note; everything looks so good on my new TV. I love it!
PPS Sorry for molesting awesome all the time. I know it’s an adjective, I’m just trying to see how far I can go with this before someone stops me
I also watched Star Wars THE CLONE WARS (the animated movie that’s the start of a animated series). Talk about a bad movie. I know everything that isn’t old Star Wars (the first, the old, three movies) ultimately sucks. I know, but somehow it’s still Star Wars. Or so I thought. It’s just really bad. I was sitting there going: “Oh no, don’t do that, why would he say that, this is bad....just...” etc... Anything with a lightsaber is still awesome, even though it’s shown in terrible animation with subpar textures, or whatever you call the layers on a surface in a movie (especially the skin looks like it’s from a Diablo 2 movie, which was fine in 2000), and it’s surrounded with a crappy story, gruesome dialogue and annoying characters. Really, it’s approaching Jar Jar Binks’ level of shamefulness (although never that bad). It really felt like an afternoon cartoon on Nickelodeon, and it looked like that as well. But then again, that was the entire idea. This movie is the start of a new clone wars series. And I do think the entire clone wars saga lends itself perfectly for this format, since the movies don’t dwell on the years of war in between episode 2 and 3, and there are probably many stories that could be told (all of them, eventually, equally bad and annoying, I suppose). But don’t release it in theatres then, and don’t boast the approval of George Lucas (that man has lost it completely...look at Indy). And finally, Anakin would have never, I say NEVER, have a padawan learner. She is cute though (for an alien)
Finally a bit about games (that other stuff that needs to be done I talked about). I’m playing Mirror’s Edge right now and I’m actually liking it. It seems to me that the way I enjoy games (or movies for that matter) is more and more reliant (is that the way you say that) on the way I am. Because all that criticism about the flow being gone, the combat being weak and the level design being uninspired, I can see it, I acknowledge it, but I’m still having fun. The only thing I agree with, I always agree with, is the length. Games should be longer. You pay for them (a lot!) and such a story, such a gameplay mechanic cannot be told in under ten hours (all games should be at least 15). There is a harder difficulty setting, and obviously, shorter games can be played multiple times, but still. By the way, I’m not saying this way of enjoying and gaming (like for instance, grinding being ok) is unique, it’s just interesting for me how sometimes, bad game (or movie) development doesn’t seem to bother me that much if it is at least interesting. Or maybe I just don’t have any taste...at all
Anyway, I’ll probably write a review of Mirror’s Edge soon, just have to finish it, play some on a harder difficulty (without Runner Vision) and play some time trials. Then I’ll attempt to write some.
Quick thought; there is soo much that needs to be played, so maybe a short game isn’t all that bad. I just can’t seem to bring myself to actually playing Fallout 3. I know it’s heresy, blasphemy on my part, but I haven’t played more than 3 hours. I will though.
Ok this post has been too long already, you probably didn’t even reach this point . However, I hope you did skip to the movie, since it’s my first time trying to embed anything (so appreciate the effort, damnit!) and it’s also extremely awesome. Double Fine has always impressed and intrigued me, but this is metal! METAL, BABY!!! Anyway, enjoy, and then wait a year for it to come out (sad face).
Shade and sweet water,
Timmorn
PS Final gaming note; everything looks so good on my new TV. I love it!
PPS Sorry for molesting awesome all the time. I know it’s an adjective, I’m just trying to see how far I can go with this before someone stops me
1 comment:
Finally found your blog. You were talking about going to do this a while ago. To improve your writing.
Nice to read some of it. And thanks for the link.
Hope you will continue. (It's allmost March, you know)
PAuke
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