So, remember how last week I said that I would try to take back my work lunch? Yeah, that did not last. Somewhere between getting slammed and never coming up for air, I realized that during the week for the immediate future is just not going to work unless I basically come home and forget relaxing (though writing may actually relax me). But basically, my mind goes off when the clock hits 4:30 and doesn’t turn back on (except sporadically) until 5:00am the next morning.
WWE All-Stars Brawl Stick
Well, I did get the Brawl Stick as mentioned last week. It arrived on Wednesday and I am super glad I did because if I did not purchase it by Monday, I would be paying $5-$10 more. However, I am not sure what I was on but alas there is no magical copy of WWE All-Stars inside the package, so I was bummed with that. Furthermore, I can find no traces of why I thought it in the first place. Maybe it was all of the gameplay footage on the Amazon page. You get a nice box, the controller is well packed inside and it has a couple of meaningless accessories if you wish to use your headset with the controller.
It’s a beautiful controller, seriously but as many have reported, the buttons will probably be replaced before the year is out. They feel hard, and seriously after as much work as I do these days, my hands just aren’t able to take the incessant mashing required. However, I played a few arcade games (Centipede, Main Event, etc) in Game Room and it really feels natural there. So much so that I posted my best score in Centipede to date and honestly I do not think that is the highest I can get. Main Event really was easy up until I got to the top champion guys which is expected.
I can certainly say that this controller will get much use where appropriate. It was never meant to be a main controller but the cord is plenty long for me to sit in my easy chair and comfortable enough to play with as long as I get the buttons replaced in the near future. It looks very easy to open up as well, which is a good first step as I want that process to be as painless as possible. Very satisfied with what I have now, but still kinda amiss on the whole game thing. Unfortunately, the game is going for ~$30 still (honestly I would have thought it be well under $20 at this point), so it looks like I’m holding off for the time being.
Record of Agarest War Zero
A while back, I got the limited edition to Record of Agarest War. (It was being clearanced at Gamestop for all of $40 bucks). While the box was mostly trash, the booby pad (yes, it is a mouse pad with two boobs that are inflated) is extremely comfortable (and hilarious) and the pillow case was a nice extra as a show piece. Silly I know, but I like odd collectibles even if it comes across as extremely sexist based on the game’s content and suggested audience. And if I ever want to involve myself in a very lengthy experience, the game is there for me.
So, there is a prequel out there called Record of Agarest War Zero which is the game pictured above. As one would expect, it also got a limited edition. Welp, I have been looking at it on and off for a while. Sure, the extras aren’t as great (in my opinion) but its not bad. It went down all the way to $16.42 when I purchased it this week. That’s a pretty fantastic value, at least in my opinion. Even for the game, that would probably be worth it. What’s funny, is that 3 hours after I bought it, it was down to $12.95! Now, its back around $25. I’m not upset that I missed out on $3.50, but as with much Amazon pricing, I did find it entertaining to watch. Still a good deal and the game should be here on Saturday.
BTW, for those curious, there is a sequel named Record of Agarest War 2 and it has a LE too. It has a small inflatable doll and a hand towel (classy). However, it is only for the Playstation 3, so I will not be buying that one.
Writing
Thankfully, I have the weekend to get some well deserved rest and I do have plans to get up tomorrow and at least write for a little bit, though later in the day we do have to go see my brother in law and his wife for dinner. But at least Saturday or Sunday morning, I will make time and I guess that is really what I have to do. At least at first until I get in the habit. Because as mentioned, work is not working. It’s not that I have to write at lunch, its that right now I don’t even really get a lunch. I take about thirty minutes to stuff my face and breathe normally. The above picture represents me inside pretty much Monday through Thursday and sometimes Friday (today for sure).
I know that some people get it and I know some people are probably shaking their heads. It’s alright, I have never conceived myself as “normal” or the person that is going to fry in their cubicle until 70 where I’ll drop dead shortly after. I mean, if that is all there is to life…what the fuck is the point?
I found my mate for life several years ago, and while I want many things for her, there are a few things I want for myself too.
1)I don’t want to stay in Texas. My wife shares this vision, and even though I like my house, I know there is a better place for me to live. A place with seasons and a place where I feel welcome. For the most part, the last twenty years, I feel like I have been renting space. I would like to live to the east like the Carolinas, but there are other places too.
2)If I can’t make a living at writing, find a job where I am not stressing every minute and every hour of every day while I’m working to get things done. I don’t think I have the body to pursue manual labor, but I do have an incredible mind. I don’t mind using it, but I am a creative individual and when I am put in a situation where all I get is repetition, my mind wanders badly and my mood turns sour.
3)Regards whether I can ultimately making a living at it or not, I want to continue to write until I die and get published somewhere physical. Whether that is a book, a magazine, music, or something else, its going to happen. I just have to find where I fit and keep going until I reach that goal.
And so it goes…and so it goes…
Final Word
BTW, Hitman Trilogy HD for the Xbox 360 drops Tuesday. That review is coming for sure. I would imagine by the following Sunday most likely. It will probably be a little differently done than my Upcomingdiscs.com game reviews, especially with scores. I’ve always been partial to 100 point reviews and I am doing this for enjoyment, so it probably will not be as structured either. We’ll see what happens, take care kids.
