No, I've avoided mobile games for the most part. And my commitment to AC: New Leaf is so inconsistent that I'm sure a mobile version of that would be a waste of time for me.
It's weird how Phantasy Star II is a game that is dated in many ways and hard as hell to boot and yet it was a game that made me finally fall in love in RPGs in my mid-twenties. The Retronauts episode covering it (1up.com era) truly sold me on those early games and from those that I've played (and of course, World of Warcraft), I would no longer be blind to the genre.
I must've played PS2 on the most devices than any game I've owned: Dreamcast, PS2, X360, iPod, GBA, PSP and soon enough, PS4/Xbox One (btw, PS games 2-4 will be available on that upcoming Sega Classics Collection).
As I've stated before, I've never finished the game, not even close. I like the music, the graphics, the characters and the bleak story and yet there are game design choices that don't age well. You need a strategy guide to figure out what gear/weapons work for which characters and what spells truly do; the game never gives you info on this. Also, you grind more than any game I've ever played.
And yet, it still has charm. My willingness to give it a shot and play it multiple times have created an appreciation for it over the years. While I think PS IV is the superior game (and few will dispute that, I wager), it's still an important game for the genre and for myself as a gamer.
Thanks! I hope everything is going well for you, too!
Yeah, I've been feeling the aches and pains already. That may be due to my health but I've also got a job that can be taxing physically. I also like to take naps more often the older that I get.
I'd argue that the first film is very political. There is definitely a strong focus on class divide/warfare. The bad guy's plan (which you initially think has to do with climate change) is to basically make poor people murder each other so that the rich and powerful can hang back and not take any responsibility.
The Golden Circle's villain does have an extreme plan on how to end the War on Drugs but when you see the film, consider how the film's President reacts to her demands. Its a section of the film that surprised me and it can surprise you.
I'll probably see it this afternoon.
Comfortable movie-going experiences are hit-and-miss where I live. No wonderful chain like the Alamo Drafthouse or New Beverly. You do have to risk sitting next to people who still think they're in their living room and that I paid for their commentary. At least the two local cineplexes are nice in terms of seating, screening room size and overall cleanliness.
You may have nudged me to check out The Great Wall. I've seen most of Zhang Yimou's work on home video but Hero was a fantastic viewing experience in a theater (even if a lot of the political content went over my head). Logan will also be a priority for me.
I'll probably pick up Inside and Severed finally.
The bleachers had their fair share of trash. Besides that, nothing for me to harp about.
