| Games I'd like |
[Dec. 31st, 2008|12:00 am] |
Moved this to its own entry so I can keep the list updated. I'm absent-minded enough that I forget these things, so I want to keep a list for myself. ;)
The items with strikethrough are ones I've obtained. If I decide I don't want the game anymore, I'll just remove it.
Date edited so it's stuck at the top of my journal for a while. Original date of posting: 2007-11-07 09:29:00
Unreleased games I'd like to get (assuming they're good):
PS3: Disgaea 3
PS3: Final Fantasy XIII
PS3: Final Fantasy Versus XIII
PS3: Ghostbusters: The Video Game
PS3: Little Big Planet
PS3: Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe
PS3: Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm
PS3: Sonic Unleashed
PS3: Soul Calibur IV
PS3: Star Wars: The Force Unleashed
PS3: Street Fighter IV
Released games I'd like to get:
Wii: Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
Wii: Mario Kart Wii
Wii: Super Mario Galaxy
Wii: Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz
Wii: Super Smash Bros Brawl
Wii: Zack & Wiki: Quest for Barbaros' Treasure
Wii: Battalion Wars 2
Wii: Bleach: Shattered Blade - (seems like it could be good for fans of the series, although they used the English voice actors, which I wouldn't be used to.)
Wii: Boom Blox
Wii: Elebits
Wii: ExciteTruck
Wii: Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn
Wii: Lego Star Wars
Wii: Mercury Meltdown Revolution
Wii: Mortal Kombat: Armageddon
Wii: NiGHTS: Journey of Dreams
Wii: No More Heroes
Wii: Okami
Wii: Resident Evil: Umbrella Chronicles
Wii: Sonic and the Secret Rings - (Recommended by Laur)
Wii: Super Paper Mario
Wii: Tomb Raider Anniversary - (Recommended by Laur)
Wii: Trauma Center, Second Opinion
PS3: Metal Gear Solid 4
PS3: Rock Band
PS2: Guitar Hero III
PS2/PSP: Disgaea
PS2: Disgaea 2
PS2: Psychonauts
GC: Metroid Prime 2: Echoes
GC: Viewtiful Joe 2
GC: F-Zero GX
GC: Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance
GC: Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker
GC: Mario Kart: Double Dash
GC: Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door
GC: Star Fox Adventures
GC: Viewtiful Joe |
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| On the subject of Valentine's Day |
[Feb. 14th, 2008|09:40 am] |
So. Everyone else and their mom is making Valentine's Day posts. Some enjoy celebrating the day as a time to show those loved ones in your life, friends, family, and lovers alike, how much you care for them. Others prefer to openly scorn the day and those who celebrate it, for one reason or another. This post is more directed at the latter than the former.
For full disclosure: I'm married. I love my wife greatly, but I also love my friends and family, and wish them all a happy Valentine's day, as it should be.
Now, on to the ranty bits.
I've heard Valentine's day lambasted as a day invented for or degenerated into blind consumerism, I've heard complaints that it's a day unfair to single people, and a few arguments in between too. I don't understand these viewpoints, especially from people who enjoy celebrating, say, Easter or Christmas.
For some reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valentine%27s_day
Valentine's Day was originally 11 different Valentine's Days, until 1969. The day exists to honour Christian martyrs by the name of Valentine, and has evolved into a day associated with love. I, personally, see no problem with such a thing - I do believe the Christian doctrine fairly clearly states that we should love one another, so associating love with a Christian holiday is only too fitting.
The beginning and evolution of this holiday is much in keeping with the histories of other such Christian holidays, such as Christmas and Easter, celebrating or honouring a significant event in Christian history and growing to involve traditions around the purchase of gifts for those you care about. You would almost expect those who hate the day for its consumerism to also hate these other holidays, however I don't often see that link - people seem to focus on the 'consumerism' of Valentine's Day but forget the other days, which leads me to believe that their true 'beef' with the day leans more towards the 'unfair to single people' angle, and the consumerism rant is just a cover; at least for those people I know personally.
For those who actually, honestly, and truly hate the day for its consumerism, and thus likely hate the other holidays as well for the same reason, why can't you just take the day at its face value, and use it as an excuse to tell your friends and family how much they mean to you? Abolish those negative feelings and turn it into something happy and positive. You don't like the consumerism? Then don't buy anything, but call up your mom or dad, siblings, best-friend-since-high-school, or whatever, and tell them how much they mean to you.
Now, those of you who feel it's unfair to single people, I have two counter-arguments for you.
One, as I'm sure you've probably heard before, hinges around the 'day to celebrate friends and family' bit I've mentioned above. So you don't have a 'significant other'; that doesn't mean you can't have a blast with your friends, or at least use today as an excuse to get them a little chocolate or something; let them know they're appreciated. Don't focus so much on the 'romantic love' aspect of the day.
Secondly, if you insist on focusing on the 'romantic love' aspect, don't let it bother you so much. Hindu holidays shouldn't bother you if you're not Hindu. National Talk Like a Pirate Day shouldn't bother you if you aren't (or are?) a pirate. Why on earth do you let the romantic aspect of Valentine's Day bother you if you're not in a romantic relationship? Every national celebration doesn't need to celebrate something YOU have, or something YOU are. Let people have their day - it'll be over tomorrow, and hey - you can go buy discount chocolate at the grocery store if you're fast enough. Win-win.
So, in summary, I hate being ranty, but stop picking on Valentine's Day. It doesn't deserve it, and hasn't done anything to you. Be an adult about it, and just have a good day. |
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This is the journal of one Travis James Willard.
I've decided to make it Friends Only. Why? 'Cause there's some personal stuff in here I wouldn't like random strangers reading... although I doubt random strangers would be interested, it's best to be safe.
If you feel you were slighted by this change, leave me a message here. I'll be glad to add you... if I trust you. DUN DUN DUN!! |
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