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稀游记 Find Me a Singaporean
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contributed by Anonymous. Thanks!
NB: check it out carefully before committing to buy pls.
had this nagging concern at the back of my head which I cudnt put a finger to before getting the DS. Strangely, it became clear after I had the DS on hand at home, seating infront of my com, just before switching it on. See, when playing games on iPod, they tend to be fun for a short while before losing its appeal. You know, like not engaging enough. On the other hand, games on a console or PC tends to draw one in with their graphics, story and gameplay in order to transport the gamer to another world (escapism)
Its like why people tend to like to go to the cinema, so as to lose themselves, forget their troubles for the next hour or two and immerse themselves into the story and its characters. The really good ones try to anyway (notable examples includes the original Metal Gear Solid, Halo, Resident Evil 4. I’m speaking for myself here)
Back to the DS. The concern was whether games on DS will be essentially minigames that are great for short bursts of gaming but not nearly engaging enough. I’ve read reviews of DS games, but still.. This feeling held the purchase back quite some time, till i saw a good deal on ebay. (Note to self for the 26th time: salesman always tend to over praise their products. Take their pitch with a lot of salt.)
After gaming on it for a few days, i am glad. Been playing Rhythm Heaven. gamespot gave it 7.5, so had the impression it just a okay game. After trying it out for myself I found it really addictive.. the songs keep playing in my head! Its difficulty level makes me feel rhythmically challenged tho. interesting how it makes use of the stylus pad with just a few simple motions (tap, tap and hold, flick etc) and yet the stages feels varied and fun. Innovative use of the stylus pad in games makes the DS stand out from the PSP.
Bought GTA Chinatown Wars and Zelda Phantom Hourglass on eBay, still waiting for them to be posted. Wait will be long as the seller is from overseas. Got kinda overly competitive in the last few minutes of the auction. They are still good deals, just not as good as before the aggressive bidding near auction closing. Just shipping for the two items cost ₤12! Aiming for Chrono Trigger next. These games are the primary reasons why I bought the DS in the first place. There are quite a number of rhythm beats games available, eg Elite Beat Agents, Osu! Tatakae! Ouendan, Taiko no Tatsujin etc shud be amusing too. The great thing about buying a console late is the wealth of games available. Advance Wars series is another I wanna try, plus Final Fantasy 5, Suikoden, varangt profile rpgs and on.. Prays Shining Force Feather gets an American release!
Biggest compliant is the cost of games. $69.90 for chrono trigger? i can buy star ocean for the xbox360 with that! Reason why eBay is good as an alternative. Have to be careful tho, search and check before committing to buy. Some I think are actually bootleg games that are made to look like the original..
been watching the office since start of internship. at first wasnt used to awkward moments in the show, but now take them as part of its charm.
bought a nintendo ds (finally). it was on my “want list” since the start of this year. now that i’ve got it, i wished i had gotten it earlier, specifically before the overseas exchange. wud have made the long trips much easier. entertainment on the go!
xbox360, you are next. (going back to a gaming otaku?)
internship is okay. shall elaborate. really like the culture there. everyone is on first name basis (i wondered for a long time how i shud address my supervisor on the first day), usually have lunch together with colleagues or with scholar. my supervisor is really nice. tho the culture is friendly, work still gets done. thats what i really like about this place. of cos, there are still “slave drivers” here and there. however, as its a stat board, the requirements in order to get employed is high. likely not accepted in the future. oh, there also the presence of a “Hermes” like character.
went for jog yday. shall go run today again.
all it takes is a little motivation.
It took a question from a colleague to put things into perspective.
Were you close with him?
The spoken answer on the spot might be more accurate than what I can come up with in thoughts.
“I lived with my grandparents all the way till after enlistment.”
That was how long I was under their care. From when my grandparents’ place was like a childcare centre (many cousins living there) till being the only grandson still living with them, and created trouble on a daily basis. Grandpa used to buy a whole pack of yakult for us as its good for digestion and on very few occasions even got us toy guns that shoots rubber plugs. Had to buy a few sets to prevent my cousins and me from fighting over the toys. those police sets that came with police badges and handcuffs. I guess that was how he showed his love for us.
Grandpa’s condition deteriorated so quickly in just a span of 1 month. He was really suffering during the last few days. It was so hard for all of us just to watch. It all happened so suddenly.
Seriously. Don’t smoke.
