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New games, new classes, same old shit.

Written on March 21, 2008 at 3:06 am about General, Video Gaming by Tom

It’s been a while since my last post, so I figured I’d do a new one. To tell the truth, we really need to publicize this blog so more people actually read it. That’d be neat.

Some new games have come out and subsequently been purchased by me. First mention goes to AudioSurf. I was lucky enough to get in on the public beta of this game, ensuring that when it debuted on Steam I would snatch it up instantly. The basic concept is simple — match up different colored blocks, a la Tetris, to rack up huge scores online. The difference is the tracks are generated by music files you play, and the actual speed, intensity, et cetera is dictated by the song itself. I’d love to understand how they do such sophisticated beat matching and the like. It’s damn impressive, and addicting as hell. It’s on Steam for 10 USD, so check it out.

Another kickass game is Sins of a Solar Empire. Not much of a single player game (there’s next to no story, and no campaign mode, just maps you populate with AI), its true value lies in the fun-as-hell multiplayer battles. When you get upwards of six to eight human players, populating planets, building fleets, forming and breaking alliances, it gets quite enjoyable.

As for everything non-videogame-related…in a Java class this semester. So far, I am in the minority of people who have a clue. It’s a bit sad. Work sucks still, but hey, it’s a living. Digital Overload was fucking amazing, as I expected, and I met a great group of people there. We have made plans to reunite at ConnetiCon (minus our English friend Nick).

On the other hand (and this isn’t aimed at any one person, so don’t get angry at me) it seems I have a huge sign on my back stating “Please come to me with your problems.” Usually this is no trouble because you all have the good sense to form an orderly line and do it one at a time. This time, not so much. I feel a bit overwhelmed to be honest. So that’s why I seem more stressed than usual, if anyone noticed.

But summer will soon be here, thank god, and with it relaxation, parties and all that. Huzzah~!