Recent content by GotMalkAvian

I try to control my quirks to fit in professionally at my job, but that's about it. I don't try to hide my beliefs, interests, quirks, speech patterns, or anything else because I really have no desire to fit in with people who wouldn't be willing to accept me as I am.

I have mixed opinions about tattoos. Personally, I believe that, being lifelong additions to one's body, they should have a deep and personal meaning. Trendy tattoos (everything ranging from the tribal tramp stamp to a Jersey Shore homage) actually kind of disgust me. I decided when I was...

When the GOTY edition is announced, I'll probably trade in my current copy a few months before release, just to get a better value before the price really drops on the regular edition. Then, I'll wait for a price drop on the GOTY edition and pick that up on the cheap. Or, if all goes well...

I have absolutely nothing against Canada, but I believe the sad truth of the matter is that Canada isn't that iconic of a nation. Speaking as a non-Canadian, there doesn't seem to be an overwhelming cultural identity that immediately identifies a representation as undeniably Canadian (unless...

Well, you seem to believe that I exist, even as a figment of your imagination. Prove to me that all of reality isn't just what you perceive.

I definitely think these are unfair criticisms for Rockstar's type of games. The freedom to be a rampaging murderer between missions is kind of there as icing on the cake for anyone who wants it; Rockstar has a very linear story to tell, and they've been getting better at storytelling, in my...

Go browse through the Indie games section. There are a lot of good games in there for 80-240 points. Since I don't know exactly what genres you're into, I can't think of what to recommend. Actually, if you're into retro sidescrollers, Sashimi of the Dead (or something like that) is a great one.

I hate to be "that guy," but I think a lot of hype for Skyward Sword is based on it being the first genuinely new Zelda game designed for the Wii. I mean, Twilight Princess was also available on GameCube, and I'm sure it'll be a solid game, but I think it's too early to honestly tell what...

I think it's completely acceptable. I've bought used games for close friends a few times; I always make sure the game is in near-new condition and it allows me to get something I know they'll like even though I may be tight on cash. I've also never been offended when a friend bought me a...

Well said. Furthermore, that's pretty much the relationship between myself and my non-gamer wife. When we met, I had a history of being irresponsible with my money and spending way too much time and cash on gaming. It was borderline addiction, really. Now, as long as I don't neglect her or...

Those two games? I think so. The main story didn't matter much to me, but I really enjoyed most of the smaller self-contained stories in the side quests.

So far, most of them are good choices, but my vote's going to Arkham City just because of how much further it's risen the bar for superhero games. However, we still have Assassin's Creed and Skyrim coming out, so those are two pretty hefty contenders, as well.

Well, now that it's official, I'm excited. Soul Calibur has been my favorite fighting series for years. Even though the last game was lackluster, I still enjoyed it. Hopefully, they find their way back to the spirit of the older games, improve the character creator, and include a better...

Okay... First of all, here's my policy on game buying: 1. A new IP that I want to give money to or a sequel to a franchise I love - I'll buy new. 2. A game that I'm leery about for any reason - I'll buy used once it drops to $40 or so. First, to address the "evil corporations' trade-in...

I would only accept immortality if there was an escape clause, some way that I could still choose to end my life. There's a great Twilight Zone episode- called "Escape Clause," actually, I believe- where a man sells his soul for immortality, and the devil throws in a clause where he can choose...