n+ is a stellar game! The gameplay is abstracted down to the purest action possible, utilizing only a few types of enemies and a handful of level-tiles it nevertheless manages to provide several hundred levels of intense platforming fun. Intense being the keyword. On certain levels in particular it became painfully obvious that I died every time I lost focus. Even the act of thinking about whether or not I was losing focus would make me die. It was like the more I played the more I became aware of that process, and how poor control I have over the things that goes through my mind.
n+
Monday, August 11th, 2008
iPhone sluggishness
Monday, August 4th, 2008
The iPhone is shiny, let there be no doubt. It’s a fascinating device, but since you can find a hundred articles about all the good it does I won’t waste too much time on that. Instead today I’ll describe some curious slowdowns I’ve experienced. Nothing too problematic, certainly these are slowdowns I’ll live with as it’s a great overall device, but as a new owner it’s just one of those things I notice with a leeettle bit of annoyance.
GTA:IV-ever
Saturday, August 2nd, 2008
So I just completed GTA. And, despite my earlier comments on how fun it was, it turned out to be a pointless exercise in nothingness. A huge number of people slaved over this game for several years and crunching for more than a whole year!, to give birth to this weird monstrosity. I liked many of the mechanics: driving, shooting, flying, sniping guys from afar. And it never failed to impress me to drive or fly through downtown at dawn. But the rest man…
Day of the iPhone
Saturday, August 2nd, 2008
Today the era of the iPhone begins. We shall all tremble at it’s awesome power. Seriously though, it’s really shiny nifty.