Nostalgia, almost

I came across one of my earlier posts and I kind of thought it was funny how I never posted anything on Audiosyncratic, but have seemingly picked up the reins. Mid-2010 list is still coming along, although I've been very lazy. I'm not sure how my year end list will look, because I've put more effort into the mid-2010 list than I expected to. Whatever. Shitty 2010 for music keeps on trucking; September needs to hurry up.

Taking it Slow

GDC is just getting started; and I'm sitting at my computer, patiently awaiting the onslaught of news the world expects me to report. Hopefully by next year I'll be at GDC rather than reporting on it from my house (wishful thinking). So what's worth noting this week? We've got some keynotes, some meetings, some general industry chit-chat. I'm actually more excited to see what Sony has ready to unveil than Nintendo. As some stock arrangement with the Japanese government is complicating their would-be GDC plans. This, essentially, puts an interim period where they are unable to reveal their future intentions. It sucks really, as it was something I was anticipating since the Wii launch. Nintendo loyalists are undeniably more accustomed to waiting than any other fans, so I'm sure they don't mind too much.

So, what have I been playing? Aside from the dismally short-lived Crackdown, things have been bleak on my itinerary. Prior to being engulfed by Crackdown's gangster-purging, I began Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney. The dialogue is excellent; clever, really, is the best way to describe it. The lacking elements come in the form of everything outside of the courtroom. The sections bore me, as it plays like a point-and-click adventure with still-frame portraits. Encapsulating not only my sheer boredom, but also monotonous gameplay. I need to go back and finish that and write a review for it. I've been neglecting a certain site, and they'd probably appreciate it if I occasionally did some work. Last up is Ninja Gaiden, for the original Xbox. I've put about 10 minutes into this radiant title, so I don't have a clear impression for it just yet. Other than the awkward camera that resembles the recent Sonic's. I'm cringing, really; just use your internet-goggles to properly view it.

Oh, I'd like to formally announce -- or as formal as a blog can be -- that I'm not going to write for Audiosyncratic any longer (see: I never did). I talked it over with Brian, and I don't feel suited to the task. He was fine with that, and my plate is kind of widening every day with things to write to begin with. So, it works out, for me at least. By the way, do read Audiosyncratic. Even though I know the majority of my traffic (all one of you) is brought in by way of Brian's other blog, Bêtise.

I guess that's about it. I may update later this week after GDC; but don't count on it unless something absolutely huge is revealed.

VK2K2

As you may or may not have noticed, there is now an "Affiliates" bar to your immediate right. This newly devised bar will host two (currently) blogs that you, the reader (all one of you, still), should feel inclined to also enlighten yourself with. We are a self-proclaimed blog webring. A trifecta of video games, music reviews, and technology. Bêtise is heading the tech front, as I'm not nearly as technologically versed nor inclined as Brian is. I try my best, but I tend to fall short every time I attempt to read an Engadget blog post. Audiosyncratic is a joint effort between Brian and myself to review albums and provide music related news when we feel it's applicable. I can't write at all about music, so at least check it out for Brian's sake.

That's about it, that spiffy new Wii Channel just debuted a bit ago. "Everybody Votes" or something to that affect. Seems we can vote on important pressing matters such as, "Do you prefer cats or dogs?" And, "Is chocolate or roses a better Valentine's Day gift?" Well, you know, I was kind of hoping we could discuss (see: vote) potential political candidates for the 2008 presidential race. I guess not though.

Oh, and in case you're wondering; cats and chocolate.