Hey everyone,
This is my first entry so bear with me while I get the hang of writing my daily "Gaming Experience" journal. Things might seem a little scatter-brained at first while I catch up on the last few days.
-Well, I go to Western Illinois University in Macomb, IL (which most of you have probably never heard of either). Macomb has about 10,000 residents and the only place to buy games is the local Mall (Super Wal-Mart) and the Big K. So, my first efforts of buying San Andreas came up short, in other words, the town was sold out. No Surprise! So I waited 3 days and headed back home which is close to Peoria, IL which has a plethora of gaming stores. 'Nough said, I got the game came back and played it 'till 4AM
-First thoughts on GTA:SA: The sound effects are great and the way the cars react is also better than Vice City. I dont know that that caught my attention first but it did. After playing the game for the next few hours I realized that Los Santos is so freakin' big that I had to pause the game every few minutes to figure out where I was headed. I wanted to uncover all of the Los Santos map before causing any mayhem. THIS GAME IS GREAT!
-Best Game Ever?: Ummmm...I would have to say yes. I would like someone who can name a game that appeals to such a wide audience but yet allows everyone to play it a different way. That said I have realized that after letting my drooling college buddies play GTA:SA, that the game is just as fun to watch as it is to play. This is because anyone who plays has a different approach to the game. Cause mayhem? Sure. Do missions? Just as fun. Drive around aimlessly tring to look at all the sites while finding the pimpest car and keep it spotless (ME!), why not? Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas is the best game out for any system of all time...PERIOD!
-GTA:SA Fan Club: My room has suddenly erupted into being the place to be on floor 13 of Thompson Hall. And I'm sure it has nothing to do with the fact that I am the first guy on the florr to get my copy of San Andreas. Sure, whatever. I feel bad making my friends watch so I eventually let them play, but they dont want to give the controller back. When this happens I have to make up some bullcrap excuse to get them to leave the room, where then I just continue playing for another couple of hours.
-GTA 6, already?: Is it bad to already be anticipating the next GTA, which probably wont be out for a couple of years and on the next gen systems which are expected to retail for $500. Well, I am ready for it. Eventhough I am only 3.6% through San Andreas that doesnt stop my excitement for GTA 6: Macomb, IL. Just Joking! PEACE!