1. Yeah, so I bet you've all heard about the racism issue with Resident Evil 5 (read that link it has some smart comments). Gah. I mean I was pissy about the Dutch PSP ad issue (because I did think it WAS racist). But Resident Evil 5? I think they've gone too far this time. The only reason why the zombies are black is because the game is set somewhere in Africa or somewhere where the population is mostly black. GOSH. And if it were set in Osaka, for instance, I don't think they'd call having Japanese/Asian zombies racist. GOSH.
2. On the in-game ads issue (which is currently GS's poll topic), I've always though it was okay IN SPORTS GAMES ONLY (Virtua Tennis, FIFA Soccer etc etc), because it adds to the realism (and some people actually think the same). But really, outside sports games I wouldn't like that.

Now on with the main purpose of my posting this blog entry. I've been hanging around the following websites (and webpage, for that matter):

• GameTrailers
• IGN Guides

I don't use them actively (like with GS, which is why I'm not giving you the link to my page in them and just letting ppl know my username, which is mia76). The on GameTrailers the reviews/trailers are mostly HD (which you don't have to pay for) and the IGN guides are AWESOME. :D

IGN guides I use:

1. Rainbow Six: Vegas [the 'Basics' and 'Equipment' sections were REALLY useful. But just don't read the 'Campaign' part because it just ruins the fun. :( This basically the PS3 version. But I'm on PSP so it's fine]
2. Lego Star Wars II [PSP]
3. Tekken: Dark Ressurection [PSP]
4. Lumines [PSP, not as pointless and useless as you'd think it would be]
5. New Super Mario Bros DS [DS]
6. Nintendogs [DS]

Favorite game reviews [all non-hand held versions; PS3, X360 and Wii]:

1. Virtua Tennis 3 [PS3]
2. Rainbow Six: Vegas [PS3 or X360, can't remember]
3. MySims [Wii]
4. R6V's Critical Acclaim Trailer [PS3]
5. MySims E3 2K7 Producer Walkthrough [Wii]

The non-hand held versions are definitely eye-candy! Imagine playing that on an HDTV... Bitter. Not to mention X360 and PS3 enable face-mapping. Boo. Me want a CT that looks just like me. I have this financially-indie-by-the-time-I-hit-25 plan, and when I am eventually financially indie I'm planning on getting a non-HH, but I can't decide whether PS3 or x360 elite is better. But of course I love my PSP/DS--they're pink! LOL.

-M76

PS: It took me a while to realize that the main objective of LocoRoco is "restoring world peace". I though it was just another eating game like Pacman. It's nice to play a game where eating and getting fat is something that's seen as good. Nice to do such a noble thing by eating. Anyway, I don't care, I just play LocoRoco to make my Roco fat. So much for idealism, huh? :|:|

PPS: Why do gamers like saying "peace out" so much? I'm thinking it might be like the reason I put "may wars only happen in video games..." as tagline on my LJ and Vox. Out of guilt.

PPPS: If you're so into world peace, don't study law or any variation of it (don't repeat the same mistake I did). Stay home, play video games and become a hippie.