Blog Banter [#3] ~Luminous Life Crossing~

In the blogging world, there is only one Hawty McBloggy, my wonderful friend bs angel. She has a “blog banter” where she, along with other fellow bloggers, blog about a certain topic. This month’s topic is:

“What games would you suggest someone play if they wanted to get to know you better?”

This question is certainly very deep, and I spent quite awhile thinking of what games defines me the best. No, its certainly not Halo or Team Fortress 2 because I am not a violent person.

However I recall a long time ago I was playing a few games on Halo 2 with a few of the Cavegirls, and I said “You can tell how a person is by the way they play Halo.” When I said that, one of the girls chimed in “Absolutely!” By seeing each person and the actions they do in the game, it can relate very much to how they are in reality. Such as my infamous “Indecisive Warthog Driving,” which caused confusion. However I am more confident now, so those Warthog mishaps are less frequent. Anyways – Halo 2 is a good example if you have Xbox Live – but if you do not – here are some that really define me, and can be played offline.

When I came to a conclusion on what games I would suggest someone play if they wanted to know me better, I immediately thought “that makes sense.” I could not choose a Care Bear game (even though I wish I could) because I have never played one. So without further ado, here are the games. Enjoy! ^_^

The first game I ever played on the PSP was Lumines. It began on the song Shinin’, the song that began my journey through the game, and also into my life of unique music. I always thought the song had words to it, and just a few months ago I found a video on YouTube that proved there was. The avatars you could select were so cute and perky (I even have one for my Xbox gamertagpic). When I saw the Silvercube avatar available in the game, I thought that was odd but really cool.

The name “Silvercube” originates from when I was a child. My twin brother believed that we were going to create a video game company – just the two (Cube in square roots) of us, and decided to take part of our last name (Silver) and forged the two names together. It was not until about ten years later until I realized that Cube is three in square roots, and that actually it should be Silversquare! But Cube does sound better, so the “mistake” became legend.

Anyways, the reason why Lumines would make people know me better is because its a music puzzle game. It combines two things – music which is essential (especially trance), and puzzles – which everyone has in their own lives. I am in a maze, trying to solve the many puzzles in my life, trying to find the answers and perhaps make it to the “finish line.”

Not to mention the game is amazing, and I have spent only about 400 hours over the three different Lumines games I own. Lumines II was a life saver for me when I was away from home. I spent so much time on that game immersing myself in the music – particularly the song Breezer, and Heavenly Star. Before my memory card was erased, I had amassed more than 200 hours on that one game. The songs in the Lumines games are either mysterious, perky, ambient, or random – all like me. Who can forget when I heard Shake Ya Body, a perky upbeat song that made me laugh hysterically.

It took me a very long time to get to the last song, Lights,but my determination paid off and I was rewarded with a beautiful song. So too in life I am determined to accomplished things in my life, and I hope that what I am doing leads to beautiful things.

In addition, by dropping the squares and making combos, you create a music beat, much like I am creating a beat to my own life. I am creating the combos in my life, hoping that what I do know will lead to bigger and better things. Lumines was and will always be a luminous light in my life, crossing into…

Animal Crossing, the best game in the world. You arrive in a place unknown to you, trying to make ends meet. You meet neighbors and live every day life trying to help and care for those around you. This game is me, because it is the most relaxing, cheerful, pleasant game I have ever played. In the game and in my life I love to help out others, and be in an environment that is supportive, caring, and respectful. The ability to have a job in the game and design your house really made me think of the future. When the game was released September 2002, I played this game for over 700 hours. This game was practically my life for two years. Since it used a real time clock, there was always an urge to check up on what was happening.

There was even a journal in the game in which you could write to your heart’s content. I have so many pages in my in-game journal, and its quite memorable looking back on my entries. My brother played this game as well, and we would visit each other’s houses every day. It was really the only sane thing my brother and I had at the time. We had both gone through many disasters during that time period, and Animal Crossing really helped during those tumultuous years.

Last but not least, is Kirby Super Star. Released in September 1996, I was only a kid when I played this game. (Maybe I still am?) Kirby embodies the ultimate in cute and perky. He is my favorite character in the world (with an exception of Silvercube Care Bear which closely resembles Bedtime Bear).

Kirby is a little kid, and I too am one as well – in the inside. I may be turning 20 soon, but I will always have within me the “Kirby” qualities. I can’t suck in my enemies and copy their abilities, but I can stand up for myself which I have done many times. Just has Kirby has many shapes and transformations, so do I.

I have gone through a few of them, from being a shy child to a more social adult. Kirby moves from level to level, trying to save his village. I also move, but from place to place. 15 times to be exact. Luckily the last six years has been more stable.

What can I say? Games have really made a huge impact in my life and helped me survive. I am quite a sentimental person and will hold on to all of these memories forever. When playing these games, one should feel they are peaceful – just like I am and want the world to be. But if you really want to know me better, you don’t have to play the games I enjoy – you just need to send me a friend request on Xbox Live.. or the Wii!

Honorable Mentions: Final Fantasy VII, Final Fantasy VIII, Pokemon Blue, (Because of storyline, characters, and the environment) Halo 2 (Because of Xbox Live – nothing to do with the shooting part), Dance Dance Revolution Ultramix 2. (My first DDR game, and one that has its own stories to tell)

Peace!

What video games would you suggest I play to get to know you better?

Nintendo Plush Party!

If I had some money, these plush Nintendo characters would be in my home now. I found a website called Toys N Joys which has many cool items, including these shown here.

For $19, I would definitely get Toad.My favorite character to use – especially in Mario Tennis.It is 8″, which is perfect.Toad has such a charming personality.Maybe its his cute voice, I don’t know. But he reminds me of my little nephew.

Next up is one of those adorable stars! Reminds me of the stars from Care Bears actually. This one is $19 as well, but is 13″, which is a pretty decent size. The color adds quite a bit of brightness into a home. Certainly should be labeled under “perky.”

Last but not least, is one of my favorite characters of all time, Kirby.I am formidable with him in Super Smash Bros.
There are two sizes, 4.5″, and 9″, with the prices being $19 and $34, respectively.

I certainly would like all three of these plush characters : )