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Yet another of the faceless.
Existing: 2009-07-08 09:04
Expressing: 7/8/2009
Viewing: Public
Connecting:mobile

Someday I'll blog again, but for the moment I felt it important to point out that the guy on the train in front of me is watching the Chun Li movie on his laptop.

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Yet another of the faceless.
Existing: 2009-05-19 22:48
Expressing: How I spent my weekend.
Viewing: Public
Hearing:Marilyn Manson - Running to the Edge of the World



Yeah. It's obviously straight off of the camera, and it was our first take of the day. I'm still endlessly proud of it (and of myself for actually leaving the house for something that isn't work!) and I look forward to the film that it'll eventually be a part of. :)

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Yet another of the faceless.
Existing: 2009-05-10 04:08
Expressing: (no subject)
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http://kotaku.com/5247608/duke-nukem-forever-gameplay-footage

I know, I know. LOL DNF and all that.

But seriously? Regardless of how ridiculous a 12 year devcycle is, Duke Nukem Forever looks like a great deal of fun. And thus, it totally seems justified to me, now.

Also: fuck WoW for keeping me up this late- hahaha

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Yet another of the faceless.
Existing: 2009-05-08 21:58
Expressing: DO (FUCKING) WANT.
Viewing: Public

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Yet another of the faceless.
Existing: 2009-04-27 13:09
Expressing: 4/27/2009
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Dear Self,

Don't read up on hong kong influensa while waiting for your flight. It's a bad, BAD idea.

Kindest regards,
Self.

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Yet another of the faceless.
Existing: 2009-04-21 00:23
Expressing: in re: Advent Children Complete
Viewing: Public
Hearing:Kyosuke Himuro & Gerard Way - Safe and Sound

I've never fancied myself a fan of Final Fantasy VII. This is a well-documented fact. I've written about it several times, and chances are if we've ever spokjen in person about the Final Fantasy series, my inability to enjoy VII has come up.

This is no longer the case, and it comes as no small surprise that Advent Children Complete is the reason why.

I realize that seems silly, since Advent Children is a ridiculous excuse for a film.

But for ACC, I'd say 80% of the scenes in the film have been changed in some way to actually help further the... bumbling narrative of the initial release. The end result is a cohesive, engaging narrative that I enjoyed enough to become really interested in the Final Fantasy VII universe for the first time.

Plus, Gerard Way wrote a song for Kyosuke Himuro to perform as the new ending theme for the film. I like it a lot.



I bought Advent Children Complete for the FFXIII demo, but I think I enjoyed the film more than that... and given as how much I enjoyed the game, I'm really quite very satisfied.

The US release is set for June 7th, as far as I'm aware. Please check it out if you have the means.

You'll excuse me now, I need to find some FFVII action figures online before bed...

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Yet another of the faceless.
Existing: 2009-04-20 21:58
Expressing: in re: Final Fantasy XIII trial
Viewing: Public
Hearing:Marilyn Manson - Devour

I feel confident in submitting that I've been a relative voice of reason when it comes to Final Fantasy XIII hype. I think Jon can back me up on that one, when he used it as a main reason for buying a PS3 and I lol'd.

... but this is no longer the case. I have gleefully gotten aboard the hype-train.

Final Fantasy XIII has a battle system much like I would imagine spawning from a union of Chrono Cross and Xenogears- with a pleasant dash of Final Fantasy XII- all of which means that it's actually fun. It has a story that I'm actually finding to be really interesting. It has a baby chocobo that lives in a black man's afro.

... and it is unequivocally the prettiest game I've ever seen in my life.

I am going to play this demo a few more times, and write about it some more, I imagine (sorry!) but please be aware- Final Fantasy XIII, if the demo is any proper indication, is shaping up to be a really incredible game.

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Yet another of the faceless.
Existing: 2009-04-08 10:33
Expressing: 4/8/2009 - in a cab
Viewing: Public
Connecting:mobile

Ok, my cab driver to the airport is fucking awesome. he's a russian from moscow, and he seems to think I'm an interational businessman from england. I cannot fathom why, but the stuff he's telling me is really quite fascinating.

...also apparently he drove Keanu Reeves around during the filming of the "episode of matrix with the cars that went *boomboom* with the silver aliens*.

I will be sad to reach the airport.

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Yet another of the faceless.
Existing: 2009-04-08 10:32
Expressing: 4/8/2009
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Connecting:mobile

'bout to fly dow to LA to assist in a closing argument for trial, so I cut my hair and *gasp* shaved this morning. I think my boss was worried about my beard, hahaha.
2009

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Yet another of the faceless.
Existing: 2009-03-31 22:58
Expressing: I realize that I'm about 15 years too old, but...
Viewing: Public

I really, really enjoy the newly leaked Manson songs.

They sound like longlost david bowie songs.

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Yet another of the faceless.
Existing: 2009-03-20 23:15
Expressing: BSG Finale: without actually discussing it.
Viewing: Public

I enjoyed the ending. Enough that I'm glad to have caught up in time to see it.

And I loves me a good meta-narrative.

*I imagine I'll be writing more about this episode later in the week, if I can find the time. I have a lot to say about it, and I think there was a lot going on that wasn't immediately apparent- but for now, I wanted to avoid spoilers. It only just aired, after all.*

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Yet another of the faceless.
Existing: 2009-03-20 08:42
Expressing: 3/20/2009
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Connecting:mobile

There was a man in front of me on the train this morning playing the SNES FF3 rom on his laptop. He was on Kefka's floating continent. It was pretty epic.

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Yet another of the faceless.
Existing: 2009-02-28 18:32
Expressing: 2/28/2009
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And now we're off to Video Games Live! What a grea day!! :)

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Yet another of the faceless.
Existing: 2009-02-28 18:32
Expressing: 2/28/2009
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Connecting:mobile

We're on bart going to wondercon and the gayest group of asian teens in the entire world is sitting right near us. I hate laughing at people just for being queer beyond words, but sometimes, I just can't help it.

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Yet another of the faceless.
Existing: 2009-02-28 11:16
Expressing: 2/28/2009
Viewing: Public
Connecting:mobile

We're on bart going to wondercon and the gayest group of asian teens in the entire world is sitting right near us. I hate laughing at just for being queer beyond words, but sometimes, I just can't help it.

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Yet another of the faceless.
Existing: 2009-02-25 00:05
Expressing: 2/24/2009
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Connecting:mobile

I may or may not be on public transit, drunk, wearing a mask and beads, with very little voice left after karaoke.

All in all, quite a memorable night.
2009

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Yet another of the faceless.
Existing: 2009-02-13 12:56
Expressing: 2/13/2009
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Connecting:mobile

I'm in the theatre, waiting on the film to start.

Why yes, I did take a day off t see Friday the 13th.

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Yet another of the faceless.
Existing: 2009-01-22 22:52
Expressing: lol
Viewing: Public

Jase wants to know: LOST. Is it more like Land Before Time or more like Land of the Lost?

Because like, Lost is in the title of one. But like, LOST is all about time.

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Yet another of the faceless.
Existing: 2009-01-22 22:05
Expressing: Things you should do.
Viewing: Public

*Read the new issue of Angel!
It's so freakin' good!!

*Find a copy of Hulk VS. Wolverine!!
It's amazing! Totally made for people that grew up reading comics in the 80s/90s. Major love.

*Buy REPO! on DVD!!!
No, seriously. Totally worth your time and lucre.

...and uh, I think I'll be posting sometime this weekend. About stuff! =D

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Yet another of the faceless.
Existing: 2009-01-07 07:33
Expressing: January 7. List-Wednesday(!?) V18. In re: '09 GOOOOAAAAAAAL!(s?)
Viewing: Public

In trial at work, so most of my energies are being channeled into that. I imagine you'll see sporadic lists through the remainder of the month, if at all.

This is ironic, since one of my own goals for this year (and thus owning a spot on my list) is to take back a bit of my life for myself and bring the work effort down a notch or two.

But enough about me, I would like to know your:

Top 5 Goals for '09.

But enough talk, have at you!

Next list?

When it does happen, I'm gonna wanna see your...

Top 5 Non-Video Games.

Start thinking about it now so that you'll be ready for discussion...

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Yet another of the faceless.
Existing: 2009-01-05 00:39
Expressing: FYI
Viewing: Public
Hearing:Morrissey - Mama Lay Softly on the Riverbed

The new Morrissey leaked.

It's pretty rawesome.

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Yet another of the faceless.
Existing: 2008-12-29 22:21
Expressing: December 28/29. List-Monday/Tuesday V17. In re: '08 News and Musics!?!
Viewing: Public
Connecting:list monday

I'm sick. It sucks. Sorry that today's not Monday.

And this week, nearing the conclusion to the last month of '08, I'd like something a bit topical for your list-

I would like to know your:

Top 5 Memorable Moments of Your Life in '08.

And giving you a little leeway once again, I'm also offering a (b) list-

Top 5 Favorite Things You Got In To in '08.

I think this one is pretty self-explanatory.

Next week?

Starting off a brand new year, I'm gonna wanna see your...

Top 5 Goals for '09.

Start thinking about it now so that you'll be ready for discussion...

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Yet another of the faceless.
Existing: 2008-12-27 01:13
Expressing: 12/27/2008
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Connecting:mobile

We are also eating an endangered species
2008

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Yet another of the faceless.
Existing: 2008-12-27 01:05
Expressing: I need a bromentos!
Viewing: Public

Jase, Jon and I just had a serious fucking broment.

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Yet another of the faceless.
Existing: 2008-12-23 14:49
Expressing: Discussion point!
Viewing: Public
Hearing:Lisa Miskovsky - Still Alive

I was reading a thread on The Gaf about crying in games, and I noticed a HUGE disparity in opinions over whether people ever had, ever would, ever could or downright hostility towards the very notion.

This was noteworthy as it seems perfectly normal to me to be emotionally affected by games, particularlly when discussing genres wherein the average game is going to be played over the course of several weeks. (SNES era JRPGs, for example)

Poll #1320067 Crying? In video games?!?
Open to: All, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 16

Have you ever cried because of a video game before?

View Answers

Yes, and I'll discuss it in the comments below.
7 (43.8%)

Yes, but I don't want to discuss it.
3 (18.8%)

No.
5 (31.2%)

No, and I don't understand how anyone could.
1 (6.2%)

No, and I have negative feelings at the idea that anyone that could.
0 (0.0%)



For me, several Final Fantasy games (Rydia! Celes! Tidus!) have gotten the water works going, and Chrono Trigger has inspired a few tears (OMFG Death Peak 2300AD)... but surprisingly, it's Kingdom Hearts that makes me bawl like a bitch small girl, every time. Something about the themes of loss, friendship and connection hit just the right notes to pull on my heart stings. Also- Yoko Shimamura's amazing score. Good music is also the key to my heart, and Kingdom Hearts has that in spade. Several themes from the series can have my eyes watery just a few notes
in...

So my question to you is, have you ever cried as a result of a game? Care to tell me about it? And if you haven't, is it because you're not a gamer, or because you simply don't make deep emotional bonds to computer gwenerated avatars/scenarios.

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Yet another of the faceless.
Existing: 2008-12-23 10:47
Expressing: December 22/23. List-Monday/Tuesday V17. In re: '08 News and Musics!?!
Viewing: Public
Hearing:Nobuo Uematsu - Ai no Theme
Connecting:list monday

I'm sick. It sucks. Sorry that today's not Monday.

And this week, nearing the conclusion to the last month of '08, I'd like something a bit topical for your list-

I would like to know your:

Top 5 Notable News-Stories of '08.

or/and:

Top 5 Most Unexpectedly Good Albums of '08.

Some people aren't going to have notable newsstories. That's fine, but if you do, I'd love to hear them.

Otherwise, was anyone else shocked that Chinese Democracy had so many worthwhile tracks as it did? And that's saying nothing about Panic at the Disco or Coldplay.

Next week?

Finishing off the run-up to the end (of '08) I'm gonna wanna see your...

Top 5 Memorable Moments of Your Life in '08.

And giving you a little leeway once again, I'm also offering a (b) list-

Top 5 Favorite Things You Got In To in '08.

Start thinking about it now so that you'll be ready for discussion...

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Yet another of the faceless.
Existing: 2008-12-15 17:13
Expressing: December 15. List-Monday V16. In re: '08 Aural Crack
Viewing: Public
Hearing:Judas Priest - Nostradamus
Connecting:list monday

Today, among the gloom and lovliness of the sullen skies, we once again find ourselves here...

And this week, continuing the last month of '08, I'd like something a bit topical for your list-

I would like to know your:

Top 5 Most Addictive Songs of '08.

For me, this isn't exactly about my favorite songs this year, though I'm sure a few of those will be popping up- but I'm most curious about those song that you couldn't get out of your head. What in music could you just NOT get out of your head this year?

Usually I'd provide a little tease there to get your list rolling, and update with my own list a week or two later- but this week I think I'd like to include my own right here and now.

Remember, this is a fun thing, not a chore- though a bit of explaination or a cute anecdote can go a long way, I think you'll find.

Next week?

Continuing the runup to the end (of '08) I'm gonna wanna see your...

Top 5 Notable News-Stories of '08.

And giving you a little leeway in case that's a tough one, I'm also offering a (b) list-

Top 5 Most Unexpectedly Good Albums of '08.

Start thinking about it now so that you'll be ready for discussion...


My list?
It's behind the cut... )

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Yet another of the faceless.
Existing: 2008-12-11 18:59
Expressing: in re: nose bleeds and costly consumables
Viewing: Public
Connecting:mobile

I swear, the opening band at not so silent night (google it, im too cellular to link you) and the opening band seriously must be ben folds' retarded brother.

Also- though we're in seats (kinda shitty ones at that... thanks preordering) we can see a cotton candy vendor down on the floor. wtf.
in re: nose bleeds and costly consumables

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Yet another of the faceless.
Existing: 2008-12-10 09:59
Expressing: Another Day, Another MEME
Viewing: Public
Hearing:Fall Out Boy - Disloyal Order of Water Buffaloes


Your result for Are You a Jackie or a Marilyn? Or Someone Else? Mad Men-era Female Icon Quiz...

You Are a Bette!

mm.bette_.jpg

You are a Bette -- "I must be strong"


Bettes are direct, self-reliant, self-confident, and protective.



Read more... )

I will be attempting to avoid MEMEs for the rest of the week.

... even the ones that look fun. =X

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Yet another of the faceless.
Existing: 2008-12-09 17:00
Expressing: MEME: Post the first picture in your flickr photostream
Viewing: Public


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Yet another of the faceless.
Existing: 2008-12-09 15:38
Expressing: Writer's Block: Set Sail
Viewing: Public
Hearing:K-Fed - Grape Soda
Connecting:writer's block

Spike and Angel, President Roslin and Gaius Baltar, Harry and Hermione—shippers often find pairings that the original author might have overlooked. What coupling of fictional characters would you most like to see?


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I am an ardent Kain X Raziel 'shipper.

The only fanfic I ever wrote genuinely was of them (to be fair, it was still intentionally bad- but I actually thought it out and tried to make it a good read... I hate you all so much.)

... it was pretty dreadful.

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Yet another of the faceless.
Existing: 2008-12-09 12:11
Expressing: December 8/9. List-Monday/Tuesday V15. In re: '08 Games!?!
Viewing: Public
Hearing:Temple of the Dog - Hunger Strike
Connecting:list monday

A day late (due to reasons I imagine I'll be writing about later today,) and a dollar short (in that since it's a bit of a niche list,) we once again find ourselves here...

And this week, continuing the last month of '08, I'd like something a bit topical for your list-

I would like to know your:

Top 5 Most Surprising Games of '08.

For me, this isn't exactly about my favorite games this year, but the ones that gave me more (or less!) than I was expecting. A good example might be Left 4 Dead, or Mirror's Edge. Both of which looked pleasant, but generic and uninteresting by virtue of recycled ideas... only to be totally WOW'd by execution and practical design choices that (in both games' instances) left me in complete awe and changed how I feel about their respective genres. Going the opposite direction, the slapdash and inexact control scheme of LittleBigPlanet makes my blood boil- and I was really expecting it to be a Game of the Year contender (and truth be told, it totally would be if not for the controls.) What in gaming surprised you this year?

Remember, this is a fun thing, not a chore- though a bit of explaination or a cute anecdote can go a long way, I think you'll find.

Next week?

Continuing the end (of '08) I'm gonna wanna see your...

Top 5 Most Addictive Songs of '08.

Start thinking about it now so that you'll be ready for discussion...

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Yet another of the faceless.
Existing: 2008-12-01 15:03
Expressing: December 1. List-Monday V14. In re: '08 Filmic Int
Viewing: Public
Hearing:Sufjan Stevens - It's Christmas! Let's Be Glad!
Connecting:list monday

As ever and always, we once again find ourselves here...

And this week, the first week of the last month of '08, I'd like something a bit topical for your list- yet still interesting, I hope.

I would like to know your-

Top 5 Most Interesting Films of '08.

For me, this isn't about my favorite films this year ('sup Repo and Speed Racer) but the more interesting ones, even when I didn't always LOVE them (Cloverfield, Sweeney Todd, X-Files- I look to you, flawed as though you may be-) but Your List is whatever you'd like it to be. Somehow I think I'll see Wall-E pop up.

Remember, this is a fun thing, not a chore- though a bit of explaination or a cute anecdote can go a long way, I think you'll find.

Next week?

Continuing the end (of '08) I'm gonna wanna see your...

Top 5 Most Surprising Games of '08.

Start thinking about it now so that you'll be ready for discussion...

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Yet another of the faceless.
Existing: 2008-11-27 16:37
Expressing: Mirror's Edge = A++++
Viewing: Public
Hearing:Fallout 3

I didn't expect to like Mirror's Edge.

... which makes it all the more surprising that I think it's probably my favorite 360 game now, and I can't stop playing it. Frankly, I'm pissed that it's over- I'm having to sate myself with time trials and speed runs now.

It gets the highest recommendation I can muster. I suppose trial-and-error gameplay with a strong sense of visual language and a requirement to accurately interpret said language on the fly might not be for everyone- but if you like challenge, where you have all of the skills you'll ever get from the moment you start playing, and you'll never have anyone aside yourself to blame when you fail (and you will-) then Mirror's Edge is the closest thing to perfection I've yet seen this generation.

Mirror's Edge is, in my opinion, the closest thing we have to a Mega Man 2 of next current gen gaming.

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Yet another of the faceless.
Existing: 2008-11-25 14:04
Expressing: Survey MEME (stolen from OMG_ITS_ROB & DOCJUNKIE) & Tarot MEME (stolen from EVERYONE)
Viewing: Public
Hearing:Guns N Roses - Prostitute

Can you honestly say that things are running smoothly for you?
Yeah. I mean, I have all kinds of complaints- but it's all really petty. Generally, and genuinely, I'd doing a lot better than I ever possibly expected to be on the cusp of my 27th birthday.

And the rest is behind the cut. It's not as lol as usual, sorry.) )
And the tarot is here.) )

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Yet another of the faceless.
Existing: 2008-11-24 14:59
Expressing: November 24. List-Monday V13. In re: Thankful!
Viewing: Public
Hearing:The Replacements - Can't Hardly Wait
Connecting:list monday

As ever and always, we once again find ourselves here...

And this week for your list, I'd like something a bit topical, and cheesy to boot- yet still interesting, luckily.

I would like to know your-

Top 5 Things You're Thankful For.

Your list is whatever you'd like it to be. This is a fun thing, not a chore- but a bit of explaination or a cute anecdote can go a long way, I think you'll find.

... I hope to see tofurkey, I won't lie.

Next week?

It's the beginning of the end (of '08) and I'm gonna wanna see your...

Top 5 Most Interesting Films of '08.

Start thinking about it now so that you'll be ready for discussion...



My list?
It's behind the cut... )

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Yet another of the faceless.
Existing: 2008-11-17 15:30
Expressing: November 17. List-Monday V12. In re: Music/Filmic
Viewing: Public
Hearing:Britney Spears – Unusual You
Connecting:list monday

As ever and always, we once again find ourselves here together...

This week for your list, I'd like something a little easy- and more likely to elicit response than last week's disaster.

I wanna hold your hand know your-

Top 5 Favorite Music Films.

Your list is whatever you'd like it to be. This is a fun thing, not a chore- but a bit of explaination or a cute anecdote can go a long way, I think you'll find.

... but if RHPS doesn't come up, There Will Be Blood.

Next week?

I wanna know your...

Top 5 Things You're Thankful For.

... yeah it's a holiday thing... fuck you, fanboy. =P

Start thinking about it now so that you'll be ready for discussion...


It's behind the cut... )

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Yet another of the faceless.
Existing: 2008-11-10 15:26
Expressing: November 10. List-Monday V11. In re: Multi-Textural
Viewing: Public
Hearing:Repo! The Genetic Opera - Zydrate Anatomy
Connecting:list monday

As ever and always, we once again find ourselves here together...

This week for your list, I'd like something a little odd, but also easy- if that's possible.. I want your-

Top 5 Favorite Textures.

I remember one time, when I was a reasonably a small child, I asked my mom to make me a blanket out of laundry lint....

Your list is whatever you'd like it to be. This is a fun thing, not a chore- but a bit of explaination or a cute anecdote can go a long way, I think you'll find.

Next week?

I wanna know your...

Top 5 Favorite Music Films.

A musical? Documentary? Drama? Is it Rocky Horror? Or maybe Almost Famous? Hell, maybe even Tommy.

Start thinking about it now so that you'll be ready for discussion...


* http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=otdH3SLNx-s This is what I'm listening to.

My list?
It's behind the cut... )

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Yet another of the faceless.
Existing: 2008-11-04 20:33
Expressing: (no subject)
Viewing: Public

McCain's concession speech made me tear up.

... I liked him when I kinda identified with his platform, and I felt like it was really classy.

Obviously, I have no idea how my main concerns fare, but I'm going to crack a bottle of champagne - and hope that Morrissey changes the lyrics to America is Not The World next time I see him. ;)

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Yet another of the faceless.
Existing: 2008-11-03 11:28
Expressing: November 3. List-Monday V10. In re: Gaming Memories
Viewing: Public
Hearing:Café Tacvba - Volver A Comenzar
Connecting:list monday

As ever and always, we once again find ourselves here together...

This week for your list, I'd like something a little niche, but also generic- if that's possible.. I want your-

Top 5 Best Video Gaming Memories.

Is it that time you finished the last floor of Kung Fu on the NES and your mom got all excited? The orchestral title theme to Twilight Princess? Maybe even the first time you made Mario jump off a planet, only to have gravity take hold of him and completely flip your perception of the stage you were on as your camera refocused on the underside of the planet in question, with Mario still standing upright. Shit, it might have even been your first LAN- lord knows it was a formative experience for me....

Your list is whatever you'd like it to be. This is a fun thing, not a chore- but a bit of explaintation or a cute anecdote can go a long way, I think you'll find.

Next week?

Getting back to the off kilter - I wanna know your...

Top 5 Favorite Textures.

Start thinking about it now so that you'll be ready for discussion...


* http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMkb_rpuwSA This is what I'm listening to. And it's amazing.

My list?
It's behind the cut... )

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Yet another of the faceless.
Existing: 2008-10-31 17:42
Expressing: in re Halloween
Viewing: Public

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.. I had 10 minutes to do something.

It could have been way worse.

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Yet another of the faceless.
Existing: 2008-10-27 17:43
Expressing: October 27. List-Monday V9. In re: Silly-Scary
Viewing: Public
Hearing:Fall Out Boy - I Don't Care
Connecting:list monday

As ever and always, here we all are again...

This week for your list, I'd like another something a little topical to the season. I want your-

Top 5 Amusingly Scary Moments of your Life.

Is it that time you through you caught herpes but it just turned out to be acne? Or maybe that time you drunkenly thought you wet yourself Fergie style during karaoke. It might even be actually scary, like the time you forgot it was halloween and freaked the heck out when masked strangers came to your door and shouted at you..

Your list is whatever you'd like it to be. This is a fun thing, not a chore- but a bit of explaintation or a cute anecdote can go a long way, I think you'll find.

Next week?

The greatest cliche of all, considering the source - I wanna know you...

Top 5 Best Video Gaming Memories.

Start thinking about it now so that you'll be ready for discussion...


My list?
It's behind the cut... )

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Yet another of the faceless.
Existing: 2008-10-23 12:01
Expressing: 10/23/08 - Bullets, bullets everywhere...
Viewing: Public
Hearing:Chariots - Cold Pray

* Spent last week in LA working on a trial. It was unpleasant, mostly- and way overpacked with working, hahaha.

* My life is beginning to feel like a vehicle that facillitates my job. I think that's something that could use a little working on. Pretty happy otherwise.

* Picked up Wii Music (Wii) and Castlevania : Order of Ecclesia (DS) earlier this week:

~ Absolutely loving Wii Music. It is less of a game, and more of a toy, or tool- but that doesn't make it any less fun to play with. In fact, I might argue that it's more fun to play with because your only judge is yourself- if you're unhappy with what you lay down, you can rerecord it. If you like it, then you win- no arbitrary computer judgments against you (Umjammer Lammy, I love you but I am totally looking in your direction right now(*1).)

~ Castlevania : Order of Ecclesia is easily the best CV game made in the last decade. It really feels like a culmination of all the best ideas of the series so far, including the old NES game upto and including Symphony of the Night and all the (handheld) games that've followed- to finally make a cohesive game that pairs up well with both the old scool action/platforming games and the newer exploration-based games.

... it's also really fucking hard, albeit in a really fair way. If you can analyze patterns and react accordingly, you'll have tno troubles- but spamming attack, jump and dash won't save you this time around. And the game is better for it.

* If you haven't played the Wii shovelware game 'Obscure 2', you really should. It's pretty fun, and really... interesting. Never thought I'd say that of a Wii port of a UK-dev'd PS2 budget title, but it's really worth picking up.

* The DS remake of Final Fantasy IV is amazing in every way. If you've ever enjoyed any main-series FF game, you'll love it.

* New Cure record is surprisingly listenable, and mostly even good. In part, this fact owes greatly to how bad their 2004 self-titled was, but it doesn't hurt that they seem to remember what The Cure was like when they were willing to make fun, catchy music (it's been more than a decade since the release of Wild Mood Swings, after all.) It's a nice change, and it makes me a littte excited for any future albums.

* I've been really into j-rock/v-kei again since my trip to LA. I went to a really amazing japanese media store (*2) and talked about music with one of their clerks for a quite long time.

I specifically got turned on to this band, Chariots:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssn4XMCtNTM

But in general I've dug out all of my old Malice Mizer, Gackt, L'arc, X and Dir en Grey records to rip and enjoy in my regular day to day.

... also my Dragon Ash CDs. I don't care what you think. =P

And that's kinda life in general, I think.

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*1 - I don't have a copy of Umjammer Lammy in my office. That was a euphemism.

...although it would be AWESOME to put a copy of said game up in a shadowbox on my wall.... hm...

*2 - http://www.animejungle.net/

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Yet another of the faceless.
Existing: 2008-10-20 15:01
Expressing: October 20. List-Monday V8. In re: Random Select
Viewing: Public
Hearing:My Chemical Romance - Heaven Help Us
Connecting:list monday

And here we all are, once again...

This week for your list, I'd like another something a little... something. I want your-

Top 5 ______________.

Your list is whatever you'd like it to be, make up your own; and to make matters even more fun, I'll respond to them with my Top 5 of your list category. This is a fun thing, not a chore- but a bit of explaintation or a cute anecdote can go a long way, I think you'll find.

I reserve the right to crib your list for future use if you come up with a really good one...

Next week?

In honor of Halloween, I'd like to learn a little bit about you -

Top 5 Amusingly Scary Moments of your Life.

Start thinking about it now so that you'll be ready for discussion...


My list?
It's behind the cut... )

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Yet another of the faceless.
Existing: 2008-10-13 14:23
Expressing: October 13. List-Monday V7. In re: Filmic Follies
Viewing: Public
Feeling:BUSY!
Connecting:list monday

And here we all are, once again...

This week for your list, I'd like another something a little lame, at yet vaguely charming- I'd like to know your...

Top 5 Movies that Make you Cry...

Your list is whatever you'd like it to be, this is a fun thing, not a chore- but a bit of explaintation or a cute anecdote can go a long way, I think you'll find.

Sleepless in Seatle, I don't expect to see you here unless someone's mom is taking part this week.

Next week?

I don't have time to think of a list, so make up your own; and to make matters even more fun, I'll respond to them with my Top 5 of your list category-

Top 5 ______________.

Start thinking about it now so that you'll be ready for discussion...


My list?
It's behind the cut... )

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Yet another of the faceless.
Existing: 2008-10-06 16:41
Expressing: October 6. List-Monday V6. In re: Feel Good, Inc.
Viewing: Public
Connecting:list monday

And here we all are again...

This week for your list, I'd like something a little lame, at yet vaguely charming- I'd like to know your...

Top 5 Songs that Make you Feel Good...

Your list is whatever you'd like it to be, this is a fun thing, not a chore- but a bit of explaintation or a cute anecdote can go a long way, I think you'll find.

... are you expecting the Postal Service to come up?

Next week?

Playing straight by the numbers another week in a row, I'll be looking for your-

Top 5 Movies that Make you Cry.

Start thinking about it now so that you'll be ready for discussion...


My list?
It's behind the cut... )

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Yet another of the faceless.
Existing: 2008-10-04 01:47
Expressing: (no subject)
Viewing: Public
Hearing:Katy Perry- I kissed a girl

I never got this music before tonight. But with drinks, in the dark dank chill of the dive- my friends and I partook many drinks and celebrated the anniversary of his guests' birth.

And now, there's a strong pleasant connection to it. And a vapid mindless selection of petty audibles... becomes a thing nearly of love.

I'll enjoy all the overexposure this one sees.

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Yet another of the faceless.
Existing: 2008-10-02 09:27
Expressing: 10/2/2008
Viewing: Public
Connecting:mobile

-In court. :(

+Reading a liveblog of Nintendo's fall conference on my phone until it's my time to put on this presentation. :)

=So far, at least, it could be a worse morning.

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Yet another of the faceless.
Existing: 2008-09-29 12:08
Expressing: September 30. List-Monday V5. In re: The underrated things.
Viewing: Public
Hearing:Sleater Kinney - #1 Must Have
Connecting:list monday

And here we all are again...

This week for your list, I'd like something a little more abstract than what we've generally been doing- I'd like to know your...

Top 5 Underrated Pleasures...

Your list is whatever you'd like it to be, I don't care about the scope or topic, so long as they're thing you like that you consider underrated- but tell me why, if you can. This is a fun thing, not a chore- but the abstract stuff sometimes takes leading.

And if pistachio pudding doesn't come up for anyone, I'll be feeling mighty foolish.

... just sayin'.

Next week?

Playing straight by the numbers, I'll be looking for your-

Top 5 Songs that Make you Feel Good.

Start thinking about it now so that you'll be ready for discussion...


My list?
It's behind the cut... )

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Yet another of the faceless.
Existing: 2008-09-26 16:06
Expressing: Another meme (in re: Image for me)
Viewing: Public
Hearing:Britney Spears - Womanizer

Stolen from many-

They say a picture is worth a thousand words.

Post a picture in my comments of what you think describes me when you think about what/who I am.

Give no written explanation though. Just an image.
Macros are ok :) (Within reason!!)

Copy and paste into your own journal and see what others think about you in pictures!

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