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I usually use this space to talk about games ...
October 26, 2007 by Adam in Adam's Games
 I usually use this space to talk about games I'm playing and not so much upcoming games. I'd like to make an exception to talk about Fallout 3, which is the third sequel to one of my favorite games of all time. It's a dark, post-apocalyptic role playing game, filled with mutants and rad scorpions. One of the items in the game was the PIPBoy 2000. When I finally started getting online, I chose PIPBoy3000 as my handle for message boards, online games, and so on.
Now it turns out that PIPBoy is back, this time as the PIPBoy 3000. In a strange coincidence, the primary conceptual artist is Adam Adamowicz. Needless to say, I love the way the thing looks.
Though I've done fantasy and Neverwinter Nights modding over the years, I'm sorely tempted to do something for Fallout 3 if the tools are available.
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I finished up Episode 2 last night
October 17, 2007 by Adam in Adam's Games
I finished up Episode 2 last night. The final combat section was okay, sort of a logical conclusion to things, frantic and tense. The last scene in the game had a Deus Ex Machina feel, though in this case it was "Dog of the Machine".
It's interesting comparing this game to Portal. Though Portal was much smaller in size and scope, it seemed the more original, emotionally gripping game. I'm sure part of it is the newness of the thing, though I suppose the takeaway for game developers is that sometimes simple is best.
In terms of my next game playing adventures, I have this odd urge to become the Peggle Grand Champion. Peggle is another very simple, engaging game. I picked it up for $10 and the kids and I have all had fun playing it.
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I'm loving Episode 2
October 14, 2007 by Adam in Adam's Games
 I'm loving Episode 2. Not just for the great storyline, fun gameplay, and so on, but for the little things. Here's a touching scene from a moment where Alyx reunites with Dog, the robot, who has just fetched, well, a brain. Even better, the brain was an interactive 3D object which I cheerfully picked up and proceeded to show to everyone. Alyx patiently kept talking about getting the car, but I was too busy admiring the floppy part of the brain stem as I twirled it about.
I tried to take the brain with me, but without success. I tried jamming it next to the engine of the car, but it fell out after a few simple maneuvers. If only there was a way to keep it with me, perhaps on a shelf somewhere along with the other body parts of enemies I've strewn about over the years. A spleen or two, perhaps.
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HL2, Episode 2 continues to impress me to no end
October 13, 2007 by Adam in Adam's Games
 HL2, Episode 2 continues to impress me to no end. I just got this really cool muscle car after working for nearly an hour to get it. There was a crazy physics puzzle at the end which involved tipping a massive bridge by repositioning cars, culminating with a Dukes of Hazzard style jump over a chasm. Good times.
Sam's been playing Portal, occasionally voicing his frustrations with exclamations of hatred. As soon as I get him on the right path, though, he's hooked again. Since it's short, he'll probably finish up this weekend. Then I can play him the song from the credits, which I've burned to a CD.
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I finished Portal last night
October 11, 2007 by Adam in Adam's Games
 I finished Portal last night. It was quite short, but extremely awesome. The final battle was one of the most memorable and there was a brilliant streak of humor throughout the whole thing. The song at the credits was amazingly hysterical.
It's a giant spoiler, but you can evidently find the final song right here. Sadie would love it.
I started in on Half Life 2, Episode 2 this morning. It was nice to reunite with Alex and the rest of the Half Life crew. I just finished up a great "base defense" area with two wise-cracking would-be heroes. There was a great sense of suspense, tension, and quick-thinking. Brilliant stuff so far.
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It's starting to be that magical time of year...
October 10, 2007 by Adam in Adam's Games
 It's starting to be that magical time of year when it comes to computer games. This morning Portal and Half Life 2, Episode 2 unlocked themselves on my computer. I was up at 4 am and played for two hours straight.
I've been wanting to play Portal after playing the student game Narbacular Drop a year or two ago. Basically you can create two portals and move yourself and other things through them. This results in all sorts of wacky physics puzzles. For example, you can put a portal on the ceiling and floor, then fall repeatedly through them. Another bonus is that you can see yourself through clever positioning of portals.
To top it off, the story and humor is great. Sam will likely want to play tonight, but I'll hopefully sneak in a few hours when I can.
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There was a Design a Perk contest over on the...
October 02, 2007 by Adam in Adam's Games
 There was a Design a Perk contest over on the Fallout site. I'm a big fan of the Fallout games, so I couldn't resist adding Robot Love:
Robots have an unnatural affection towards you. They are nearly always friendly, sometimes overly so. Even when they turn hostile, they never aim for your pretty little face. Computers flirt as well, though with a sadness in knowing their feelings can never be consummated.
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