Haven't posted in the lounge the last few weeks so I thought I'd make a post, cause all work and no play makes Johnny a dull boy right? At least that's what I hear. Anyway, for those of you who want to know what I've been up to you need only to look at my other blog "Look What I Can Do!" I got my project proposal for the game done. I'm shooting for a GameMaker prototype and finished product in Unity (both done in 2D), but enough about work. When I haven't been working I've been watching 1 of 3 things: Breaking Bad, Indie Game the Movie, or HIMYM. Okay well Indie Game the Movie was a one time thing, I don't watch it every single day or anything.... or do I? Either way if you are dumb like me and haven't seen it yet, I'd definitely suggest watching it. Even if you're an avid gamer, it will give you a new appreciation for the indie scene and even mainstream. A lot of people laud games because of their mechanics or art style or storyline and overlook attempts to connect with people on a much deeper level. I'm not saying every game has a deep undertone that always gets ignored, but there are many games like that. Lets face it, games like CoD aren't trying to push the envelope in that direction in any way, but some are: Army of Two was trying to give a better look at comradery, Dishonored is another example trying to dispell the illusion that violence is the only answer. These mechanics could have been added simply because they were interesting, but I'd like to have a little faith in mainstream games and say that they were put in with a deeper meaning in mind.
Breaking Bad is amazing, I'm watching it on Netflix. Currently I'm on season 2, Walt just started making a deal to launder money with Saul his new lawyer; Hank is trying to get over is PTS; Skyler got a new job working for a guy that used to hit on her; Jesse is in love with his landlord. It's all extremely cool. Apparently Heisenberg (Walt) turns even more badass as the season progresses. Here's hoping that season 2 ends on an even crazier note than season 1. I can't wait to catch up and watch it as they come out.
Finally How I Met Your Mother. Apparently this is the last season so we finally get to meet the girl of Ted's dreams.
Okay so I mostly wrote this to promote Indie Game the Movie, you really need to see it whether you're an avid gamer or game designer. It gives prospective designers insight into what type of situations they will have to deal with. Furthermore, it is just entertaining to watch. Does everything work out for the co-creators of Super Meat Boy? Does Braid get the recognition Jonathan Blow want it to get from his fans? Does Phil Fish ever finish Fez? Well we know the answers to all of these questions, but still it's interesting to watch it unfold.
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