Staff Blog: Kong a Day #6 - Obligatory Entry

Kong a Day #6 - Obligatory Entry

On 02/06/2014 at 10:31 PM by Travis Hawks

Linked to Article Series: Blog a Day (BaD) 2014

I was pretty excited to play Donkey Kong and to write up... something about the game again today. I enjoyed playing a couple of games before dinner even though I didn't do too well (stuck in the 50,000s), and figured I'd just think of something to write later. Then I got sort of pissed off at Halo: Spartan Assault and lost my interest in doing anything notable. Also, I decided I should play a little Final Fantasy XIII-2 before I forget what I was doing in that. Even though I'm just really getting into the meat of the game, I like it a lot so far. At this rate, I'll be ready to dive into Lightning Returns right as it tumbles into the bargain bin.

We have a pretty amazing hobby that can encompass a cinematic action-oriented fiddly-menu role playing game, a top-down super space marine shooter, and a game where a mustachioed man tries to beat up a gorilla. I wouldn't want it any other way.

So, this is definitely a cop-out/phoned-in entry just to keep up with my commitment. This won't become the standard, I promise. Anyway, look at my lame scores and send me positive Kongwaves through the ether for tomorrow, please.

Matt Snee Staff Writer

02/06/2014 at 11:31 PM

I'm still waiting for a 1st person Donkey Kong RPG like KongRim.

Vice's Assistant

02/07/2014 at 12:00 AM

Or maybe prequel to DK where you're lousy forman that made so many lousy buildings that fall really easily.

Travis Hawks Senior Editor

02/07/2014 at 08:41 AM

If only Nintendo held game jams, we might see something like this.

Aboboisdaman

02/06/2014 at 11:54 PM

I usually play a pretty diverse range of games at any given time. It helps keep things fresh. Right now I'm playing Unreal Tournament 2k4, GTA Vice City, and NES Open Tournament Golf of all things.

02/07/2014 at 08:43 AM

Are there still active servers for UT 2K4? I haven't played any UT since 2K3, but sometimes feel like I should...

02/07/2014 at 11:29 AM

I have no idea. I have just been playing through the campaign or instant matches against bots. UT 3 might still have servers up though.

Super Step Contributing Writer

02/07/2014 at 01:09 AM

This post actually makes me want to go outside, beat up a gorilla, steal its bananas, and swim in a sewer to get away, all the while selling mushrooms to Little Persons in a medieval setting with dragon-turtles. First, I need a gun and some meat.

02/07/2014 at 08:44 AM

Wal-Mart sells both guns and meat. You are one errand away from this happening.

02/07/2014 at 01:59 PM

True. I even have a camo hat from Discount Tire.

Cary Woodham

02/07/2014 at 05:56 AM

Yes I play a diverse range of games, too. I just got finished playing games where you're a lawyer and must defend an orca whale in court, only to follow it up with a game where you're a four inch tall robot who takes pictures of toilet paper.

Did you ever watch the Donkey Kong cartoon on Saturday Supercade?

02/07/2014 at 08:45 AM

I did watch that some. I don't remember it as well as the Pac-Man show, but I know I watched it.

Ranger1

02/07/2014 at 08:28 AM

The point of BaD isn't necessarily to write quality blogs, just to post something every day. At least you haven't gotten to the "I'm just going to post a cute pic of a cat" point yet.

And yeah, we have an awesome hobby.

02/07/2014 at 08:46 AM

True, but now you've given me a good idea for my next lazy entry. Stay tuned!

Alex-C25

02/07/2014 at 01:54 PM

Thanks to Steam, i'm expading my gaming horizons that include an silent assasin in a dystopian steampunk city, a humanoid robot exploring a cave and saving rabbit people, a silent test subject solving puzzles with portals and trying to survive from a crazy AI and a blue hedgehog with a fourth installment.

goaztecs

02/07/2014 at 09:49 PM

I want to have lame scores like that!

Keep writing whatever is on your mind for BaD. It's fun to see what other folks post.

NSonic79

03/04/2014 at 01:47 PM

that's what I like about gaming. One moment I could be stomping around in my 50ft tall mech (mechwarrior) and the next I could be gunning down russian civilians in an airport terminal (COD: MW2.)

I don't think I would've done much better if I was playing FFXIII sequel too.

PixlBit

Kong a Day #6 - Obligatory Entry

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