It really hit at the clinic, it hasn't hit quite as hard again yet, but thank you for the comment.
In his case, I don't think it was before his time; he literally could not move on his own, so I think it was his time to go. Still not easy, but I take comfort in that at least.
I think despite not being a JRPG gamer, and never really playing a Final Fantasy game (I rented FFX, 'bout it) I might actually still be interested in these, regardless. Mostly cause of your focus on emotions, rather than nostalgia (I'm interested in the stories and characters, but not necessarily the gameplay).
Also, I need to go and get my graduate degree. I think seeing all these posts by people who are is making me feel I need to go back.
Looks awesome. I need me some of that official Shovel Knight dirt.
I never could get into RTS, cause I've always felt that confusion you describe. Sounds like an interesting historical game, though, maybe I'll give it a shot some day.
I loved Timesplitters 2 on Gamecube (or was it PS2 I played it on?). Such a goofy good time. Loved the stories and characters. Only ever played single player though, so can't compare it to COD which ... I honestly have found boring any time I've played it. Granted, I'm always playing at a friend's and have little experience, while said friend and everyone online has tons of experience, so of course dying a lot isn't fun for me, but even on a kill streak there's something I just never connected to. I'm pretty sure it's the lack of monkeys.
I want old Free Radical developers to start putting monkeys with rocket launchers in Modern Warfare, in particular that scene about the Russian guy or whatever, the really serious scenes. Then I'll be happy.
I'm curious, did Plant put up a Wayne's World sign on stage that said "No Stairway?" I know he's expressed that he doesn't like the song's popularity from time to time. haha I'd love to hear "Black Dog" by them live, just seeing them in general would be amazing.
I need to go to a local Pawn Shop and see if I can't also find a ten dollar deal. My Gamecube still works I think, I'd love to have it.
I think of these songs, "White Room" is my personal favorite, but Jefferson Airplane as a band would probably have to be my favorite Psychedelic Rock band.
I never saw any of the gaming cereals around, mostly cause I was born in 1990, and by the time I cared, it was probably not on local stores shelves; not even Food Lion (R.I.P.), or Albertson's (R.I.P. Desoto, TX location). I only learned of these themed cereals later on. I did enjoy sugary treats based off cartoons/characters though, for instance I loved me some Fruity Pebbles, Cap'n Crunch, Lucky Charms, you name it back in the day. Now, cause of my diet I mostly eat Mini Wheats, Chex, and Raisin Bran but I cheat every now and again for that sugary high. lol
What I do remember gaming-themed food wise is Sonic-themed Spaghettios. I never had Genesis, but damn did I love those "rings" with some sauce and meatballs. lol Plus they were constantly having contests involving peeling off the can's label to see if you had the right sequence or number of rings for a prize ... I think. In any case, here's a picture
Hmm... they definitely had NOT changed his design until after I stopped eating these. Maybe I was wrong about meatballs, just had cheese sauce for Genesis era, apparently.
I still have yet to play a Silent Hill title. My favorite horror entry remains Eternal Darkness. I do want to play a Silent Hill some time though, I got creeped out just playing the demo of 3 a while back, and my older brother's playing of the older titles made me curious.
Sucks that downpour is glitchy though. I don't think I'd mind it if the game was good either, but that does get frustrating.
No problem. 
I forget how awesome some of those PSX cutscenes look. That rat transformation was creepy, and even today the whole sequence looks none too shabby. This is why I hate that I can't get into JRPGs; they always have such good graphics and seem to have such great stories, but I just can't get into the gameplay enough to unlock those stories. Maybe I'll find a Let's Play or a Youtube video with just the cutscenes.
Love Lindsey Sterling's videos, such a talented woman.
And "Boadicea," which you were talking about yesterday to me. Now I don't even have to find it on Youtube; that's convenient! lol I must admit, I wasn't fond of it at first, found it a bit repetitive, and I don't tend to go for minimalism in music often; but somewhere around 1:45 I settled in, closed my eyes, and it became soothing. Thanks for the share!
Good blog, game seems like a very cool milestone to have.
