Playing Today: Resident Evil 4, Space Giraffe, A Link to the Past, The Darkness

I spent most of time with Resident Evil 4 (Wii). This game continues to entertain and spook (although it doesn't scare). I've become accustomed to the controls and the only gripes I currently have, I have mentioned before. With about 90 minutes played I'm pleased.

I picked up A Link to the Past (GBA) for my Nintendo DS today. The same amazing game I played on the SNES years ago is just as much fun on DS. I find that the D-Pad feels a bit less responsive in this version but that has nothing to do with the game itself. That is what I get for playing a game on a different system from the original. I've only played about 20 minutes, so, I haven't seen a lot of the old stuff.

The Darkness online is fun - if you can find a lag free game. I played a bunch today and enjoyed it through some laginess. If I don't send it back this week I'll try to get into less lag-filled matches. It reminds me a lot of Prey.

Space Giraffe is fun. That is all.

Playing This Weekend: Resident Evil 4, Space Giraffe

Spent some good time with Resident Evil 4 (Wii) this morning and I am continuing to enjoy it. The graphics are obviously subpar but the story and game play are entertaining. The game play has its share of flaws but nothing that will have you tossing away your Wii-mote. The zombies aren't easy to kill and it took several opportunities for me to take them down. So far, the levels are somewhat linear and I really hope that they open up a bit.

I played more Space Giraffe and figured out that I was using the A button incorrectly. Perhaps this screw up might help me progress past the tenth level. Perhaps.

Playing Today: DDR Universe, Space Giraffe

"Welcome back," my XBOX says. "Where have you been?"

The question should be, "where have you been oh broken console?"

Finally Microsoft brought back my gaming console and I had plenty of catching up to do. You'd think that BioShock would grab my attention first. You sir, or madam, are wrong. In fact, I plugged in DDR Universe first. After finding this game way underpriced at EB Games I dove right back in enjoyed some ultra-nerdy glee. Oh boy is this game a ball of fun. If only Katamari had dancing. Seriously, I now fully understand why this game became huge. I also understand why people play this game hidden away in a closet somewhere. Figuratively.

I also tried out Space Giraffe. I thought that Geometry Wars was the heir apparent to the 1980s arcade classics. Space Giraffe is making a serious assault on retro games and has my attention. This game is trippy, obnoxious, bizarre, confusing, and loves to give me points for... who knows what. Just give me points and I'll love the game, apparently. Fun game and well worth $5.

Hopefully, I will invest 60 minutes into BioShock tomorrow. For such great hype it deserves a visit.