1. What did you do in 2014 that you'd never done before?
Wrote for a newspaper.
2. Did you keep your new year's resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
Welp, still living at home. I didn't really make one for 2015, so I'll just stick with that one.
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
Um, one of my bestie's sister gave birth but I'm not that close to her...
4. Did anyone close to you die?
My ex-girlfriend's cat died. That made me kind of sad.
5. What countries did you visit?
The country that is Ohio.
6. What would you like to have in 2015 that you lacked in 2014?
Um, my diploma, my own place, Kyatto Ninden Teyandee on dvd, a better phone
7. What date from 2014 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
Best date I can think of is May 27th, when I began my new job at a college newspaper.
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
See answer to above question...
9. What was your biggest failure?
Not being able to get financial aid for the umpteenth time, Not spending anytime volunteering for the organizations I frequently volunteer for.
10.Did you suffer illness or injury?
Not really, which is astounding...
11. What was the best thing you bought?
Erm...pants
12. Whose behavior merited celebration?
Umm...
13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
The NYPD or any other law enforcement that got away with the murder of innocent people. 2nd place goes towards a former love interest who is both a coward and out of her fucking mind.
14.Where did most of your money go?
Bus Passes and classes
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
The U.S. release of Zyuranger, Age of Ultron, being paid more than two hours a story...
16. What song will always remind you of 2014?
Again, no song in particular. I listened to a lot of New Edition, David Grant and at the end of the year, DeBarge.
17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
i. happier or sadder?: In between . Tired and Cynical mostly.
ii. thinner or fatter?: My weight fluctuates a lot .
iii. richer or poorer?: I have a job now so...richer?
18.What do you wish you'd done more of?
Not make everything all about me, take my classes seriously and manage my money better
19. What do you wish you'd done less of?
Make everything all about me (yes, I know that was listed above) sleeping, and procrastinating. Can't seem to shake that habit. Possibly snoring so loud.
20. How will you be spending Christmas?
With Family in Columbus
21. Did you fall in love in 2014?
I thought so. What a disaster that turned into...
22. Did your heart break in 2014?
See answer above...
23. What was your favorite TV program?
The Flash, Lucha Underground...
24.Did you know anybody who got married?
My irritating former roommate and the guy that used to live across the hall from me when I lived in the dorms both got married.
25. What states did you visit in 2014?
Just the one I live in
26. Where were you when 2014 began?
At Jenny Border's apartment...
27. Who were you with?
Jenny Border, Terry and Jay
28. Where will you be when 2014 ends?
At Eliza and Adrienne's house
29. Who will you be with when 2014 ends?
Adrienne
30. What was the best book you read?
Didn't do much reading in 2014. Sorry...
31. What was your greatest musical discovery?
See answers to Question 16
32. What did you want and get?
A job
33.What did you want and not get?
See answers to question 6
34. What was your favorite film of this year?
Didn't really see anything new this year. Horrible Bosses 2 was pretty funny...in a stupid way.
35. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
I was given a piece of cake and card by my work mates. The rest of my birthday was spent at home.
36. Where did you go on vacation?
Vacation??
37. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2014?
Same as last year, Black Hipster
38. What kept you sane?
My job, my friends, writing, Super Nintendo/ Super Famicom games...
39. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
any that stood up against Racism and murder of innocents
40. What political issue stirred you the most?
see the first half of answer to question 13
41. Did you have to go to the hospital?
For once, no
42. How many concerts did you see in 2014?
None
43. Did you have a favorite concert in 2014?
None
44. Who was the best new person you met?
Katrina, Danny, Anna, Jen, Victoria
45. Did you do anything you are ashamed of this year?
Being told off by my boss playfully cursing out a fellow employee
46. What was your most embarrassing moment of 2014?
See previous answer...
47. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2014
Stop procrastinating. Another one is to not wait around for a woman who doesn't seem too interested after a while.
48. What are your plans for 2015?
Finally graduating from the college I am at and return to the University I was at before. Get my place, roommate possible. See where this job takes me.
49. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year:
"Life is a beautiful struggle"- Talib Kweli
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
Tuesday, December 23, 2014
Eulogy for an old friend (Saturday morning cartoons)
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| The best friends a toddler could ever ask for |
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| Probably the reason for my obesity |
I find it a little sad because of the following reasons; 1. They've been around for forever. They were around when my parents were kids. I remember watching them with my parents (my mom always chuckled at "Cadillacs & Dinosaurs and Dad was pretty fond of "Real Ghostbusters") and my sister ( "Jem" was the only cartoon we could agree on to watch). I was hoping to one day watch them with my children but unless I have the internet, I won't be able to show them the classics. 2. I can't be the only person influenced by Saturday morning cartoons. Though we don't like it, Michael Bay is obviously a fan of them. I know books and life can influence kids but what better way to be influenced than to wake up on a 6 a.m. Saturday morning to watch 6-7 hours of animation??
Rest in Peace, Saturday Morning Cartoons. You are sorely missed
Always,
Me
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Saturday, October 11, 2014
Lonely Summer...
I apologize to my audience (the five of you) for not blogging in so long but a lot has been happening that's kept me a tad busy. This summer left me with the full plate of a new job and a very difficult class, that, in the end, I failed. I do enjoy my new job, there were elements that kept me from enjoying this summer, not getting any personal writing done and hanging out with friends.
For over a year, I've been working on a book about how screwed up 2011 was for me and a short sci-fi story I started on in a writing class and I don't even think I've jotted down ideas for either of them since mid May. I wanted to keep this blog more updated or at least conclude the Street Fighter blog by early August but all I finished was "Shenandoh Beauty" and that was late July. As upset with myself I am about not staying on top of my personal writing, all I can do is make time to work on it whenever the chance is given.
The issue that urks me the most about this summer is the time, or lack there of, I got to spend with friends. Now my friends aren't fully to blame for this, as there some friends I either avoided, hung out way too much instead of others or just didn't put effort into contacting. There were friends, however, who I truly wanted to hang out with but it always felt like something would get in the way, either on their side or mine. Coming from a superstitious family (even though I'm agnostic), I feel like this was some form of Murphy's Law, biting me in the ass for said friends I didn't make time for or avoided.
In the end, I don't know what to think. Summer's over with and my schedule is even more hectic. Only thing I can think of doing is appreciate the friendships I have and the time I can get, even with those I previously avoided.
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| Oh and I STILL don't own this yet... |
The issue that urks me the most about this summer is the time, or lack there of, I got to spend with friends. Now my friends aren't fully to blame for this, as there some friends I either avoided, hung out way too much instead of others or just didn't put effort into contacting. There were friends, however, who I truly wanted to hang out with but it always felt like something would get in the way, either on their side or mine. Coming from a superstitious family (even though I'm agnostic), I feel like this was some form of Murphy's Law, biting me in the ass for said friends I didn't make time for or avoided.
In the end, I don't know what to think. Summer's over with and my schedule is even more hectic. Only thing I can think of doing is appreciate the friendships I have and the time I can get, even with those I previously avoided.
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| Oh, and I don't own this yet either, Damnit! |
Sunday, July 27, 2014
Shenandoah Beauty
I think most of us (me and you, the readers) remember how great/ horrible high school was for us. I remember my first dance, first friend, first time someone made fun of me but most of all, I remember my first high school crush.
I began high school in the fall of an undisclosed mid-late 90s time frame at Colonel White high school. Having had a bad experience in middle school, I was a little hesitant on speaking to anybody. In my first month, I found myself extremely bored, mostly because I didn't talk to anybody, and began an old habit I picked up in middle school, skipping classes.One particular day, I sat on the outside steps of the school,debating whether or not to skip when I heard the door open. I panicked, thinking it was a school security guard but seeing who came through the door would make me panic more than any authority figure could, at least at that time.
"Let me guess, the lunch sucked to you too." said a short, caucasian girl. Her hair was blond and frizzy, she wore coke bottle glasses, a row of braces lined her teeth, top to bottom and in my eyes, she was beautiful. I was terrified but I hid it behind a smirk, the first time my face had a positive expression since school started. "It was pretty gross" I said and she smiled, showing off her beautiful braces. I introduced myself, proving that I was more vocal towards women then than I am now, and she told me her name and that she was new. We chatted until we heard the bell and ran inside, with her turning around right when I decided to look at butt. "Well, see ya around."" she said, running off in the opposite direction of where I was going.
An hour later, I had choir class, a class I despised so much that I mostly sat in the back to avoid being seen by the teacher. This day, I sat in such a reclusive spot, I'm sure I could've fallen asleep. A couple of minutes after class had started, the door opened and there she was again. She handed a slip to the teacher, I guess letting him know she was new and as she turned to face the class, I stood up, hoping she would notice me. She saw me, giving me a small wave but choosing to sit in the front. I was taken aback that she didn't sit next to me but hell, at least she acknowledged me and when class was over, I wanted to be with her but this was my last class and wanted to catch my bus and be at home even more.
Within the months, I felt like I now had a purpose to come to school, her. When she was there, I couldn't have been happier and when she wasn't , I sulked hard. I remember one night when I stayed up to watch "The Lost Boys" (1987) on a school night and just when I was about to go to bed, Wes Craven's "Deadly Friend" (1986) came on. Now I really didn't care to stay up and watch another horror film, a bad looking one at that, but then I saw the character of Sam, played by actress Kristy Swanson and I saw her. Because of the resemblance, I watched this horrible movie in all it's glory and by the time it was over, it was time for me to get ready for school. This experience might explain my long standing crush on said actress.
Even though she gave me a purpose to come to school, I still skipped regularly (sometimes, girls aren't enough of an initiative). My schoolwork was suffering, my teachers were concerned and even she admitted she thought I had a rare disease that kept me out of school.
After our school's Christmas break, I returned to student life like nothing happened but it wasn't going to go so easy. Some classmates who I had been grouped with in my science class weren't happy with my lack of being there. I brushed this off and waited for lunch time to come so I could see her. When it happened, I literally ran to the door that lead outside to meet her. I waited outside, in what was freezing weather, and after a few minutes, she walked out. I was ready to hug her but I saw her face and she looked very unhappy to see me. I asked her what was wrong and she let me know that she was upset that I had not been there, especially before break. She dug through her purse and handed me a Christmas card. "It doesn't mean that much now but here" she said. I was very moved that this girl, who I may or may not have in love with, had taken the time out of her day to buy me a Christmas card. Unfortunately, I think the only words I could muster were "Oh, wow, thanks!"
After that, I began to attend class regularly, and yes, I mostly did it for her. My grades started to come up and being a little more sociable, not just with her but with other to people too. Then, it all came crashing down in three words from her; "My family's moving."
I swear I heard my heart shatter when she told me that but I all I mustered up was a cold "Oh, really, where?". I even remember her telling me where she and her family were moving to, Arkansas. She told me they were moving in two weeks and at that point I stuck to her like white on rice, probably much to her annoyance. On her last day, we sat next to each other on the school steps, in the cold and in silence. I wasn't sure what to say other than good luck. She wasn't sure what to say other than thanks. I wanted to tell that I loved her, or as much as 14 year old knew about love. I wanted to beg her not to go but it wasn't up to her and when the bell rang for us to go to class, we did. In choir class, I sat in the back and she sat in the front, as normal. The first 20 minutes were a blur as all I did was stare at the back of her blond hair and then the teacher asked us to stand for us to sing "Shenandoah". We all sang and I saw her walk up to the teacher and say something and he shook his head, without missing a beat and she walked towards the door. She turned around, looked at me and waved bye to me like she'd see me tomorrow. I wanted to run to her and kiss her but my legs froze and all I did was wave back to her. She walked out and though it couldn't really be heard, I heard the door close, loudly.
I began high school in the fall of an undisclosed mid-late 90s time frame at Colonel White high school. Having had a bad experience in middle school, I was a little hesitant on speaking to anybody. In my first month, I found myself extremely bored, mostly because I didn't talk to anybody, and began an old habit I picked up in middle school, skipping classes.One particular day, I sat on the outside steps of the school,debating whether or not to skip when I heard the door open. I panicked, thinking it was a school security guard but seeing who came through the door would make me panic more than any authority figure could, at least at that time.
"Let me guess, the lunch sucked to you too." said a short, caucasian girl. Her hair was blond and frizzy, she wore coke bottle glasses, a row of braces lined her teeth, top to bottom and in my eyes, she was beautiful. I was terrified but I hid it behind a smirk, the first time my face had a positive expression since school started. "It was pretty gross" I said and she smiled, showing off her beautiful braces. I introduced myself, proving that I was more vocal towards women then than I am now, and she told me her name and that she was new. We chatted until we heard the bell and ran inside, with her turning around right when I decided to look at butt. "Well, see ya around."" she said, running off in the opposite direction of where I was going.
An hour later, I had choir class, a class I despised so much that I mostly sat in the back to avoid being seen by the teacher. This day, I sat in such a reclusive spot, I'm sure I could've fallen asleep. A couple of minutes after class had started, the door opened and there she was again. She handed a slip to the teacher, I guess letting him know she was new and as she turned to face the class, I stood up, hoping she would notice me. She saw me, giving me a small wave but choosing to sit in the front. I was taken aback that she didn't sit next to me but hell, at least she acknowledged me and when class was over, I wanted to be with her but this was my last class and wanted to catch my bus and be at home even more.
Within the months, I felt like I now had a purpose to come to school, her. When she was there, I couldn't have been happier and when she wasn't , I sulked hard. I remember one night when I stayed up to watch "The Lost Boys" (1987) on a school night and just when I was about to go to bed, Wes Craven's "Deadly Friend" (1986) came on. Now I really didn't care to stay up and watch another horror film, a bad looking one at that, but then I saw the character of Sam, played by actress Kristy Swanson and I saw her. Because of the resemblance, I watched this horrible movie in all it's glory and by the time it was over, it was time for me to get ready for school. This experience might explain my long standing crush on said actress.
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| No, not her but make her hair frizzy, give her braces and coke bottle glasses and just maybe... |
After our school's Christmas break, I returned to student life like nothing happened but it wasn't going to go so easy. Some classmates who I had been grouped with in my science class weren't happy with my lack of being there. I brushed this off and waited for lunch time to come so I could see her. When it happened, I literally ran to the door that lead outside to meet her. I waited outside, in what was freezing weather, and after a few minutes, she walked out. I was ready to hug her but I saw her face and she looked very unhappy to see me. I asked her what was wrong and she let me know that she was upset that I had not been there, especially before break. She dug through her purse and handed me a Christmas card. "It doesn't mean that much now but here" she said. I was very moved that this girl, who I may or may not have in love with, had taken the time out of her day to buy me a Christmas card. Unfortunately, I think the only words I could muster were "Oh, wow, thanks!"
After that, I began to attend class regularly, and yes, I mostly did it for her. My grades started to come up and being a little more sociable, not just with her but with other to people too. Then, it all came crashing down in three words from her; "My family's moving."
I swear I heard my heart shatter when she told me that but I all I mustered up was a cold "Oh, really, where?". I even remember her telling me where she and her family were moving to, Arkansas. She told me they were moving in two weeks and at that point I stuck to her like white on rice, probably much to her annoyance. On her last day, we sat next to each other on the school steps, in the cold and in silence. I wasn't sure what to say other than good luck. She wasn't sure what to say other than thanks. I wanted to tell that I loved her, or as much as 14 year old knew about love. I wanted to beg her not to go but it wasn't up to her and when the bell rang for us to go to class, we did. In choir class, I sat in the back and she sat in the front, as normal. The first 20 minutes were a blur as all I did was stare at the back of her blond hair and then the teacher asked us to stand for us to sing "Shenandoah". We all sang and I saw her walk up to the teacher and say something and he shook his head, without missing a beat and she walked towards the door. She turned around, looked at me and waved bye to me like she'd see me tomorrow. I wanted to run to her and kiss her but my legs froze and all I did was wave back to her. She walked out and though it couldn't really be heard, I heard the door close, loudly.
Sunday, June 15, 2014
Ask me about video games Check List
In between my more serious blog coming up, I saw this checklist on my tumblr page, which I'll post a link to at the end of this blog, and decided "what the hell" and post it on this blog page too. For those wondering, all 3 of you, I'm a retro gamer, meaning I mostly play games that were from my childhood, which was a long time ago. This checklist showcases the likes and dislikes on the various old games I play, you've been warned...
1. Favorite video game?
Super Mario Brothers 3
2. First console you owned?
Nintendo
3. A game that holds a special place in your heart? See answer #1
4. Favorite video game character?
It's between Mario, Chun-Li from the Street Fighter series and Goemon
5. Least favorite video game character?
Not sure but it's probably a boss from an SNK fighting game, cheap bastards...
6. Favorite genre?
Between Beat 'em up, side scrolling action and fighting games
7. Video game character you’ve had a crush on?
Rainbow Mika from Street Fighter Alpha 3
8. First video game you remember playing?
Popeye arcade game
9. Age you started gaming?
Playing games: 6. Actual gaming: 19
10. Hardest video game you’ve played?
Phantasy Star IV, four years and still haven't beat it...
11. Video game you’ve spent the most time on?
Not sure but it was probably Capcom Classics Collection vol.2
12. Most embarrassing gaming moment?
Losing my shit when playing King of Fighters XI and Art of Fighting, the latter, in front of my then girlfriend
13. Scariest video game you’ve played?
I tend to stay away from horror themed games but I remember being a little freaked out when I first played Laser Ghost. Damn laughing gargoyle...
14. Most memorable gaming moment?
Either beating Super Mario World or Chrono Trigger.
15. Video game character you wish you could meet in real life?
It's between Chun-Li, Mai Shuranui or Kirby
16. PC, Xbox, Playstation, or Nintendo?
Dreamcast, Nintendo, Playstation
17. Gaming company you’re most loyal to?
Originally, it was Capcom but because of recent mistakes made by the company, I've strayed to SNK and Konami, though they're not perfect either.
18. If you could only play one video game for the rest of your life, which would you choose?
I dunno but it would have to have ninjas
19. Do you use strategy guides?
No
20. How often do you use cheats?
Depends on the games
21. Competitive or single player?
Single, unless it's a beat 'em up
22. Video game character you want to/have cosplayed?
Never have cosplayed. Who would I cosplay as? Either Goemon or one of the Ninjas from Konami's Mystic Warriors
23. Ever go to a video game convention?
No but I wouldn't be against it
24. Hardest boss fight you’ve been in?
see answer #5
25. Video game you wish you could burn from your memory?
Power Punch II
26. Favorite gaming series?
It was Street Fighter but these days, it's hard to say...
27. Do you skip tutorials, or find them useful?
See answer #20
28. Best online gaming experience?
Jet Li's "Age of Wushu" . It was more fun than I anticipated.
29. Worst online gaming experience?
Really haven't had one
30. Why do you game?
For fun, for escapism, just like everyone else...
1. Favorite video game?
Super Mario Brothers 3
2. First console you owned?
Nintendo
3. A game that holds a special place in your heart? See answer #1
4. Favorite video game character?
It's between Mario, Chun-Li from the Street Fighter series and Goemon
5. Least favorite video game character?
Not sure but it's probably a boss from an SNK fighting game, cheap bastards...
6. Favorite genre?
Between Beat 'em up, side scrolling action and fighting games
7. Video game character you’ve had a crush on?
Rainbow Mika from Street Fighter Alpha 3
8. First video game you remember playing?
Popeye arcade game
9. Age you started gaming?
Playing games: 6. Actual gaming: 19
10. Hardest video game you’ve played?
Phantasy Star IV, four years and still haven't beat it...
11. Video game you’ve spent the most time on?
Not sure but it was probably Capcom Classics Collection vol.2
12. Most embarrassing gaming moment?
Losing my shit when playing King of Fighters XI and Art of Fighting, the latter, in front of my then girlfriend
13. Scariest video game you’ve played?
I tend to stay away from horror themed games but I remember being a little freaked out when I first played Laser Ghost. Damn laughing gargoyle...
14. Most memorable gaming moment?
Either beating Super Mario World or Chrono Trigger.
15. Video game character you wish you could meet in real life?
It's between Chun-Li, Mai Shuranui or Kirby
16. PC, Xbox, Playstation, or Nintendo?
Dreamcast, Nintendo, Playstation
17. Gaming company you’re most loyal to?
Originally, it was Capcom but because of recent mistakes made by the company, I've strayed to SNK and Konami, though they're not perfect either.
18. If you could only play one video game for the rest of your life, which would you choose?
I dunno but it would have to have ninjas
19. Do you use strategy guides?
No
20. How often do you use cheats?
Depends on the games
21. Competitive or single player?
Single, unless it's a beat 'em up
22. Video game character you want to/have cosplayed?
Never have cosplayed. Who would I cosplay as? Either Goemon or one of the Ninjas from Konami's Mystic Warriors
23. Ever go to a video game convention?
No but I wouldn't be against it
24. Hardest boss fight you’ve been in?
see answer #5
25. Video game you wish you could burn from your memory?
Power Punch II
26. Favorite gaming series?
It was Street Fighter but these days, it's hard to say...
27. Do you skip tutorials, or find them useful?
See answer #20
28. Best online gaming experience?
Jet Li's "Age of Wushu" . It was more fun than I anticipated.
29. Worst online gaming experience?
Really haven't had one
30. Why do you game?
For fun, for escapism, just like everyone else...
Friday, May 30, 2014
Making sense of Street Fighter pt. 2...
Oh, Street Fighter Alpha 3, where do I even begin with you...
Released in 1998, Street Fighter Alpha 3 (Zero 3 in Japan) was to be the final in the Alpha series (an updated version was released on Playstation Pocket years later). Like any good sequel, it upped the ante for the game, bringing in new characters alongside the remainder of whichever characters of Street Fighter II that weren't in the previous installments and providing different modes of combat systems for whichever character the player picked. This may all sound impressive but to me, besides the new characters, all the updates just made the game a bit confusing. When the game was ported to home systems, there were slight changes to every version. The Sega Dreamcast version had better hit sprites (don't ask) and slightly better animation while the Playstation One version, the one I owned, had many bonus levels and the remaining characters from the Super Street Fighter II: The New Challengers. With all these different changes and modes, maybe the game designers should've paid more attention to the plot of the game and yes, I'm about to go into heavy detail about the plot of a video game where the key objective is to beat other people up.
In SFII, Bison (Vega in Japan) was the leader of the criminal organization, Shadaloo, using the tournament as a possible way of recruitment. After the release of "Street Fighter II; the animated movie" , Capcom decided to make the Alpha series to provide back story for some of the characters. For the first couple games, Bison's origin remained a mystery but two important characters were introduced that were tied to him, the fortune teller Rose, who is spiritually connected to Bison and Charlie (Nash in Japan), Guile's partner who Bison had killed, motivating his grudge.
Things became really interesting during SFA3 (not saying that SFA1&2 weren't interesting), when Bison went from a powerful fighter and criminal organization leader to demi-god. Bison is now trying to harness all of the world's psychokinetic energy through a giant machine. Rose, the fortune teller who's spiritually connected turns out to be the separated good half of Bison's soul and Cammy, who originally just worked for Bison, turns out to be a clone of him. If I didn't know any better, I'd say Bison had definitely had his feminine side. Not that there's anything wrong, it just feels extremely out of place for the series.
In Rose's ending in SFA3, she kills Bison but collapses in the process. She is found by Guy, the game's resident ninja bad ass (those who've read this blog know I love ninjas), and taken to safety, not knowing that Bison's essence (don't ask) has possessed Rose, who later goes off and along with Shadaloo scientists create a new, albeit weaker body and this is where Street Fighter II starts. Oy vey!
Oh, it gets better. So, SFA3 has pretty much everyone from SFII, with the Playstation one version has all these characters plus the remaining three remaining fighters from SSFII. All these characters and this is supposed to take place before SFII (Capcom's words, not mine), with all these characters coming back for that tournament?? Save me, retcon Jesus!!
Anyway, while that insanity was going on, Capcom had already began making up for this when after five years, they finally made a Street Fighter III, with newer characters and a new storyline that didn't involve Bison. Yet, the inconsistencies that plagued SFA3 will come back to rear it's ugly head soon.
To be concluded...
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| Bison, from crime boss to Psychokinetic demi-god and back again |
Things became really interesting during SFA3 (not saying that SFA1&2 weren't interesting), when Bison went from a powerful fighter and criminal organization leader to demi-god. Bison is now trying to harness all of the world's psychokinetic energy through a giant machine. Rose, the fortune teller who's spiritually connected turns out to be the separated good half of Bison's soul and Cammy, who originally just worked for Bison, turns out to be a clone of him. If I didn't know any better, I'd say Bison had definitely had his feminine side. Not that there's anything wrong, it just feels extremely out of place for the series.
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| Rose, Bison's feminine side |
In Rose's ending in SFA3, she kills Bison but collapses in the process. She is found by Guy, the game's resident ninja bad ass (those who've read this blog know I love ninjas), and taken to safety, not knowing that Bison's essence (don't ask) has possessed Rose, who later goes off and along with Shadaloo scientists create a new, albeit weaker body and this is where Street Fighter II starts. Oy vey!
Oh, it gets better. So, SFA3 has pretty much everyone from SFII, with the Playstation one version has all these characters plus the remaining three remaining fighters from SSFII. All these characters and this is supposed to take place before SFII (Capcom's words, not mine), with all these characters coming back for that tournament?? Save me, retcon Jesus!!
Anyway, while that insanity was going on, Capcom had already began making up for this when after five years, they finally made a Street Fighter III, with newer characters and a new storyline that didn't involve Bison. Yet, the inconsistencies that plagued SFA3 will come back to rear it's ugly head soon.
To be concluded...
Sunday, May 4, 2014
Making sense of Street Fighter pt.1 ...
I'm a big fan of Capcom games and the game that started my liking for most of the companies older out put was "Street Fighter II: The World Warrior". When I first played this game in 1991, I was amazed by the gameplay and concept. In this game were 8 unique characters beating the hell out of each other with crazy moves like fireballs, sonic booms and hundred hand slaps.
Before SF II, the few fighting games that were available, including Street Fighter 1, were kind of boring and after Street Fighter II came a slew of other fighters, some good (Fatal Fury), some bad (Dragon Master) and some were just weird (Fighter's History). As all these were being released, Street Fighter (or the company that made the series, Capcom) decided to make improvements to the SF but not in sequels but in special editions of SF II. At first, this was ok, with two players able to play as the same character and being able use the four boss characters and in later games 4 new characters but it just left me, and I'm sure fans of the game, wanting a 3rd in the series. In 1995, there was a new Street Fighter game with a new design and better graphics but it was not sequel but a prequel. Not what I was expecting but anything is better than another SF II.
Street Fighter Alpha (Zero in Japan) takes place after Street Fighter I but before Street Fighter II, making it a side story. Alpha provided back stories for the few street fighter II characters that were in the game, brought back some characters from street fighter I, brought in characters from another Capcom game,1989s Final Fight, and provided two new characters who a important to the street fighter universe. The new animation was incredible, a show of the updated graphics system Capcom began using, and as mentioned earlier, the new character designs gave new life to the series, even if some were a little over exaggerated. Still, this was an amazing game that I know I was addicted to the first time I played it. Capcom went and on to release a sequel the next year, Street Fighter Alpha II (Zero II),doing the same in bringing back characters from previous games and introducing new favorable ones. But a couple of years later, Street Fighter Alpha 3 was released and it showed, to me at least, that whoever was behind this game either got a little too ambitious or purposely made the game, storyline wise, weird as all hell.
To Be Continued
Before SF II, the few fighting games that were available, including Street Fighter 1, were kind of boring and after Street Fighter II came a slew of other fighters, some good (Fatal Fury), some bad (Dragon Master) and some were just weird (Fighter's History). As all these were being released, Street Fighter (or the company that made the series, Capcom) decided to make improvements to the SF but not in sequels but in special editions of SF II. At first, this was ok, with two players able to play as the same character and being able use the four boss characters and in later games 4 new characters but it just left me, and I'm sure fans of the game, wanting a 3rd in the series. In 1995, there was a new Street Fighter game with a new design and better graphics but it was not sequel but a prequel. Not what I was expecting but anything is better than another SF II.
To Be Continued
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