As with most gamers, I have more than my fair share of games that are unbeaten and need completion in one form or another. I included this comic ( (c) Penny-Arcade.com ) because quite honestly I feel I can relate. I have a mountain of games already to play and beat, with only more coming right around the corner. So in lieu of needing something new blogwise, I decided to have some fun and try to (at least with words) map out my gaming schedule.First 'checkpoint' of sorts is June.29.2009, the release date for BlazBlue on 360. Seeing as how I've been awaiting this game for the better part of 3 years now, I can safely say that once it's released I'll be playing VERY few other things.
-- Playing Prior to June.30.2009 --
* Wolfenstein 3D :
All things considered, I'm now halfway through the game and have had it for half a week or so. While I may not have it done before June 29th, I know beating it will be no problem at all. (Much love for this game btw. I'm glad I found a good version to buy, after growing up on it. =) )
* Devil May Cry 3:
Beating DMC4 recently reminded me I need to finish up this series. DMC3 is easily the hardest left for me to do, so I'm going to try and power through that. Seeing as how I'm now on Mission 15 of 20, I don't think it'll be too hard. . .
* Devil May Cry 2:
Might as well finish the series. This will be a cakewalk, as DMC2 was remarkably easier than the rest of the series. I can then take pride in having finished the whole series.
* Sonic 3 & Knuckles :
These goodies are being released on LIVE Arcade in less than a week. (At least Sonic 3 is, not sure when S&K is out) While not hard and not unbeaten, I still love em dearly and will be playing them a bit.
* Comix Zone :
Yet more Genesis XBLA goodness. One of my fave Genesis games, but very hard. This could be tough to beat in time.
* Gunstar Heroes :
See Comix Zone. Thankfully not as hard.
--- June.30.2009 ---
BlazBlue is released. I will be trying to not only pick up a new system, but to take my time and fully enjoy new sights, sounds, a new story environment, etc. I will be trying to get absolute maximum enjoyment from this possible. In addition, time will most likely be spent learning a competitive level of play, and sparring with Ryan + Adam.
--- Past June.30.2009 ---
Not necessarily after I'm "done" with BlazBlue (as i feel this won't happen for a VERY VERY long time) but moreso in between sessions, and once i've started playing it not as often.
* Operation Darkness:
Fun now that I'm getting back into it. I put this one after Blazblue however, because there's no physical way possible I'll be finishing it before the 29th. If i can clear it at least once though, I'll feel happy and that the money was well spent. That said, i may skip optional missions for the sake of clearing it quickly.
* Disgaea 2 :
I'm so close to the end I can taste it. I might as well do that last grinding stretch (since i Transmigrated iirc) and finish her up, then doing the sidequests (or not) on PSP once that's out.
*Hellboy: The Science of Evil :
Was having a lot of fun with it, just need to get back into the game.
* Knights of the Old Republic :
I own Mass Effect now, and i've seen how pretty + fun it looks. That said, I want to finish KotoR first. I know once I get back into it, i'll enjoy playing. Just have to catch back up to where I was.
* Mass Effect :
See Kotor.
* Perfect Dark: Zero :
Perfect Dark has been confirmed for Winter of 09, and with it a good chunk of my time. (See below) That said, I've recently tried the PD:Zero demo and found myself having some fun with it. I may very well go ahead and pick up PD:Zero, playing it a bit (ie beating it) in preparation for my reunion with Perfect Dark. =)
--- Winter 09 ---
As of some time Winter 09, Perfect Dark will be released. I feel this will have a very similar effect to when BlazBlue is released in terms of sheer time I will put into it. Hopefully I will have more games done by then so I don't feel so neglectful.
That said, that's just about everything I can foresee in the near future gaming wise. It'll be interesting to see how closely I can follow all of this. =)
-Ed Kun Out
