Monthly Archives: September 2016

The Last Guardian: ANOTHER delay!?

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Normally, I easily forgive things. Delays happen, and I understand that. I commented on this not too long ago concerning the month or so added delay to Final Fantasy XV, which we’ve admittedly been waiting on for quite a while now. While it did annoy me on a personal level that I’d have to wait more, at least it hasn’t been as long as Duke Nukem Forever, right? That was 15 years and it was easily one of the worst games I’ve ever played in the whole of my life. And I did play it. I’m not proud of that even a little bit. However, The Last Guardian, according to Playstation’s blog, won’t be out until December of this year.  That’s only a couple of months away, but I have to ask. . .

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Hasn’t ten years been a long enough wait!? I’m excited for The Last Guardian, don’t get me wrong! It looks like it’s going to be beautiful and tell a story that will bring tears to my eyes. I want that, and I know a whole host of people that do too! I know I’m not alone. But they didn’t even explain why. At least it’s still this year though. . . I don’t want to rush devs, and see a shit product come out, but I’d be lying if I said I weren’t just a little bit miffed that I have to wait even longer to play this game. But there is one positive about it:

My wallet will definitely thank me. What do you guys think? Worst delay of all time? Is it worth the wait? Let me know!

Ten Years of League of Legends

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So, Riot is celebrating ten years of League of Legends. That’s hard to believe, in retrospect. They’re doing quite a neat little giveaway though. Anyone who has played a match in the last few months [or plays a match within the next week] will be given Riot Kayle [and Kayle if you don’t have her], and if you already have that, you will receive a Mystery Gift. There’s also a double IP event going on this weekend, which is great to stock up for acquiring future champions as they unveil. I have to say, this is a pretty nifty idea, at least for me since I don’t think I have Riot Kayle. I might, but I’ve dumped so much into that game that it’s really hard to say at this point. . .

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This gave me pause to really think. What has League of Legends done for me as a player of MOBAs, as a writer and as a person? A lot of people [myself included] deride the community as one of the worst communities on the Internet. A literal wave of rude, toxic, and generally shitty people, who are willing to throw their own games away just to ruin someone elses time. But is it really that unique? I haven’t seen it even once in SMITE, or in World of Warcraft. Sure, there are assholes in fighting games, but you rarely interact with them online other than the occasional rage message. Though it is true, I’ve never met a community of players quite as horrific as the League of Legends one, it’s also brought together some wonderful folks too. Cosplayers, fans of eSports and people who just play casually. I’ve met some of my best friends through League and made some friendships stronger, instead of them blowing into tiny bits like the more active members of the community might. Yeah, it might make me angry sometimes, and ranked is like cramming your face through a bucket full of broken glass and nails, the game still has a lot to offer and at the highest levels it is truly engaging. It’s helped me appreciate other games more too, and to reinforce what I already know, that it doesn’t hurt to be kind to someone or help them when I can. Just because ten thousand people are bastards doesn’t mean I have to be one too.

So, Happy Birthday, Riot. I’m glad to see you guys still going strong. Do you guys have any fond memories of League? Feel free to drop ’em here!