… and all I got was this lousy t-shirt. I mean hangover. I mean galactic empire. This post is (not) a free-associating rant, and only marginally animatic; you have been warned.
Dateline: May 8th. Monday morning after Golden Week. Previous post: more than a week ago. Reconstructing the period of time between these two posts will be an exercise in mental acrobatics, and by acrobatics I mean urban spelunking… Let’s see where things go.
entering the wayback machine…
Friday, April 28th: various eroge hit the market. I go to Akihabara after work in pursuit. Megami is on sale as well, and is purchased, resulting in the subsequent day’s post.
Saturday, April 29th: Haruhi pinup posted. I crack open Tsuma to Mama to Boin. Critical analysis of gameplay ensues.
Sunday, April 30th: went on a “date” with a “girl” in “Ueno”. Took up most of the day. Mixed results.
Monday, May 1st: Haruhi ep. 5. Work. Picked up Atelier-Sai’s Chidori on the way home. More Tsuma to Mama to Boin. Meant to post something here; didn’t.
Tuesday, May 2nd: Work. Took pictures of Chidori for review. Meant to post; didn’t. I see a theme emerging here…
May 3rd – 7th: Golden Week. Did a thorough room cleaning, washed a bunch of clothes, played a bunch of games (both ero and not). Especially the not… there’s nothing more addictive than a good 4X game, with the possible exception of a good free-form RPG.
With that thought in mind a good chunk of last week was also spent perusing the storied halls of Kakaku.com in pursuit of parts to constitute a new PC, one capable of taking advantage of Oblivion’s formidable graphic potential. As a result of this it seems I will be eating cold gravel, or perhaps sulfuric acid, three meals (one meal) a day (a week) for the next month (year). Such sacrifices are necessary at times, alas.
On a related note, if anyone reading this wants a mostly-unused Japanese PSP and a couple of games for cheap, let me know. I’ll ship anywhere that can send paypal. Hoping I can upgrade to hot gravel meals this month, or at least avoid the acid…
If you’ve tried to correspond with me over the past week to no avail, or left a comment here somewhere, I’ll be getting back to you soon. Time to get this show on the road again. Up next: a discussion of the earth-shattering impact of Haruhiist philosophy. Coming soon: a review of the aformentioned Chidori, and some words on the various games played over the past week. Coming later: saa… I hear Neko Arc is on sale, I’ll probably be picking her up on Thursday if there are still a few yen left in my wallet.
Shingo, I’m interested to see what you think about Tsuma to Mama to Boin. I’ve played it through and liked it, but it caters to a personal fetish . . .
I can’t say I’m interested in the PSP itself (already have one), but I’d definitely be interested in a memory card and some games. What’ve you got?
Ah golden week… Thank god that’s over with! Being off from work or school is cool, but Tokyo becomes overcrowded with masses of bored people who have nothing to do but shop… but half the shops are closed so every shop seems elbow to elbow! AHHHH!
Anyway… can’t wait to read the upcoming updates.
>>loplop
It certainly wasn’t a disappointment visually, though I came away with a couple of gripes regarding characterization. If anything the “story” was too serial, and the protagonist comes off as seriously bipolar because of it; the flip-flopping from top to bottom was rather disconcerting and I would have rather seen it tied together in a bit more of a coherent package. Still, chalk this one up for another solid G.J? release.
>>DMC
I have the Japanese version of Wipeout Pure (contains English text but multiplayer isn’t compatible with the English version, alas) and the Princess Crown port (all Japanese) as far as games. 512 meg memory stick. I’ll hit up your email with additional info, thanks.
>>gingersoll
I avoided all such conundrums by staying in my room for the entire week, with occasional forays down to 7-11 for bento lunch. The hikikomori lifestyle isn’t always such a bad thing…
man, i can’t wait to read your Tsuma to Mama to Boin review. i think i’m gonna get the game in july after my trip in China/HK
>>Shingo
Alright, I replied to your e-mail. Sorry I couldn’t help you out, but with any luck somebody a bit closer to where you are will show interest.
I might be interested in the PSP… how much are you looking for?
>>LiK
I’ll do my best to have it out pretty soon here, maybe this weekend if things go well.
>>DMC
It’s all good, thanks again for the interest. I appreciate it muchly.
>>Sydney
I’d like $200 USD + shipping unless you didn’t want the memory card / games, in which case $150 + shipping or thereabouts. I’m not sure whether that’s reasonable or not… I can provide pictures, if that would help you make a decision.
How about in Yen, the conversion will be better for me. Also what are the games, and what size is the memory card? Paypal’s not a problem, and I can supply a Japanese address (I’m in Australia, but I am heading over then in about a month and a half, and my expat friend wouldn’t mind getting his hands on a PSP for “research purposes.”
>>Sydney
In yen, it would be roughly 22,000 at today’s exchange rates (down with the USD!). The games are Wipeout Pure (Japanese/English, multiplayer Japanese only) and Princess Crown (Japanese only), and the memory card is 512 MB. Let me know if you’re still interested, It would be capital if I could ship within Japan, save us both a major headache.
Sorry to take so long, I have been reviewing my finances before my trip, I think I’ll have to pass. I’m sorry I took so long to decide, but if it’s taking me this long, it means I am more likely not to need it.
Apologies again.