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Consoles Owned: PS1, PS2, PS3, PSP, Xbox, Xbox 360, DS, Gamecube, Gameboy


Currently playing:
Persona 3 FES
Cross Edge
Star Ocean The Last Hope
Star Ocean Second Evolution


Favourite Games:
Valkyria Chronicles
Persona 4
Lost Odyssey
MGS series
Eternal Sonata
Chrono Trigger
Disgaea series
FFVIII
Luminous Arc series


Completed Games:
Valkyria Chronicles
Persona 4
Lost Odyssey
Blue Dragon
Mass Effect
Enchanted Arms
Eternal Sonata
Fable 2
Oblivion
Fallout 3
MGS
MGS4
Luminous Arc
Luminous Arc 2
Mana Khemia Student Alliance
Crisis Core
FFVII
FFVIII
FFX
Chrono Trigger
Rhapsody A Musical Adventure
Star Ocean First Departure
SMT: Devil Survivor




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I love Cactuars! My intro :)
Pure Poison 1 | 7:27 PM on 05.18.2009 18 comments


Hi!

Since I have decided to start a c-blog I figured I would introduce myself.

So I'm 23, live in Sydney with my boyfriend, work full-time, study part-time and am obsessed with video games. My first console was the PS1 and I quickly became addicted. For a few years gaming was my main priority but then I decided to have a social life and only played for a couple of hours a week.

I got back into gaming in December 2007 and bought a 360 and PS3 in the same week. My boyfriend also bought a 360 last year and we have our setups next to each other (which I will post another time). I have purchased about 80 games in the last year and a half and continue to buy a couple of games each month.



I somehow manage to find the time to play games at least 3-4 hours a day and more on weekends. I also listen to video game podcasts all day at work. Usually play my PSP or DS on the train to work and am currently playing SO: First Departure and Suikoden Tierkreis. I almost miss my train stop quite often because I get so involved in whatever game I'm playing. I love that there are so many remakes coming out on PSP/DS so I can play games I never got around to playing.

So I am kind of obsessed with RPGs and am currently playing all the PS2 RPGs I missed out on when I wasn't gaming. Recently finished Persona 4 and now playing P3 FES. My PS3 is backwards compatible which makes life easier. I have finished most RPGs on 360 but only Valkyria Chronicles on PS3 which is easily one of the best games I have ever played in my entire life. I made at least 10 people buy that game but none of them have finished it yet because they suck.

I like other genres but haven't really played anything other than RPGs this year. Not a huge fan of FPS but I loved R6V2 and L4D. Also like fighting games and strategy games but I tend to suck at them.



Also I love to buy Collectors Editions and figures/plushies of my fave games. Unfortunately most cool things never end up being released in Australia so I miss out or find out about things too late. So many sites don't ship to Australia either so it is kind of annoying. I do have Devil Summoner 2 on its way to me right now though :)

Well this is a pretty big intro so if anyone reads it all you are awesome :) Next post will be my setup! Oh and as the title says I love Cactuars.

Cheers
Amanda



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18 comments | showing # 1 to 18
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's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/18/2009 21:10
Clint
Hi! Persona, MGS, Chrono Trigger and Valkayrie Chronicles? I can dig it :)
Y0j1mb0's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/18/2009 21:21
Y0j1mb0
You dig Valkyria Chronicles which in turns means I dig you.

Welcome to Destructoid. Also I want that Cactus Plushie!!
Chris Carter's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/18/2009 21:22
Chris Carter
Welcome to the community! So you liked Valkyria Chronicles? It's a pretty amazing, modern SRPG. Have you played any others in the genre, like Final Fantasy Tactics?

Also, I'm really jealous of the Hero Prinny plush...where'd you get it?!
Mentok the Mindtaker's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/18/2009 21:35
Mentok the Mindtaker
F@CK YES! CACTUARS!!!
mid3vol's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/18/2009 21:46
mid3vol
your name is amanda, so you're automatically AWESOME. can't wait to see the setup, i see yo pile of games there and it looks sexy.
garison's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/18/2009 23:25
garison
"Valkyria Chronicles on PS3 which is easily one of the best games I have ever played in my entire life. I made at least 10 people buy that game but none of them have finished it yet because they suck."

You are awesome. Welcome to Destructoid! This is how to make an intro post, people! Stick around, post some more Cblogs, the community needs more female members!
Monodi's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/18/2009 23:40
Monodi
I still haven't caught the ride of Persona or Valkyria Chronicles yet, but I spy some DS titles over there.

hello and welcome. I like your cactuar!
Pure Poison 1's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/19/2009 00:09
Pure Poison 1
Thanks for the welcomes everyone :)

@Hamza I didn't realise the Valkyria contest was worldwide so expect an entry from me!

I decided to start getting involved here because I noticed so many other Valkyria fans which is awesome. I have figurines of Alicia, Isara, Rosie and Eleanor.

@Magnalon I love SRPGs. I have finished Luminous Arc 1 & 2 and started FF Tactics on PSP but then I ended up playing Mana Khemia Student Alliance instead (which I finished a couple of weeks ago). Will probably try it again later on. Too many Atlus PSP/DS games are coming out in the next few months so I will be playing those. I got my Prinny from the Rosenqueen site because they ship to Australia :) Just pre-ordered Cross Edge from there.

@Mid3Vol I'm guessing your name is Amanda too? That makes you awesome!

@Monodi you have to play them both! They are awesome must play games. I have a Moogle and Tonberry on pre-order from Play Asia too.

oops I write too much sorry everyone!
njsykora's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/19/2009 00:15
njsykora
We are all Valkyria fans here, I had my copy on it's European launch day.
Zoel's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/19/2009 00:17
Zoel
You can always send me corrections for my Persona 4 guide. I seriously need an editor. That game is just too big.
Monodi's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/19/2009 01:28
Monodi
@PurePoison1

WHAT ARE YOU DOING YOU ARE EXCEEDING THE TOLERATED BOUNDS OF TEXT IN YOUR OWN BLOG WHAT THE FUAAI'm just kidding.
Funktastic's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/19/2009 03:58
Funktastic
Another Aussie? o_O Nice! ^_^ Welcome, and thank you very much for writing a very thoughtful and good introduction blog! It is greatly appreciate. Also, I am extremely jealous of your Cactaur plushie, as I have been on the hunt for one of those for literally 3 years.
SilverDragon1979's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/19/2009 07:17
SilverDragon1979
It's always great to see someone write a good introduction post. It happens so rarely. I look forward to seeing you and your boyfriend's gaming setup, so get some pictures posted.

Welcome to Destructoid. :-)
nebones's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/20/2009 07:54
nebones
Awesome, another Australian!

Wollongong > Sydney

Welcome!
Ryoma90's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/20/2009 12:00
Ryoma90
I love Valkyria Chronicles as well! I was completely obsessed when I got it for Christmas. :D

Have you seen the anime for it? I'm kind of on the fence about it overall.
Pure Poison 1's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/21/2009 05:52
Pure Poison 1
@Funktastic you might be able to get a Cactuar from Play Asia. BTW I'm jealous of your massive collection

@SilverDragon thanks :) will post our setup on the weekend

@Nebones I use to live in ctown lol. My sister goes down to the gong all the time to go clubbing/drinking/whatever.

@Ryoma I have been obsessed since I bought it on the release date :) I have been watching the anime with the english subtitles, definitely prefer the game.
nebones's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/21/2009 07:08
nebones
@Pure Poison

Is that because it's easier to get in clubs down here lol
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