Games in which no one can beat me*:

Soul Calibur 2
Smash Brothers Brawl
Street Fighter 3: Third Strike
Marvel vs. Capcom 2
Mario Kart series
Halo 2
And above all: Tetris Attack


*The games in which I have incredible skills cross all genres, but have one underlying factor. I am only crushingly awesome if I am physically playing another human being in the flesh. To be blunt, I am a beast a multi-player gaming, but only while offline. Sit next to me on the couch while we duke it out in “Smash Brothers,” I’ll hand your butt to you 9 times out of 10. Play me over the internet, I’ll lose so hardcore it’s not even funny. There’s just something about playing someone in person that brings out my uber-competitive edge. I suppose this is why I don’t find online gaming all that appealing, it’s missing the interaction. Sure, I can plug in a headset to hear the inane cackles of homophobic pre-adolescents, but it is missing the thrill of watching your opponent become utterly devastated through your skills, psychological pressure, and sheer wit. While I acknowledge and respect the force that online multiplayer has become, I don't think it can ever replace actual interaction with another gamer.