I'm 16, I've been playing games since I was about 4 or something. In the next couple of years I inherited my first console,a SNES from my mum's friend's husband who was a pretty hardcore otaku/gamer. Although I don't know him anymore I've got him to thank for getting me into gaming.
The game I probably have the best memories of is FF VIII, but I tried replaying it recently, and found that I hate the turn-based battles now. But a game I still love like I did when I was younger is Mario World, that's still all sorts of awesome. I've also always been into fighters since Tekken.
The current platforms I'm playing are my PS2, DS and Wii. Besides gaming my hobbies are kitesurfing and guitar. I plan to update my blog sometime, I just never get 'round to it.
If you want to contact me, you can email or IM me at tomhazz[at]gmail.com
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