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Thank you for writing that Dex.
I'd probably play Halo and Jet Set Radio Future on my fat Xbox if I was turning back into star dust.
I'd probably play Halo and Jet Set Radio Future on my fat Xbox if I was turning back into star dust.
I'm sorry but "Buttass"? These lurkers need to fucking come out of the woodwork because "Buttass" sounds like a classy mother fucker.
That was a fantastic entry, and I'm sorry to hear about your friend. You wrote a really well-done look into how digital footprints affect our memories of people. Gizmodo actually wrote a piece fairly recently (like, within the last two days) about digital memory and how the Internet has changed stuff like this. One of the quotes, which happened fairly early on, said that, with the Internet and it's various websites, users have more records online of them than the likes of Isaac Newton and such. Not entirely related to this, but it made me think.
Here's the article, in case you're interested:
http://gizmodo.com/5493176/memory-%5Bforever%5D
As for the last game I'd play, it'd have to be We <3 Katamari, because no game has ever made me feel happier. When I play that game, I can stop focusing on everything and just enjoy that game. I remember on some nights I'd just sit at the planet select screen and look at all the stuff in my galaxy while the song in the background played. The music in the scene is beautiful, and traveling around the galaxy evokes a great sense of wonder. It may just seem like trivial stuff in video games, but it really left an imprint on me. If I knew I was going to do, that'd be the last game I'd play, just to take me back one last time.
Here's the article, in case you're interested:
http://gizmodo.com/5493176/memory-%5Bforever%5D
As for the last game I'd play, it'd have to be We <3 Katamari, because no game has ever made me feel happier. When I play that game, I can stop focusing on everything and just enjoy that game. I remember on some nights I'd just sit at the planet select screen and look at all the stuff in my galaxy while the song in the background played. The music in the scene is beautiful, and traveling around the galaxy evokes a great sense of wonder. It may just seem like trivial stuff in video games, but it really left an imprint on me. If I knew I was going to do, that'd be the last game I'd play, just to take me back one last time.
really sorry for your loss, and I think it's great that you decided to share the story with us. terrific blog.
Great article. Sorry to hear that that happenened.
I'm tempted to say Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne, because as difficult as that game is.. the game over screen, in all seriousness, is the most at peace I've ever felt after losing at a game. If I had a choice in the matter, I think that would be it.
My less serious answer would be Chess, because Seventh Seal.
I'm tempted to say Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne, because as difficult as that game is.. the game over screen, in all seriousness, is the most at peace I've ever felt after losing at a game. If I had a choice in the matter, I think that would be it.
My less serious answer would be Chess, because Seventh Seal.
Sorry for your loss, the last game I'd play would either be Legend of Zelda: Windwaker, my favorite game of all time, or Mother 3, since I've yet to beat it.
I can't properly express the extent of my sympathies, nor their inadequacy, with words. Know that I am both fighting back tears and truly sorry.
I'm going out with Halo. Innumerable matches are at the heart of several of my closest friendships and I'd like to have a chance to remind myself why.
I'm going out with Halo. Innumerable matches are at the heart of several of my closest friendships and I'd like to have a chance to remind myself why.
This read takes me back. 5 years ago, my best friend and the guy that I chatted with about all things entertaining(music, books, movies, games) died. He'd been in town for two weeks, the second of which he'd spent as a guest in my home. The last night of his visit, his brother came to hang out, drink some beer and play some games. We ended up playing Timesplitters 2 splitscreen against each other for a long time. We had the shit scared out of us by Resident Evil 4 and stared at the tv in awe of God of War which I'd just gotten that week. I dropped him off with his sister and we said our farewells. I received a call the following day from his brother telling me that he was gone. I knew this. I'd just dropped him off. Sadly, he was well and truly gone due a blood clot that got into his heart.
He was the first person so close to me as both a friend and in age to die. I know what his last game was because I played it with him. I still think of him all the time and every time I run across an awesome new experience no matter what form of entertainment, I always picture his excitement in our conversations and just think to myself, "man, Dave would love this shit."
He was the first person so close to me as both a friend and in age to die. I know what his last game was because I played it with him. I still think of him all the time and every time I run across an awesome new experience no matter what form of entertainment, I always picture his excitement in our conversations and just think to myself, "man, Dave would love this shit."
That was beautiful Dex.
I'd like my last game to be Shadow of the Colossus. The theme of rebirth and feeling of hope at the end would be nice to feel on my way out.
Brilliant post.
I'd like my last game to be Shadow of the Colossus. The theme of rebirth and feeling of hope at the end would be nice to feel on my way out.
Brilliant post.
I would hope it's a game similar to Battlefield BC2, but with hot asian women instead of normal soldier models.
Wow, I'm sorry for your loss. Words cannot express how it feels to have someone close die, especially like that. The last game I would like to play before my final breath, would be one of two games: Metal Gear Solid or Chrono Trigger. Both those games me closer to my friends and family. Specifically three people that I love and truly consider brothers. They would know exactly what my state of being was and remember me. Man, this blog and its comments are getting close to making me all tear-eyed...
One of the best Cblogs I've ever read. So sorry you, him, and others were put in that position.
I'd like to share my answer, but I think it deserves much more thought. At first I thought I'd probably like to play one of my own games I make in the future as my last play sitting, but now I'm starting to think the exact opposite. I'll think on it.
I'd like to share my answer, but I think it deserves much more thought. At first I thought I'd probably like to play one of my own games I make in the future as my last play sitting, but now I'm starting to think the exact opposite. I'll think on it.
Sorry for your losses. Both Dexter and Xyzliac.
I suppose if I had to choose my last game. It's be one last CTF on TwinWorlds(?) in Unreal Tournament.
I suppose if I had to choose my last game. It's be one last CTF on TwinWorlds(?) in Unreal Tournament.
I'd want it to be something with a sense of humor. Something that when people saw it was the last game I played they would say "Ya, that's totally something Chris would do".
I don't know what to say, Dex, but that was a very powerful piece.
I hope my last game is an RPG, because I think it'd be fitting for me.
I hope my last game is an RPG, because I think it'd be fitting for me.
I have to say, in 3 years of coming here, this is the most thought provoking piece I have read, or atlest the one I will remember the most. Unfortunately (or perhaps fortunately), I cannot relate to the aspect of losing someone around my age, but I know I can look at something like Facebook if someone happens to die, and think 'Yeah, thats the person I knew'.
Wow, I've actually thought of this subject more times than I care to remember. It never fails to ultimately creep me out.
My best friend of over 6 years died suddenly one night at just 21 years of age. No prior health problems, worked out, did martial arts, didn't smoke, rarely drank and he dropped dead at a club when his heart just stopped. They found he'd had scar tissue in his heart that nobody had ever noticed.
Earlier that night we had a few great matches of Smash Bros. Melee, like we had over the past couple of years. Followed by 2 fights in Victorious Boxers on PS2. We were so evenly matched at that game, that he taught me to play. And we went 1 to 1.
There wasn't a tie breaker since he had just stopped by with his girlfriend for a few and when he left he told me, "We'll finish up our battle later and see who wins best 2 outta 3."
He died around 1:30am and we never got to finish our epic boxing feud. It still haunts me, almost 5 years later. Every game, every anime, movie, whatever that I enjoy in my life now, I always think of him and just think to myself, "I have to make it till the release of (insert title of game/movie/etc.)" I want to enjoy these things for his sake, since he's not here.
My best friend of over 6 years died suddenly one night at just 21 years of age. No prior health problems, worked out, did martial arts, didn't smoke, rarely drank and he dropped dead at a club when his heart just stopped. They found he'd had scar tissue in his heart that nobody had ever noticed.
Earlier that night we had a few great matches of Smash Bros. Melee, like we had over the past couple of years. Followed by 2 fights in Victorious Boxers on PS2. We were so evenly matched at that game, that he taught me to play. And we went 1 to 1.
There wasn't a tie breaker since he had just stopped by with his girlfriend for a few and when he left he told me, "We'll finish up our battle later and see who wins best 2 outta 3."
He died around 1:30am and we never got to finish our epic boxing feud. It still haunts me, almost 5 years later. Every game, every anime, movie, whatever that I enjoy in my life now, I always think of him and just think to myself, "I have to make it till the release of (insert title of game/movie/etc.)" I want to enjoy these things for his sake, since he's not here.
You've really touched me Dexter...and not many things can do that. I've actually contemplated suicide before, how'd it affect my family, friends, but they were always there to help me.
The last game I'd ever play will hopefully be Day of the Tentacle.
The last game I'd ever play will hopefully be Day of the Tentacle.
If there were one act I could honestly say I truly despised it would be suicide. I think it's one of the most horrible things a human being can do to their loved ones and I am truly sorry for anyone who has ever experienced it's consequences.
Hell even thinking about it makes me want to throw up or cry.
I hope that whatever the last game I ever play will be it would be something that I made just so I know I did something in my life that I can remember. It doesn't have to be long or good it just has to be my own creation.
Hell even thinking about it makes me want to throw up or cry.
I hope that whatever the last game I ever play will be it would be something that I made just so I know I did something in my life that I can remember. It doesn't have to be long or good it just has to be my own creation.
I suppose I would like my last game to be one with a great message. That way if anyone is ever actually interested in knowing my mind they could throw that in and some semblance of an idea of why I am the way I am, why I've chosen the path I'm on, and why my opinion of the world is the way it is.
I don't know if that game will ever exist though.
But there's always Xenogears.
I don't know if that game will ever exist though.
But there's always Xenogears.
Great article, sorry to hear that.
I never understood suicide, I myself have depression and anxiety but I would never take my own life. You have to roll with the punches and take what life throws at you, then dish it back. There are so many times where things have gone wrong, or forced me to re-think myself. To me suicide is the ultimate sign of weakness and unwillingness to change or respond to change.
I never understood suicide, I myself have depression and anxiety but I would never take my own life. You have to roll with the punches and take what life throws at you, then dish it back. There are so many times where things have gone wrong, or forced me to re-think myself. To me suicide is the ultimate sign of weakness and unwillingness to change or respond to change.
Great article, Dex. I'm sorry for your loss of your friend.
For me, Final Fantasy X would be the last game I've ever want to play.
For me, Final Fantasy X would be the last game I've ever want to play.
It takes courage to write that, but I'm glad you wrote it. Sometimes the best way to deal with something is to let it out. Sorry for your loss. As far as the question, I'd like to think the last game I would play would be made by Nintendo.
Man, this is heavy. I literally just teared up a bit. Sorry for your loss, Dexter.
To answer your question, though. If I could choose it would be Metal Gear Solid. The game that got me into gaming and kind of shaped my philosophy, as well as my writing. I love that game so much.
To answer your question, though. If I could choose it would be Metal Gear Solid. The game that got me into gaming and kind of shaped my philosophy, as well as my writing. I love that game so much.
I'd like to play Megaman Legends 1 as my last game. First game of my life, it makes sense to me for it to be the last one too.
Goodness, I'm terribly sorry for your loss, though through his death it seems that you've come to a couple of important realizations. As hard as it is to accept, I sort of have the idea in my head that everything happens for a reason, even if it isn't figured out right off the bat. It's a very interesting to think about though, how in this generation so many of our actions and habits are recorded whether it be through Facebook or the Gamercard system.
At the very least though, his passing obviously brought on several existential questions that seem to have affected you personally, hopefully for the better. And as to your question, I have to think hard about this one...
Probably some form of Monster Rancher game, or Chrono Trigger.
At the very least though, his passing obviously brought on several existential questions that seem to have affected you personally, hopefully for the better. And as to your question, I have to think hard about this one...
Probably some form of Monster Rancher game, or Chrono Trigger.
Mmmm been in that place in my head a few times, wondering if it was all worth it and if I should just end it now and be done with it. Thankfully I choose the path of most resistence and kept going...
..but if I knew I was going to die, my last game would definately be a Fallout of some description.
Though knowing my luck I wont get a chance to choose and be stuck with something ridiculous -.-
..but if I knew I was going to die, my last game would definately be a Fallout of some description.
Though knowing my luck I wont get a chance to choose and be stuck with something ridiculous -.-
Dex, that was an incredibly heart felt post.
Not many thing's bring a tear to my eye.
I need to think.
Not many thing's bring a tear to my eye.
I need to think.
I'm sorry Dex. This hit me like a fist to the gut. Very touching.
Last game I'll ever play? Hopefully it's "surrounded by friends".
Last game I'll ever play? Hopefully it's "surrounded by friends".
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