The Influence of Niko Bellic

I recently got myself a copy of GTA IV for only $11 with some clever discount vouchers and trade-ins. don’t have much time to actually dive into the Liberty City of late, but when I do I am loving the depth of design that has gone into the game. The vehicle damage, the multiple light sourcing, the AI, it’s all impressive. As long as you skip the cut-scenes that are a little ‘fruity’ than you can just enjoy the solid gameplay. Am I encouraged to live a violent lifestyle by the game? Do I stare out the window contemplating the many crimes I could commit? No.

What I will say is that I find myself in the car slipping into the mentality of some of the game aspects. For instance, in the game if you’re trying to get anywhere quickly and you’re stuck in a taxi you might pull over and steal a much faster mode of transport. I have found myself driving in our delapitated mini-van and seen a much snappier car go buy and for a brief moment thought ‘that will get me there quicker’. I’ve thought ‘as long as I don’t clip that police car with my car it doesn’t matter what speed I fly past him’ or ‘that construction ramp looks promising, have I cleared that stunt yet?’. So all in all I’m no criminal, but I see things a little differently thanks to Niko Bellic.

A Gamer’s Confession

5 July 2008

His posts are normally way above my level of understanding or cool because I’ve never heard of the games he’s reviewing but I can def. relate to Si’s latest post on the Virtual Sins of a Gamer. Read on.

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The Day the Earth Stood Still

3 July 2008

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We all know what’s better.

2 July 2008

As hard as they try the truth will out.

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For the Benefit of Mr. Kite

2 July 2008

Two of my favourite things coming together. Eddie Izzard and the music of the Beatles. For the Benefit of Mr. Kite

Enjoy

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V for Very Clever

2 July 2008

This made me smile today. Imagination is a wonderful gift.

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