Dead society

I had hoped that doing that weekly wrap-up post last time would light a fire under my ass to try to avoid doing another one. Nope, didn't work. Welcome to episode two of I'm-too-fucking-lazy-to-update-this-space-properly.

Quantum Theory looked conceptually brilliant but technically incompetent last year when it was announced. Koei must have felt the same, because it was delayed indefinitely when they merged with Tecmo. In order to keep the game in front of people until they eventually release the damn thing, TKG is re-reminding the usual suspects about what it is that they're trying to make. It still looks great, especially the character designs for the protagonists. I always liked the big, burly, evil-looking motherfucker, and the lithe, ethereal beauty dynamic. Reminds me of the metal I like listening to. As long as that's present, I remain interested in the game.

Hospital The Six Doctors AKA Trauma Team is also one of those great looking games, that unfortunately doesn't have enough "game" for me to bother. The character designs are fantastic, and the premise of a medical drama is an unique story telling angle for a video game. Too bad it's all an attractive shell for a goddamned mini-game collection. My fear of trying new things will keep me from giving this one a try for a very long time. Maybe if I watch all the promotional stuff on their website I'll change my mind.

Speaking of screengrabs of an official website, Sting released the codes needed to unlock all the content on the official Blaze Union site. Not sure how I missed this one. Would have made an actual post about it. Maybe the fact I'm still waiting for Play-Asia to ship my fucking copy has something to do with it.

Otomedius was a silly arcade concept. It was ported to the 360 years ago, and it was mediocre. For some reason someone decided it was a good idea to make a sequel. Likely the guy who was in charge of the DLC. These games are nothing more than micro-transaction platforms for the companies making them these days. I'd rather not subsidize Konami's health club business with my MSP, but damn it if this isn't worth 800 of 'em. Mine Yoshizaki doesn't disappoint with Kokoro Belmont in Otomedius Excellent.

Compile Heart is all about disappointment though. Albeit the art in Agarest Senki was quite good as well. I'd much rather plunk down the cash on a weak shooting game that will only ask me to play it for a few minutes, than a dull RPG that requires hours of time investment. The battle shot from Agarest Senki 2 looks pretty good, I've got to admit, but I'm not falling for that one again.

Everyone else is too busy announcing that they'll be announcing something new at E3 next week. Via Twitter. Fuck the internet.