Nine Muses

It is one of the oddest things ever to be watching your belly and actually see it moving around.  If it wasn’t so neat and weird (and reassuring), it might be a little creepy.  I thought about trying to get video of it on my digital camera, but I don’t think the movements are significant enough to show up.  I might start keeping it close, though, just in case.

It’s that time of year again.  The game companies are putting their release system into overdrive, and there are so many interesting (not necessarily good) games coming out that I can’t keep up.

The week before last, I picked up Blue Dragon.  I’d write a full review, but if you’ve played any classic console RPGs, then you already know everything there is to know.  It’s nothing novel, but it is excellent both in execution and production.  The main character is impetuous to the point of being annoying at times, but overall, it’s an interesting story and a fun game to play.

Wild Arms 5 came out that same week and I haven’t picked it up yet.  Monster Hunter Freedom 2 is the same.

Last week, the new expansion pack for the Sims 2, Bon Voyage, came out.  I wasn’t sure what I’d think, but it looks like it may actually add an interesting element to the game.  We’ll see how it endures.  I really liked Open for Business at first, but grew bored with it quickly.  I continue to find myself more interested in new objects and decorating than in any of the expansion elements, excepting the pets.

Next week My Sims comes out for the Wii, and I’m looking forward to it more than I have any game in a long time.  That may be a sure way to set myself up for disappointment, but I’m hoping not.  It looks, from all that I’ve seen, like a good cross between Animal Crossing and the Sims.  I have my fingers crossed!