A return to simpler times

You hit the spot Torchlight, and for that I love you

In the midst of E3 with Nintendo putting their lot in with Sony and Microsoft, I look towards a more, dare I say it, casual experience. I long to throw myself into harsh and frightening new Tomb Raider. It created the perfect emotional response, making me have actual concern for Lara Croft (who looks considerably better with her redesign, nicely done Crystal Dynamics). I cannot wait to delve into the depths of Skyrim, but the prospect of the time involved is intimidating. Though my question is, when will be able to immerse myself in this world  when so many other worlds, virtual and real also call my name. Can I casually play these games? I don't think so. I recently tried my hand at Fallout New Vegas, and the looming size of the game sent me scampering. I suppose it's not so much that I want to play casual games, that I need to play games casually.


It was a thirty minute delve into Torchlight last night that I realized that I have become a different kind of gamer. I am simply enamored with Torchlight. It is honest, simple but tasty. I have managed to get towards the end of Dragon Age: Awakenings, though at a handicap. As in previous posts, I have had to dial down the difficulty I play on. So I can enjoy my gaming experience. I have forsaken multi-player, so I can enjoy my gaming experience, and I now I regress to my want of accessible, enjoyable gaming, in lieu of harsh, hardcore experience. Maybe not regress, it feels more like a side-stepping of the blitz of the Modern Warfares, Battlefields, Halos and Gears of Wars. They are awesome achievements of storytelling and gaming, but not for me.

You may be a little too much for me Skyrim, gosh I hope not....

I think it's like this; I have been helping myself to bowls and bowls of ice cream for years, now I just want a scoop. I want to remember why I like games. I have a SNES that sits under the entertainment center that peeks out at me, hearkening back  to those days when I could feel the game in the pit of my stomach. I am sure there will be a time when I can spend more time playing games, but until then, I will opt for the bite sized experiences without feeling bad for not playing more.

I may be calling upon you someday old friend