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  • ZX_Spectre 28 Nov 2012 21:36:05 15 posts
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    Hi all,

    A couple of months ago, I decided to start a blog about gaming when you're, ahem, a little more 'mature' in years, with a job, family, responsibilities et cetera.

    If this interests you, have a look: Professional, Gamer

    I normally read (and post) under a different name, but I thought it might be best to stay anonymous for the time being so I can carry on posting if people hate it!

    Thanks for your attention.

    ZX Spectre
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    Edited by Fantomex at 21:40:21 28-11-2012
  • Deleted user 28 November 2012 21:58:22
    @ZX_Spectre Check archive.vg
  • ZX_Spectre 28 Nov 2012 21:58:50 15 posts
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    Fair enough, I expect I'll get a lot of that, and I probably deserve to. But it's only a bit of fun and I'm hoping a few people will like it. I'm not a needy individual desperate for personal validation. (Ok, maybe a little bit).
  • ZX_Spectre 28 Nov 2012 22:01:05 15 posts
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    Sorry, x-posted - was replying to the video :)
  • joelstinton 28 Nov 2012 22:25:48 3,977 posts
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    Bookmarked!

    PSN - Cloudsheaven
    3ds: 0645-5746-4715

    www.joelstinton.wordpress.com

  • mal 28 Nov 2012 22:27:05 20,471 posts
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    Hmm, I don't understand why you want to post this under a different alias. From what I've read there, it's just another personal blog, and decent enough for what it is.

    Cubby didn't know how to turn off sigs!

  • infoxicated 28 Nov 2012 22:56:32 904 posts
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    Added it to my favourites.

    I've thought about doing this myself a few times, but figured it'd just seem like the rose tinted ramblings of someone from a primitive era of gaming.

    Good luck with it. :)
  • boo 28 Nov 2012 23:45:50 10,769 posts
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    Good stuff. Just read what you've posted so far, and identified with just about all of it.

    Keep up the good work!

    Just Another Lego Blog

  • BillCityfingers 29 Nov 2012 00:17:37 424 posts
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    I like it. It's good reading stuff from gamers from a similar (ok you're slightly older) era, makes me feel less sad and old. The simple truth is is that I thought I would have outgrown games by now but I find them more exciting than ever. The 32 year old still feels the same picking up the Xbox controller and starting something awesome as the 8 year old did sitting in the back room in front of the family C64 waiting ten minutes for Draconus to load (awesome game).

    My son is 2 and a half and judging by his older cousin, who is 5, he'll be showing a real interest in my games console within the next few years. That scares me. I'm a dad? My son wants to play games? wtf! I still want to play games dammit! Growing up sucks!

    "You can kill an otter in about a second, just kick it's face off."

  • Deleted user 29 November 2012 00:21:38
    did you look at the archive.vg link? Right up your alley
  • BillCityfingers 29 Nov 2012 00:29:06 424 posts
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    Have now...

    Draconus, Yes! Bloody hell I totally remember that cover! http://archive.vg/game/6564/

    This site will be a great timekiller when I'm quiet at work.

    Edit: Ah, released 1988. Damn, ok, I was 7 then, not 8. I was close as well...

    Edited by BillCityfingers at 00:30:28 29-11-2012

    "You can kill an otter in about a second, just kick it's face off."

  • kickerconspiracy 29 Nov 2012 00:39:45 495 posts
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    I echo what boo said. Bookmarked.

    @BillCityfingers

    I had that game! I remember getting some orb and transforming into something that looked like a mutated prawn in order to dick about in the water.
  • BillCityfingers 29 Nov 2012 00:44:21 424 posts
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    kickerconspiracy wrote:
    I echo what boo said. Bookmarked.

    @BillCityfingers

    I had that game! I remember getting some orb and transforming into something that looked like a mutated prawn in order to dick about in the water.
    I THINK it was called the Draconewt? Yeah you could only do it when you stepped on these slabs or something, and when your bouncy green man died he broke in half!

    "You can kill an otter in about a second, just kick it's face off."

  • kickerconspiracy 29 Nov 2012 00:47:04 495 posts
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    That's the one.

    Fond memories of punching bat type things.
  • BillCityfingers 29 Nov 2012 00:49:53 424 posts
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    And multicoloured eh... squidgy balls?

    "You can kill an otter in about a second, just kick it's face off."

  • darkmorgado 29 Nov 2012 01:17:21 22,483 posts
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    When you say the older gamer, do you mean people old enough to remember when space invaders and xevious was cutting edge, or people who can remember an industry where the phrase 3DMax was often considered some sort of new extreme hardcore BDSM fetish?

    Now with 80% more Cthulhu!

  • mcmothercruncher 29 Nov 2012 08:41:06 3,258 posts
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    S'not bad. Go you.
  • Neodog 29 Nov 2012 09:57:05 280 posts
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    Looks great... Welcome to the joys of trying to fit in family, gaming and blogging all about it at the same time. It's exhausting :)

    http://www.twolittlegamers.co.uk

  • morriss 29 Nov 2012 10:09:06 69,350 posts
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    Here's mine. It's roughly the same thing, but as it's aimed at older people, it tries to incorporate stuff like biography, politcs and creative writing, as well as comics and videogames. In fact, without looking at your blog, I'm going to wager mine's infinitely better and more original.

    And yes, I have absolutely a great need/desire for personal validation.

    http://comicspoliticspeople.wordpress.com/

    Edited by morriss at 10:10:36 29-11-2012
  • ZX_Spectre 2 Dec 2012 21:13:40 15 posts
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    New content up this evening. For those who were kind enough to take an interest! :)

    Professional, Gamer.
  • RobTheBuilder 2 Dec 2012 21:18:02 5,650 posts
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    Looks interesting, will check it out
  • ZX_Spectre 16 Dec 2012 18:57:44 15 posts
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    New content up tonight. This one's related to board games, so I'll cross post in the relevant thread.

    Professional, Gamer.
  • Deleted user 17 December 2012 07:47:11
    Will listen to it when get in from work. Think 31 is old enough.
  • BartonFink 17 Dec 2012 08:15:15 34,743 posts
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    Bah kiddie, gerroff moi lawn!! ;)
  • Reacher 17 Dec 2012 08:24:51 133 posts
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    I like it. Bookmarked.

    I'm 37 and my kids play FIFA..:(

    I can't wait til they are a touch older and I can smash them at Pro Evo.
  • skuzzbag 17 Dec 2012 08:41:24 5,179 posts
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    Handy hint for anyone too young to have experienced this already.

    If your stuck with the family at Christmas and everyone is preventing you from doing your thing then a game of Monopoly will bring things to order.

    At what point you spit your dummy out and storm off (to play video games) is up to you but make it look real!
  • ZX_Spectre 31 Dec 2012 20:53:12 15 posts
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    New stuff up tonight as 2012 draws to a close. Happy New Year all!

    Professional, Gamer.
  • ZX_Spectre 23 Jan 2013 19:27:19 15 posts
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    'Getting into difficulties - the return of harder games'

    New content up tonight.

    Professional, Gamer.

    Edited by agparrot at 19:38:46 23-01-2013

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