Minor Confessions

Most of you may have noticed by now that I love scary suspense/survival horror games. The problem with this is that I am too much of a baby to play them by myself. I'm not even really sure what difference it makes to have someone else in the room with me, but it helps. I guess because when I jump (in real life) from being attacked (in a video game) I have people to laugh at me instead of my own head spinning into overdrive terror mode. Regardless of the reason, that's just who and how I am.

So enter into my life: Alan Wake.

First off, if you haven't played this game, you should. Great story, brililant voice acting, and just plain fun. The truth is, I wouldn't even say that the game is scary. But the best word to use when describing Alan Wake is intense.

It's hard to go into detail without spoilers. Let's just say that there's jumpy scenes. There are tons of moments where you're running for your (video game literal) life. You feel pressed for time, always, when so far there seems to be no timed sequences. And it's just plain eerie to boot.

I am going to attempt to play a bit of this game alone, and I know I won't be able to sleep too well. Not even because it is (or is not) scary, but because the game makes my adrenaline rush to the point where it's hard to calm down for nighty night.

However, I love the game and will continue to be stubborn and play through. That's just one of the things I love about games. I don't want to be in danger in real life, but bring it on with my television and a controller.

Braaaaiiiiinnnn Food: Do video games ever have a physical sort of effect on you?

Oh to Be Felicia

From FeliciaDay.com

In honor of the new DLC and online Web show for Dragon Age 2 featuring Felicia Day, I just wanted to take this opportunity to say, "I want to be Felicia!"

Of course I don't know her, but imagine the life she must lead. I mean, the woman has to play video games to keep up her persona. I think she Facebooked the other day that she finally made a level 85 priest, and that was part of her job, in a way. Her job! I'm still level 67 because I can't really afford to play WoW and, quite frankly, who has time for that sinkhole unless you know it will be cool to say you hit 85 to someone. No one cares if I max my character, but if I was Felicia, you'd care. You would care.

On top of all this, she's been in a Web show with my favorite Doogie Howser, Neil Patrick Harris and  with Nathan Fillion. She has a Dragon Age character that looks like her. She goes to cons everywhere and people want to talk to her. Plus, "The Guild."

So let's review. Paid to be cute with video games and comics. An icon for a female gamer. She gets invites to betas and reviews because people want to know what she thinks.

I think there's room for a second iconic girl gamer. Let it be me!!

And all you guys that are hating, just dream that you're Tycho or Gabe. I know I would if I was a dude.

Seriously, watch episode one of Dragon Age: Redemption and get the DLC. It's my favorite game of all time and now with Felicia power, it's gotta be good.