Depressing realization of having no money

Now that school is out for the summer, most people would expect a very able young woman, around the age of 15, to get a job. The way the money is spent, that the certain young lady earned, is completely up to her. She may spend it on clothes, makeup, sport camps, or even video games. Lets say, hypothetically, that this certain young lady is me. I would probably spend all of my money on three out of those four things: clothes, sport camps, and video games. The only problem with that is that I DON'T HAVE A JOB!

It really is a depressing realization when you realize you have absolutely no money to spend on new video games that come out, or even old ones for that matter. I wish I could get a job, it's just that in a town as small as the one I live in it's almost impossible! To add to that, even if I could get a job I really can't because of all the things I have to do this summer! I barely have time to play video games! Well, maybe I'm over dramatizing just a titch, BUT the point is I need money! Which brings me to my real point!

The Mary Needs Money Fund is a great way to give back to the world! All you have to do is send a large amount of money to this address: JUST KIDDING! Did you really think I'd ask for money? Besides if I did want money I'd make it more flashy! Anyways, I hope you have a great Summer Vacation! By the way, how do you decide to spend your money? Or better yet, where do you get money?? I'd love some advice!

First Impressions: Golden Sun

Being an RPG fan, I thought I might like a little GBA game called Golden Sun. Well, I've played it for a fair amount of time, and here's what I think so far:

Golden Sun has a really typical, predictable kind of storyline. And the uninspired dialogue doesn't help its cause. As the player, you control Isaac (or whatever you want to call him), and go on a quest to save your friends and ultimately the world. I can't say it's very engaging, but at least it's there.

Fortunately, Golden Sun redeems itself with a compelling battle system involving the four elements (earth, wind, fire, and water), pretty graphics that are reminiscent of SNES beauties like Chrono Trigger and Secret of Mana, and other well-implemented gameplay elements like puzzles that break up the monotony.

All in all, I'm really enjoying Golden Sun so far.

Don't forget about Mario Kart 7 tonight!

Once again I thought I would let you all know about the official Mario Kart 7 community for the Nintendo Lifeline:

Community Code: 52-0850-7322-2037

The community is set to 150 cc with mushrooms only. Community nights are Saturdays with two "shifts": one at 7:00 PM US-Eastern and the other at 9:00 PM US-Eastern. See you on the race track! 

The Nostalgia Factor

We all know the feeling (well...I sure hope so, anyway). It's a warm, fuzzy kind of feeling in our hearts when we play those games we grew up on. Nostalgia is one of the most powerful feelings we experience. Because of it, I will never cease to love Donkey Kong Country, Super Mario World, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, and many more.

Does a video game have to be good to create nostalgia in a person years later? If that nostalgia is to be maintained, then yes, the game must be good. When I was young, my family had a computer game that I played called Stunts. I believe it's a racing game. I haven't played it in years, so to see and play it now would create a feeling of nostalgia. But I have no idea if it's a quality game or not. If not, I'm pressed to believe the nostalgia would disappear to be replaced by incredulity. "I actually liked to play this?!"

On the other hand, does nostalgia sometimes fuel our liking for a particular game? I believe so. I have most likely given overly shining reviews to games that, yes, were great, but have aged at least somewhat. Perhaps I was too kind of Super Mario 64 in my review because that game is one of those big nostalgia triggers for me. I'm afraid nostalgia can strongly effect some of my opinions, but I think it's something we should all watch out for.

Everyone has at least one or two video games that create a feeling of nostalgia. What are yours? Let us know in a comment!

Playing video games = major nerd?

Saw a picture sort of like this once! This is mine with a little twist :)

Just because we all play Nintendo games, does that make us nerds? For some people *cough* jocks *cough* that is an automatic yes! I have to disagree VERY STRONGLY with those people! I play video games and I am not a nerd! Although I'm not saying being a nerd is a bad thing. After all, well I guess I sort of am a nerd...hmmm...

The point is do you think that makes us nerds? If all we do is play games? Well, maybe if ALL we do is play games and sleep I could see that, but if we do other things as well (like sports, hang with friends, or even school) then we are not!

Personally I would love to just play Nintendo and sleep the whole time (which is most likely what I will be doing in the Summer), but I can't! I don't really like labels, but I thought this would be kind of fun to write about! Once again what do you think people have to be to be qualified as a nerd? (I say their name has to be Mary!)

*Side note: I love love love writing for this blog! Thanks Holly for giving me this AWESOME opportunity!! Once again I am sorry I don't post very often, but now that school is out I will be back on schedule!! Love all you guys who take time to read this!