User: antin

True definition of gimmick?

On: Limited-Edition, Coffin-Sealed Boktai GBA

Is it just me or does the sun-light sensor in this game seem not like an innovation, but rather a gimmick to end all gimmicks?

Maybe a light sensor would have been ok, at least that gives you the option of playing indoors - but a game that requires you to go outside? More than that, from what I have read about it it seems that the more sunlight the better. In other words it isn't something that adds depth to the game, by requiring you to think about whether you need to be in the light/dark - rather the more light the more powerful your weapon.

My final complaint probably stems from the fact that I live in Australia, where we are (at least the sane ones) rather sun-conscious - we have this lovely big hole in the ozone layer right above us, and one of the highest UV ratings around... Over the last few decades skin-cancer has become more of a concern and there have been many campaigns on the tv and in schools to teach sun-safety. This game does the exact opposite... Sure I am a game playing geek, but do I really want to die for my sins? :(

Re:Noisy computers in bedrooms

On: Computers And The Noise They Make

Use a sleeping bag - just pop it over the top of your case (i presume you have some form of tower?). Works wonders... antin