User:Air

Games I play

 * La Pucelle Tactics
 * Disgaea: Hour of Darkness
 * Disgaea 2: Cursed Memories

This list is exhaustive.

I used to be a more broadened gamer but, in my old age, have narrowed the spectrum to a specific type of game that I like: the Turn-based Strategy. And then I further narrowed it to a few specifics; the near perfect incarnations of TBS presented by the aforementioned games. I play them the same way other casual folk play Bejewelled or Collapse. I just kick 'em up and enjoy a 30-45 minute brain teaser now and again.

PCSX2 : The Power of PS2 Emulation
I play all of the aforementioned games on my PC anymore, via the PCSX2 emulator. I find it way more convenient than the actual PS2 for a number of reasons:


 * Save states ('nuff said right there)
 * Can pause the action any time with a quick hit of the Escape key; no more need to fumble around for a remote with a mute button if the stupid phone rings.
 * Higher resolution graphics: All three games look much sharper at the zoomed-out levels, which is both pretty and functional (easier time seeing units and such).
 * Can load a game in 4 seconds, instead of the marathon 1-2 minutes needed to boot through the usual plethora of PS2 startup crap.
 * (subjective) I really honestly prefer controlling Disgaea games via the keyboard. I suspect most people would not agree with me on that one, though... and that's ok.

And most importantly:


 * No need to leave my computer chair to enjoy my favorite games of all time. Just click-and-go.

... and ...


 * No need to leave my favorite games of all time to check my e-mail, or reference a strategy guide, or answer a PM. Just hit Escape, run some apps, and return to the game when I'm good and ready.

Let's face it. Console gaming is so 20th Century. I'm ushering myself into the new world! ... with my undying love of what most people consider glorified 2D Isometric games, no less. I do love a good irony.