But more importantly, who am I?

Every now and then something really big comes along. Something immense that one can't stop thinking about it, one obsesses over. My posts aren't going to fall into that category, it's sad but likely true. 'But finnagan (all in lowercase), why would you say such a horrible thing? Don't you have faith in yourself? Reach deep for inspiration, achieve your dreams, pay off your car loan', you may say. First of all, I'll pay off my damn car loan when I'm good and ready, get off my back. Secondly, my posts aren't going to be a big deal because, well, this is Jacob's blog, not mine. I'll probably be peppering in comments here and there and of course stealing ideas and molding them just enough to pass off as my own. Allow me to demonstrate. Not too long ago Jacob posted a "Who Am I?". I am swooping in on tenebrous wings, wrestling his format from his clenching hands, and convincing his format to turn against him and work for me now. So...

Who Am I?
I am so glad you asked. I am a gamer and a graphic designer. You'll notice that gamer came first. I like putting pleasure before business. I will quite often sacrifice several hours of sleep to gain a few more levels, collect a few more powerups, or shoot a few more pixels. "Shoot a few more pixels," that just sounds shady.

Favorite Game of All Time:
Jacob likes asking himself tough questions. Since I've stolen his format, I have no choice but to ask myself the same tough question. I wish I could answer it. I'll do what Jacob did. Here's my top five:

Ultima Online (PC): You can have your fancy World of Warcraft. If you wanted absolute mayhem and murder in a MMO, UO was your destination. If you're like me — and face it, you probably are deep down inside — when you play a MMO, you're trying to ruin as many people's day as possible. My name was Tokkeabi. Perhaps I killed you. In UO, this dream became a reality. Murder was a way of life... and it was fun.

Final Fantasy III (SNES): A huge cast of playable characters each with an intriguing backstory, a villain that deep down you can't help but like, and most importantly M-M-M-M-M-M-M-M-M-M-M-MAGIC??!! This was actually a tough call. I didn't want to list FF3 and Crono Trigger. Final Fantasy III won, but just by a little bit. If you enjoy RPGs even a little bit, I urge you to try Final Fantasy 3 or Crono Trigger. Both games were originally developed for the SNES but have been re-released on several consoles.

Ms. Pacman [with speed chip] (Coin Op): So, what makes Ms. Pacman special? For starters it's an addictive game, it also has ghosts. Any game that has ghosts in it automatically gets two stars. Now, I cannot stress this enough: while this game has astral projected itself onto many, many consoles — it's only on my top five as the coin op, preferably with the speed chip. It's also preferable that I've had at least half a pitcher of beer. No other game on the face of the planet is more fun to play while drinking. I won't bother explaining the game because, let's be honest, you wouldn't be here if you've never played it before.

Super Mario Bros. 2 (NES): Oh yeah! This game is on the list not because it's a Mario game, but because it's not a Mario game. Don't get me wrong, I loved all of the Mario games on the NES and SNES. But this game was a mindfrag. Jumping on enemies doesn't kill them?! What?! I have to throw vegetables, eggs and other foodstuffs at enemies?! Maybe I just like the idea of edible weapons, I don't know. Best Mario game EVAR!!11!!one!11!eleven.

Naruto: Gekitou Ninja Taisen! 4 (GC Import): Most fun I've had with a fighter. This barely edged Super Smash Bros. out. Regardless of whether you're a fan of the Naruto anime series or not (a lot of anime snobs are not), this is a fun fighter. Cell-shading for the win. There are a lot of playable characters, the look of the game and the music are very true to the anime, there are several different modes to choose from, and a lot of stuff to unlock.

Honorable Mentions: Guitar Hero (PS2), Quake 2 (PC), Little Nemo: The Dream Master (NES), Crono Trigger (SNES), Final Fantasy Tactics Advance (GBA), Double Dragon (NES), Leisure Suit Larry (PC), Alien Hominid HD (XBLA), Cooking Mama (DS), X-Wing Vs. Tie Fighter (PC).

Least Favorite Game of All Time:
Dirge of Cerberus: Final Fantasy VII (PS2): Did you like Final Fantasy VII? Do you like First Person Shooters? Okay, then don't play this game. Do you enjoy clunky controls and half-baked game mechanics? Then give Dirge of Cerberus a try. Seriously the most frustrating game I've played since Bart vs. the Space Mutants.

First Game I Beat: Super Mario Bros. More notably I can beat Super Mario Bros. 2 in under 15 minutes. Leave a comment if you think you can beat my time. We'll arrange a battle royale.

Favored Genres: Anything with charm. Humor in a game really hooks me. Typically RPGs lend themselves to this. I also enjoy the Retro genre.

So, now you know me. If you made it this far, I congratulate you. If I were XBox Live I would give you an achievement. Do me a favor, leave some comments. Until I post again, have a good one.