3-list post

There is more to blogging than just writing well or attempting to write well. I learned that I suck at SEO and marketing very much. It’s not the end of the world because I am learning. I sat down and learned about SEO and marketing these past few days which means I don’t have a blog post ready until now! According to Google SEO Guide, my content should be written to help others–not flash how well I write like a model posing for Instagram. This made me realize how vain I am with creative expression. Okie okie, maybe I am taking things out of context like a typical woman *sighs*. Speaking of vainness, I am currently playing Final Fantasy XII trying to stop Vayne from becoming even more VAIN! How funny is that?!

*Who wouldn’t want to feel like they are on top of the world?*

Maybe one day there is a blogging platform that is dedicated to shy people like me who don’t like to be in front of the camera and who want to find a safe gaming community where we can learn, grow and express ourselves.

Since my blog posts do not provide any real “value” to anyone other than companionship and/or entertainment, I am going to share with you folks something worthwhile! It’s great news. I’d like to share 3 video games I am looking forward to. Maybe you will find something interesting on this list.

Baten Kaitos I and II

One of my favorite all-time J-RPGs happens to be on Gamecube. Baten Kaitos I and II is getting an HD release! Check out the initial Nintendo site for more information. In the meantime, I provide a video clip of the game:

2) Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes

If I am going to sink a lot of hours into J-RPG, I am going to do it with Suikoden Series. I played all of them except for Suikoden Terkreis in which I don’t own a Nintendo DS. Anyway, what attracts me to this game is that there are so many heroes you can select from. They are unique and special in their way. Plus I can build a town. Great music, great characters with good vibes who can say no to this anticipating title?

3) Silent Hill f

If you have been following this blog, you probably realized I covered a lot of horror games. Well, this blog post will not be completed without a horror title. I am looking forward to Silent Hill f more than Silent Hill 2 remake. Why? Because I am kind of tired of remakes and remasters (except for Baten Kaitos). Looking forward to playing something as mind-blogging as Rule of Rose. I hope my expectation is not too high!

Oh boy…I almost forgot so I will make an honorable mention! Dragon’s Dogma 2! For you dragon lovers, this is exciting news! I love the battle system in this game. As I mentioned before in my blog, this is an impressive RPG using the pawn system.

Well, that is it for today’s weekly post. I am pretty sure Google won’t index this blog post, but I do it anyway!

P.S.

I leaned that you don’t always have to capitalize the title since this post is not an academic paper. Professionals do it…so, what’s the right way? I suppose if you have power and money you can dictate anything even if it’s wrong.

I’m becoming a bit lazy with my introduction or maybe I don’t have much esteem for the fast pace society we have become. Not all of us like reading drawn out long rambling paragraphs. So, I will spare you the trouble and give you my list. Perhaps, you might find something worthwhile to watch.

Roman Holiday (on Amazon Prime)

Release date: September 2, 1953
Director: William Wyler

What is a real holiday? A one without a schedule? Being able to breathe and enjoy the simple things in the present moments that are. This film sure captures it –black and white breathtakingly beautiful shots, especially Audrey Hepburn who looks like a flower with her tiny waist. The male actor, Gregory Peck also looks a quite handsome pairing up with the actress. It’s quite wholesome, sweet, and just like a dream to watch two people flirting. It’s one of those feel-good films where you just want to take a short break from doing whatever you are doing and relax with a cup of coffee, tea, or a glass of wine, depending on your preference. Just let the stress melt away. Like a photograph, each scene was mesmerizing and I just realized movies are just moving photographs. Ah…I am dreaming of a holiday in the comfort of my living room.

Rear Window (on Amazon Prime)

Release date: August 4, 1954
Director: Alfred Hitchcock

I don’t think I have seen an artistic suspense film that occurs in one view, sitting by the window. I love the concept and I believe Silent Hill 4, a survival horror game for the Playstation 2, may have been influenced by this idea of being trapped in an apartment. The plot reminds me of the board game Clue, which involves solving a murder mystery. It’s far from scary but suspenseful enough to be entertained. A news photographer plays the detective and watches his interesting, colorful neighbors going about doing their business until he suspects a murder has been committed just from watching them from his window. The whole feel of the film reminds me of staring inside a doll house. It’s very staged and I sort of like that. Try the film, you might enjoy watching a glamor ad. The film did end with a fashion magazine Bazaar. Fashionably bizarre film indeed. Now, I want to live in one of those apartments, but I don’t want to be spied on by a peeping tom news photographer.

Words Bubble Up Like Soda Pop (on Netflix)

Initial release: July 22, 2021 (Japan)
Director: Kyohei Ishiguro

This cute animation made me realize teenagers these days must have it hard growing up with social media and smartphones. It only amplifies low-esteem and depression. At that age, I remember I was trying to find my identity through music. There wasn’t a lot of distraction from the outside world called Cable T.V., especially not in my household. We get our entertainment from video cassettes and public channels. So, I can only imagine feeling overwhelmed if I were a teenager from this time being exposed to so many influencers from all over the world. The result would be to hide in poetry. Like the male protagonist, I was a shy kid too. Some of us don’t like to draw attention to ourselves because we want to avoid involuntary blushing. Overall, the animation is vibrant and stylish. It feels old but new. Same teenager issues, but just set in a different time.

That’s it for my list of three. Hope you found something worthwhile to watch as well.