Hey folks!

While I haven’t been up to my usual gaming habits this week, I thought it had been way too long since I treated you all with the stupidest column known to this site: Scatter Storming. Let’s just dive in and see what I write.

This cover is too good for this issue -
Because I have so much nothing to say about gaming today, this classy looking cover is not only completely irrelevant, but also misleading. It paints a picture of serenity, thoughtfulness, creativity, and even nostalgia, but this issue is nothing like that. Or so I assume, I’m already struggling for things to say. Don’t worry, the full out magazine covers with the headlines aren’t gone for good, but I didn’t want to ruin the composition of this image.

Mario Galaxy 2 never stops being fun -
Like I’ve mentioned, the only real gaming I’ve been doing since Friday is playing Super Mario Galaxy 2 with my girlfriend. It’s surprising how much fun every level continues to be whether I’m playing, watching, or helping out as second player. The musical cues are more inspiring because now they conjure memories, and progression is just as exciting and addictive. It makes me want to boot up my save and work on the 120 green stars. Or 117, really because I did get three.

Maybe I can finally beat FFIX again -
Another thing I’ve been mentioning is that I forgot my PSP at home which is an extra bummer because I just downloaded Final Fantasy IX onto the thing. I start the game all the time, but I haven’t been completing the game at the rate I used to because when I sit down to play console games, it’s generally a bit of a bitch to play something on my PS2. Now the game can move into my portable gaming arena, and if I’m almost done Brave Story – a game I like but certainly don’t adore – then I can absolutely beat my favourite game again. Still, speaking of Brave Story, I would like to complete that and Lunar at some point before my library becomes overwhelmed again.

How’s that? -
Have I written enough yet? I’m not really excited for any upcoming games. I mean, I’m excited for practically everything announced at Nintendo’s conference, but nothing is really coming up in the near future except for Metroid: Other M which only has my casual eye. There are rumours that the 3DS could actually launch this holiday season, but not only am I not holding my breath for that, but it’s a ways off anyway.

Hey! Look! Listen! Audio Edition returning? -
Yes, it’s been far too long since our premiere podcast. It was a ridiculous romp filled with inappropriate digressions and it’s a shame that there’s only been one. I’m looking to change that. If you haven’t noticed, I’m hoping that Riddles’ sabbatical will serve as a sort of inspiration for me. Because he’ll be gone for a little bit, I want to not only pick up the slack, but try to push forward too. Matti, aka Constipated Cow has already helped out, and I think I want to use him as my go-to guy and try to organize a second iteration. And who knows? Maybe the Dirty Polack himself will make another appearance.

Alright, that’s enough content, right guys? I return to Toronto on Friday, and although I have a very busy workweek right after, I plan on staying consistent for you guys, and I might even have a few tricks up my sleeves. Maybe a few previews of a few Nintendo games announced at E3? Not making promises, but anything can happen!

Tags: Final Fantasy IX, Scatter Storming, Super Mario Galaxy 2

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