Epic Wesley!

This is my first official post and even though it’s not going to be about my thoughts on the gaming industry, I felt it would be useful or interesting to let everyone know what games are currently keeping me occupied as well as the things I like and dislike about them.  It’s certainly not going to be a heavy post, simply one that should (hopefully) allow you readers to get to know me and what I’m into a bit better.  I greatly encourage readers to comment and let me know what you’re playing as well and what you like or dislike about them!

I also want you to know that I’ve got a pretty wild sense of humor.  It will certainly come out in my less serious posts, but when if I’m posting an article on mechanics, design and so forth, it’s safe to assume I’m in “serious business” mode.  MOVING ON!

As I said in my previous short post, my primary/favorite genre is MMORPG games but that is in no way shape or form all I play.  I’m also an avid console gamer and do my best not to “choose sides” when it comes to the debates on “which system is the best”.  That said, when it comes to multi-platform titles, I generally purchase them on XBOX 360 simply because I know more people with 360s and I do prefer the XBOX controller over the Dual Shock 3.  If a title comes out that’s clearly better for PS3, such was the case with Final Fantasy XIII, I’m quick to purchase the better of the two versions.  Neither system is clearly better in my opinion and I enjoy every console for their strengths and exclusive titles.

Up until recently I had started playing World of Warcraft again and was greatly enjoying Cataclysm.  I think Blizzard did an outstanding job in many ways to bring some of the challenge back into the game but its certainly got it’s share of flaws.  I was raiding as a Holy Cowadin but unfortunately due to your standard guild drama we/I stopped raiding.  About the same time Rift was about to begin its head start so I decided to give it a try.

I was immediately impressed with Trion Worlds game and besides some really long queue times, the head start and launch was one of the best I’ve ever experienced in the past 15 years I’ve spent playing MMORPGs.  There have been constant hot fixes and small patches that have always been quick to address any issues that may have cropped up.  The only other issue since launch was that a large amount of accounts were hacked, however yet again they were very quick to fix the issue.  I’m currently a  level 37 Defiant Cleric on the Faemist server and fully plan on posting a full article on my impressions of Rift once I reach the level cap.

Aside from that I have been playing the occasional League of Legends game with a few of my friends.  It’s really my first ‘serious’ foray into a MOBA (Multiplayer Online Battle Arena) style game so aside from the fact that I’m pretty terrible I’m enjoying myself although I haven’t had a lot of time to play.

The only other game I’ve played at all recently is Marvel vs. Capcom 3, which is the third in what’s my all time favorite fighting game franchise.  The MvC2 being my favorite fighting game of all time with Mortal Kombat 2 being right behind it.  It took me a while to get used to the new control scheme but after I did I’ve really started enjoying what I’ve gotten to play of it.

Anyway, that about wraps it all up for what I’ve been playing.  I apologize if I rambled on to long but I felt I should give a bit of background into what has interested me lately.

Please take a moment to register and leave a comment with what’s been taking up your gaming time these days, I’m looking forward to hearing what everyone is playing!