I cracked open my new Xbox yesterday. There’s nothing quite like the smell of freshly opened technology. The sealed-in smell of plastic, the sticky sheets that protect the smooth surfaces, the feeling of tearing open all those little plastic baggies… It’s sick, really.
But, anyway, I finally have an Xbox. I know I’m a bit late to the party. Practically everyone I know – especially all the game dev people – have Xboxes. It’s actually kind of sad that it took me so long to get one. I work in games. I play games. I really should’ve had one years ago. Oh well. Better late than never.
What’s even more sad is that I’m also playing an “old” game. Mei bought me Halo for one of my many birthday presents. Even though Halo came out in 2001, people are still playing it. Because I didn’t have an Xbox until then weekend, I didn’t really play it myself. I was a moving target in multiplayer mode a few times, but I never really got comfortable or even any good at playing the game. Well, it’s all changing now.
I spent 3 hours last night playing through the first few missions in campaign mode. I can see why people like Halo so much. Engaging story, good gameplay, and nice graphics (for a game released in 2001). I’m still trying to get used to the controls, but I feel like I’m getting better. At least I’m not spinning around like a drunken idiot anymore. Don’t think I’m ready for multiplayer yet though. I’m definitely still noob.
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