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 Post subject: Hungover gaming
PostPosted: Fri Jul 20, 2012 13:28 
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Saw the headline for this article in the Guaradiannanans:

The Five Best Hangover Games

http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/ga ... over-games

And I thought, what a brilliant idea for an article.

Then I saw his choices. Fuck me, I wouldn't be touching any of those, apart from Harvest Moon, after a heavy night.

Mario 64? Juddery motion puking
Eve? My head's hurting, I don't want it collapse in on itself like a fucked galactic brain star.

When I'm feeling delicate, I need:

Just Cause 2. Playful, directionless aggression. I can do what I wish and not feel harried.

Football: Fifa or Pro Evo, doesn't matter which. A brace of goaless draws will have me switching off, however.

New Star Soccer on iOS. Not really football. Not really sure what it is. But there's a pleasant zen to drifting from match to match, pleasing my sponsors and buying a disgusting gold watch.

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 Post subject: Re: Hungover gaming
PostPosted: Fri Jul 20, 2012 13:29 
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I've just read that article and I amazed.

The guardian truly is shit. I only read it now so i can dislike it.

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 Post subject: Re: Hungover gaming
PostPosted: Fri Jul 20, 2012 13:35 
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I play MAME if I'm hung over.

No game in particular, just like the fact there are 1000,s to choose from.


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 Post subject: Re: Hungover gaming
PostPosted: Fri Jul 20, 2012 13:48 
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I've not read TFA, but Eve is ever so relaxing if you just zone out and mine. Drag, drop, drag, drop...

[edit]Have read TFA now, and totally agree with what he said about Eve. The others, though...

I'd also nominate things like Roller Coaster Tycoon or Sim City.

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 Post subject: Re: Hungover gaming
PostPosted: Fri Jul 20, 2012 13:48 
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No gaming for me when I'm hung over.

Just sleeping with my balls tightly cupped.

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 Post subject: Re: Hungover gaming
PostPosted: Fri Jul 20, 2012 14:23 
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MaliA wrote:
I've just read that article and I amazed.

The guardian truly is shit. I only read it now so i can dislike it.


MaliA wrote:
I've just read that article and I amazed.

The guardian truly is shit. I only read it now so i can dislike it.


I'm the same with Lee Ryan's Twitter feed. Read the feeds of his more vocal followers. It's like staring into an abyss of desperate, utter fucking madness.


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 Post subject: Re: Hungover gaming
PostPosted: Fri Jul 20, 2012 15:14 
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Mainstream newspaper journo in no clue about games non-shocker.

EvE? Has he played it or is he basing it on that PC Gamer interview? Does he realize how fucking small the text is? Does he want to pile lingering-alcohol-blurriness-induced eyestrain headache atop hangover headache? I think EvE is an excellent PRE-hangover game as if you drink along with the amusing DJs on EvE Radio or end up getting stuck in nullsec on a long roam and keep drinking as you go, you'll get very very fucked and then maybe fall asleep while harvesting gas.

Actually good hangover games are:
-Catan. Nice, big, chunky graphics and a leisurely pace (and soothing music on the 360 version) so you can close your eyes and groan for a while between turns.
-Virtual Pool/Jimmy White's 2/etc. Good pre/postpub gaming as well as for the morning after. Especially Jimmy White's 2 with its peaceful (and deserted) virtual game rooms to drift around feeling tranquil.
-Minecraft. Hypnotically build a big wall or something and forget your troubles.
-Fallout/Elder Scrolls. If you can't face real fresh air, a walk through the pretend wilderness isn't too bad, and anything that attacks you will get extra fury rained down upon it for daring to disturb you.
-Transport Tycoon. Perhaps not so much concentrating on building a tricky route as just using the 'pass signal at danger' button to direct trains more quickly through a congested junction. Just don't get overconfident or a crash will make you wince.


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 Post subject: Re: Hungover gaming
PostPosted: Fri Jul 20, 2012 15:16 
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