Renny's Hobby

UPDATE: 8th November 2005

Recently I played a game called Super Robot War Alpha3. Yes, it is the sequal and the last installment of the Super Robot War Alpha series. Just like the previous episode, it has 4 main characters to be chosen to play, and each will have his/her own storyline. Unlike the previous episode, there are no 3D animation; instead, Banpresto replaced 3D animation with 2D animation whenever there is a cut-in.

I noticed that most of the mech designs are still the same from previous alpha 2, which I quite disappointed, for I would expect some mech design like the one in Super Robot War MX. Anyway, I still appreciate alpha 3 because of its game flow, where everything is well flow.

I've finished the storyline for the first main male character, and right now I'm looking forward to finish the rest. Right now I'm in the middle of the second character.

Also, just went down to Singapore for a combination of holiday and work during the festive season. I just bought a pair of new shoes for my self and a pair of new shoes for my younger sister. I bought a Reebok Insta Pump Fury for her, which is quite cool and up to her taste. I tried to pump in the air, and it's really cool to see the cushioning of the shoes get filled with air! Such a nice technology developed by Reebok. In fact, Reebok pump is actually very famous during the 90's, and it's good to see that it has been revised and improved. Pump Fury is a revised version of the 90's Insta Pump Fury, which I always wanted to have. But instead of buying it for myself, I bought it for my sister, why? 'Coz I got another pair of shoes that I always wanted to get. The shoes that I bought for myself is AIR JORDAN XX! Yes, even though Michael Jordan has not been playing in the NBA anymore, but he still the best basketball player in the NBA that I like. But the Jordan XX that I bought is not the same as the one that is currently selling in USA and other part of the world, which is available in black and white. The version of Jordan XX that I bought is available in 3 colours - yellow, blue and red. I searched on nike.com and cannot find these 3 colours of Jordan XX, but I'm able to find it on Nike Hong Kong site. The retail store owner told me that these 3 colours are newer than the black colour that I'm looking for. I think that these 3 colours of Jordan XX is only available in Asia, probably to replace the black and white version due to the material used by it. Even the laser printing is not on the integrated covering strap of the shoes, it still look nice and trendy. Not to mention the technology used to make the shoes, which is the things that I like the most. When I tried it on my feet, it is very comfortable and light, and the shape of the sole is designed in such a way that will give more grip at the toe part, which is good for players who need support for acceleration and quick responsiveness. Forgot to mention, I bought the red colour version.

Yes, I like shoes and I like to study the technology that behind all of it.

UPDATE: 3rd October 2005

I watched the final episode of Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Destiny. My verdict is that the sequence flow very fast, yet most of the mystery has been revealed. Compare to last series, it seems like Gundam Seed Destiny pace is much faster, so there are some more things that we can't see in the series; in other word, lack of character development.

Kira certainly is the ultimate coordinator, by defeating Rey Za Burrel that easily, compare to when he is trying to defeat Rau Le Kruset. Also, this last episode doesn't has any dying scene compare to the last one, except the last sequence where Gladys, Rey and Gilbert in Messiah's explosion.

Strike Freedom, Infinity Justice, and Akatsuki survived, compare to last series that only Freedom survived. Speaking about the mobile suit, I personally prefer Destiny model kit because it is appropriate in portion, where as even though I like Strike Freedom, but the portion of the model kit is not as good as Destiny, especially the Xiphias rail gun, which is so big until both hands have to be wide open. I think Strike Freedom will look nice if a little bit of modification is made, which obviously I don't think I'm able to do so, so I'll let it as it be... probably.

I've been playing Playstation 2 for this pass few days, and I'm getting very tired... I can't believe that I actually sitting in front of the TV and throwing tantrum to a square box when I lose a game! Childish act, huh!

I was playing Super Robot War alpha 2 again and again, for I like the story line that the game has. It has characters that tied to the previous episode of alpha on Playstation, and also the one that tied with the alpha gaiden (side story). I've finished playing Zengar, Kushuha, and Arad, and half way of Ibis.

Managed to reveal all the Banpresto Original mecha, and each of them has unique ability - Dai Zen Ga is a unit based on power, Ryu Oh On is a unit that can handle well on multiple terrain, both Wild Vulture and Wild Falcon are designed for high mobility to handle close range and long range attack, while Alterion and Vegarion are designed for high speed close range and long range attack.

Sounds like Wild Vulture, Wild Falcon, Alterion and Vegarion are the same! No, there's a different may be... Wid Vulture and Wild Falcon are balance units, where as Alterion and Vegarion are lighter, and concentrate on the mecha maneuverability. Plus, Alterion and Vegarion can combined into Hyperion. I personally prefer Hyperion for the super cool weaponry and the high speed closed range attack GraMX. But, if the upgrades haven't been added to the pilot and the mecha, I think I will not like it :p

Certainly, a good game is a game with good storyline, and also with good playing scheme. Looking forward to the release of Super Robot War Alpha 3.