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The Desert Island Gaming Decision.
There I was on Roger Moore’s luxury yacht, ‘The Quizzical Eyebrow’, partying with the social elite on a round the world cruise, happily sipping cocktails, eating canapés and laughing heartily at the amusing anecdotes of Roger and the other playboy bachelors.
I was onboard the yacht because I had won a Special Reserve competition giving me this trip of a lifetime with the best James Bond and the three main super consoles, Gamecube, PS2 and Xbox and all their best games as my fabulous prize. For some reason or another (to help the story) I’d chosen to take the consoles with me on the cruise.
All of a sudden however, an unknown force jolted the boat. Socialites and D-list celebrities were flying all over the place as the boat rocked vigorously from side to side because of the harsh impact (I think we crashed into a formation of not so friendly Dolphins).
Water was starting to leak into the yacht, Roger, like the gentleman he is shouted, “women and children first”.
However, as it was a boat filled with male playboys and bounders enjoying their own manly company; the women and children thing was not an issue, so Roger jumped into the lifeboat, quickly followed by his bodyguards and all the other playboys.
We noticed a small desert island not too far away in the distance, so we had to aim for that.
The lifeboat was pretty small but could accommodate all the would-be sailors and myself. However, as we were about to disembark from the yacht, I suddenly remembered my prized consoles and thought,“ What will we do for entertainment if we reach the small island?”
I quickly leapt out of the lifeboat and ran back up to my cabin.
On the floor in the corner were three boxes: the Gamecube box, the PS2 box and the Xbox box.
I somehow managed to lift all three boxes back up to the deck, but by the time I got back up there, and despite Rogers best efforts, the force of the jolting had forced the lifeboat to break free from the yacht.
Although I could swim about as well as a Sumo wrestler with a lead nappy, I knew that I could make it back to the lifeboat.
Just before I leapt overboard to begin my marathon swim, I suddenly thought to myself that I wouldn’t be able to swim whilst carrying all three boxes, so I’d have to choose just one....Which would I choose??
I didn’t have much time to choose as the boat was sinking quicker the Hearsays music career, but I don’t know about you, but I would personally choose the Gamecube, partly because it would be the lightest of the three, but also because I’m a big Nintendo fan and always have been. I knew I’d have a lot of fun playing multi-player games with Roger and his chums. So I dropped the other two boxes, held on to my precious Gamecube and swam for dear life, miraculously making it back to the lifeboat in one piece.
However, as we left the stricken vessel behind in the background, I’d forgotten to bring a TV along (and the lack of any electricity was going to be a real fly in the ointment).
Some time later we eventually managed to land on the island, set up camp and Roger, being the resourceful fellow that he is, was able to construct a primitive, yet effective television out of coconuts, tree bark, crab shells and a sharks tooth. To power it we used the engine of the lifeboat.
Many an hour of great gaming past, until we all had a good nights sleep.
It must have been around 2 O’clock when I awoke suddenly to the sound of distant gunshots, thinking it to be only a dream however I went back to sleep and didn’t worry about it.
When I woke up the next morning I saw an unrecognisable Japanese child looking at me. I jumped back with shock and noticed that the kid was wearing a strange neck collar and holding a gun. I then remembered that I had seen the film ‘Battle Royale’ some months previously, but I wasn’t aware that the Battle Royale actually existed in real life.
The lifeboat had gone, and we were now on a Battle Royale island…but what happened next is a different story....
Put yourself in my position: Which console and games do you take with you when you abandon ship and are forced to live on a desert island?
And if you were in a ‘Battle Royale’, would you be able to force yourself to battle against Roger Moore?
There I was on Roger Moore’s luxury yacht, ‘The Quizzical Eyebrow’, partying with the social elite on a round the world cruise, happily sipping cocktails, eating canapés and laughing heartily at the amusing anecdotes of Roger and the other playboy bachelors.
I was onboard the yacht because I had won a Special Reserve competition giving me this trip of a lifetime with the best James Bond and the three main super consoles, Gamecube, PS2 and Xbox and all their best games as my fabulous prize. For some reason or another (to help the story) I’d chosen to take the consoles with me on the cruise.
All of a sudden however, an unknown force jolted the boat. Socialites and D-list celebrities were flying all over the place as the boat rocked vigorously from side to side because of the harsh impact (I think we crashed into a formation of not so friendly Dolphins).
Water was starting to leak into the yacht, Roger, like the gentleman he is shouted, “women and children first”.
However, as it was a boat filled with male playboys and bounders enjoying their own manly company; the women and children thing was not an issue, so Roger jumped into the lifeboat, quickly followed by his bodyguards and all the other playboys.
We noticed a small desert island not too far away in the distance, so we had to aim for that.
The lifeboat was pretty small but could accommodate all the would-be sailors and myself. However, as we were about to disembark from the yacht, I suddenly remembered my prized consoles and thought,“ What will we do for entertainment if we reach the small island?”
I quickly leapt out of the lifeboat and ran back up to my cabin.
On the floor in the corner were three boxes: the Gamecube box, the PS2 box and the Xbox box.
I somehow managed to lift all three boxes back up to the deck, but by the time I got back up there, and despite Rogers best efforts, the force of the jolting had forced the lifeboat to break free from the yacht.
Although I could swim about as well as a Sumo wrestler with a lead nappy, I knew that I could make it back to the lifeboat.
Just before I leapt overboard to begin my marathon swim, I suddenly thought to myself that I wouldn’t be able to swim whilst carrying all three boxes, so I’d have to choose just one....Which would I choose??
I didn’t have much time to choose as the boat was sinking quicker the Hearsays music career, but I don’t know about you, but I would personally choose the Gamecube, partly because it would be the lightest of the three, but also because I’m a big Nintendo fan and always have been. I knew I’d have a lot of fun playing multi-player games with Roger and his chums. So I dropped the other two boxes, held on to my precious Gamecube and swam for dear life, miraculously making it back to the lifeboat in one piece.
However, as we left the stricken vessel behind in the background, I’d forgotten to bring a TV along (and the lack of any electricity was going to be a real fly in the ointment).
Some time later we eventually managed to land on the island, set up camp and Roger, being the resourceful fellow that he is, was able to construct a primitive, yet effective television out of coconuts, tree bark, crab shells and a sharks tooth. To power it we used the engine of the lifeboat.
Many an hour of great gaming past, until we all had a good nights sleep.
It must have been around 2 O’clock when I awoke suddenly to the sound of distant gunshots, thinking it to be only a dream however I went back to sleep and didn’t worry about it.
When I woke up the next morning I saw an unrecognisable Japanese child looking at me. I jumped back with shock and noticed that the kid was wearing a strange neck collar and holding a gun. I then remembered that I had seen the film ‘Battle Royale’ some months previously, but I wasn’t aware that the Battle Royale actually existed in real life.
The lifeboat had gone, and we were now on a Battle Royale island…but what happened next is a different story....
Put yourself in my position: Which console and games do you take with you when you abandon ship and are forced to live on a desert island?
And if you were in a ‘Battle Royale’, would you be able to force yourself to battle against Roger Moore?
Under normal circumstances i would go for gamecube, but since i would like to be rescued before i was dead, it would be an Xbox as there are more parts to burn to set up a signal fire. Also the gaseous fumes are very toxic and could be bubbled into water to make the surrounding water very shark repellent. Perhaps i thought too much about this post.
i've heard thier not water resistant either :)
slik ~_~
slik ~_~
Having thought about it, if you try to swim to a desert island whilst holding an Xbox then you are guaranteed to sink because of the weight!!
Great post Totoro, but Roger aint the best James Bond :-P.
Like you i would probably choose the GameCube. It's light and small, so carrying it would be easy, but it doesn't really matter, i'd choose an X-Box if i felt that i could enjoy the games and controller, but for games and controller, the GameCube comes out on.
Firstly, Shigsy has never failed me so far, and i don't expect him to in the future. I've always enjoyed Nintendo games. Whether it be the amazing Super Smash Bros. Melee or the rather short Luigi's Mansion. Beating up Roger Moore on SSBM would be really great, seeing the look on his smug face.
I love the controller design of the GameCube, it's the N64's controller and the SNES' rolled up into one. It looks great and is onovative and original, pure bliss in the gaming world compared to the X-Box's.
Also, i would easily kill Roger Moore. Seeing that smug git die (;-D) would be great. But if it was Sean Connery, that would be a whole different story, he rules! His voice fitted the Bond image so well and he was the original. Original and best, in my eyes.
Like you i would probably choose the GameCube. It's light and small, so carrying it would be easy, but it doesn't really matter, i'd choose an X-Box if i felt that i could enjoy the games and controller, but for games and controller, the GameCube comes out on.
Firstly, Shigsy has never failed me so far, and i don't expect him to in the future. I've always enjoyed Nintendo games. Whether it be the amazing Super Smash Bros. Melee or the rather short Luigi's Mansion. Beating up Roger Moore on SSBM would be really great, seeing the look on his smug face.
I love the controller design of the GameCube, it's the N64's controller and the SNES' rolled up into one. It looks great and is onovative and original, pure bliss in the gaming world compared to the X-Box's.
Also, i would easily kill Roger Moore. Seeing that smug git die (;-D) would be great. But if it was Sean Connery, that would be a whole different story, he rules! His voice fitted the Bond image so well and he was the original. Original and best, in my eyes.
V.V.V.V.V. wrote:
> Surely whichever console I choose will be wet and disfunctional by the time I reach the lifeboat?
Did i foget to mention that they were packed in water proof boxes??
Darn, yes i did.
> Surely whichever console I choose will be wet and disfunctional by the time I reach the lifeboat?
Did i foget to mention that they were packed in water proof boxes??
Darn, yes i did.
Surely whichever console I choose will be wet and disfunctional by the time I reach the lifeboat?
But disregarding this, I'd go for the Xbox.
Why?
Erm..... I don't know really.
Perhaps once at the desert island I could take it apart and manufacture a flare gun out of the pieces.... you know, A team style.
But disregarding this, I'd go for the Xbox.
Why?
Erm..... I don't know really.
Perhaps once at the desert island I could take it apart and manufacture a flare gun out of the pieces.... you know, A team style.
The Desert Island Gaming Decision.
There I was on Roger Moore’s luxury yacht, ‘The Quizzical Eyebrow’, partying with the social elite on a round the world cruise, happily sipping cocktails, eating canapés and laughing heartily at the amusing anecdotes of Roger and the other playboy bachelors.
I was onboard the yacht because I had won a Special Reserve competition giving me this trip of a lifetime with the best James Bond and the three main super consoles, Gamecube, PS2 and Xbox and all their best games as my fabulous prize. For some reason or another (to help the story) I’d chosen to take the consoles with me on the cruise.
All of a sudden however, an unknown force jolted the boat. Socialites and D-list celebrities were flying all over the place as the boat rocked vigorously from side to side because of the harsh impact (I think we crashed into a formation of not so friendly Dolphins).
Water was starting to leak into the yacht, Roger, like the gentleman he is shouted, “women and children first”.
However, as it was a boat filled with male playboys and bounders enjoying their own manly company; the women and children thing was not an issue, so Roger jumped into the lifeboat, quickly followed by his bodyguards and all the other playboys.
We noticed a small desert island not too far away in the distance, so we had to aim for that.
The lifeboat was pretty small but could accommodate all the would-be sailors and myself. However, as we were about to disembark from the yacht, I suddenly remembered my prized consoles and thought,“ What will we do for entertainment if we reach the small island?”
I quickly leapt out of the lifeboat and ran back up to my cabin.
On the floor in the corner were three boxes: the Gamecube box, the PS2 box and the Xbox box.
I somehow managed to lift all three boxes back up to the deck, but by the time I got back up there, and despite Rogers best efforts, the force of the jolting had forced the lifeboat to break free from the yacht.
Although I could swim about as well as a Sumo wrestler with a lead nappy, I knew that I could make it back to the lifeboat.
Just before I leapt overboard to begin my marathon swim, I suddenly thought to myself that I wouldn’t be able to swim whilst carrying all three boxes, so I’d have to choose just one....Which would I choose??
I didn’t have much time to choose as the boat was sinking quicker the Hearsays music career, but I don’t know about you, but I would personally choose the Gamecube, partly because it would be the lightest of the three, but also because I’m a big Nintendo fan and always have been. I knew I’d have a lot of fun playing multi-player games with Roger and his chums. So I dropped the other two boxes, held on to my precious Gamecube and swam for dear life, miraculously making it back to the lifeboat in one piece.
However, as we left the stricken vessel behind in the background, I’d forgotten to bring a TV along (and the lack of any electricity was going to be a real fly in the ointment).
Some time later we eventually managed to land on the island, set up camp and Roger, being the resourceful fellow that he is, was able to construct a primitive, yet effective television out of coconuts, tree bark, crab shells and a sharks tooth. To power it we used the engine of the lifeboat.
Many an hour of great gaming past, until we all had a good nights sleep.
It must have been around 2 O’clock when I awoke suddenly to the sound of distant gunshots, thinking it to be only a dream however I went back to sleep and didn’t worry about it.
When I woke up the next morning I saw an unrecognisable Japanese child looking at me. I jumped back with shock and noticed that the kid was wearing a strange neck collar and holding a gun. I then remembered that I had seen the film ‘Battle Royale’ some months previously, but I wasn’t aware that the Battle Royale actually existed in real life.
The lifeboat had gone, and we were now on a Battle Royale island…but what happened next is a different story....
Put yourself in my position: Which console and games do you take with you when you abandon ship and are forced to live on a desert island?
And if you were in a ‘Battle Royale’, would you be able to force yourself to battle against Roger Moore?
There I was on Roger Moore’s luxury yacht, ‘The Quizzical Eyebrow’, partying with the social elite on a round the world cruise, happily sipping cocktails, eating canapés and laughing heartily at the amusing anecdotes of Roger and the other playboy bachelors.
I was onboard the yacht because I had won a Special Reserve competition giving me this trip of a lifetime with the best James Bond and the three main super consoles, Gamecube, PS2 and Xbox and all their best games as my fabulous prize. For some reason or another (to help the story) I’d chosen to take the consoles with me on the cruise.
All of a sudden however, an unknown force jolted the boat. Socialites and D-list celebrities were flying all over the place as the boat rocked vigorously from side to side because of the harsh impact (I think we crashed into a formation of not so friendly Dolphins).
Water was starting to leak into the yacht, Roger, like the gentleman he is shouted, “women and children first”.
However, as it was a boat filled with male playboys and bounders enjoying their own manly company; the women and children thing was not an issue, so Roger jumped into the lifeboat, quickly followed by his bodyguards and all the other playboys.
We noticed a small desert island not too far away in the distance, so we had to aim for that.
The lifeboat was pretty small but could accommodate all the would-be sailors and myself. However, as we were about to disembark from the yacht, I suddenly remembered my prized consoles and thought,“ What will we do for entertainment if we reach the small island?”
I quickly leapt out of the lifeboat and ran back up to my cabin.
On the floor in the corner were three boxes: the Gamecube box, the PS2 box and the Xbox box.
I somehow managed to lift all three boxes back up to the deck, but by the time I got back up there, and despite Rogers best efforts, the force of the jolting had forced the lifeboat to break free from the yacht.
Although I could swim about as well as a Sumo wrestler with a lead nappy, I knew that I could make it back to the lifeboat.
Just before I leapt overboard to begin my marathon swim, I suddenly thought to myself that I wouldn’t be able to swim whilst carrying all three boxes, so I’d have to choose just one....Which would I choose??
I didn’t have much time to choose as the boat was sinking quicker the Hearsays music career, but I don’t know about you, but I would personally choose the Gamecube, partly because it would be the lightest of the three, but also because I’m a big Nintendo fan and always have been. I knew I’d have a lot of fun playing multi-player games with Roger and his chums. So I dropped the other two boxes, held on to my precious Gamecube and swam for dear life, miraculously making it back to the lifeboat in one piece.
However, as we left the stricken vessel behind in the background, I’d forgotten to bring a TV along (and the lack of any electricity was going to be a real fly in the ointment).
Some time later we eventually managed to land on the island, set up camp and Roger, being the resourceful fellow that he is, was able to construct a primitive, yet effective television out of coconuts, tree bark, crab shells and a sharks tooth. To power it we used the engine of the lifeboat.
Many an hour of great gaming past, until we all had a good nights sleep.
It must have been around 2 O’clock when I awoke suddenly to the sound of distant gunshots, thinking it to be only a dream however I went back to sleep and didn’t worry about it.
When I woke up the next morning I saw an unrecognisable Japanese child looking at me. I jumped back with shock and noticed that the kid was wearing a strange neck collar and holding a gun. I then remembered that I had seen the film ‘Battle Royale’ some months previously, but I wasn’t aware that the Battle Royale actually existed in real life.
The lifeboat had gone, and we were now on a Battle Royale island…but what happened next is a different story....
Put yourself in my position: Which console and games do you take with you when you abandon ship and are forced to live on a desert island?
And if you were in a ‘Battle Royale’, would you be able to force yourself to battle against Roger Moore?