Wii Warm Up: Resolutions

by David Hinkle { Dec 31st 2008 at 10:30AM }

As we say goodbye to 2008 and welcome a new year, the popular thing to do is make resolutions. We're pretty sure the large majority of folks making resolutions usually give up eventually, but some people follow through with it. Are you making any? Could they be gaming related? Your resolutions, show us them!

Tags: holiday, holidays, new-years, new-years-eve

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

samfish @ Dec 31st 2008 10:44AM

I resolve to respond to every Wii Warm Up post in 2009. Even if I don't give a rat's ass about the topic and haveno desire to respond (it would really help me out if you guys could put a moratorium on anything Guitar Hero or Rock Band related for the next year or so, by the way).

Also lose weight and clean my house once a week (as opposed to about once a month).

Evan @ Dec 31st 2008 11:19AM

I resolve to play my Wii more often.

The problem is, because I use a PS3 as my Blu-Ray player (and little else before LittleBigPlanet came out), I'd often just leave it on instead of bothering to switch to my Wii, even though I have Wii games that I want to finish.

milan @ Dec 31st 2008 11:29AM

I want to learn the drums (but only in Rock Band)
I want to train and become a better Brawler.
I resolve to NOT stop playing No More Heroes in 2009.

Also, I think I should start reading Wii Fanboy less often, but I need my Hinkle blog fix damnit!

(01) @ Dec 31st 2008 11:50AM

Quit smoking
Buy a PS3

Gundam_Warrior @ Dec 31st 2008 11:58AM

Try to balance the use of my Wii, 360 and PS3 without ignoring one of the systems.

Play and beat Zack and Wiki.

Orion @ Dec 31st 2008 12:29PM

To concentrate on my classic systems instead as new games. I'm getting myself into some older RPGs since I never finished them :).

water.and.sand @ Dec 31st 2008 1:19PM

My resolution is to stop reading about video games. No blogs, no forums, no p/reviews.
I waste far too much time on these things.

I'm also going to continue my streak of only watching Lost and stand-up comedy on TV. I've gotten rid of my netflix subscription. And I'm seriously considering putting all the video games in storage. Still haven't decided on that.

Instead I will drink wine and play guitar. All the time.
But I'm thinking Rock Band 2 might actually be a healthy game to keep playing.

Thoughts? Should I cut video games completely from my diet and let the addiction crash, or should I "moderate"?
There's more out there than glowing screens...

You have about 12 hours to respond to this comment. :)

Moojuice @ Dec 31st 2008 6:24PM

To be honest, I've had the same thought before. When it comes down to it, games don't really matter in life. They should only be a hobby. But I don't think they need to be completely eliminated from your life. As long as you have priorities and some long and short term goals that you focus on, it is nice to take a break and play some games every now and then. I used to play games all the time, but lately I haven't because I've been developing a portfolio and applying to grad school. It is taking up a ton of my time, but I seriously can't wait to finally crack open the copy of Zelda:TP I got for Christmas when I get some free time. It is kind of nice to look forward to games when you are working hard on stuff that matters. Of course I guess you could say the same for playing guitar if you choose to pursue that hobby over gaming. I manage to do both, but guitar is much more rewarding in the long run. Anyways, as long as you keep your priorities straight and keep your life on track, there is no harm taking up a hobby (in moderation).

Oh and protip if you are not big on TV: stop your cable service. You'll save some money and a lot of time. It's a bold move but I've been without cable for years and it is actually kind of liberating. Although I don't know if I could live without netflix...

water.and.sand @ Dec 31st 2008 8:49PM

@Moojuice
Thanks for responding.

It's true that limiting yourself completely one way or the other likely won't fare too well.
I've also found, however, that were I to continue moderating, I will not progress in what does matter fast enough for it to have a significant impact on my life. I have learned to moderate my moderation, thus becoming immoderate as a paradox to the entire notion.

The biggest thing that I want to have happen next year is for my interests to flip. I love music and I love video games, but the comfort of games has proved much more intoxicating and instantly gratifying. I'm not sure I can handle it. When I walk into my room, I see a stack of pretty white Wii games, a stack of pretty white DS games... at the very least, I'll have to trim the fat of most of them so as to not be so tempted.

I'm considering the following clause:
I resolve to abandon all forms of media not being musically, educationally, or philosophically focused unless in a social setting.
For every full week of abiding by this trend, I will allot myself one day or evening of playing whatever I want.
I consider this karma for the last few years that the roles have been sadly reversed.

This will likely be my last post on a non-music-related forum for quite some time, so- have fun everyone!