AboutAlexander Hodgkiss Expertise I can answer almost any question you have about various game franchises for multiple systems. I've played well over 1000 games starting from the NES all the way to the current consoles and handhelds, in just about every single genre there is, but am especially familiar with RPG, action, adventure, platform, fighting, and strategy games. I cannot help with question about major sports games (Madden), music games, and major racing games (Gran Turismo, Project Gotham Racing). Otherwise, feel free to ask for anything. If you're also looking for a new great game to play, let me know your tastes, and platforms, and we can figure out something great to be your next game.
Experience I've been playing games since I was 4, starting on the NES with Mega Man, and have been an avid gamer and collector ever since.
Organizations IGDA, IDMAA, Great Games Experiment, OSITY Media Group
Publications Gamasutra
Education/Credentials Bachelor of Arts in Digital Media, specialization in Interactive Systems
self-proclaimed Bachelor of Fine Arts in Gaming
Awards and Honors Blockbuster Game-On, South Florida, 2nd Place
EB Games, South Florida Spring 04 GameCube Champion
Past/Present Clients University of Central Florida, big IDEEAs lab, CREATE lab
Question Hello. I'm 40, married,and have two little boys, both with autism. Not a lot of time to play games, but have been enjoying some online games during our Christmas break. I want something other than my husband's laptop that I can play on from time to time, and was wondering about the GameBoy advance. I've seen that I can buy some of the games I like for this. Was wondering if you could tell me anything about it:
are the graphics decent (would mostly be playing word games, so not real important);
is this a fairly recent "system" and do you think it would be something I could own, use and purchase games for during the next several years (don't want to have to update often).
To someone who plays a lot of games, these may be silly questions. All I have ever owned is Atari (30 years ago) and Nintendo (20 years ago)! Two special boys keeps me very busy. Just want something to play on occasional "free" evenings.
Thanks,
Michelle
Answer Howdie Michelle,
This is kind of difficult to decide really. The Game Boy Advance has been out for over 6 years now, and sadly is slowly reaching the end of its time in the market. In fact, it's extremely difficult to find one new, and there are only very few being released on it anymore.
The current nice hand held system is called the Nintendo DS. It's a dual-screen and touch-screen portable system. Aside from playing its own DS games, it does also play Game Boy Advance games. Also, you would probably like the DS a lot because of how popular it's become with Casual games - I personally play Diner Dash on it quite a bit. The system is expected to last plenty more years as well from what I've heard, so this may be the best bet.
Also, never be worried about asking because you've played the older games. I still play my old Nintendo NES whenever I can!
