Meta Flashback: Metaview Returns: Xchrom0someXX
Posted on 22. May, 2008 by Jonnymovgamer in Interviews
Jonnymovgamer: Hello Chrom (Xchrom0someXX) for those not familiar with Chrom. Thank you for taking the time to be interviewed.
Xchrom0someXX: I am happy that you chose me, so thank you.
Jonnymovgamer: How long have you been a member on Metagamers, and how did you find out about Metagamers?
Xchrom0someXX: I have been a member since April 2006. I found out about Meta through myspace. I got a message to tryout the forums and it turned out I really like Metagamers.
Jonnymovgamer: We’re glad you like Metagamers. Really, we are. What’s the aspect you like most on Metagamers? Is there an area you want to see improved?
Xchrom0someXX: I like the support girl gamers can find at Metagamers. Nobody judges and everyone is here because they are a gamer. There are a few areas I would like to see improvement, but the biggest thing I would like to see is more general forums and more PC related topics.
Jonnymovgamer: I’d like to see more PC related topics, but I don’t create many topics in there, because unfortunately I’m not a PC gamer. Hopefully PC gamers that read this will start creating some more topics. As for more general forums, what kind of general forums would you like to see added? We’re always looking for ways to improve.
Xchrom0someXX: A politics forum, a movies forum, an art forum, a books forum, and an introduction forum. Those would be better off as forums instead of threads and would do well outside of the general forum.
Jonnymovgamer: Those would be good additions. We always thought it would make the forum looked cluttered, but you’re not the first to request such forums. Perhaps it would be a good thing.
Jonnymovgamer: Moving on
Jonnymovgamer: What was the first game you ever played, and what’s the first system you ever had?
Xchrom0someXX: My first game was Super Mario Cart Racing. It came with my first console ever, Super Nintendo. I got it for my seventh birthday. Before that my sister and I shared consoles.
Jonnymovgamer: I remember the Super Nintendo. My favorite game for the system was Donkey Kong Country 1 and 2. What were your favorite games for the system?
Xchrom0someXX: I would probably have to agree with you. I remember spending hours trying to get past the “Stop and Go” level on Donkey Kong Country 1.
Jonnymovgamer: I used to spend New Years Day back when the first three came out playing them trying to beat the games. I used to take turns with my brother and my mom. Surprising isn’t it? My mom was a gamer. Those were fun days.
Xchrom0someXX: I wish my parents were gamers. They support me, but don’t understand it.
Jonnymovgamer: That’s unfortunate. It’s a good thing they support you though. That’s what’s important. Perhaps you should introduce them to the Wii.
Xchrom0someXX: My mom owns her own business and my Dad is a Wrestler. They both have their own hobbies. They are a little old fashioned.
Jonnymovgamer: With that said, we shall move on
Jonnymovgamer: Are you a PC/Mac gamer, or a console gamer, or both? What systems have you owned, and currently own?
Xchrom0someXX: Both. I consider myself a multi-platform gamer. I excel in first person shooters, but I enjoy almost all games. I have owned an Atari, NES, SNES, N64, Game Cube, PS1, Dreamcast, and an Xbox 360. Currently I own a PS3, Xbox, and a PS2. I also have owned a PSP and gameboy. Currently I own a DS and 2 gameboy advanced handhelds.
Jonnymovgamer: I can say you have owned more systems than me. I’ve yet to get a PS3, or a PSP. How do you like the PS3, and what is your favorite game for the system at the moment? What did you think of the PSP?
Xchrom0someXX: The PS3′s graphics are amazing, but only really impressive on a HDTV and unfortunately I do not have one of those. My favorite game on the PS3 is Ghost Recon: War Fighter. I am really looking forward to Soul Calibur 5 though. I was also impressed with the PSP graphics, but there were not that many games, so I sold it.
Jonnymovgamer: With the PS3, have you played online against others? If so, how is the online gameplay?
Xchrom0someXX: No I have not. My internet is not connected to the PS3 right now. For internet gameplay I go on my PC.
Jonnymovgamer: How much internet gameplay do you usually play in a week?
Xchrom0someXX: It depends on my school schedule, but I try to get in at LEAST 20. I used to play 65+ hours a week in high school, but when college started I had to cut that down a lot. Right now I have about 35 hours clocked into Counterstrike: Source so far this week.
Jonnymovgamer: Counterstrike: Source I believe is your favorite PC game. Does this game rank as your all time favorite game? If not, which game does?
Xchrom0someXX: No, CS:S does not rank as my all time favorite, just my favorite online PC game. My all time favorite is Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. That is the game that inspired me to getting better at art and becoming a hardcore gamer.
Jonnymovgamer: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is easily in my top 5, or 10, I like too many. I think it would be hard for me to pick any one game.
Jonnymovgamer: I know you’ve taken your passion for videogames beyond just playing games. Do you want to share how? Also, what are some of your hobbies?
Xchrom0someXX: I have taken my passion for games to my career. I have decided to work in the field of video game entertainment, but I am not sure exactly how. I am attending Full Sail Real World Education to learn to industry and hopefully get my masters in Entertainment Business. Some of my hobbies include making and painting small statutes of video game characters, reading, art, and being on Myspace. Other than that gaming is a huge part of my life.
Jonnymovgamer: When you get into the industry, hopefully we’ll get a first exclusive. I like to get predictions from members on certain things, and would like to get your predictions. Currently the Wii and the 360 are neck and neck for 1 and 2 in the console war between the Wii, 360, and PS3. What is your prediction as to who will win this upcoming holiday season?
Xchrom0someXX: I think, because of last year’s lack of Wii’s around the holiday, that Wii has a very good chance to come out on top.
Jonnymovgamer: We shall see if that’s correct sometime in January I would guess. Speaking of the Wii, did you know that Sonic was introduced as a new character for Smash Bros. Brawl today? Does this make you want to play or buy Super Smash Bros. Brawl when it’s out? You’ll get to use Link’s sword on Sonic, among other possibilities.
Xchrom0someXX: Yes I was aware of that. My good friend sent me the link. He has wanted Sonic in Smash Bros. since the first one. This really does not change how much I want to play and buy it because this is a game I have always enjoyed it and have been looking forward to it since announced.
Jonnymovgamer: Good news about the game is that it will have online co-op, so if you get the game, I will be able to play against you.
Xchrom0someXX: That would be a lot of fun.
Jonnymovgamer: Yes it would. I’m looking forward to the game simply because of the online factor.
Jonnymovgamer: Lastly, what games are you looking forward between now and the end of the year? Are there any systems that you might get?
Xchrom0someXX: I really want to get and Xbox 360 again. Also I would love to get a Wii. I just have not had the money to do that. The game I really am looking forward to is Left 4 Dead by Valve. I am really excited for that game.
Jonnymovgamer: With that said, I’d like to thank you once again for taking the time to be metaviewed today.
Xchrom0someXX: Thank you. It was fun.
