My favourite quotes

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This is just a little post where I’m going to choose my favourite quotes from different categories. Some are inspiring, some are funny, some are weird, some are relatable and some describe me right now. Let’s get on it:

Book: The Knife of Never Letting Go by Patrick Ness

(Wikipedia.com, 2009)

“I think maybe everybody falls… And I don’t think that’s the asking… I think the asking is whether we get back up again” – Todd Hewitt.

This is such an amazing quote that I always remember and think about when I’m feeling down. The book itself left me wide- eyed by the time I finished it and I couldn’t wait to get my hands on the second one. It’s the first book of the Chaos Walking Trilogy and if you haven’t read it then you most definitely should. When I finished reading the whole trilogy I was just breathless and sat on the chair and had one of those… moments. I’m not really sure how to describe it but long story short, you need to read this book. If you already have, do it again.

Song: Hold on to You by Nathan Sharp – NateWantsToBattle

“Now I’ve grown so sick of running || To find I’m only at the start” – Nathan Sharp

This is an original song by YouTuber Nate- Senpai and is inspired by Kingdom Hearts. It’s one of my favourite original YouTube songs since I relate to it in a certain manner. The quote itself is something that I love to listen to him sing because of how much power there is in it. I’ve related to it before because I’ve also felt like even though I tried so hard to move forward, I find that I’m still stuck where I started. That just means I need to find a new way to keep moving.

Game: Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney

“You need to stop judging things based on narrow- minded cultural assumptions” – Maya Fey

This quote could not be any truer. I think being more open- minded about other people’s opinions or way of living can help make this world at least a tiny bit better. This game is so addictive and I played every single one in the series and fell in love with each one. I was in love with the “mystery” genre when I played this series so I was pretty hooked.

Also, the context behind it was funny: “(step) ladder”.

Anime: Hyouka

“I’m not against socializing, so long as it’s not tiring” – Hōtarō Oreki

Not only does this quote make me laugh, it’s also so relatable. This quote is me whenever I don’t want to socialize with huge groups of people so I just end up staying in a corner by myself or with a few people.

Individual

“Don’t chain your heart to any heavy, bulky thoughts” – well meaning person

It’s a simple quote yet it’s extremely powerful so it’s been stuck in my head. This has helped me through times when I couldn’t figure out how to sort out certain things.

 

Note to self: Double check lettering/ drawing 😛

My thoughts on Nintendo and Pokemon Go

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As many of you know, I am a big Pokemon fan so it’s quite a disappointment to me that I’m unable to download the new app: Pokemon Go since it’s only available in the US, Australian and New Zealand App stores. However, it’s hard to miss the release of this new game because it’s been widely anticipated for quite some time now. Today, I’d like to discuss my thoughts on Pokemon Go and some of Nintendo’s decisions to join the mobile game industry.

**DISCLAIMER: These are my thoughts and opinions on these topics. They are solely based on what I have read, seen or watched. Feel free to discuss or even dispute them if you want. That way, I can view different perspectives on it.**

(Pokemon, 2016)

First of all, I’d like to state what I think are the main pros and cons of this app for the user. Pokemon Go encourages its users to go outside and travel to different areas to catch new Pokemon and meet new trainers. I think that this is a great way to get some fresh air, exercise and to socialize. Whether it’s a simple nod, starting up a small conversation or becoming friends due to the app, it really is a great way to meet new people since it’s easy to talk to them based on the shared interest of Pokemon. However, I have also seen many memes which talk about going into a forbidden/ restricted area just for the sake of catching Pokemon. While these may be just jokes for now, there could be some real instances of it. I think people still need to be aware of what’s going on in their surroundings and that can be hard if you’re trying to desperately catch a rare Pokemon or participating in a heated battle. This is a simple yet needed safety measure that people should be aware of lest they risk their lives or someone else’s.

To counter my last point, there’s also a new accessory called: Pokemon GO Plus. It’s like a wristband that vibrates when something happens in-game and connects to the device via Bluetooth. I think this is a good way to keep players connected to the game while not constantly looking at it. The bad side? You need to buy it (unlike the app, which itself is free).

Those are the summaries of the game’s pros and cons for me. Another point that I want to talk about is the choosing of factions once the player reaches level 5. So for those of you who aren’t aware, there’s: Team Valor (Red), Team Instinct (Yellow) and Team Mystic (Blue). I’ve watched YouTube videos where people talk about meeting fellow faction members and having fun. For example, one guy and his friend spent 3 hours in town to look for Pokemon and made eye contact with another player. She nodded and said “Blue” and they nodded back and said “Blue”. Then they just high- fived each other and went about their own journeys. It’s simple stories like these which I live for because they’re so ordinary yet it’s fun to experience or listen to. It’s also an example of how the app brings people together. However, I have seen a few stories about (passive aggressive) rivalry between the teams which are also equally fun to read.

A concern I do have for the game is how it affects the phone’s battery. I know that the app needs to be kept running in the background while the player travels so that notifications will be sent about finding Pokemon, etc. However, this could be really draining on the phone’s battery – I know that Apple and Android phones run out of juice pretty quickly so the game actually installed a Battery Saver feature. There’s apparently a certain way the phone has to be kept (upside down so the screen will darken) for it to be effective (8 Things Pokemon Go Doesn’t Tell You, 2016). The thing is, not many people know about this so it may disadvantage them.

Okay, now shifting my focus to Nintendo’s decision- this also counts as my opinions on how the game affects the company. The news is that the app’s release has actually increased the shares of Nintendo (Kim and Yamazaki, 2016). This is considered a good thing especially after the lesser known release of Miitomo back in March. That launch wasn’t as popular as Pokemon Go’s launch so things are working better for Nintendo now. I’m personally looking forward to downloading the game and to any more releases from the company. 

I think that’s enough talk about this today. It feels great to talk about something I’m passionate about and not have to write about just anything. Thank you for reading, you guys are awesome!

~little Purple.Mage

 

References:

• 8 Things Pokemon Go Doesn’t Tell You. (2016). YouTube: IGN.
• Kim, C. and Yamazaki, M. (2016). Nintendo shares soar as new Pokemon mobile game captures hearts. Reuters. [online] Available at: http://www.reuters.com/article/us-nintendo-stocks-idUSKCN0ZO059 [Accessed 11 Jul. 2016].
• Pokemon, (2016). Pokemon GO. [image] Available at: http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-video-games/pokemon-go/ [Accessed 11 Jul. 2016].