Why do you game?

Why do you breathe? Oh, because you'll die if you don't. I think I'll die a little on the inside if I don't play video games for more than a month.

When did you start gaming?

I started gaming in 1994. I had played games before then, but I really got into games when I was five.

What is your favourite system?

The Nintendo 64 is my favourite game system of all time. The Wii and DS are my 2nd and 3rd favourites.

What is your least favourite system?

That would take a lot more thought. I love most game systems.

Which system do you own the most games for?

I have 46 games for the Nintendo Wii.

What is your favourite genre of game?

Platformers, RPGs, and adventure games are my personal favourites. Platformer>RPG (RTS included)>Adventure>Fighter>Shooters>Music & Rhythm>Racing>Sports.

What is your least favourite genre of game?

I'm not a big fan of racing games. I like Mario Kart and Excite games, though. I don't like Sports games in general, but the Mario sports games are really fun.

Which company do you favour most and why?

Nintendo. Most of my favourite games are made by Nintendo. This includes Banjo & Kazooie, back when Rare was owned by Nintendo.

Do you prefer hand-held systems to stationary consoles?

That's a tough choice. I can bring hand-held systems everywhere, whereas stationary consoles are less portable. I'm at the house a lot, so for now I'm going to say stationary consoles.

What's your favourite hand-held console?

The Nintendo DSi my favourite, with the PSP and DS lite in a close second.

What is your favourite controller?

My favourite controller is definitely the Nintendo 64 controller.

Who are your favourite gaming characters?

Banjo & Kazooie are my all-time favourites. I also like Link, Mario, Samus, Sonic, Snake, Donkey Kong, Yoshi, Kirby, and this list could go on for a long time.

What is your favourite gaming moment?

The day my dad bought me Banjo Tooie as a present.

Which game's bosses do you like the most?

The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess has great bosses, the same with Ocarina of Time. Metroid Prime games have great bosses, as do Mario games. I'd say the game with the best boss battles would be Banjo Tooie.

Who do you think is the best boss?

Maybe Ganondorf from The Legend of Zelda games. Dark Samus is a great boss, as is Lord Woo Fak Fak.

Have you ever pre-ordered a game?

I pre-ordered Animal Crossing: City Folk but seeing as I couldn't wait to get it, and there was no pre-order bonus or anything, I just went the day of its release and bought it.

How often do you sell games?

I don't think I've ever sold a game. I don't really like to lend my games to people, either, unless I really trust them. Most of my friends don't take care of them. My entire Wii collection is practically unscathed besides my three games that I bought used.

Do you have a strong appreciation for older games?

Yes, I love older games. I'm wearing a Pac-Man t-shirt right now.

Do you have any hobbies other than gaming? If so, what are they?

Yes, I have lots of other hobbies. I like sports, music, manga & anime, drawing, and many other things.

Which games do you feel created you as a gamer?

I can give you a few different series. These are my favourite games of different genres.

Banjo & Kazooie games - Platformers

Mario games - Platformers

The Legend of Zelda games – Action adventure

Metroid games – Sci-fi shooter

Mario Kart – Racing

Final Fantasy – Role-playing game

Would you classify yourself as a beginner, intermediate, expert, or hardcore gamer?

In all honesty, hardcore.

How many games do you have in total?

Around two hundred in total.

Do you generally prefer M games over everything else?

No, I do not. There are some good M games, however.

What is your favourite game of all time?

Banjo Tooie!

If you have a question you want to ask me, just ask in the comments!