Taking a quick break from my Top 20 Video Game Song listing, which sadly gives me little attention towards this one as Sunday I commence the continuation of My T20-VGS Blogs...a little about myself so others can know some information about ME.

Recently I have taken a different path in life; being very harsh and mean in the real world and at often times very angry, I've discovered a different outcome for all it. As some of you may know, I worked briefly at a job before getting the boot because of some false rumor of me not working, resulting in some authorities believing it and giving me the let go. I was hard to deal with it, angry and bitter and in some way paranoid about the terms of Trust; if you can't trust one person then perhaps you can't trust any other person...co-workers, strangers, even family or friends. What I've come to realize is that I was too stuck up anything and I was situated with a life altering choice...what I believe in.

That said, I became closer to God, taking religion more seriously and believing in myself that I was too distant to be someone who could let go, always gripping onto the things I enjoyed and taking no real action outside of what was common. Dealing with church, community events, and even youth ministries. Though I am not the typical Christian, I still enjoy playing games and watching movies, or even animes; I hold my own focus and tend not to become persuaded by the root of evil - we all have our breaking points: anger, lust, envy, and even addictions or indulgence, we are tested and challenge through our course in life. Sure I listen to Avenged Sevenfold, Bullet for My Valentine, Muse, and others but I don't take those into reflection in my personal style but more of a theme of myself (in other words, a kid who plays a game to have fun, or a kid who plays Halo resulting in a mindless reaction to kill man in a simulation contest projected towards reality...use your own judgment by what I mean - just don't assume my point is in vain).

Besides the religion, gaming for me has been mixed but mostly rpgs are my center piece (though varied titels; not ALL) as well as most 3rd person action / adventure games, most notable are Way of the Samurai or Bushido Blade 1 + 2; the openness of combat just appeals to me...more than FPS (which are great, but I'm not very good at them so I can't say I like them as much). Also, because I'm sure I might never be tagged for being in my own little world and not sure how tagging goes, and because I'm bored, I would just say I'll go ahead and list 20 facts about myself because I feel that TRUST, whether you believe in it or not builds stronger character towards others about yourself.

So, a little about myself somewhat covered, the facts whether you like them or not - are facts are about me, from me

1. I started smoking since the age of 13 til current. Have tried quitting but a long habit such as that is pretty hard to break, but I can say I have been trying - it's been a struggle.
2. I suffered from DKA (Wikipedia) twice in my life; once on my 12th birthday (best birthday gift ), and the second previous Summer.
3. Like #2, upon my 12th birthday, I was hospitalized and came into the world of Type 1 "Diabetes"...Not a fun experience.
4. I am trying to get a degree of some sort in Web Design; always trying to spffy up blogs by trendy discoveries - which gamespot doesn't always 'appreciate'.
5. I play both Rock Band and Guitar Hero on either hand; each own hand has it's flaws and advantages. Got up to Raining Blood on Expert-Lefty on GH3 - only song I have not beaten on the MAIN setlist.
6. I hate ketchup and french fries, often using mustard and / or other condiments into some "unique mustard", to go along with french fries other than ketchup.
7. Unlike some people, I am neither afraid of dolls, clowns, or needles...ALSO, very unlike most people, I rather enjoy dolls, clowns and needles.
8. I have 3 brothers, no sisters - and I am a guy, not a girl, to clarify #7; nor am I gay!!!
9. Perhaps I played with needles too much. I've pierced my face approximately 13 times (1-nose, 2-eye brow, 2-lip, 6-lobe 2-helix piercings)
10. I have seen more shooting stars at night than I can even keep track of...so far the count exceeds 10, that's for certain.
11. I once found a Western Painted Turtle in the middle of the road. At first I thought it was just an empty turtle shell, even more surprised to find it was actually alive. I took her home and made her a pet, she seemed happy.
12. Like my Super Powers Top 10, I am intrigued by the mysteries of Time Traveling and Time Paradoxes and the "what-if's" behind them.
13. I suck at grammar despite using elaborate characters like semi-colons or significant amount of commas.
14. I used to work as a custodian for a region-wide movie theater chain. Some of the stuff people leave behind afterwards are quite odd.
15. I own a crappy '94 Ford Tempo. Each time I have to start it up by, popping my hood, and bypassing the starter switch...which doesn't work. That's what I mean by crappy.
16. I sometimes dislike the "popular" trend of games, movies, music, or even fashion.
17. I'm terrified of Cedar Point's SKY RIDE, not kidding. Although I'm terribly afraid of heights, it should be no wonder - especially when you're free to roam and dumbasses rock the stupid carriages you're in!!!
18. I simply love to watch animes, such as; Dragon Ball, Dragon Ball Z, Naruto, Death Note, Those Who Hunt Elves, Slam Dunk, Yu Yu Hakusho, Ranma 1/2, and many others I can't think of.
19. I'm horrible with Javascript...
20. My computer monitor is really a 37-inch HD TV, which isn't fun when all the font characters are tougher to read from a distance than up close. Plus cordless keyboard can't register from this distance too.

The world is a big place, getting lost on a big piece of rock floating in the emptiness of space, one can only wonder if it's possible to hit the ground of the universe and say to him or herself, "I've really hit rock bottom!" Many games have the theme of traveling through the reaches of space, visiting many strange places and discovering new characters. Star Wars has set the example of what is not of this world but rather, what is of this galaxy and adventures throughout the galaxy unfold. Space, like the ocean, holds the high majority of all realistic existence of life, so it's no bother to find yourself getting lost in space really sucks; no trees, no roads, no significant design to draw a familiarity....and because of space, this one deals with that...and some stupid giant comet, even though it really doesn't have much to deal with space in the first place. Man I can't think straight.

Dealing with adventures and traveling around in some epic quest to save ALL, should one simply forget the emotion in those times? Not I, for the this one, number 14 deals with a great theme I can't accurately describe but despite that it gets the 14th spot. Number 14...whether you agree with it or not is Main Theme / World Map, from Final Fantasy 7 for the Playstation 1. While the music is subtle, for me it's very empowering and I JUST HAD TO have it and those days of venturing around...whatever they called the planet; Gaia? This song, more often than not was heard highly and so for me it stuck really well...and if you were like me the first time then you'll probably understand the whole game does not take place in some city (I was young, and impatient. I blame prescribed drugs ). So even if you don't like the game, or the music, I would say that this song is great - even if you hear it composed by an orchestra, I love it...but why 14? Well that's easy, lots of other games out there, and so many other songs from video games. Enjoy the rest of the features; more to come.

Well I hope you enjoyed this one, who knows what sort of reaction I might receive upon the others - but to address certainty, some games WILL be featured more than once, some more than twice but I'm not saying which, yet some won't even be mentioned at all...screw you Dr Mario, you give me a headache!! For the next one, I could use a little help on it so bare with me and it might be something you hate, or love; I think it's awesome...especially with a certain "guest". As for the other blog entries, check them out below. A Youtube link is provided for each Song.

• #15 - Final Fantasy 6 - Slam Shuffle
• #16 - Megaman 3 - Sparkman's Theme
• #17 - Sonic the Hedgehog 2 - Mystic Caves
• #18 - Breath of Fire 2 - I'll Do It! (or Boss Fight Theme)
• #19 - Super Mario RPG - Fight Against an Armed Boss
• #20 - Rivercity Ransom - Boss Battle Music

Often times, I try to experience some new thing; new game, new music, new experience but most of the time they are just outside of what I can take so much of - like beer, it's not bad but I can't get into it by drinking it day after day, but some people can't seem to get the hang of the taste of coffee. Newer experiences (not just with brews) but mostly anything else, and it makes me wonder if you get into something different will it make you more common to what it is? One such example is, if I really want a great song or music from a video game, there are particularly 2 choice I will often go...Turn Based RPGs, or Action games (maybe 2D platformers). It has become quite clear to me that many Turn Based RPGs have incredible soundtracks...and while I have not played as many as I wish I could have there remains a gap to where I have not ventured with RPGs. Though I will say, not all games that are RPGs, fit with this example and I am talking about certain games that have great music...throughout!!

With that said, number 15 is one that I appreciate and I sure y'all do too. It's a catchy song and is neither fast, nor is it one of those slow orchestral songs, it falls right in there as being a great one. Number 15 is Slam Shuffle (Zozo's Theme), from Final Fantasy 6 for the SNES. Although the game's name was first titled as Final Fantasy 3 for the Super Nintendo, years later Squaresoft, or Square-Enix as they are now recognized as push out the uncommon Japanese games, resulting in the US version of FF3 to be properly referred to as Final Fantasy 6. This song is the theme from the city Zozo with the actual name of it being Slam Shuffle, and it's a good one for running through the shady town, running up many level of stairs, and being a enemy infested town in which the truth is...a lie; no cake intended. Whether the song stuck, or the level of the game stuck, Slam Shuffle helped identify a strong urge of what the town consisted of, the shady character you met and the atmospheric blend of the music to better understand the place., and it was this place right before the game took the story to greater heights.

Making it just 1/4 of the way, things will be getting more interesting; better songs, more memorable games, more variety of the systems. The next one will be posted sometime during Friday and I feel like even though #15 took a different approach with the sound, #14 is something I'm sure you could relax over and maybe a few drinks...unless your idea of relax and chill with a drink is some sort of COUNTRY, then no, not like that. Also check below for previous Top 20 Video Game Songs; all song names are provided with an audio link by Youtube (unless the video so happens to be removed)

• #16 - Megaman 3 - Sparkman's Theme
• #17 - Sonic the Hedgehog 2 - Mystic Caves
• #18 - Breath of Fire 2 - I'll Do It! (or Boss Fight Theme)
• #19 - Super Mario RPG - Fight Against an Armed Boss
• #20 - Rivercity Ransom - Boss Battle Music