I believe you’re a bit of a “trophy whore,” Do you have usual Hanna Montana and Terminator: Salvation Platinum trophies? Or do you only take games you enjoy to Platinum?
I haven’t played either Hannah Montana or Terminator: Salvation.
I’m not really a trophy whore, I just play lots of games. I tend to Platinum stuff that I really enjoy, or games that once you’ve played through the main game you’re only left with a few trophies left to get.
I have loads of stuff I could have got the Platinum for, but couldn’t be bothered playing them online. For example, I’m playing Virtua Tennis 4 at the moment and have only the online trophies left, but I doubt I’ll bother with them.
You do often have something completely new visible over PSN. How many Platinum trophies are you on a minute? And what overall trophy level are you on?
I’m on 48 Platinums at the moment. Recent additions were Rango, which was a decent platformer, and Dreamworks Superstar Kartz, which was pretty poor actually.
My trophy level is at around 33% of the way through 27, I think.
I doubt I’ll ever see level 27! Wow.
I thought that back when I was level 14, it took so long to gain any kind of head way. Now I’m getting close to 6,000 trophies I don’t really pay much attention to how my level is progressing until I’m close to the next level.
What games are you most looking forward to this coming year?
Well, I have Kingdoms of Amalur and SSX pre ordered, so those are the next main things on my radar. GTA5 whenever it arrives. Other than that, I’m not too sure.
Have you grabbed Final Fantasy XIII-2 or MGS HD Collection from this week’s releases? Oh, and are you planning anything with regard to the PS Vita release?
I’ll probably get lynched for this in the comments, but I can’t stand Final Fantasy games and I’m not a huge MGS fan. I enjoyed the first MGS, but the second was quite poor in my opinion and I’ve not played 3 or 4.
I’m also not a huge hand held fan. I had a PSP, but I hardly played it, so I doubt I’ll bother with a Vita, at least not for a while.
That’s all fine in my books. Final Fantasy isn’t really my thing either, but I rather enjoyed MGS4, and will get round to playing the rest at some point!
It’s mainly the turn based combat of Final Fantasy games that I don’t like, I much prefer have to fight things properlcy, not by selecting a menu item. I think the only turn based RPG that I actually like was Dragon Quest 8 on PS2.
Right, whilst Skype seems to still be working, I think we need to move along and discover how you came across TSA?
My mate Alan, who you’ll know as Heedbaw, kept sending me links to stories. I lurked for a while before signing up as I tend not to post comments on stuff unless I actually have something intelligent to add to the discussion, unlike 90% of the people who post stuff on the internet!
It’s part of why the internet is so awesome… Stupid people! So, you know Heedbaw in the real world? Is this why your usernames rhyme?
Haha, yeah, he lives about 5 minutes away, and in fact he popped round to see me last night to borrow my Wii Motion Plus add on, because he stupidly bought the new Zelda game and never noticed it required it.
You’ve got to love mandatory console add-ons. Always seems to be Nintendo adding them, rather than anyone else.
Yeah, they do love their add-ons.
Do you have any particular favourite features on TSA?
I only read a few of the time travelling microwave posts before it stopped, but my favourite stuff is probably the Meet the Reader and What We Played, as it’s nice to learn more about the community and staff and their gaming habits.
What competitions that TSA has run have you enjoyed?
Well, I’ve only actually taken part in two, the 2nd Modnation Racers tournament, where I finished 3rd, and the Dirt 3 tournament last August, where I was defeated in the first round.
I had great fun in both though, regardless of outcome.
Such a cliché, but it’s the taking part that counts. Are there any TSA members you would like to meet in real life, and why? Excluding Heedbaw, obviously!
Shortly after I signed up we started the MNR meets, so yourself, Freezebug, Manorhowze, Icuyesido, Badboyboogie, Baconsarnie and then obviously from the other racing meets Spooferbarnabas, Madjunkboy, Captain Kirk (Death_in_Flames), theberzerka and of course Crazy_Del…
I hope I haven’t forgotten anyone, apologies if I have. It’s the old age, my brain is not what it used to be.
Quite the bucket list of visits you’ve got there. Do you have any pastimes or hobbies away from TSA and gaming? Follow sports? Go and view art museums? Steal tractors? Hijack trains?
Not that much really. I used to skateboard up until about 5 years ago, but it’s far too energetic for me now. My poor knees just can’t handle it anymore!
I’m sure you’ve been dreading this last question, or at least I hope you have… Snog, Civil Partnership, Smother out of Peter, Lewis, Kris?
As an avid listener to the podcast (I have every episode on my PS3) I’d have to go… Snog for Peter, then have a civil partnership with Lewis and finally smother Kris…
Sorry Kris, but someone has to die.
That’s a wrap! Thanks for battling with Skype with me, and it’s been a pleasure. Do you have any final words for the readers?
I’m not really one for making profound or inspirational statements, so just a big thanks to the TSA community and staff for being generally awesome.
Once again, thanks to R1M for sticking it out through a very awkward Skype session. What a champ!
uncleniccius
Good article! :D Why do other sites not do this; I love this type of thing.
MadJunkBoy
maybe because TSA is more awwesome than other sites?
=D
OllyBobs
Exactly!
uncleniccius
Also, while i’m here… how do you get your Sixth Axis level up? How many points!?!?
teflon
You get points from visits and article comments (though, obviously, not too many comments and spamming!) After that points are at regular intervals. I can’t remember them exactly, but probably around 100, 250, 500, 1000 etc. etc.
uncleniccius
Thanks, not far from level 2 :D
uncleniccius
Thanks, not far from level 2! :)
uncleniccius
Sorry about the double post! It kept saying i’d already posted
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tonyyeb
A likely story… ;)
Sitorimon
We love you R1M! I really thought I was the only Rhythm mad man with the likes of Mad Maestro and hurrah for more Mr Mosquito loving. Always a pleasure to chat / MSA with you, looking forward to many more mate.
R1MJAW
Aww, thanks Simon … sorry I forgot you (and Forrest … soz mate) from the TSA’ers I’d like to meet.
Mr Mosquito was awesomely bizarre, I wish we’d get more crazy stuff like that these days.
Forrest_01
Its no problem buddy… The doors over there – You can show yourself out right? :D
I am of course kidding, it must be absolutely mental trying to remember all that you want to say, people you want to mention & the like (maybe a bit like an awards speech with less blubbing perhaps?) – Either way, its nice just to get a mention, even if it is in the comments. :)
Nice to get to know a bit more about you bud.
R1MJAW
Yeah, I wasn’t in front of my playstation at the time so I actually forgot quite a few people who are on my friends list … buckethead, rocket, topgearsam, asparagus, scuba_steve, DrNate and a few others I’m sure.
I also forgot about the fact that I also had an original xbox. It’s old age, sometimes my brain just turns to jam.
Foxhound_Solid
Legendary..one of my psn friends I see. Need to start playing online again…just being mailed by so many excellent single player games. Cool read, I would love to do one of these…
R1MJAW
I’m in the same boat, most of the time I’m playing single player games. It’s just the TSA meets that actually get me playing online, and even then that’s only because TSA has such an awesome community.
yiddo
Whenever I saw your username it reminded me of the South Park movie where Kyles mum says ‘what the hell is a rimjawb’.
Anyway great article, keep them up!
R1MJAW
lol, one of my favourite south park quotes … especially cartman’s mum’s reply ‘ why, that’s when you put your legs behind your head and have someone lick your ass’.
Origami Killer
great article, such a happy face in your photo :P Nice to know someone else who isn’t fussed by FF and MGS. I really don’t understand how the fighting works in FF, the turn based combat isn’t really turn based. Was good to play with you on SARPBC!
R1MJAW
I did try to take a photo where I looked happier, but it just looked fake. Unfortunately my face just tends to hang like that.
Yeah SARPBC was a good laugh, hopefully they’ll find a publisher for the sequel.
Origami Killer
haha fake smiles are the worst :P did I spell SARPBC correctly? think i did, first time :P
freezebug2
Great guy, and indeed a skilled gamer, especially off roady type racing games…in fact most games now that I think about it!. I knew that Heed was thereabouts on the your map but didn’t realise that he was only 5 minutes away, awesome! Scots PSN(SEN) friends FTW! ;)
R1MJAW
Cheers freeze, you’re not too shabby at gaming yourself mate. Scots FTW indeed. XD
theberzerka
Yay he wants to meet me. Finally my wishing has paid off! Seriously though you are one of my favourites on TSA and harrys too. So much so that he has just yanked the iPad out off my hands to see your pic.
R1MJAW
Awesome, tell the wee man I was asking for him.
theberzerka
Harry says hello, but be careful because he’s a vampire at the moment.
cam the man
Glad to see I’m not the only one bot into Final Fantasy and MGS.
Good to meet you R1M.
Crazy_Del
Nice to know a little bit about you Stuart
Yeah we had a few races and even had our own Team Scotland in Modnation and DiRT – great times lol
Also great guy at helping out with trophies and/or giving out specific method on how to obtain a trophy/Platinum.
Said it before and I’ll say it again. I’d buy R1MJAW a PINT! (tons of pints)