Cruise Elroy

Things have been slow around here recently; here are a few quick updates:

• The Vintage Game Club recently started playing Chrono Trigger, and the discussion threads are as lively as they’ve ever been. If you’re interested in playing with us, or even just reading along, now is a great time to join. For my part, I’m still (slowly) working on the Chrono Trigger DS playthrough I started in December and may wade into the discussion towards the end.
• If, for some reason, you want to hear more of my thoughts on Mother 3‘s music, head over to Square Enix Music Online — I’ve written reviews for its two soundtrack albums, Mother 3i and Mother 3+. (The short version: definitely check out the former, but pass on the latter unless you’re a big Mother series fan.) Both albums are available from the US iTunes Store should they pique your interest.
• I have a couple of music posts in the works, but I’ve been lax about finishing them. (I blame Daylight Savings.) I’m bored by navel-gazing about my playing habits, though, so I hope to have something new up this week. It may even involve Ocarina of Time, of all games. Stay tuned.
• If you’re at GDC this week, I highly recommend Dan Teasdale‘s speech “Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap: Design Lessons Learned from Rock Band.” I had a chance to hear him rehearse it last week and there’s a lot of fascinating stuff in there. I understand he’s speaking early Friday morning, which is unfortunate, but I think it’s worth waking up for.
• Last but not least, Cruise Elroy turned one year old last Thursday. Thanks for reading!