User:Element Knight 375

My name is Element Knight 375, the creator of pages such as Super Mario Heroes, Nintendo Sports Mix, and The Element Chronicles (from which I got my name).

It was an odd way that I came to be here. I happened upon this wiki long before I joined and found that you didn't have to create an account to edit or even start a page. In the same day I created Super Mario Heroes and The Element Chronicles, and soon Ouroburos and GeniusGuy445 commented on my page, with GeniusGuy saying that the author of the page had talent. I thanked them very much, and GG asked if I would commemorate the event by creating an account. Despite attempts to convince me, I managed to turn them down, as I was worried with some of the security issues such as cookies.

Despite that, I continued to contribute and even started Element Knight 375's Gaming Forum, a wiki page that anyone, anonymous or not, could edit and contribute to by answering gaming questions. I began to gain friendly relations with the executives, but because of that I felt that it might be prudent to join the wiki, now that I thought about it. So, I figured out exactly what I wanted and did some research on joining the wiki, and also the security issues. I had some back-and-forth conversation with GG and found out soon enough that there are no real security issues under the proper conditions.

Since then I have joined Game Ideas Wiki and continue to anticipate the co-operation and conversation between myself and the creative members of this community.

Gaming
I've been gaming ever since I was little, having gotten my start in classics like Oddworld and Super Mario World. Soon I began to progress into third party games like ones based on TV shows and then moved into Nintendo when a dear friend of mine introduced me to The Legend of Zelda and taught me the ins and outs of Super Mario. My collection of games is very diverse, but I am an especially big fan of Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, and Nintendo titles.

On RPGs
It seemed resonable to give my opinion on these since they're so prevalent in the gaming world. I've never been much of a fan of RPGs, but that's mainly with open-ended ones. More often than not, I get completely lost and confused without some sort of guidance.

However, I do enjoy Paper Mario from what I've played of it, and if Zelda can be considered one, well then I guess I'm a fan of those to a degree.

Consoles and my experience with them
I'm one of the most staunch ever believers in consoles. Although computer games are all the rage, you just can't beat slapping a disc into a beautiful console, picking up a controller, and playing your heart out. My experience with consoles is rather unique because of its diversity. I'll start with my younger years.

When I was little and first started gaming, I had the first PlayStation, a Super Nintendo, and a Nintendo 64. My family and I were avid fans of Oddworld games for the PlayStation and my mom and I played it constantly (in fact, my dad once commented on how funny it was that while other kids my age were playing soft little games, I was playing one where people constantly got shot and/or torn up by meat saws. Memories). My dad and I were into the 64 to the extent that we would often play 007: Goldeneye on it, where he would control and I would work the trigger.

Later on, a few years later, I suppose, my half-sister took the PlayStation (I believe it was hers), but it was around that time that I got the PlayStation 2. This was a big break for me because the backwars compatibility allowed us to play our favorite PlayStation games. This was also the period when I got Star Wars Bounty Hunter, which may be my dad's favorite game of all time. I accumulated all sorts of superhero and third-party games, and got in a bit more Mario experience after getting the Game Boy Advance.

Another revolution came when my half-sister showed me the third Oddworld title on her Xbox, and I began to want it very much. I soon got my wish and had some of the most cutting-edge consoles of the day. I obviously got Oddworld: Munch's Oddysee for the Xbox, but by far the best experience I had with it was the Star Wars experience. I ended up with four main games of the franchise, but the best was Star Wars Battlefront. My dad actually hated it at first, but he became so in love with it that to this day, it's the only game he'll ever actually turn on and play.

A matter of years later, I inexplicably lost the Game Boy Advance, but then my next and best big phase was coming: the Wii. I'd first played one when my grandmother saw one in a shop window one day and just bought it for the extended family to enjoy. My dad and I helped to hook it up and I spent hours enjoying the bowling on Wii Sports. It was immediate love. My following birthday, I got my Wii, and it was the beginning of a beautiful relationship. My forays into the wondrous world of Nintendo began and now I'm proficient at Mario and Zelda games alike.

To recap, I now have a Nintendo 64, an SNES (both of which are still in fantastic condition), a PS2, an Xbox, and a Wii. If I could get another one that's actually on the market, it would be a 3DS, but my Wii collection is constantly expanding.

Top 10 Favorite Video Games
This is hard. I've been gaming all my life and now I have to choose my to 10 list? Gee. Well, if I had to guess, here they are: There you have it. My top 10 favorites. In case you're wondering how I decided, I went with what I call "Exigency Potential." What this means is, I determine favorites based on which games I would immediately play, under any circumstances, and enjoy it. For example, even if I were always playing a Star Wars title, I wouldn't hesitate to play SSBB if I had to. Here's a list of some other favorites that aren't in the top 10, but are close to my heart. That's the verdict. Some of you may now know me better than many other people since you've seen my top 20 favorite games. If you share some of my favorites, join me in a conversation whenever! I'd love to bounce back opinions.
 * 1) Super Smash Bros. Brawl
 * 2) Mario Kart Wii
 * 3) Star Wars Battlefront
 * 4) New Super Mario Bros. Wii
 * 5) Boom Blox Bash Party
 * 6) The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
 * 7) Super Mario Galaxy
 * 8) De Blob
 * 9) Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
 * 10) LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga
 * 1) Sly 3: Honor Among Thieves
 * 2) Sly 2: Band of Thieves
 * 3) Star Wars Battlefront II
 * 4) Star Wars Bounty Hunter
 * 5) LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4
 * 6) The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King
 * 7) Boom Blox
 * 8) Star Wars: Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy
 * 9) Wii Sports Resort
 * 10) Spider Man 2