Last night I finally picked up my Nintendo Switch again. The game? The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.
Now, I’ve had this game sitting in my collection for a while, but only recently betul-betul ada masa nak layan. At first, I was a bit reserved about the whole Nintendo Switch thing. Honestly, I’m not a big fan of handheld devices. My hands are like frying pans, so the tiny Joy-Cons? Forget it. I prefer a proper console or PC setup. Luckily, the Switch comes with a dock, so boom, big screen, real controller feel brother!
And yesterday, history was made. I defeated Waterblight Ganon and finally freed the Divine Beast Vah Ruta. No walkthroughs, no guides, nothing. Why? Because Link in this game starts with memory loss, so I decided to roleplay, kan… kalau Link tak tahu apa-apa, aku pun sama. Pure discovery sedara. Baru mashuk.
The last Zelda game I played? A Link to the Past, which was, what, a few decades ago? That hit me. I’ve gone from a skinny kid blowing into SNES cartridges to a dad with three kids and a Milo packet always somewhere near my desk. But here I am, still saving Hyrule.
Gaming at 45 isn’t about escapism alone. It’s about nostalgia, about keeping that curious kid alive. Every shrine, every puzzle, it reminds me why I fell in love with games in the first place.
And you know what? It feels good to know that while my kids might laugh at me yelling at cartoon monsters, deep down, they’re seeing their dad doing the same thing they do, (roblox la, menda la Roblox) figuring things out, failing, trying again, and celebrating small victories.
So yeah, orang dewasa main game sebab game ni tak pernah hilang fun. Kita je yang makin tua, tambah bil, tambah tanggungjawab, TV pun makin besar. Tapi bila Link pegang Master Sword… umur 15 ke 45, kau tetap hero dalam adventure kau sendiri.
Cuma bezanya sekarang… hero tu ada Milo panas sebelah, ready bila pause button ditekan.
People assume librarians are masters of the order of the Dewey Decimal, the wielding guardians of silent halls and sorted shelves. And sure, part of that is true. Some might even say, untungla jadi Librarian, boleh baca buku bagai… eh ko ni, kita tak ada masa la nak baca buku semua (sebab tu kita subscribe getAbsract, summarise je semua ni).
What people tak perasan is that the chaos we manage behind the scenes: missing books, metadata meltdowns, and users who still type “the whole questions” into search bars.
In that sense, I have never felt more seen than when I played Lost in Random: Eternal Die. It is not about randomness deciding your fate. It is about how you respond to the strange and often unfair tools life hands you.
Aleksandra is not a passive character waiting for a number to appear. She is a girl who was once a queen, now fighting her way through a broken world shaped by her own past decisions. The die in her hand is not about chance. It reflects what she has learned, what she carries, and how far she is willing to go.
That hit me. Sometimes it feels like we are trapped in our version of the Black Die. Life throws things at us that do not make sense. Loss. Mistakes. Silence. But we keep moving forward. We use whatever little voice or power we have. Like Aleksandra, we are not rolling the dice to see who we become. We are choosing what that roll means. We are equipping our pain, our joy, and our memory like weapons. Not because we want to win, but because we need to survive and make peace with the ruins.
Enter a dark new chapter set in the twisted world of Random. Play as Queen Aleksandra and roll alongside your living die, Fortune, as you face the corrupted designs of Mare the Knight in this roguelite fairytale adventure.
That is why this game stayed with me. It reminded me that control is not about avoiding chaos. It is about facing it with the right tools and a bit of courage.
Chaos Is a System: You Just Haven’t Indexed It Yet
In the game, the protagonist Even journeys through unpredictable lands with a sentient die named Fortune. Nothing goes as planned, but she adapts, survives, and finds clarity in confusion.
That is not unlike library work. You start the day thinking you will catalogue a few journal titles, but suddenly someone’s locked out of their account, a database isn’t syncing, and an exec wants a 5-year industry forecast by lunch.
The beauty is learning to roll with it, literally. Every unpredictable task becomes a chance to regroup, reprioritise, and figure things out on the fly.
Parenting Is Like Random Dice Rolls (and Sometimes You Roll a 1)
I have three kids, and no user manual came with them. One moment, they are peaceful angels reading under a blanket. The next moment, someone’s crying over unplayable Roblox (aku blocked la apa lagi). Tak pon gadoh pasal youtube Channel, sorang nak tengok MiawAug, sorang lagi nak tgk Minecraft Channel – entah apa la depa ni semua???
Much like the game, parenting is all about responding to the unexpected. No guaranteed formula that will work all the time. You make the best choice with the hand (or die roll) you’re given.
Sometimes, it’s not about getting everything right. It’s about being there, ready to adapt, listen, and love even in uncertainty.
Librarianship in the Dice Kingdom
We may work in air-conditioned rooms and databases, but let’s be honest — a modern library is no longer about just storing books.
We:
Fight for reading culture in an age of 10-second reels.
Train AI models on curated knowledge.
Run outreach events while updating MARC records.
Explain for the hundredth time that “Google is not a library.”
In Lost in Random, Even finds her power in embracing the randomness. That’s the librarian spirit, too. Order isn’t about controlling everything. It’s about navigating the mess with curiosity, compassion, and maybe a few backup drives.
What the Game (and Life) Really Says
Random is not the opposite of order. It is part of it.
Whether it is raising children, managing knowledge, or exploring strange fantasy worlds, we are all just trying to move through chaos with a bit of grace. Some days you roll a six. Some days, you step on a LEGO. Both are part of the journey.
So here is to the unexpected. To the librarians. To the parents. To the gamers. And yes, to Milo, to chaos, and to the quiet joy of a shelf that finally makes sense.
Are you a fan of detective games that keep you on the edge of your seat? Well, get ready to put your investigative skills to the test with The Last Case of Benedict Fox on Xbox. This game is full of twists and turns that will have you questioning everything and everyone.
The Last Case of Benedict Fox is a Metroidvania action-adventure video game set in Victorian-era England. You take on the role of a self-proclaimed detective. As you explore the world, you’ll come across various characters and locations and uncover dark secrets that have been hidden for years.
Alongside the main storyline, several side quests to tackle will test your deductive skills even further. These side quests offer unique rewards, allowing you to dive deeper into the story and meet various interesting characters. As you search for answers and progress through the game, new puzzles that require your full attention if you want to succeed will be unlocked. With each step, you get closer to finding out what happened – but beware; nothing is ever as it seems!
Overview of Gameplay and Storyline
The gameplay is primarily investigative, with some light puzzle-solving and combat. You’ll spend most of your time exploring, collecting items and solving cryptic puzzles. The combat is relatively simple and straightforward, but taking down enemies is still satisfying.
The game follows the story of Benedict Fox, a detective who uses his father’s corpse as a portal to travel between different dimensions and explore the memories of deceased victims. He is also haunted by a mysterious spirit called the Companion, who lives inside his body and grants him magical abilities. He is on a quest to uncover the secrets of his family and a cult that worships an ancient evil.
Games Strongest and Weakest Aspects
The game’s strongest aspect is its art style and atmosphere. The game looks gorgeous, with detailed pixel art and smooth animations. The environments are varied and rich in detail, from the elegant mansion where the game begins to the eerie catacombs and temples where the cult operates. The game also uses lighting and shadows effectively to create a sense of mood and tension. The music and sound effects are also well done, adding to the immersion and suspense.
The game’s weakest aspect is its gameplay and design. The game tries to combine mystery, horror, action, and platforming elements but fails to deliver on any of them. The mystery aspect is shallow and linear, with little room for exploration or deduction. The game tells you where to go and what to do most of the time, leaving little challenge or agency for the player. The horror aspect is also weak, with few scares or surprises. The game relies too much on jump scares and gore, which lose their impact after a while. The action aspect is frustrating and repetitive, with clunky combat and annoying enemies. The game’s difficulty is inconsistent, with some sections being too easy and others being too hard. The platforming aspect is also flawed, with imprecise controls and unreliable mechanics. The game’s double-jump ability is especially problematic, as it sometimes works and sometimes doesn’t.
Graphical and Sound Quality
The graphical and sound quality of Benedict Fox is some of the aspects that many players and reviewers have praised. The game features detailed pixel art and smooth animations that create a gorgeous, atmospheric visual style. The game also uses lighting and shadows effectively to create a sense of mood and tension. The game’s sound design is also well done, with a fitting soundtrack and sound effects that add to the immersion and suspense. The game’s graphics and sound are also adjustable in the settings menu, allowing players to customize their experience according to their preferences and system capabilities.
Known Bugs
Benedict Fox bugs are some of the technical issues that players have encountered while playing the game The Last Case of Benedict Fox. Some of the reported bugs are:
Getting stuck in certain areas or sequences due to glitches or missing items.
Getting kicked out of the map’s boundaries by enemies or physics.
Having unreliable or inconsistent mechanics, such as double-jump or sand ability.
Having performance problems like crashes, freezes, or low frame rates.
Some of these bugs may be fixed by restarting the game, loading a previous save, or updating the game to the latest version. However, some of them may require a patch from the developers to be resolved. If you encounter any bugs while playing the game, you can report them to the developers via their official website or social media channels.
Replay Value
The replay value of Benedict Fox is a subjective matter that depends on the player’s preferences and expectations. Some players may enjoy replaying the game to experience different variations of the ending, collect all the memories, or explore different paths and secrets. Some players may also appreciate the game’s art style and atmosphere, which are widely praised by reviewers and players alike.
However, some players may find the game too short, linear, or frustrating to replay due to its gameplay and design issues, such as bugs, glitches, crashes, poor combat, inconsistent difficulty, and confusing story. Therefore, the replay value of Benedict Fox may vary depending on the player’s taste and tolerance for the game’s flaws and strengths.
Final Verdict
My final verdict for The Last Case of Benedict Fox is that it is a game that has potential but fails to deliver on it. It is a game that looks great but plays poorly. It is a game that tries to do too much but does too little. It is a game that could have been great but ends up being just okay. I give this game 3 out of 5.
The Last Case of Benedict Fox is available for Xbox Series X/S and PC via Steam and Epic.
Dulu², rasanya dalam tahun 1999, ada la dalam 22 tahun yang dulu, saya ada beli CTR: Crash Team Racing, sebuah game racing go-kart untuk PlayStation dari Naughty Dog.
Kiranya, game ni agak seronok untuk bermain bersama keluarga atau kawan².
CTR: Crash Team Racing, merupakan sebuah game racing guna Go-Kart. Game ini, memang seronok untuk permainan seisi keluarga.
Tapi, tahun 1999, game ni kalau multiplayer, split-screen la. Mana ada PSN, Xbox Live atau seumpanya zaman ni.
Selepas 20 tahun, game ini muncul kembali atau telah dikeluarkan dalam bentuk ReMastered untuk Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 dan Xbox One. Tak kisah lah platform apa pun, yang penting game ini memang seronok.
Lumba dengan Boss No 2, Papu Papu. Sayang sekali, Duration Recording Xbox Series X adalah 1 minit, melainkan kita ada External Hard Disk, baru boleh record lama sedikit.
Remastered Edition ni ada Multiplayer Mode, boleh la berlumba dengan orang lain. Tapi, lawan CPU dgn orang jauh beza dia. Ramai juga yang terer² di luar sana. Dari 10 game yang saya main, baru menang 2 kali sahaja, itu pun mungkin dia kasi can.
Game ini memang fun. Boleh la buat hilang stress dan berseronok bersama keluarga.
Untung sungguh menjadi ahli kelab Xbox Ultimate Game Pass, kerana beberapa bulan yang lalu dan yang akan mendatang, semua ahli kelab disajikan dengan beberapa Permainan Video yang menarik. Salah satunya adalah Hades. Sebuah Permainan Video dengan konsep Roguelike (tak tahu la apa namanya dalam Bahasa Melayu).
Roguelike ni jika Bapak² mahu tahu, ialah sejenis genre permainan video di mana player akan main dari mula sampai habis dengan 1 nyawa, sekali mati atau putus sudah nyawa, mula balik dari awal. Dia bukan seperti Mario atau Sonic yang masing² diberi 3-nyawa atau 3-percubaan. Tidak seperti Diablo, ada check-point dan save point.
Sungguhpun begitu, ada beberapa Currency seperti “Darkness” dan “Gemstones” tidak akan hilang jika player mati. Ok lah tu, restart level sahaja, tapi seksa juga nak main sampai habis.
Zagreus, anak Hades yang cuba lari dari Tartarus, watak utama iaitu kita, Gamer.
Boss Pertama – Megaera, The Fury (Susah Juga)
Game ini, boleh dikira sebagai agak challenging dan dikategorikan sebagai susah juga. Mobs memang tak kasi can, Healing agak limited, itupun kalau jumpa. Jika berjaya clearkan satu area, boleh la dapat +3 HP (Dengan Upgrade, jika tak, langsung tak ada).
Ini adalah video, saya berlawan dengan Boss Pertama Hades, Megaera. Menang, itupun hampir nak mati (tinggal 3 HP), kena praktis lagi untuk improve.
Saya rasala, muka dia ni ada iras² Julia Robert. Itu pada pandangan saya la, tak tahu la Bapak² bagaimana.
Ada 7 Bosses semuanya di dalam game ini, iaitu:
Megaera (Level: Tartarus)
Alecto (Level: Tartarus)
Tisiphone (Level: Tartarus)
Hydra (Level: Asphodel)
Theseus and Asterius (Level: Elysium – Ini ko lawan sekali 2, gila tension) dan akhir sekali,
Hades (derhaka dgn Ayah)
Boss Pertama – Fury Lagi Sorang, Tisiphone
Kiranya, Furies yang kita akan lawan, dia ikut progress kot, kadang² jumpa Megaera, kadang² Tisiphone dan jarang² Alecto. Ntah aku pun tak paham algorithm dia.
Usaha Tangga Kejayaan
Cuba punya cuba, akhirnya berjaya melarikan diri dari Tartarus. Tapi, game ni bertambah² susah untuk next run yang berikutnya.
Pokoknya, memang sudah berjaya lari dari Tartarus, tetapi kena ulang balik la. Clearkan benda² lain pula.
Saya mula menulis sebagai wadah untuk menjauhkan diri daripada perkara² yang tidak baik seperti kemurungan dan seterusnya stress yang melampau. Saya tidak terima saranan orang yang mana jika anda depress, itu sebab kamu jauh dari Tuhan. Senang sungguh berkata² tapi ketahuilah, bahawa orang yang stress itu lagi dekat dengan Tuhan. Itu penyakit emosi, dan memerlukan intervensi dari pelbagai pihak.
Oklah. Itu perkara lain yang tidak ada kena mengena dengan penulisan ini.
Main Game Free
Masihkan anda semua ingat dikala kita melawat arcade di pusat membeli belah, kurang-kurang kita akan habis dalam RM10.00 – RM100.00. Bergantung kepada skill dan masa yang ada, jika gila mungkin lebih dari RM100.00.
Dengan Emulator ini, kita boleh main game sampai lebam. Selagi mana ada punca letrik dan masa, selama itulah anda boleh bermain. Boleh continue tanpa secara percuma, tak perlu token, tak perlu arcade prepaid card dan sebagainya.
Token Arcade ni selalunya paling murah RM 0.50 dan paling mahal ialah RM 2.00. Tengok la dimana korang main. Kalau genting mungkin 1 credit = RM 2.00. Sesetengah game arcade, kalau yang moden, mau kena bayar RM4.00 sekali main.
Kalau tempat yang moden² tu, dah tak pakai syilling token ni, maju sikit, pakai prepaid card. Tengak harga dia di sebalah RM1.00 = 1 Credit.
Game yang baru² mau 5 Credit satu kali jalan. Game lama, mungkin 2 Credit. Macam tu la harga dia lebih kurang. Ada SST lagi 6%.
Mau koyak poket kalau main game macam ni. Aku memang suka main game, dari kecik. Tak makan pon takpe janji boleh main game kalau zaman dulu. Zaman takde tanggungjawab. Carefree and Live Free.
Dah la COVID, mana ada can nak goyang kayuria (joystick). Semua Amusement Park tutup. Dobi pon tutup. Sana sini tutup, tapi case naik hari². So, inilah dia, a form of escapism untuk semua orang. Install Emulator, main game.
Nak main Xbox, anak² rebut nak main sama. Takpelah, kasi can la depa main. Nak main game dekat PC, kadang² bosan juga. Orang kata Xbox takdak game.. hehehhehe.
Antara Game yang Ada di Xbox Game Pass Ultimate di PC
Kalau ikut Game Library, ada lebih kurang 656 game yang saya ada. Itu Pun kadang² tak tau nak main game apa.
GOG kata saya ada 600 lebih Game
Oleh itu, saya memerlukan sesuatu yang simple dan seronok serta cepat. Tak perlu jalan cerita itu dan ini. Tak perlu buat quest itu dan ini. Game² yang macam tu, perlu masa yang panjang. Dan dikala waktu bekerja, tak boleh kita main game² seperti itu.
Masa rehat, 1 jam, WFH so boleh la guna Emulator untuk main game dalam 10 min – 20 min. Video di bawah adalah antara game² yang boleh kita main dengan Hyperspin Attraction.
Pakai la torrent, maksimumkan penggunaan Internet anda.
Download
[12gb]-Hyperspin.Attraction-MotleyKru – [11 Gb]
Hyperspin.Attraction.Update.v1-MotleyKru [6.61 Gb] dan
Hyperspin.Attraction.Update.v2-MotleyKru [17 Gb]
Extract No: 1 dekat dlm PC. Kemudian Extract #2 atas #1 dan begitu juga extract #3 dekat #1. Overwrite je semua.
Pastu run “HyperSpin Attraction_64.exe”… dan enjoy.
Aaaa. lagi satu, jangan lupa untuk adakan bendalah di bawah ini. Ini penting. Apa barang main game pakai Keyboard.
Nak lagi gila, boleh pakai Joystick Terus. Ini legendary punya level.
Selamat Berhibur… Tapi jangan lupa tanggungjawab yang lain. Macam buang sampah ke, basuh pinggan ke, jemur kain dan macam² lagi kerja dirumah. Isteri yang Gembira bermakna masa main game yang panjang. Yeahaaaa.
Jika spek yang louya ni pon boleh Run Emulator ini, maka mungkin Bapak² di luar sana dengan Spek yang lebih hebat lagi boleh run program ini tanpa sebarang masalah.
Ini adalah salah satu exam yang ada untuk improve character Kasuga Ichiban ini. Exam kali ini adalah mengenai musik.
Jika hendak menjawab soalan² ini dengan jayanya, kita harus pengetahuan yang luas di dalam bidang musik. Sesiapa pun yang suka membaca dan ambil tahu pasal musik pasti dapat menjawab soalan²nya.
Jika lulus maka boleh la improve Kindness: 50 dan Style: 50
Dulu² waktu 1st time beli PlayStation ni, sebagai hadiah lulus SPM Pangkat 1. Waktu tu game semua pirated. Tapi ada 1 CD yang original, black disk. Teruja juga waktu play disc ni 1st time.
Kira gempak la technology dia waktu itu. Iyalah, biasa main Sega MegaDrive je, itu pun balik² Sonic 3 and Knuckles. Habis semua area kita jelajah, baik dengan Sonic, Tails atau Knuckles. Sampai hafal la dekat mana Ring Gergasi tu dok ada.
Inilah dia Video dari Sampler Pack yang cukup gempak di kala itu.
Kali ini kita nak tunjuk lagi satu Poundmate di dalam siri Yakuza: Like a Dragon.
Dikenali sebagai Chau Ka Long, kepala Kumpulan Snake Flower Triad. Kalau korang main siri Yakuza yang dulu², maka ini antara geng² jahat la suatu masa dahulu.
Di dalam Yakuza: Like a Dragon, dia adalah seorang penjual senjata di pasaran gelap – takmo la cerita macam mana nak unlocked dia, tapi ini adalah password dia bila ditanya nanti: “Lau Chau Chau Ya”
