In the infamous words of Porky Pig, this, of course, is all, folks. This is the last batch of question and answers for these Doctor Who, otaku, and video game 30 Day Challenges. Today you'll learn why I love Doctor Who so much. You'll get to see a photograph of me geeking out (or, dorking out). And you'll find out my surprisingly not Portal "favourite game of all time". Your popcorn is empty by now, and your patience is nearing its end - or something like that. Here you go guys. The last part of 30 Day Challenges. Tuck in.
Whatever tickles your fancy.
Today, I'm going to tackle an issue that I think needs to be addressed: "why do I love Doctor Who?" ...there's no denying, for me, a lot of my friends, and the two members of my family who religiously follow the show alongside me, Doctor Who is a show associated with a lot of warm feelings. We are archetypal "fans," by definition. But why? Beyond just being a damn good slice of science-fiction, why does Doctor Who deserve the praise and following both we, and others, give to it?
It is, after all, a children's show, in essence. It was originally created as an educational program. Yet its longetivity is nothing short of astounding, surviving decades on its own merits, and despite cancellation coming back as the gestalt of British drama television. I think I know why I love the show so much, and it's that the show can literally be anything it wants. One episode it can be a period drama. The next it's in space. The next, it's a comedy.
...but, on the other hand, no. That's not why I love it, or why people around the world follow it with such fervent fanboyism. I think Doctor Who is as popular as it is because... it's always been there. Doctor Who fills us who watch it with feelings; happiness, fear, nostalgia, anger. Doctor Who is special to us because it is Doctor Who. And while people watch us on with confusion, or disdain, I think we Whovians will always keep travelling with the Doctor - a very special man, who travels the universe in a magic blue box, who changes his face whenever he dies. That is the magic of Doctor Who.
Otaku Challenge, Day 30
A picture of yourself showing how proud of a dork you are.
Well, here's me. I'm wearing thick glasses. I'm unshaven. I'm giving a thumbs up to a My Neighbour Totoro poster than hangs above my piano next to a Modern Warfare 2 poster. You can also see the edge of my video card packaging, that I sit like a trophy above my myriad of anime DVDs and Games for Windows videogames. To call me a "dork," though, is something of a fallacy. I mean, really. I am more of a geek. I don't think dorks are as self-aware as I am. I... look, the less we reflect on this image, the better. Totoro is a good film, alright? And video card packaging is shiny and holographic! I... eh, next.
Video Game Challenge, Day 30
Your favourite videogame of all time.
I used to say Portal. I did say Portal, in my Top 10 Videogames of All Time article. But... Portal 2 has ruined that. Just a little. Because Portal 2 is so much better than Portal, and yet... not as good as Psychonauts. So I don't know. It's like my whole logic train has kind of jumped tracks and dropped half its cargo beside the track in the process.
So, I'm going to have to say it is Half-Life 2 that I believe to be my favourite videogame of all time. Gordon Freeman is just a badass. What can I say. That and the storytelling and visual design and art and gameplay pacing and everything is incredible and such. I really don't want to have to pick it apart, though. Half-Life 2 is almost the embodiment of why I love gaming, particularly PC gaming. A triumph of design, pacing, and writing, presented as a wholly interactive and engaging experience. I love Half-Life 2, and I'm not ashamed to call it my favourite videogame of all time. Until I can find something else, I mean.
That's it! Thanks for reading, folks. For all your work sticking with me the past 30 or so days, tune in tomorrow for a special "what have we learned" article! You'll be pleasantly surprised, I think. Until next time - goodbye, y'all!
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