Several months ago I introduced you to BV Lawson and her terrific blog, In Reference to Murder. BV’s blog posts are timely and interesting and her side bar has the most amazing array of links to every imaginable topic that mystery writers and readers might enjoy.
The other day, I visited BV and found big news: Agatha Christie is entering the world of Wii. I freely admit that I am the least technically aware person in the world. My idea of gaming is to play the hundred or so solitaire games from a CD-Rom I bought in the drugstore ten years ago. Still, if anything could pull me into the age of Wii, it would be the ability to follow Miss Marple around London, or better yet, St. Mary Mead.
The other day, I visited BV and found big news: Agatha Christie is entering the world of Wii. I freely admit that I am the least technically aware person in the world. My idea of gaming is to play the hundred or so solitaire games from a CD-Rom I bought in the drugstore ten years ago. Still, if anything could pull me into the age of Wii, it would be the ability to follow Miss Marple around London, or better yet, St. Mary Mead.
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Love this picture, Terrie!
As a complete geek, I must admit I've played the PC versions of this game and the Orient Express one.
Fans should be warned that though they include paperbacks of the novels in each package, they make significant plot changes to add surprises. You won't be playing the same old story. OE, as I recall, varied tremendously, but the mood and the beautiful settings and pace are right, so I enjoyed them.
Nan- I'll post my promised excerpt soon. I've finished the edits. I'm not weaseling!
You know how to play solitaire on the computer? You're more advanced than I am! And Clare says there's a game called Orient Express?
I am so far behind the eight ball, I need a tutor on duty full time!
Is there a charge to go onto Wii? Is it a game that folks like me, who use dial up, can play?
Just don't pity me for my stupidity, OKAY?
Nan- The Wii is Nintendo's newest game console, like an upgraded Playstation (or Atari even) with arcade-type games on cartridges you plug in and connect through a TV or other video monitor. If you're not already a console gamer, you can probably blithely ignore the Wii.
If you're interested in playing games like Terrie mentioned, and your computer's a relatively new PC, you can play versions from a CD/DVD. In that case, I may be able to lend you some we've already played for you to try out, if I can find them : )
In general, "adventure games" like these mystery ones require a little patience at first as you learn how the navigation and interface works. I find this fun, but not everyone does. These games also rely on players very thoroughly exploring the environments and poking around every shadowy cranny for clues. If that appeals to your inner bloodhound, great! If it sounds frustrating, like hunting for the odd sock, there's always the timeless, no-batteries-required fun of novels.
Thanks, Clare. Wii is intended for my sister, the game player. OKay. I'll just play with my caps lock key and my Del key. It's about as much as I can handle!
Cool.
It would be great to see more fictional characters spun out into other forms of media. Might even encourage a few youngsters to do a bit of reading.
Travis, I never thought of the potential of recruiting new readers, but hope springs eternal . . .
Clare and Nan, you are so funny, polar opposites computer wise.
Terrie
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