Fan of the Month

Name:   Matthew (Oddguy) Location:   Tulare, California USA Age:   17 years old Occupation:   Just working hard to finish high school early and get into College. Favorite video game:  Oddworld really stands out, so that's by far my favorite. It has it's own unique style that nobody else has. Hobbies:   I enjoy drawing my own characters and writing stories to go with them. I'm currently working on several short stories and a novel of some kind. I just have too many ideas and go back and forth between projects. If I have writer's block on one ...I move to the other. Anyway, I'm hoping to turn my ideas into some books, movies, and video games in the future. Favorite film:   The "Lord of the Rings" trilogy. Favorite food:  Taco Salad. Then for dessert ...cheesecake! Food of the gods. Q:   When did you first become aware of Oddworld? Oddguy:  When I bought my Playstation 2 back in 2000. I had never owned a regular PlayStation, so along with the PS2 games I purchased at launch, I got some PS1 games as well. Oddworld: Abe's Exoddus was one of them. You see, my older sister wasn't a big video game fan at all, but she'd played Abe's Oddysee at a friend's house and told me I had to own it. Well, when I went to the store to get AO, it wasn't there... but Abe's Exoddus was. I fell in love shortly after that. Q:   When did you first become a "true" Oddworld fanatic? Oddguy: When I bought Xbox specifically for Munch's Oddysee. That doesn't seem like a big deal now ...Xbox is extremely popular and has a bunch of great games. But before that, us videogamers didnÕt know what to expect out of the black and green system. Bill Gates and video games just didn't seem to mix. For all I knew, Xbox could've failed miserably. I didn't care...the only thing that mattered to me was Munch. Q:   Who is your favorite Oddworld character and why? Oddguy: Oddworld has an ensemble cast of characters that work together. Without one, it just wouldn't be the same. I love zem all! However, I must say that sligs are my favorite characters. I just love their design and the overall humor that encompasses the slig persona. Q:   What's your favorite environment? Oddguy: The Monsaic Lines from Abe's Oddysee. It's a unique and intriguingly lush environment that emotes a real sense of history. Love it. Q:   Who's your favorite bad guy? Oddguy:  Phleg. That Glukkon cracks me up ...especially during his press conference. Q:   Have you finished Munch's Oddysee? Oddguy: Oh yah. Angelic and Black Quarma. I even went through and saved each individual level on my Xbox hard-drive for easy access. So if I feel like playing Magog Motors, I just pop the disc in and play. Q:   What are you anticipating most about Oddworld Stranger's Wrath? Oddguy: 1st and 3rd Person gameplay. Live Ammo. Gorgeous, award winning cinematics. The story. That Oddworld DVD you get when pre-ordering. There's so much I'm looking forward to! Q:   Is there anything you would like to say to your fellow Oddworld fans? Oddguy: Iwould like to thank Abe Babe and Alcar for putting so much of their time into the Oddworld Forums. I feel without the Oddworld Forums, I wouldn't have had the chance to be Fan of the Month. Q:   If you could ask Oddworld creator Lorne Lanning one question, what would it be? Oddguy: Only one question? What I'd love to do is spend time with him and just chat, but since I can only ask one question in this scenario, I'd probably ask if I could see the Oddworld short film.   - The End