MSU Senior Gayle Murray got comfortable on the couch with WiiMote in hand and prepared for an afternoon unwind after a long day of classes.
Murray had hoped playing Skyward Sword, Nintendo's latest Legend of Zelda video game, would help take her mind off the stresses of the day. However, the afternoon didn't pan out quite as she'd planned.
Murray had forgotten that the last time she saved was right before a boss fight. The battle had given her trouble the last time she played, causing her to give up before she could come out victorious.
In the midst of furiously swinging the WiiMote attempting to disarm the foe, the controller disconnected from the console, indicating the batteries needed to be changed.
Murray successfully changed the batteries and soon after defeated the boss, but there was much more game to be played.
As Murray proceeded to the next area, a look of dread came across her face as she realized she would be maneuvering around in a water based level.
"As soon as I saw that I'd be swimming, I knew it wouldn't end well," said Murray. "I wanted to quit right then, but I figured I'd give it a try."
Discouraged by snide remarks made by characters within the game, Murray struggled to maintain her composure. Her patience ran out as Link, the playable character in all Legend of Zelda games, drowned before she could lead him to an oxygen bubble.
"I f***ing hate this game," said Murray. She saved her progress and turned off the Wii, having decided that there must be a better way to wind down.
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