Yup, all great advice here. I might also suggest subtracting elements of the UI. There’s so much info onscreen I found it distracting. I’ve whittled it down to subtitles for random NPC banter, health meters and mini map.

Nice, I just started playing it. Thanks, Kirk

I’m a gamer who meditates. In popular culture these things sometimes seem at odds, which is why I like games where the characters meditate - like The Witcher 3 or Abzu. I’d love to hear of any other games that blend meditation, philosophy or mindfulness with their mechanics or stories in cool ways! Also, any thoughts…

I sometimes hear in games media the lamentation that it has all been done before. With the popular titles of last gen being so commonly remastered now, it does sometimes feel like we’re just playing prettier and more robust versions of experiences we’ve had before. Can you think of a game in the last 3 years that’s…

Thank you, Stephen! Agreed, there is a certain respect and awareness, so maybe there is growth :) What do you feel is needed next and how can we help people who love to play games and need resources?

Hi! I’m an NYC therapist and an enthusiastic PS4 player. Do you think the conversation on mental health and video games has advanced in the last few years? I feel like even mildly informed folks know to dismiss arguments about video game violence explicitly causing real violence now, but with all the bullying and…

Great story, bravo Naughty Dog

“Game company says it will continue to make games.”

High hopes for that one