Thank you for sharing this with us. I, and I’m sure many others, can relate to many of the issues touched upon here, but your story had a particularly special meaning for me. Even before the pandemic, I’ve been struggling with feelings of low self-esteem caused by the same things you went through: shame and isolation…

Horizon Zero Dawn also looks so amazing, actually looks like and entirely different language to me

...yeah, DOOM still looks pretty fucking baller. Hell, Cyberpunk might look even better...

But did you know that cosplay has exploded in popularity?

Right?? There’s a real body-horror dimension to Bugsnax that I think most people are sleeping on. It’s disturbing.

And cute. Unspeakably cute.

Well then I recommend Ori without hesitation! Good enough that I bought it a second time on Switch after beating it 5+ years ago on PC :)

Yeah, it’s definitely in the same vein as far as forcing you to be extra careful with timing - plus the whole thing where you have to find where you died. Although I’d argue it’s even tougher in HK since you have to beat your own ghost! If you haven’t played Ori and the Blind Forest, it’s somewhat similar and I do…

Ah yes, the Father is basically like a test to see if you’ve learned how to parry yet - and I was abysmal at it too! Never quite got the hang of the timing down, although after playing Sekiro I imagine I’m probably an expert if I ever go back to BB. As for Rom, I’m pretty sure I had this weapon that is a metal orb on…

Thank you, it really is rewarding to be a father, even when the world seems to be getting harder to deal with all the time! Leaves less time for gaming, but it’s a fine tradeoff.

My take on this movie, having watched it for the purposes of a review when it released, is that it should have been completely wordless and set at a more contemplative pace. My other take is that if your premise is an entire world where dinosaurs evolved past humans, why on earth would you choose to set it in an…

All I look for in a Star Wars space combat game is the ability to take my small craft and slowly pick apart a giant warship until it finally explodes.

By all means, those two games are a fine reason for delaying playing, especially if you know you’ll play it eventually. Bloodborne is one of my 5 favorite games of the past decade, easily. As for harsh realities, I may be a weirdo but I tend to seek out media that reflects or can make me think about current conditions…

I’m spending my small amount of free time this week finishing the first TLOU again because so much has changed in my life since it was new - mainly, I’m now a father. I have a feeling the ending will feel pretty different, but a third of the way in, I’m mostly just glad to be revisiting this great gameplay and…

Went heavy on strategy, making substantial progress on Fire Emblem: Three Houses. It’s a game I tend to play in big chunks, and while I have a few tiny issues with the pacing within each month (it’s so dang hard to keep those students motivated), it’s still a great experience. The character writing is pretty strong…

This is proof DC animated just needs more Superhero stories told in different timelines.

First off Zack....

If we’re talking about the opening, I agree completely. Those first 10 minutes are the finest storytelling Pixar ever put to animation.

Honestly, I don't love Up as much as some of their other movies as a whole, but those first ten minutes are about as perfect as any piece of cinema that's ever been made, anywhere, ever. 

Keep it going. Don’t let the momentum die out. Now is the time to come forward to say something even if you don’t have much to say except that you want to show solidarity. That matters. That adds to the volume. The threat of extra judicial execution is one many fear. Nobody should have to go through that. We have…