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Is there someone from your past that you’ve fallen out of touch with, but still think about? Maybe it’s an old friend, a former colleague, or even a family member. Who would you most like to reconnect with, and what makes them stand out in your memories? Would you reach out if given the chance, or is it best left in the past?

Almost every month. I always get free keys from giveaway bundles or friends gifting me some.

I'd say The Last of Us comes to mind. While it's definitely heavy and bleak on the surface, especially with the post-apocalyptic setting, the relationship between Joel and Ellie gave me a lot of hope. It shows how love and connection can grow even in the darkest times.

I finish games on my own time. Not the average completion time - I love to take my time and enjoy the games I'm playing.

I’d love to sit down with Shigeru Miyamoto and play Super Mario 64 - the game that revolutionized 3D platforming. It would be amazing to hear his thoughts on how games have evolved since then and if he had any ideas that didn’t make it into the final product. Plus, hearing about how he crafted those levels would be priceless.

I'm fed up with the majority of them. Most of them are so generic, boring and lacklustre that I'd rather watch paint dry than sit there and play these atrocities of a AAA game.

One puzzle that comes to mind is the water temple in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. I spent hours trying to figure out the water levels and missed an obvious switch. Once I found it, I couldn't believe how simple the solution was.

Nope. It'd make a situation where you'd have to take your gaming far more seriously and that kills all the fun for me. I'd probably start hating gaming after a while because I'd be burnt out and stressed.

The scariest game I'd say I've played to date is Madison. That game made me have trust issues regarding statues. Those inanimate objects are constantly moving all over the place and creeps me out. In addition to that, the jumpscares in this game are terrifying to say the least and I'm not one to easily frightened by most horror games.

I totally get that urge. For me, I tend to sit back and let everything settle for a few days, just reflecting on the story and the journey I went through. Sometimes, I even rewatch key moments or read online discussions to keep the experience alive a bit longer. Talking about it with others who also finished the game feels like a way to process all the emotions and themes, too.

You raise an interesting argument. It’s true that we are shaped by external forces, but would you say that AI can truly be 'rebellious' in the same way humans can? Even in Deus Ex, those acts of rebellion seem to require a sense of purpose or emotion, something that may be uniquely human.

I can see how games might help with stress, but can they really replace other forms of therapy, like talking to a professional? While video games provide temporary relief, I wonder if relying on them might avoid addressing the deeper issues.

I always felt like there was more to explore with The Boss from Metal Gear Solid 3. She’s such a fascinating and pivotal character, but so much of her history and motivations are only hinted at. I wish we got more backstory or even a game focused on her perspective.

Yeah. It really gives you a chance to just chill out for a while and take your mind off things. Or sometimes, it helps me to think of a solution.

I love it when games add ambient dialogue between NPCs that evolves as the story progresses. It makes the world feel more alive, like in Red Dead Redemption 2 where the townspeople will reference things you’ve done in the game. It really helps to immerse you in the world.

Two of my gaming buddies, one from Colombia and one from Mexico vacationed in my country and I took them sight-seeing and went to the beach. It was a blast!

For me, Hollow Knight is a big one. The level of detail in the world, the fluid combat, and the atmospheric soundtrack all gave me the same feeling as playing a high-budget AAA game. It's crazy how much effort went into every little detail.

Extinction (Netflix) - 8/10

Yhwach walking up the Reishi steps was absolutely epic! You can tell he's oozing with confidence after regaining his full power.