I was 16 and younger than 17yo Ryo here when Shenmue came out. Decades later, I’m in my 40s and a contemporary of these cougar aunties while Ryo is still just 17. My reaction to this is very different than his now! Time is a hell of a thing.

Between “Space for the Unbound” and “No More Heroes III,” this is my year for playing games featuring kinda dumb dudes and their ball-breaking cat companions.

I am def all about the Day of the Dead-themed course in Mario Kart World.