You're spot on. The older I get, the less interested I am in trying to convince anyone (or convincing myself for that matter).

I'm finally playing Pokémon Scarlet now that it plays well.

🤞

The 3D remake injects more story into the game (your mileage may vary). Pixel remaster is definitely more faithful.

Parable of the Sower was so good (but sad). I need to read the second one.

I just finished the first season of the anime Frieren. In a series that has much to say about relationships over the span of a long life, this quote from the final episode resonated with me.

“Frieren, always treasure the people you meet. Death is far from this lifetime’s only goodbye."

Now I enter the second half of my life with a priceless affirmation. I hope to approach it (and all those I have the privilege of meeting) with openness, curiosity, and empathy.

My wife made a survey, sent it out to a bunch of friends and family, and put it all together in a book. I was struck by how consistent the message was from the people I've encountered. Whatever the mission of the first half of my life has been... it has been a great success.

What about the Breath of the Wild VR mode?

Love this. I really enjoyed The nature experience in Firewatch. It was so peaceful and contemplative even though some of the surrounding story events were painful.

There is hope for humanity yet.

I'd play that.

Yep. I added all the games I remember completing.

Growing up, I played a relatively small number of games over and over. By the time I started buying my own games, I was jumping from game to game and never finishing.

I started my old blog with the premise of finishing a game and writing about it.

I started keeping track in a blog in 2009 when I realized that I hadn't completed many games in spite of having dabbled widely. I compiled the sheet in 2018.

It's been a really fun ongoing project.

An absolute banger!

Nice! Did you get one of the cool colored reissues?

Is your panel being recorded?

This for me! Such a beautiful experience.