I play a lot of video games; not as many as some, and certainly not every genre (typically I exclude sports and MOBA games), but a significant amount. I consider myself well versed and experienced, having backtracked through the arcade stage of the early 90s, and the non-mainstream consoles of the mid-90s. I approach video games in a holistic fashion, looking at all aspects of a game. The real quality of the game is not derived from a single piece, nor is it measured from equally weighted parts. Some things seem to matter more than others.
Consistency…
As I grow older and have less disposable time, I am frequently challenged not to prioritize hobbies and leisure and am finding that there does not seem to be enough time in the day for everything that I used to consider ‘staple’ distractions. Video games, routine social excursions, cinema, and (yes) writing content, all have … Read more