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Haha, well you’re right, the setting of the Aubrey series does not sound like my cup of tea, but you’ve convinced me!

Sounds like my kind of story. Thanks!

Ahh, the Bobbieverse… for when we can’t get enough of our favorite Martian. 😉 Jokes aside, I always feel more confident jumping into books from someone who has similar tastes, so thanks for the recommendation! I know, disliking Hitchiker’s Guide is bordering on blasphemy.

I started Project Hail Mary and I think I was irked by the protagonist, if I remember right. But the book has such glowing reviews, maybe it’ll be better for me as an audiobook.

Thanks for the other recommendations as well! I am probably going to shoot for a lighter read before diving into another series. I don’t know if I can jump into an incomplete series though. I’m putting off on reading the Game of Thrones books because I’m worried I’ll get incredibly invested and then they’ll never be finished. Maybe I should just embrace the journey though. There’s still fun to be had even if everything doesn’t get tied up.

Honestly watching The Expanse was how I got into the series in the first place so I might check out the show first and if I like it, then get the books. Thanks!

I was so hyped for Darktide. After playing through the launch, all my hype is gone. I’ll return eventually but it’s hard to get excited again after the initial stumble.

I wanted to enjoy it, but man there were so many irritating bugs when I played last year. Progress lost multiple times. Disconnects from server. I’ve wanted co-op in Fallout for ages but this wasn’t it for me.

If you could recommend only one for someone new to the games, which would it be?

Just finished Pentiment. It was a wonderful, miserable experience. Don’t know how people can stomach multiple playthroughs.

Also just finished Doom Eternal. Mixed feelings overall but I like the idea of the counter-heavy combat system. I just wish they dialed back the number of mechanics a bit.

My current addiction is Kingdom Come: Deliverance. I was skeptical at first but man do I love the immersion in this game. The minigames like alchemy and lockpicking are fun and engaging. The combat is kind of Mordhau-lite which means it requires more thought than just spamming attack. The dialogue is surprisingly funny at times, the story interesting enough, and the voice acting is solid. And I like how the quests aren’t all simply “go to the marker”–you have to actually follow clues and pay attention.

I bought Alan Wake 2 literally a day before the sale, not thinking it would go on sale. And now I’m waiting for a patch anyway because some lighting bugs were introduced in the last patch. Oops. Kinda sucks but I’m still very excited to play it!

Looking at my review weirdly gave me a more positive perspective on how I see my life. It helped me realize I’m kind of blessed with the work-life balance I have that I’m still able to play so many games into adulthood.

Also it’s neat to see what I played early in the year. Things I could’ve sworn I’d played a couple years ago. A little reminder that time isn’t moving as quickly as it sometimes feels.

Just to find some plot or writing style I thoroughly enjoy. I have a hard time getting hooked on books these days. I’m hoping I just haven’t yet found what speaks to me.