Happy New Year!
As much as I love coming into the office, I'll fully admit that after nearly two weeks off it was pretty difficult to roll myself out of bed and drive in here yesterday! While I spent a solid chunk of time socializing with family and friends, I managed to find moments to curl up in my big cozy chair with my cat Miza and play some games over the break.
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Isn't she stinking cute? Obviously I'm biased, but I can't say no to that sweet little face.
It's rare these days that I buy a game at launch, unless it's something I'm particularly into (like Zelda, for example), so most of my break was spent playing games that plenty of other people have beaten already - I'm just behind!
I logged another 10 or 12 hours into Dark Souls III, which I've been enjoying a great deal more than I did the first time I attempted it. Having a friend to play it with certainly helps! I wouldn't say I'm great at it, but my rolling techniques have certainly gotten better - and I panic-scream a lot less against most enemies. ...most.
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OK, I admit it - I screamed a fair bit when I encountered this guy. In my defense, he came flying in on a LITERAL DRAGON.
Then, just before Christmas, my friend gifted me Disney's Dreamlight Valley...which has since stolen nearly 30 hours of my life. Not only am I a 'Disnerd,' but I also enjoy the calming gameplay of farming games like this. Marrying the two ideas into a single game pretty much grabbed hold of me and didn't let go for a few days.
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Do you wanna build a snowman?
If you're noticing that the difference between a game like Dark Souls III and Dreamlight Valley is pretty stark...it's because it is. I have extremely varied tastes. But, that's quite enough about me - what about you?
What have you been playing lately? Did you receive any games as a gift over the holidays and have you started them yet? Are you also snuggling with pets while saving the virtual world somewhere? Please share your stories and pics with me - I want to see them!