A New Year, New Job and a New President. I have nothing but Happy Feelings right now and so proud that the United States of America has been reclaimed. Never let a tyrant into the White House again.
Notably J.Lo singing us into a truly historic moment.
Mr. President, I was you the best of Luck and Health and congratulations.
Another gaming milestone for me or rather a key decision save point. With Last of Us II and the Division 2 Raid dropping this month I’m pondering on being a gaming spectator until PS5 arrives.
Option 1 – Jump into the Last of US II
Just remembering how brilliant and involved the first scene of Part I was fills me with so much anticipation. The drama, the soundtrack and the gameplay were first class. We have waited for months for the Division 2 second Raid and from what we know of the first Raid this one will no doubt be seriously tough and require teamwork, a mix of Builds (Damage, Skill, Healer and Tanks) and top-notch group communication, coordination and leadership skills.
And of course, there is always the Division Survival PvP Tournaments.
Option 2 – Play suspended until PS5
Being out of hardcore gaming for 5+ months is achievable, in fact, it’s been 12 days since I deleted Division 2 and my absence has been noted. The device is not with me and I can leave it in storage for months.
Play on: Benefits
Play suspended: Benefits
Rich social ecosystems, clans and communities
Enriched real-life relationships with non-gamers
First wave to complete the 2nd Wave and Last of US II story.
Proof that I’m not addicted
Cost / benefit analysis
Play on: Disbenefits
Play suspended: Disbenefits
Time investment: 10-20 hrs a week
Loss of entertainment
Degraded real-life relationships with non-gamers
Loss of escapism
Loss of Dopamine
Loss of real-time friendships
Cost / benefit analysis
Either way, the second-hand experiences of being that kid in the arcade that was always there but never play would be available through Twitch.tv, those who can’t game Watch.
With PS5 on the horizon, this could also be the perfect time for Play suspension as I’ll no doubt want to jump onto the hype train with the added benefit of purchase justification. After all “I haven’t played a game in 5 months”.
So, I’ll keep on Twitching…for now.
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