Luckily for me, the Galar region in Pokémon Sword & Shield (Generation 8) was the first time that not all Pokémon from that point backwards was able to be obtained. Though many players hated that idea, I saw it as a blessing in disguise. Trying to find 1000+ Pokémon was hard enough, and trying to catch them all? Not even the immortal Ash Ketchum has the patience.
Category: Gaming
my silly little farm
Although I lost my local save file, I still remember how hard I worked to get to what was considered completion on Stardew Valley. I was on year four when I completed collecting everything for the museum. Money was no longer an issue; Skull Cavern was a fever dream that I didn't want to touch with a 50ft pole. I upgraded everything I could and never forgot my farming roots even through all of the power bestowed upon me.
the world begins with you
Released in North America on April 22, 2008 by Square Enix and Jupiter, The World Ends With You was an angsty teenager's Nintendo DS dream game. It was eventually remastered twice: first in 2012 as Solo Remix for mobile phones, then second in 2018 as Final Remix with a few narrative additions.
it’s been 1826 days
Hollow Knight by Team Cherry is a Metroidvania type game where the player explores the deep underground, meeting other characters who are trying to survive a harsh and lonely world and uncovering the history of Hollow Nest. Though the player is voiceless, literally a little knight, the personality in all of the other characters make the game extremely easy to connect with. The world, the music, the deep lore that must be pieced together through gameplay alone— I still remember the strong impact that it had on me when I played for the first time.
look at all those chichens
Originally released in 2017, Chichens was created by HyperBeards to be an idle game where you can race, play with, and hatch your own chickens—rather, chichens.
Who would I be without Pokémon?
During a dinner with my brother, I was asked what Pokémon team I would have if I were a trainer, leading to an introspective character study. My hypothetical team included favorites from my life, each with their own histories and roles. Notably, the chosen Pokémon reflect my interests, personality traits, and affection for the Pokémon franchise.
Diving in the Deep 