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I can fully understand why Sony would be worried about COD becoming a Microsoft Exclusive. Every year without fail, Call of Duty always has huge amounts of sales and Sony losing that on their systems would definitely be a hit to them financially. I personally myself have gone off Call of Duty over the last few years due to the lack of new ideas that they bring to the game and the game always seems like a copy and paste of the previous with a few changes, however, I feel once Microsoft finalize the deal with Activision that will give Microsoft more lea-way to hopefully split how often the games are released and bring more new stuff to the game. If Microsoft are able to do that and it does increase the game sales a lot more it may be more of a kick in the teeth to Sony if it does become Microsoft exclusive and they probably have that on their mind which is what is adding more to the concern about them losing it as an exclusive.

I am someone who loves to be able to play games whilst sat in my living room but also like to play games whilst on the go as well. I have my Xbox One X and my Nintendo Switch that both sit in my living room that I tend to use on a regular basis, but I know with my Nintendo Switch I can take that from the dock and use it as a handheld if I feel like it which is always ideal for me if I fancy a change of scenery or if I am travelling. I would say that I do use my Xbox more than any other console at the moment as I prefer certain games such as Fortnite and Apex on the Xbox over the Nintendo Switch. Mobile gaming is also another one I enjoy using for on-the-go gaming especially for games such as Stumble Guys or even games like WWE Supercards or WWE Champions.

I often think about this myself all the time. As a huge fan of Xbox I am always eager to hear about their next moves and what the next console may end up being and even though many people do tend to speculate what the next name would be as they do tend to go for very unique names, many are never right and Xbox always manages to amaze it's fan base with their next name for a console. I personally myself would love to see a handheld console from Xbox, I really feel that is what they are missing out on at the moment and so many would absolutely love to see a handheld Xbox console. Not sure if they will ever consider it with them giving users the ability to use their phones to game now but it would be awesome to see. I have seen people speculate on a name for a handheld Xbox and that has been Xbox 720 but I am not sure if a name for a handheld would go well with something similar to that of their consoles in the past.

I know where I live, we used to have two places that used to have a policy where you would take games back you had completed and no longer wanted for store credit. Unfortunately, one of the stores that allowed this went out of business which was a shame, and we were left with only one store that would do this now. With us having the ability now to either buy games physically or digitally I usually tend to buy my games digitally, so I don't tend to go back into the store now and return them once I have completed them for store credit as I am unable to do so. I do know that the store we have left now though will buy any used games that you have as long as they are in good condition for a small fee depending on the kind of game it is and how old the game is. I do sometimes do this to clear out any games we no longer play or have the ability to play but it's not as often now as it used to be before digital downloads were released.

As someone who suffers with Fibromyalgia, stress is a big factor to pain increases including severe migraines I have found, and I do everything I can to try and avoid stress. Understandably it's not something I can fully avoid as everyone goes through stress at some point in their life but if I can avoid stress I will always do so. Gaming has definitely been the top option for me to help beat stress, I always find myself submerged in a game I enjoy such as Destiny 2 or even just a few games on Fortnite that really do help me lower my stress levels and avoid severe amounts of pain. Music would definitely be almost equal to gaming as well for stress relief, but I tend to listen to music when I am playing games anyway so work really well for me.

I don't mind having unrealistic jumping mechanics as long as it works well in the game, and it makes sense to have them in the game. One example I can think of that recently brought unrealistic jumping to the game was Fortnite. With them now releasing their zero-build mode, we needed ways to be able to get around the map that otherwise would need building and the new jumping mechanics that they have in game now works really well and really does help you get around the map without the need to build.

Yes, I have played quite a lot of Lego Games such as Harry Potter and also Lego Movie. One of my youngest sons absolutely loves the Lego games and has played pretty much most of them and still tends to go back and play through them when he wants to and always seems to enjoy them each time he plays. One memory that really does stick out to me when it comes to a Lego game was when I played co-op with my son on Lego Movie. We spent hours on that specific Lego game completing everything and collecting everything. It was a lot of fun, and my son really did enjoy working together on it to complete everything.

I absolutely love Mario, remember growing up playing on the Super Nintendo and one of the games that always rings out to me when I remember back to playing is Yoshi's Island. I loved that game and spent so many hours on it, Yoshi was absolutely adorable in that game. When it comes to multiplayer games my absolute favorite would probably have to be Yoshi who I choose every time. Failing that Peach will always be my second go to as one of my favorites to use in an online multiplayer Mario game.

I can totally relate to what you are saying regarding different controllers feeling different. I remember when I was younger, my brothers had a PS1 and I used to play Crash Bandicoot on that so much when they were not using their console and I never had an issue with the controller, found it easy to use and comfortable. I then switched to playing on Xbox and got used to using the Xbox controller and after that, I couldn't use the PlayStation controller and still to this day I find the PlayStation controller to be uncomfortable to use. You would think that it would be that I just find the Xbox controller more comfortable, but I can get on with a Nintendo controller which I have for my Nintendo Switch just fine. I am not sure if it's because the Xbox and Nintendo Switch controllers are similar in size and shape or if it's something else.

Whenever someone asks me what game I would love to see become backwards compatible, one game always pops into my head and I know that it has a lot of interest in wanting to be seen as a backwards compatible game but so far, we haven't seen anything yet. Simpsons Hit and Run is a game I would absolutely love to see become backwards compatible. I remember when I was pregnant with the first back in 2003 and it was a quite difficult pregnancy and I had to rest a lot, Simpsons Hit and Run was a game that kept me entertained and I absolutely loved it. There have been rumors that it may become a backwards compatible game but so far, no news yet. Every time I see someone on social media or online regarding it being a possibility, I do get a little excited but usually end up feeling disappointed.

Yes! I have had my joy con drift since back in 2020 after I purchased Animal Crossing New Horizons on the Switch during the lockdown as something for me and my kids to play that was a little different to the games, we had been playing such as Fortnite. I have had my Nintendo Switch now since November 2018, so it took just over a year for the drift to start with my joy cons, they were not dropped or damaged in anyway intentionally it just started happening. I was completely unaware that you could send them back to Nintendo and have them repaired for free. I am curious though, are they still offering this service or is it something that they have now stopped? I would love to be able to get mine repaired, if possible, rather than fork out for brand new ones at the moment.

It can sometimes be difficult to find games especially for younger children as it always tends to be the popular games that get advertised more so than any other games and these games tend to be for people much older such as teens or even adults. It all really depends on if you are looking for free or paid. I know some games are available as part of Apple Arcade which is a gaming subscription service which is $5 a month. Run Sackboy! Run is a great game for someone of the age you are looking for and it's also FREE. This game is the mobile version of Little Big Planet. It's a runner platform game and in the game the player can run and collect, bubbles, coins and stickers which will increase your score through the level. Each level will give you more tasks, so it makes it different each level you reach. Rayman Adventures is another game you could try with your child that they may enjoy. This game is also FREE! In this game the player runs through trying to find secret eggs that protect the sacred tree. Another great one is Animal Crossing Pocket Camp. This one is also free and if you have ever heard of or seen animal crossing or even played it yourself, you will know how much fun can be had in this game. I hope these have helped a little. I would definitely recommend looking into Apple Arcade though as there are a lot of games in there that are suitable for a 4 year old that would be worth checking out.