Alyxx

Oh you did that too? I would often walk around (yes actually walk) just to act like an NPC as well in Guild Wars 2.
Man I love that game...

I really enjoyed a response that @Alyxx posted on this thread in regards to playing games and expressing gender identity. I could relate, because playing MMOs when I was young gave me a way to see past social constructs and get to know people on a level beyond age, nationality, gender and so forth. Since it was at a formative time in my life, it also gave me a chance to see myself beyond those constructs and form an identity which transcends them. It made me realize that while game worlds are constructed, a lot of what society takes for granted IRL is constructed too. As a Communication major in college, I wrote a few papers about this.
I was wondering if anyone else has stories to share where playing games has helped to either shape your identity or express it in some way?

Exactly! A must-play franchise for sure! 

MGS is a godmade franchise. When I first got into it I wasn't prepared of the depth it carried. I used to say that I don't care about playing it since it will be "Counter Strike" material. Poor foolish me 😄

Apoptygma Berzerk. Been a fan of them since 2001. I own all of their releases, I've been to 2 concerts with them and my favourite song is probably going to be Kathy's Song.

Yeah don't start on Hard difficulty. Did that myself and had a horrible experience. It does not make the game more difficult in any natural way and only turns enemies into insane bulletsponges.

Cringeworthy in all the best ways

Yeah, he's incredibly underrated worldwide.

Personally for me, being a trans female, creating female personas in games has always been important to me. Allows me to live in a world as the gender I identify as.

Can't believe I finally found someone who knows and likes him 😄 Everyone here says Hoyem who? and then is left mouth open wide by his voice hahahaha

I envy you! I saw Hoyem three times here in Greece after the disband but I was super sad to find out that they haven't scheduled a greek gig for the Madrugada tour next year 😢

Yea its definitely frustrating, I can see restricting it in certain situations like mid battle or something but it should definitely be available generally.  I always feel weird shutting a game down when I haven't manually saved.  

My review will be coming in a week or so. Due to work I'm not able to play it as much as I would like to.

Jon St Jon is pretty much great in anything he's in.
Also a huge fan of Laura Bailey. Insanely underrated.

Luckily, I haven't been affected by Carpel Tunnel Syndrome as of yet. Really hope I don't ever get it. Sounds like a nightmare.

Oh my goodness! You're so right! The height of your desk and the height of your chair definitely matters. I hate when I have to use my crappy computer chair and the thing keeps dropping so now my arms are higher than they should be and the desk is digging into my arms.

This topic also makes me realize how many game worlds I would NOT want to live in... lol

This topic also makes me realize how many game worlds I would NOT want to live in... lol

Thanks. Bought the HDMI

I'd rather get a Switch with Diablo 3 personally. Mobile games don't appeal to me anymore.

Hahahahahaha 😄 Death Stranding would be my choice too, Well played!

Spitfire is awesome.
I'm also weak for akimbo guns so the SAUG 9mm is one of my fav guns.

Man, that’s a comprehensive list - all those games look dope as hell! Somehow, I completely forgot about Cyberpunk 2077. Exciting times!

Cyberpunk 2077
Fallout 76
Ion Maiden
Anthem
Wolfenstein: Youngblood
RAGE 2
DOOM Eternal
Psychonauts 2
Beyond Good & Evil 2
Metroid Prime 4
Elder Scrolls VI
 

And not just that but how the weapons affect other bosses and how there is a whole dynamic between them. Figuring the boss pattern out is always the fun part.