Well howdy there, buckeroos, welcome to the weekend, and Whatcha Been Playing? For our American readers, (which analytics tells me is about 90% of you), I believe that it is a holiday weekend. Independence Day, no less. I hope that you have a very happy weekend and that you’re able to find some time for good food, good gaming, and good friends. If you’re working, that’s unfortunate, but I hope your shift goes smoothly, and that you can treat yourself once you get back home. You’ve all earned a break, so be kind to yourself, however you see fit.
And, if you aren’t feeling particularly patriotic, well, I get it. I don’t see myself saluting the flag of any country ever again, quite frankly. But you are not your leaders nor their choices. I sure as hell am not mine. And while many of us across the world are feeling the frustrations of stunted bureaucracy, we can still ensure that we remain kind to ourselves, our friends, and those in need. So enjoy yourself this weekend. Make it matter for you, and those around you.
This week has been spent in the wild world of fighting games. I’ve been sucked into the absurdist but very compelling DNF Duel, and I’ve also spent some time getting acquainted with my old Night Warrior buddies in Capcom Fighting Collection. I did notice something funny, however.
In DNF Duel and Darkstalkers 3, I’ve respectively gravitated toward Enchantress and B.B. Hood as my main characters. Am I getting to that age? Am I now choosing characters based on my desire to raise them correctly, pick them up from school, attend dance recitals, and punch out tutors at PTA meetings? I guess your priorities change as you age. Today, instead of rocking the hotties (of which DNF has many), I’m looking for characters who I
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