Whatcha been playing this week, Destructoid?
Howdy buckeroos, and welcome to Whatcha Been Playing? It’s been something of a week, to say the least, the latest in an admittedly ongoing slew of stressful times. I’m not a pandemic expert. I’m not an expert on global politics. Some people would argue I’m not an expert on video games (Wrong People). But I am an expert on feeling anxious. Practically award-winning, in fact. As such, I also understand that many of you may be feeling the immense strain of the past weeks, months, years. I know I am.
I’m not trynna be a downer here, but I don’t want to ignore these facts, and I wanted to let you know that it’s understandable to feel frustrated, helpless, angry, exhausted, and even scared at the strange days we’ve faced these past few years. It’s been wild, and relentless. But I believe in the future, I believe in youth, and I do, genuinely, believe that things are going to get better.
Until those sunnier days appear, just keep being you, because that’s the person we love. Be kind to those around you and to yourself. Stay educated, but not obsessed. Find the small joys wherever they may be and do not feel guilty for partaking in them. There is a lot of emotional improvisation going on right now, in very unprecedented times, so nobody is holding it against you for just trying to deal with the current climate and its strife as best as you are able.
Know that you are not alone in your thoughts, and that you are always among friends here. You’re doing fine.
This week has seen me bouncing between a few titles, some for Destructoid, some for myself, and some purely for deserved escapism. One major achievement saw me reach the summit of Celeste mountain, bringing to an end hours upon hours of controller-squeezing, tongue-biting,
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