LoneSyndal

Bloodborne: a game that has introduced many to the wonders of HP Lovecraft's cosmic horror long after Stephen King's attempts to entertain viewers via books. This game has the visceral combat, story, and setpieces I would never expect to do so well in its time. The very act of you playing or not playing the game is also a part of the tale. Armored Core 3: introduced me to politics and corporate espionage at a young age (at least when I was able to take in information compared to MGS1 and 2 release on PSX). Game also had elements of man vs machine in which the system managing the humans living underground and manipulating everything behind the scenes to prevent humans from going above ground which used to have been laid in nuclear waste. Gameplay mechanics were very hard but fun in its time. Remnant from the Ashes: this little gem of a game is short, but gameplay is very deep, mechanically challenging, and has probably (in my opinion) the best gunplay of its style. I wished there was more content to this game, but I and a small niche group of others are waiting for the next successor of this title. Video of RftA from me: https://youtu.be/BWONpgGk7qo Honorable Mentions: GunZ the Duel: probably the most mechanically challenging multiplayer game I've ever played and was the most competitive for a free title. Skill gaps between players is insane based on how fast your APM was to cancel all sorts of animations to trick and eliminate all opposition.

I am a veteran of this style of game. Took me 120 hrs for first completion. Im at 160 while messing around. When you understand where everything is and the min req to get achievements, certain items, etc then it takes much less time. Can go from starting area to endgame in few hours if just beelining your objectives.

Escape From Tarkov (from time to time). Monster Hunter Rise (started on Steam Deck during sale with expansion) Several indies including Core Keeper. After completing Elden Ring 100%, there's been quite a void...

The nice thing about Samsung tablets are the keyboard add ons. While not the best, its basically a super chromebook with android features too. The dex mode has been my go to for casual use.

The rumormill on the Steam Deck modding scene I am in is that SteamOS 3.0 is the finished product once most of the major issues on SD is resolved. There are many issues relating to how the UI works with individual titles. Also needs full anticheat support

It has been very good. I havent had many chances to use any of my PCs for a while due to work, incoming child, and being away from my place of stay for too long. It also gives me opportunity to play games I wouldnt run on my PCs regularly. I already have Windows 10 installed in dual boot and currently in process of learning Linux so I can utilize the desktop mode more. My portable setup changed from lugging the A51m to the [Tab S8 Ultra or MSI GS66] and Steam Deck (weight to travel space ratio). All these singleplayer and indie games make gaming fun again on the SD.

Nonstop for weeks now:

My last purchase that isnt related to my car...

I just looked back after not catching up on NBR for 8 months and found it gone. I remember many faces here and hope to participate more!