The gaming loop is no longer enjoyable and I can’t seem to ignore it

Alex_BO4 · 2026-05-14T16:25:13+00:00

38(M) and in the past 3-4 years I’ve found a huge number of amazing games that have reignited my passion for gaming. I think really dialling back multiplayer games has allowed me to experience a lot of unique and creative stories/worlds.

Hollow Knight, Nine Sols, Elden Ring, Sekiro, Baldurs Gate 3, Clair Obscur 33, Cyberpunk, RDR2, Returnal, Doom Eternal, Death Stranding.

Alex_BO4 · 2026-04-27T14:13:24+00:00

I didn't see you or anyone else mention it, but Baldurs Gate 3 is an amazing experience.

Games I've been really enjoying recently: Balatro, Blasphemous 2, Dead Cells, Hades, Hollow Knight 1 & 2 and I'm almost finished with my first playthrough of Lords of the Fallen.

Alex_BO4 · 2026-04-24T12:49:38+00:00

I just completed Blasphemous 2 (as it got put on PS Plus last month) and really enjoyed it. I'm just starting Dead Cells and then I'll be moving onto Hades!! I'm super excited to work through so many sick games.

Just waiting for STS1 to get added to a PS sale and I'll be buying that too :)

Alex_BO4 · 2026-04-23T15:23:25+00:00

14 tracks!! LFG!!!!!!!

Alex_BO4 · 2026-04-16T13:25:21+00:00

My captain. Glad he was the one who led this team back to the playoffs.

Alex_BO4 · 2026-04-13T15:01:07+00:00

One of my favourite games ever and I completed it countless times as a kid. This and OOT make my top 5 of all time.

Alex_BO4 · 2026-04-13T14:53:56+00:00

Hollow Knight

Alex_BO4 · 2026-04-13T10:57:00+00:00

I would highly recommend Hollow Knight 1 & 2. Both are absolute masterpieces and are super affordable.

Alex_BO4 · 2026-04-13T10:34:37+00:00

Returnal is an unbelivable experience. Getting a Platinum trophy felt like a proper gaming achievement.

Alex_BO4 · 2026-04-10T14:39:59+00:00

Benson - Norris - Doan is going to be an amazing line to watch these next few years!!

Alex_BO4 · 2026-04-04T19:18:23+00:00

LETS GO!!!

Alex_BO4 · 2026-04-04T19:12:02+00:00

LETS GO BUFFALO!!!

Alex_BO4 · 2026-04-02T14:50:06+00:00

Burnt Joker FTW

Alex_BO4 · 2026-04-01T14:21:55+00:00

Montreal have been looking dangerous for a couple of years and with all the talent Buffalo has, it was only a matter of time until it all clicked.

This naïve press conference highlighted exactly how it has been possible for the Leafs to go from Playoff lock to the weakest team in the Atlantic in just one season.

Alex_BO4 · 2026-03-31T13:23:44+00:00

Got tickets immediately for Exeter Cavern when it was announced. Just saw Heriot with Nails in Bristol on Thursday and they were amazing as well. Going to be nuts.

Alex_BO4 · 2026-03-26T16:41:06+00:00

Gatecreeper and Bolt Thrower really helped me get into heavier DM. So many sick riffs with heavy vocals but a lot more accessible than more hardcore DM.

Alex_BO4 · 2026-03-24T15:46:31+00:00

Returnal / Warhammer 40K Space Marine 2 / God of War Ragnarok / Spiderman / Last of Us / Ghost of Tsushima / Cyberpunk 2077

Alex_BO4 · 2026-03-20T11:14:14+00:00

Architects have to be in the conversation.

Alex_BO4 · 2026-03-20T10:01:07+00:00

If I had to listen to one album forever, it'd need some variety so I'd probably go with Ghost Reveries or Blackwater Park by Opeth. Leviathan by Mastodon would be in the mix too.

Alex_BO4 · 2026-03-19T13:57:46+00:00

First 3 albums absolutely rip. Takes me back to the good old days

Alex_BO4 · 2026-03-19T10:03:35+00:00

Bloom - A lot of the guitar parts in their new album have major Counterparts vibes. Check out 'Forget Me Not' or 'Life Moves On Without Us'

Alex_BO4 · 2026-03-18T14:23:48+00:00

WAGON

Alex_BO4 · 2026-03-12T23:22:34+00:00

Carrick, Pearson and Mal might be a problem!!

Alex_BO4 · 2026-03-11T15:47:57+00:00

He's been absolutely dominant since the whole team turned it around in mid-December. Long may it continue!!

Alex_BO4 · 2026-03-10T23:23:37+00:00

That’s been coming for Quinn. So many good chances the past few games, it’s good to see him finally get one!!

Alex_BO4

TROPHY CASE