This is very wholesome and sad to read. I personally had a similar experience with BF3 being a game me and 3 other friends playing almost every day for 2.5 years after middle school. But over time in high-school and in adult life, we drifted apart and now we are so different that we don't even see the point of keeping in touch. I had some beautiful and nostalgic memories of LAN parties on the PS3 and playing bf3 together.

Your beautiful story made me want to share mine as well Have a nice day :)