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I sunk 120 hours into Elden Ring. Felt like eating too much junk food after. But after 30 years of gaming, I still say video games are not a waste of time.

Metroid revealed Samus was a woman at the end, not as the game's focus, but just as a fact. The Last of Us did the same with Ellie in the Left Behind DLC. Both got it right.

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Explore reviews, strategies, and insights on retro video game sequels and remasters, highlighting how classic franchises like Fire Emblem, Mario Kart, Call of Duty, and Final Fantasy balance nostalgia with innovation.