I recommend Path of Exile 2. It has couch co-op now I believe. Fun game to destroy as 2.

Oh I know but I don't think it's possible to get addicted to video games for most people cause of intermediate burn out, it happens so much and is common enough to prevent addiction. I seen PS wrap up number and 1000 - 1500 hours a year, which is most people on here, isn't an addiction. It's a healthy sub 20 hours a week or less and some heavy weekend binging. It's far better than going to the pub on the weekend or partying and the days of it being anti social are long past. I'm more antisocial with gaming than the opposite but the option to be social and play co-op or MP games is right there and incredibly easy. But yes, I agree, Moderation is key. I seen PS wrap ups with over 3000 hours for the year, some close to 4000, not on here but on Twitter and that's way too far at one third of each day, that's addiction but it's in very few people from what I can see, unless more people are hiding their stats.

Very cool, you too both have life sorted. I wish I had someone who was into games so I could enjoy a game in turns or do some Co-op gaming. 

I dont have any traditional round of games to play for Christmas but I'm absolutely gonna be enjoying my few days of break with what I'm playing right now

Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade (PC)

Grand Theft Auto V (PS5)

Shin Megami Tensei V (NS)

I was just outside shoveling snow for the last hour, and yes, it is cold, but at least it isn't windy here. That would have really sucked.

Thanks! That does look like it ticks all the right boxes we're looking for gameplay wise.
(Not sure what's up with all the monetization packs)



I downloaded the Founder's pack with early access, will give it whirl!
PS5 Pro enhanced too, nice.

I'll go for a run again tomorrow like every other day. It should 'warm up' to -7, but at least the sun should be out and less wind. I survived -7 with -20 windchill for a 16K run. Yesterday was -2, dark grey with some snow drizzle. That often feels colder than dry -8 with the sun out.
Last night walking the dog it was cold enough to make my nostrils freeze breathing in.

Not much snow to shovel here, about 1 cm... Not enough to make running on frozen dirt more comfortable. Got to be careful with the ankles this time of year, frozen tracks trying to trip you up everywhere.

It's the only time to see the sun this time of year, when it's -7 or lower. Any warmer and it's overcast all day :/

Grand Tefth Auto 5 is always a good choice, for the most popular game ever, the campaign is actually underated, keeping track of the trophy numbers and people just don't engage with it, proportionally to people who own the game it's far under percentages of other games. Personally beat it half a dozen times now and it's such a good campaign. 

If you find yourself getting frustrated with FF7 Remake cause of it's slow, molasses progression, trust me, it's worth playing for Rebirth. Rebirth fixes every issue you'll encounter and then adds so much more on top. Playing it now after a sluggish playthrough of Remake and It's phenomenal. Aside from the image quality but I'm sure your PC will do it justice. 

I don't. But there is a game which feels like Christmas to me, although not because it's a Christmas game. The first DKC. I bought it around that time back when it came out and played it religiously. So when this time of season comes around, and there's snow and lights and the music etc, I always get the hankering for another round of that game.

Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Before that, it was New Leaf. I'd still do it on New Leaf if my 3DS weren't in rough shape. Once I unlock Christmas Nights Into Dreams (bought the game before delisting but haven't played) that might become a Christmas routine.