You Will Never Play Many of 2024’s Best Games
The everyday bickering amongst gamers is getting eclipsed by Low Sodium subreddits, nostalgic undertones, and a newfound appreciation for the artistry behind gaming. While realistic immersion, endless worlds, and intensive combat remain desired, there’s an overlooked and flourishing interest in the 8-bit, slow, low or no stakes, and artisanal... See more
Substack • The Rise of Low Sodium & Gentle Gaming
The point of a game is to enter into a small world that is an escape from our everyday life. It’s a challenging but captivating diversion. We can’t predict if we’ll win. We play games, as the philosopher Bernard Suits explained, to voluntarily take on unnecessary obstacles for the sake of maybe overcoming them.