What I really like about this photo is it kind of sums up how we both had fun and relaxed as kids. I was either 6 or 7 years old and he was 9 or 10.
As you can see he was holding a N64 controller and I was holding a drink of some sort (probably hot chocolate). I imagine it was one of those times where I was sitting back and watching him play a single player game before taking my turn to play a single player game myself, or for us to play a multiplayer game together. I know some kids get impatient or bored if they are watching someone else play video games, but I didn’t mind waiting my turn. I actually really liked watching him play, especially The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.
We both have always seemed to have nintendo systems growing up ever since the original NES was released and would be excited to play both single player and multiplayer games on them. Fast forward to now, we still game every week or two, playing multiplayer nintendo switch games online together. We live far from each other so we can’t see each other in person often, but I really like that we can still game together.
Video games have always been a source of comfort for me, whether playing with others or on my own. If I really like one, I can get lost in it for hundreds of hours on my own. The best combination for me is cozying up in bed with tea while playing one of my favorite games. Bonus relaxation points if it’s raining outside. ☕🌧️ The real world can wait – I’ve got pokemon to collect, main quests, side missions, character armor to upgrade, furniture to craft, crops to water, goombas to squash, and purple shorts to deliver back to the mayor!
I never claimed to be normal 