“Everybody has that game that they fell in love with because they make an impact. Those games were somebody’s legacy.”
– Rob McElhenney (Ian) in Mythic Quest: Raven’s Banquet
For those who have read my blog post about my weekly movie chats with my brother Jeff, this post will be similar, yet different. As the pandemic has forced us all to rethink our everyday interactions and for over two months, from April to June, we were in lockdown, finding things to break feelings of anxiety took on new meaning. While discussing movies with my brother was one outlet, playing video games with my brother-in-law Kyle was another.
In March, with a lockdown looming, I contacted Kyle and posited the idea of meeting up virtually through PlayStation Plus and playing video games online. Kyle is a gamer. He has played more games than I can even think of and is very knowledgeable about what types of games are perfect for a joint online adventure effort and the kind game I would enjoy. After all, Kyle introduced me to one of my favorite games of all time, one that inspired an awesome Halloween costume and a Funko Pop purchase. This game; Uncharted. Ah yes, the adventures of Nathan Drake. It has adventure, danger, and, may I say, comedy. Love that game, and it was Kyle who suggested it. So, his track record is 1 for 1, hey he’s batting a thousand! Therefore, when he suggested Borderlands 3, even though I had not played 1 or 2, I didn’t even think twice. I was all in, and I would not be disappointed.
