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Massive geek about all things language, literature, history, and video games. Teacher. All-around nerd. Living in Japan. she/her

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Bennet87AO3 🏳️‍🌈 @bennet87ao3.bsky.social · Nov 15

What was the first game you remember playing?

Mine was a slightly obscure game called Castles II when I was about 5. My dad had bought a PC with MS-DOS and I used to watch him play, then try it myself. Of course, I was hopeless (and still am! The game is on Steam now).

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Bennet87AO3 🏳️‍🌈 @bennet87ao3.bsky.social · 19h

Ah, damn. I'll be in bed by then 😂 Tomorrow it is!

Bennet87AO3 🏳️‍🌈 @bennet87ao3.bsky.social · 19h

Oh, it's out already? I didn't get a notification even though I wishlisted it after playing the demo. On it!

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Bennet87AO3 🏳️‍🌈 @bennet87ao3.bsky.social · 21h

Well, now I feel ancient. 😂

I remember getting it for Christmas as a teen and playing it at my Nan's house. She was mortified when I beat up and elderly lady (who I thought was a younger man lol). Her elderly friend thought it was hilarious haha.

Culture Crave 🍿 @culturecrave.co · 22h

'Grand Theft Auto 3' released 24 years ago today

Bennet87AO3 🏳️‍🌈 @bennet87ao3.bsky.social · 1d

Ahh, Oxenfree! I know so few people who have played that. I loved those games, especially the first.

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Bennet87AO3 🏳️‍🌈 @bennet87ao3.bsky.social · 1d

Ah, Camden Market. Where everywhere smells like weed (or at least used to) 😂

Bennet87AO3 🏳️‍🌈 @bennet87ao3.bsky.social · 1d

Just got on the bus to realise I left my breakfast and breaktme snacks indoors (in a bag by the front door as I put my shoes on). 😑

I usually eat breakfast before I leave for work but today I was running late.

Today's going to be a great day, I can tell...

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Bennet87AO3 🏳️‍🌈 @bennet87ao3.bsky.social · 1d

Chips? On my fry up?? Instead of bubble and squeak??? 😂

Jokes aside, it looks great! I've never thought of using chorizo instead. That's genius.

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Bennet87AO3 🏳️‍🌈 @bennet87ao3.bsky.social · 1d

Right?? I'd appreciate a gentler transition period, thank you 😂 I think it's part of why I found it so hard to get out of bed this morning. It was just too cold.

Bennet87AO3 🏳️‍🌈 @bennet87ao3.bsky.social · 1d

No, I am too! It's freezing. I love wearing my hoodies but this is a sharp drop in temperature compared with just a couple of weeks ago. 🥶

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Bennet87AO3 🏳️‍🌈 @bennet87ao3.bsky.social · 1d

Wow, the Mass Effect Legendary Edition is 92% off on Steam at the moment. What a goddamn bargain for over 100 hours of epicness. If I could, I'd buy it all over again. 😂

Bennet87AO3 🏳️‍🌈 @bennet87ao3.bsky.social · 2d

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Bennet87AO3 🏳️‍🌈 @bennet87ao3.bsky.social · 2d

Man, you missed out on the best Mass Effects. 🥲

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Bennet87AO3 🏳️‍🌈 @bennet87ao3.bsky.social · 2d

Oh man, are you in for a treat with those. Especially Mass Effect. Best gaming trilogy IMO.

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Bennet87AO3 🏳️‍🌈 @bennet87ao3.bsky.social · 2d

I've only ever completed Infinite. I've tried 1 a few times but always end up dropping it pretty early on. I think it's a little too eerie for me. 😅

Bennet87AO3 🏳️‍🌈 @bennet87ao3.bsky.social · 2d

Almost none of the Zelda games (except BotW, which bored me after 20-odd hours and I never completed it). Never had a Nintendo console growing up, only PC and PlayStation.

Bennet87AO3 🏳️‍🌈 @bennet87ao3.bsky.social · 2d

I have sensory issues and it really got to me. I was hoping the ojiisan next to me would do the stereotypical thing and tell her to shut it up, but he didn't 😂

Bennet87AO3 🏳️‍🌈 @bennet87ao3.bsky.social · 2d

Fingers crossed you get a roast before you leave! I miss a good roast so much (seeing a pattern here 😂).

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Bennet87AO3 🏳️‍🌈 @bennet87ao3.bsky.social · 2d

I'm still desperately hoping they come to Tokyo but no news yet. 😭

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Bennet87AO3 🏳️‍🌈 @bennet87ao3.bsky.social · 2d

Okay, but the side quest + area for the Spider Lily armour is one of the best in the game IMO, so worth it. I stumbled across it as I entered the region and loved it. So creepy.

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Bennet87AO3 🏳️‍🌈 @bennet87ao3.bsky.social · 2d

Excuse you? 67? How is he older than my parents??

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Bennet87AO3 🏳️‍🌈 @bennet87ao3.bsky.social · 2d

I never get the train during rush hour (bus or cycle to work is easier for me) so the odd time I do when I'm off, I'm reminded of just how grateful I am that I have other options. You think no more people can fit and yet suddenly another 5 back their way into the carriage and we're all sardines 😂

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Bennet87AO3 🏳️‍🌈 @bennet87ao3.bsky.social · 2d

Sod's Law: the one day I forget my headphones is the day someone decides to play a video on their phone out loud on the bus home. In Tokyo, of all places! Apparently we're all too polite to say anything as everyone's just pretending it isn't happening and isn't annoying as hell. 🥲

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Bennet87AO3 🏳️‍🌈 @bennet87ao3.bsky.social · 2d

I forgot just how tiny the London tube trains were after living in Tokyo for 5+ years. I went back to visit and felt claustrophobic 😂 The ones here are so much more spacious (but that also means they can cram more people on during rush hour, which sucks).

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Bennet87AO3 🏳️‍🌈 @bennet87ao3.bsky.social · 2d

They should also analyse the media. A lot of hate was driven by news articles, especially during COVID, blaming foreigners for spreading it, for example.

Bennet87AO3 🏳️‍🌈 @bennet87ao3.bsky.social · 3d

Welcome to the beans-on-toast cult! Have you tried it with melted cheese on top, too?

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