Sounds like an awesome idea.

Been enjoying playing Vampire Survivors on my SteamDeck, it’s surprisingly fun for its simplicity and barely uses any battery.

Also just started Nova Lands because I heard it was a good gateway game to other automation games. It’s pretty chill. Unsure how fun mid to late game progression is but I’m enjoying it so far.

The eyes :o

What animal is that??? It’s so cool!

Yep! I installed Spotify and Plexamp in desktop mode and added them as a Non-Steam apps. Then in gaming mode I just open the game and my audio player of choice simultaneously!

That’s the one!!!

Nah but it did remind me of a poem my Nana used to read me as a kid

Enjoying Powerwash Simulator on my SteamDeck this week, it’s the perfect game to chill and listen to podcasts as you play.

Also been enjoying Skate 3 on the PS3, I’m pretty close to completing the game so have been working on the last few challenges.

I love this grumpy void :o

Give me the void :o

If franchises count then the Skate trilogy because I ended up hyperfixating on it. The controls are perfect and the vibes (especially in the first 2 games) are immaculate and really being me back to the early 2000s. They’re the main reason I have a PS3 that I use regularly tbh.

If not then Minecraft Java Edition because it’s so easy to play with friends and there’s tons of mods and ways to play the game.

Edit: not sure if I misunderstood the title, if it was asking about 2025 releases then disregard this lol

Legacy Minecraft has such a charm to it that modern versions fail to capture imo

1. Minecraft - Was my absolute childhood and I met so many good friends and learnt a lot throughout my time playing the game.

2. Skate 2 - The controls are perfect, the vibe is amazing, it’s just one of my overall favourites.

3. GTA V - The first R rated game I played. Both this game and Fallout 3 were massive inspirations for me focusing on 3D environments as a Game Dev student.

Honourable mention to Little Big Planet and Rollercoaster Tycoon Deluxe; both of which absolutely shaped my childhood

Here are some that I have found useful:

Game tracking:

• HowLongToBeat - Track your backlog, see how long a game might take to beat
• Retro Achievements - Achievements for retro games

Game art:

• SteamGridDB - Game art banners etc. to personalise your Steam library
• Steam Game Covers - Box Art for Steam games

Compatability

• Does It Play? - Lets you know if a game plays out of box or requires extra downloads or codes
• Proton DB - Compatibility ratings and advice for gaming on Linux

Game Deals:

• Fanatical - Can often find games cheaper here
• Humble Bundle - Does game bundles with proceeds going to charity, often has good games in the bundles.
• CeX - Can pick up second hand physical games for cheap here
• GOG - DRM free games