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The Binding Of Issac Rebirth Turns 13 today

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  copyright: The Binding Of Isaac is property of  Edmund McMillen and Headup Games. Brevity And Ethics: I have no affiliation with the Binding Of Isaac, Edmund McMillen or Headup Games Today marks the release of a new entry in one of the most profoundly dark rogue-like dungeon crawlers. While I didn’t dive into it myself, I had the chance to watch my wife play, and the story really resonated with us. It's a haunting experience that delves into themes of religious anxiety and trauma, something that struck a chord given my own experiences growing up in a religious household. As she played, I became her co-strategist, observing enemy patterns, brainstorming optimal builds, and figuring out how to conquer the game’s tough moments—especially those iconic battles against "Mom." Watching her tackle each challenge brought a fresh perspective, making even the darkest aspects of the game feel less heavy and more about shared adventure.   I also appreciate how they revamped the game

Spyro 2 turns 25 today

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  Copyright: Spyro and Spyro 2 are property of Activision-Blizzard and Microsoft Brevity and Ethics: i have no affiliation with Spyro, Microsoft or Sony, Im just a fan Today, we’re celebrating a big milestone for one of the best Spyro games—it’s officially 15 years old! Now that it’s old enough for a learner’s permit, let’s take a moment to look back and remember all the magic that made this game unforgettable. I remember my first dive into Spyro 2. I’d tried the demo of the first game on one of those jam-packed demo discs and loved it, though I couldn’t have told you the difference between the games back then. But one sunny summer day, I wandered into my local Hollywood Video, and there it was—Spyro 2, glowing in all its purple glory on the shelf. I was hooked the moment I booted it up. And had a great weekend playing it on my Playstation I didn’t know who Ripto was or why he was raging, but I knew I had to find out. I didn’t know what a "collect-a-thon" was or what "pl