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Any reason you picked this series over the others that he’s written?

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Yeah, it sounds like gaming losing its luster for you is likely just a symptom of the larger issue you're describing. And like you said, it's become extremely common, unfortunately. Between social media and short form video content, people's attention spans are getting absolutely crushed. Other than a full detox, I would suggest some exposure therapy, though I wouldn't choose something that supposed to be fun, like gaming. Every day, find a long form news article about something you find at least somewhat interesting, and make yourself read it. The whole thing. You can take breaks to just sit, but you can't take a break to do anything else, and especially not to pick up your phone. Start with full fat NYT-esque articles and move into long form New Yorker-esque articles. But like I said, the most important thing is that you turn off notifications on your phone and don't pick it up. Doing so is the root cause of the issue.

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I've had to do similar things. When I'm going to start a game, I completely move my phone out of my reach. Too easy to just waste what little free time I have just scrolling.

Don't really feel aged out. Just not as much time for me to play and I find myself less and less interested in newer titles. Expedition 33 is great, but most gaming time is playing older games instead.

I've finished Carl 1-7, so I've moved back to the Riyria series. Hasn't been quite top level yet, but it's just so consistently good that I regret not reading this before now.

Stellar Blade is great, but this sounds like some grifting lol. The game's content is the same as what's on PS5 now. :lol:

I can't wait to meet Uzi Jesus :rotflmao:

I can understand it to a degree. There's a lot of other non-football infrastructure that needs to be build and upgraded as well. I'm sure no one wants to be kept holding the bag, but they're certainly more conservative than I was expecting.

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Reading some things saying that some of these devs are ex-ubisoft devs. Possible since French based.

Lol at ubi if true.

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Makes you realize how much good talent is wasted in the giant corporate game companies. :lol:

I see. It's kinda hard to base many recommendations off that, but I'll list a few that I think are just very good.

Vagabond
Berserk (very dark fantasy, may not be to your taste as intro to medium)
Vinland Saga
20th Century Boys
Frieren: Beyond Journey's End
Witch Hat Atelier

I highly recommend using a website like MAL as resource. It has a huge database and you'll be able to find recommendations and rankings by users.

Highest rated Manga - LINK

Recommendations Based off Nausicaa - LINK

If you want something a bit easier to get into, then I'd probably recommend something like Fullmetal Alchemist or One Piece.

I think you could also accomplish the same thing by self destructing?