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So instead of reading the bad, poorly reported video games piece that shall not be named, here's some great games-saved-my-mental-health-during-the-pandemic reading instead, from us over at @WIRED Games.
First, read @m0steele on how playing Skyrim (which is 10 years old now, wow!) helped her seasonal depression and gave her a greater appreciation of the things around her: https://www.wired.com/story/skyrim-seasonal-depression/
Then read @esthermollica on how post-apoc games were the "community overcoming collective struggle" vibe she—and we—need in this moment: https://www.wired.com/story/postapocalyptic-video-games-pandemic-mental-health/
And finally, while it's not pandemic related specifically, check out these stories of people who found community—and then love—in online games in a meaningful way: https://www.wired.com/story/love-community-mmorpg-online-gaming/
Oh - check back with me on the 19th. I just finished editing a beautiful story where a mother and daughter bonded during the pandemic over Breath of The Wild, and I can't wait for you to read it.
