Tag Archives: video games

Links: Pumpkins, Games, & More

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It’s November! Now to gear up to eat my body weight in food. My partner and I were already planning out Thanksgiving menu and I think we just to make and eat a bunch of sides. The turkey honestly ranks pretty low when compared with things like stuffing, mashed potatoes, and sweet potato casserole. I wore my hot dog costume to the office today and it was a big hit! It was so delightfully silly … Continue reading Links: Pumpkins, Games, & More

The Games That Got Me Through Nursing School, Part Three: Fighting and Surviving in Roguelites and RPGs

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Sometimes I play video games because I want to beat stuff up. But I wanna beat stuff up, for, like, a purpose, man. Like to save the world or help a charming character survive a difficult scrape. In this third installment about the games that got me through nursing school, I’m focusing on games where you gotta fight but there’s also some real narrative juice.  Basically all of these games are RPGs and roguelites. RPGs … Continue reading The Games That Got Me Through Nursing School, Part Three: Fighting and Surviving in Roguelites and RPGs

The Puzzle and Card Games That Got Me Through Nursing School

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I’m back for my second installment on the video games that helped me survive nursing school without shooting my cortisol levels perpetually to the moon (that’s one of the primary stress hormones, if you are blessed enough to not need to know this information). In my first installment, I talked about sim games, which are my go-to for all-round stress relief. But I find that sometimes, when using a particular part of my brain a … Continue reading The Puzzle and Card Games That Got Me Through Nursing School

Cozy Gaming on the She Wore Black Podcast!

Universes and interests are colliding! Agatha Andrews, host of the She Wore Black podcast, is a friend of the site and frequent podcast guest. She reached out about having me on to talk about her foray into cozy gaming, after listening to Sarah and I talk about video games. I was more than happy to join Agatha to talk about one of my very favorite things! It was my first time talking to Agatha and she instantly … Continue reading Cozy Gaming on the She Wore Black Podcast!

The Life Sim Games That Got Me Through Nursing School

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Hello, Bitchery!!! If you missed me, it’s because I spent basically all of 2021 and 2022 in graduate nursing school, and then the first couple months of 2023 studying for a licensing exam. Through this process, I have found that one of the only ways I find I can actually unwind from cramming my brain full of massive amounts of information at a rapid pace is by playing video games. As you might imagine, I … Continue reading The Life Sim Games That Got Me Through Nursing School

Links: Wholesome Games, Yarn, & More

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Welcome back, everyone! We’re chugging along through June. How are we all doing? It was my partner’s 30th birthday over the weekend and we attended a yummy tasting menu. One of the highlights was a duo of flaky biscuits with smoked maple and miso butter. The executive even gave us some to take home at the end of the night. It’s also a busy week! I’m doing some volunteer work, trivia with friends, and then … Continue reading Links: Wholesome Games, Yarn, & More

Links: Yarn, Video Games, & More

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Hey, all! It’s Wednesday links time! How was your weekend? I finally moved the last of my furniture from my old apartment and I feel such relief. There are a few things to wrap up still, like donating other pieces of furniture left behind and cleaning, but the most stressful part is done. Now I can unpack my extensive candle collection and get to burnin’. (Also…the books. Dear god, the books.) … From Nakia at WildStarFibers.com: I … Continue reading Links: Yarn, Video Games, & More

Links: Quizzes, Stunts, & More

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Hello, all! How are we?! I honestly feel like I can’t remember what I’ve been up to. I’m in the midst of that allergy haze. Toast is slowly settling. He’s hiding less, which feels like a good sign! My partner and I finished the tutorial scenarios of Gloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion, which took longer than expected. However, I really enjoyed it and I’m eager to get into the real campaign. Some other highlights: I made … Continue reading Links: Quizzes, Stunts, & More

Book and Video Game Pairings

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Sarah and I frequently talk about video games, and I thought it would be fun to find pairings of video games and books that work well together. We’d also love to hear what games you’ve been playing recently and what books may complement them. Stardew Valley is a cozy, farming game that Sarah and I have streamed many times. You revive a farm in a small town. Maybe you spend your day fishing or wooing … Continue reading Book and Video Game Pairings

Links: Trans Rights, Plays, & More

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Welcome back, y’all! How are we doing?! I, for one, am exhausted this week. There’s a big conference being held at work and all the  movers and shakers are there. It’s positively tiring. In other news, I’m in the early stages of getting a pal for my old cat Linus. He was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism last August and it’s brought out some anxious traits. And while we love him dearly, we also cannot chase him … Continue reading Links: Trans Rights, Plays, & More

Links: Video Games, Katee Robert, & More

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Welcome back to Wednesday Links! How did we all do for Valentine’s Day? Just another day for some of you? I got a haircut and had a nice homemade dinner. My partner made bolognese and I made a chocolate souffle. All in all, not bad! I also cannot wait for February to be over. There is something about January and February that just drags for me. Anyone else? … The Salt Eaters Bookshop is throwing … Continue reading Links: Video Games, Katee Robert, & More