It's 2023 - let's take gaming resolutions | Kaser focus

Last week, we finally wrapped up 2022, a chaotic year in every way. Since this week has been relatively slow (for me, as I didn't attend CES), and in the interest of keeping things light, let's talk about what we'll be up to as gamers in 2023. I gonna get started - here are the things I plan to do this year to improve as a gamer and writer.

First resolution: I'll try to work my way into at least my 2022 backlog. If you read my list last week, you know there are multiple titles of 2022 which I haven't had the chance to play. But last year I also had some pesky personal things to do like getting married, which reduced the playing time possible. So this year, let's see if we can cut some more to finally play The Mortuary Assistant. Alright, just kidding, but seriously, I don't like to miss the big games. It lowers my literacy level as a game writer and gives me FOMO.

Second resolution: I will try to be a more social gamer this year. It's time to finally come out of the pandemic hiding place. I will try to post more information about what I play on social media and also try to spread. I will also - shudder - try to play more multiplayer titles. I love the gaming community. This is how I met the other half of the aforementioned marriage. So I would like to undo my mortification and enjoy the players company again.

That's all I have (at least as far as games go), but if anyone else has any game-related resolutions, feel free to tweet me. Might as well get started on the second resolution right away.

On a (more) personal note, I'm already making progress in building my list of games for 2023. I know of at least one new game that launched on New Year's Day. MDNA Games, the creators of the Carol Reed series (one of the most independent indie games), has released their latest entry: The Game Maker. I don't expect everyone to like his style of play, but he's started my year off on a good note so far.

What's New:

We are the guardians The Game Maker: A Carol Reed Mystery

New to subscription services:

Iris Fall (Xbox Gold) Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order (PlayStation Plus) Axiom Verge 2 (PlayStation Plus) Fallout 76 (PlayStation Plus) Evil in 2 (Prime Gaming) Faraway 2 (Prime Gaming) Breath (Prime Gaming) Beat the Cop (Prime Gaming) Chicken Police - Paint it RED! (first game) Lawn Mowing Simulator (Prime Gaming) Beach Buggy Racing 2: Hot Wheels Edition (Luna Prime) The Jackbox Party Pack 2 (Luna Prime) Monster Truck Championship (Luna Prime) Lumines Remastered (Luna Prime) Scott Pilgrim vs. the World: The Complete Game Edition (GeForce Now) Carrier Command 2 (GeForce Now) Hospital Project (GeForce Now) Portal with RTX (GeForce Now) Cut Steel (GeForce Now) Episode XOXO (Apple Arcade)

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