Astro Bot: Astro's Playroom (PS5)

Pack in games are weird, they just don't happen anymore, so to see Sony packed one in with the PS5 even though it's a glorified tech demo, it was a nice surprise.  I loved Astro Bot: Rescue Mission on PSVR, and Asobo studio has some serious platforming chops.  I loved looking for the collectibles and the platforming felt spot on.  A little easy but really fun.  Recommend!

Spider Man 2 (PS5)

Hey, I bought a PS5!  Complete impulse, but I don't regret it.   Look, it's a lot like the other Spider Man games, but this one looks amazing.  The additions of flight/gadgets and abilities will make it hard to go back to those first two games.  Good story, good combat, but man, my wrist hurts from hammering out that square button so much.  Recommend!

Super Mega Baseball 4 (Xbox Series X)

It's like the other ones with former MLB Players.  I keep looking for that hook that 2 gave me, but it never sticks.  Time and place I guess.

A Short Hike (Xbox Series X via Game Pass)

Beautiful little indy game, completed in just a few hours, but an unforgettable experience I can't recommend enough.

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (Switch)

Breath of the Wild completely blew me away, I played it to completion twice.  This game is more, but better, but still "more" of the same.  It expands on a number of ideas and the building mechanic is really neat, the problem is, once you find a suitable vehicle to build, it feels pointless to experiment with anything else....well, for me anyways.  The combat isn't dynamic enough to warrant experimenting with building war machines for me.  Still loved it, but was happy to complete it.  Recommend.

Microsoft Solitaire Collection (PC/Mobile)

I needed a second screen action when watching the NHL/NBA playoffs and this filled the role nicely.  I also use it frequently for the daily Xbox quest to play a PC game for 100 points.  Nice collection of games.  Recommend.

MLB The Show 23 (Xbox Series X via Game Pass)

I played this game for the typical one month duration, had a good time with it but once again, I fell off pretty quickly.  Same game, new year.  Pass.