when I said award season meant nothing to me because I completely forgot there's such a thing as the bath. Two games, awards thistles probably divided when it was first announced in 2000 and four is over, blowing a much maligned industry that wanted to be seen his artistic. But in recent years, and particularly during the pandemic, there's been a subtle change in attitudes. Has the mental wellbeing aspect of gaming became so important to millions of people around the world who found themselves cut off from friends and family? Aunt, particularly young people have found themselves stranded and cheap accommodation in cities where they were less than wonderful jobs. All unknown games become a way to cope with day to day life and have a small Galway. You didn't read the news realised he didn't have to focus to read a book. A game occupies a perfect hinterland between passivity and engagement for so many who wanted to escape the horrors and loneliness of the world showing down. Dear Keith, thanks for remembering us. We're sort of at the end of the award season could be forgotten about, but more and more people are recognising the creativity and genuine quality of performance that brings these games to life. There is, of course, plenty of people who just like the first person shooters, and that's fine. But like every cultural corner, there's the blockbusters. And then there's the small Indies. They bring their own sort of joy to everyone. Dear, back to games, awards. I've never been a serious game. I've never had a council. But there was always the PC with the little Graphics card that allowed a little escape. Escape was needed, so I appreciate the range of games as much as anyone. It's lovely to have the games that would otherwise have escaped my attention and that may one day play when my Children have grown up and I get time to play on how nice the performers are getting recognised for the performances in a game. The Big one. It was a game called Return. I don't know anything about it, but one day maybe I'll make it to a casual game or status just below serious game of status,

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