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Xenoblade Chronicles 3 really deserves respect. It's one of those games where the story doesn't just keep you playing, but you literally live it with the characters. Top!
Personally, I'm constantly behind on work because of video games. I keep thinking I'll play just a little bit longer and then get to work. But it's almost over.
However, you underestimated Generation 3 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald), especially Emerald, which brought a lot of new things - weather effects, a combat zone (Battle Frontier), and a strong atmosphere of the Hoenn region.
This is my first post and I just stumbled upon this thread. A week ago I dislocated my shoulder in the gym. I will soon have surgery. I don't know how to live without sports for 3 months now.