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Current Game: Persona 3 Reload | Guild Wars 2

I booted up Persona 3 Reload just to test the waters—but a few hours later, I'm realizing I might be in deeper than I thought. In today’s episode of The XP Log, I talk about my first impressions, how the game’s tone and systems grabbed me, and why this “background game” might be stepping into the spotlight.

Sometimes a game doesn’t wait for you to be ready—it just pulls you in.

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Current Game: TBD | Guild Wars 2

In this in-between-games episode of The XP Log, I talk about Kena: Bridge of Spirits—a game I thought I was ready for, but turns out... maybe not just yet. I unpack that “not quite the right fit” feeling, touch on possibly diving into Persona 3 Reload as a background game, and briefly wander into my thoughts on Monster Hunter Wilds and Guild Wars 2.

Sometimes, you're just in that limbo zone—too much energy to stop gaming, not enough direction to fully commit. Let's talk about it.

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Current Game: Star Ocean Second Story R |

After a lunch break cliffhanger, I finally wrapped up Star Ocean: The Second Story R, and in this episode, I'm unpacking how it felt to see it through to the end. From cosmic detours to character growth, I highlight Claude’s surprising journey from a hesitant space cadet to a decisive hero.

Was the ending worth the wait? Did the character arcs hit home? And why do games from this era still leave such a lasting impression?

Tune in for a quick recap, a little reflection, and the satisfaction of finally closing the book on this sci-fi JRPG classic.

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Youtube.com @TheXPLogPod

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