In this reflective essay, Trace explores the idea that every game has something worth experiencing. From beloved classics to overlooked oddities, each title offers a chance to learn something about design, storytelling, or personal taste. By approaching games with curiosity instead of expectations, players can rediscover why exploring the medium is so rewarding.
Category: Essays
Dota 2 Doesn’t Feel the Same, and That’s Okay
Trace reflects on more than a decade spent with Dota 2, from watching his dad play as a kid to grinding ranked matches through high school. What once felt like a defining part of life now feels different, but the thousands of hours spent in the game remain memories he wouldn’t trade.