Mass Effect 3's tragic effects on marriage
Angry about Mass Effect 3's ending? Or angry at people who are angry about Mass Effect 3's ending? This has nothing to do with that—just had to get it out of the way. This is a skit by USC film student Andrew Allen of Padinga , and while the premise is well-worn (heavy investment in games = strain on relationship), it's done cleverly, so it has earned our hearty "hey, this is cute, so watch it" endorsement.
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Tyler grew up in Silicon Valley during the '80s and '90s, playing games like Zork and Arkanoid on early PCs. He was later captivated by Myst, SimCity, Civilization, Command & Conquer, all the shooters they call "boomer shooters" now, and PS1 classic Bushido Blade (that's right: he had Bleem!). Tyler joined PC Gamer in 2011, and today he's focused on the site's news coverage. His hobbies include amateur boxing and adding to his 1,200-plus hours in Rocket League.
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