Gaming

I don't play many video games, but a few have really captured my attention over the years. Here are my favorites and the console I played them on.

Games

Call of Duty: Black Ops II Favorite 2012

This was really the only Call of Duty game I truly got into. The multiplayer was incredibly engaging with a perfect balance of action and strategy.

Release Date: November 13, 2012
Developer: Treyarch
Publisher: Activision
Genre: First-person shooter
Platform: Xbox 360 (my primary platform)

Groundbreaking for its futuristic setting (2025) and branching storylines. The pick-10 system for class creation was innovative, and the maps were memorable. Also featured a popular Zombies mode.

Hogwarts Legacy 2023

As a huge Harry Potter fan, this was a dream come true. The immersive world-building and ability to explore Hogwarts was incredible.

Release Date: February 10, 2023
Developer: Avalanche Software
Publisher: Warner Bros. Games
Genre: Action role-playing
Platform: Xbox Series X

Set in the Wizarding World of the 1800s. Features an open world, character customization, spellcasting, potion brewing, and magical beast taming. The magic system felt authentic, and the sense of discovery was constant.

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Xbox Console Series Microsoft

Microsoft's line of home video game consoles, starting with the original Xbox in 2001. The Xbox 360 was my primary console for years.

Developer: Microsoft
Original Xbox (2001) — Microsoft's entry into the console market
Xbox 360 (2005) — Known for Xbox Live and online multiplayer. This is where I played Black Ops 2.
Xbox One (2013) — Focused on multimedia and cloud features
Xbox Series X/S (2020) — Current gen, fast load times, ray tracing

I later upgraded to Xbox Series X for Hogwarts Legacy and other newer titles, appreciating the graphical fidelity and speed.

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