The same way my barely legible high school handwriting has devolved over 25 years of PC word processing, so too have my instincts to pause and save a game. I blame the advent of autosave, checkpoints, Xbox Quick Resume, and games with such high stakes that I can’t help but save every two seconds in case things blow in my face. (Thank you, Baldur’s Gate 3). But I’m not perfect. I get lazy. And this week, I learned an important lesson eight hours into the newly ported Pokémon FireRed for Nintendo Switch: you still gotta smash that save button.
A Pokémon FireRed failure that could only happen in 2026
Posted by
1
1
This post brings a unique perspective on how technology influences our skills over time. It’s interesting to see how experiences from the past, like gaming and handwriting, can evolve alongside advancements. Thanks for sharing this reflection!