<p>How are you holding up? Are you Ok? Did you make it through the politically charged, Thanksgiving dinner conversation with with your drunk relatives? Did you manage to avoid being trampled by the Black Friday hordes? If you’re still standing, join us as we pour one out for those who didn’t make it. The holiday season is halfway over, so take care. Now relax and go play some games! What have you been playing while you take shelter from the holiday storm? Let us know, in haiku form! (Hey, that kinda rhymed!)</p>
<p>Here&#8217;s what we&#8217;ve been playing:</p>
<figure id="attachment_116155" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-116155" style="width: 1000px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img class="size-large wp-image-116155" src="https://cdn.bagogames.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/12151215/Splatoon-review-1024x576.jpg" alt="Splatoon, Nintendo" width="1000" height="563" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-116155" class="wp-caption-text">Splatoon, Nintendo</figcaption></figure>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Inking up the place</strong><br />
<strong> Staying fresh with the squid kids</strong><br />
<strong> Wait, water kills them?</strong><br />
<em>Corey Atwood &#8211; Splatoon</em></p>
<p> ;</p>
<figure id="attachment_116157" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-116157" style="width: 1000px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img class="size-large wp-image-116157" src="https://cdn.bagogames.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/12151230/Bulletstorm2-1024x640.jpg" alt="Bulletstorm, Electronic Arts" width="1000" height="625" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-116157" class="wp-caption-text">Bulletstorm, Electronic Arts</figcaption></figure>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Cliffy B is great</strong><br />
<strong> Under the radar this is</strong><br />
<strong> Soon the remaster</strong><br />
<em>Jerry Dobracki &#8211; Bulletstorm</em></p>
<p> ;</p>
<figure id="attachment_116156" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-116156" style="width: 1000px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img class="size-large wp-image-116156" src="https://cdn.bagogames.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/12151221/8852b142b25e_dying_light_14_-1024x576.jpg" alt="Dying Light, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment" width="1000" height="563" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-116156" class="wp-caption-text">Dying Light, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment</figcaption></figure>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Leap from ledge to ledge</strong><br />
<strong> Dropkick the walking undead</strong><br />
<strong> Boss fight QTE</strong><br />
<em>Kailan May &#8211; Dying Light</em></p>
<p> ;</p>
<figure id="attachment_116159" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-116159" style="width: 1000px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img class="size-large wp-image-116159" src="https://cdn.bagogames.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/12151528/ME2-1024x447.jpg" alt="Mass Effect 2, Electronic Arts" width="1000" height="437" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-116159" class="wp-caption-text">Mass Effect 2, Electronic Arts</figcaption></figure>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Shepard and the crew</strong><br />
<strong> Is dark matter a plot point?</strong><br />
<strong> Scrap it! New Ending!</strong><br />
<em>Josh Nichols &#8211; Mass Effect 2</em></p>
<p> ;</p>
<figure id="attachment_116194" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-116194" style="width: 800px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img class="size-full wp-image-116194" src="https://cdn.bagogames.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/14141608/monster-hunter-generations.jpeg" alt="Monster Hunter: Generations, Capcom" width="800" height="450" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-116194" class="wp-caption-text">Monster Hunter Generations, Capcom</figcaption></figure>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>I hear stream gurgling</strong><br />
<strong> Soft sounds are calming until</strong><br />
<strong> Screams warn of danger</strong><br />
<em>Eleni DiCarlo &#8211; Monster Hunter Generations</em></p>
<p> ;</p>
<figure id="attachment_116193" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-116193" style="width: 1000px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img class="size-large wp-image-116193" src="https://cdn.bagogames.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/14141603/Screen_Shot_2016-11-29_at_5.07.06_PM-1024x573.png" alt="Final Fantasy XV, Square Enix" width="1000" height="560" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-116193" class="wp-caption-text">Final Fantasy XV, Square Enix</figcaption></figure>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>The World of Eos</strong><br />
<strong> Four Friends Journey Together</strong><br />
<strong> Searching for the Truth</strong><br />
<em>Alexx Aplin &#8211; Final Fantasy XV</em></p>
<p> ;</p>
<figure id="attachment_116158" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-116158" style="width: 1000px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img class="size-large wp-image-116158" src="https://cdn.bagogames.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/12151238/final-fantasy-xv-monster-car-1024x576.jpg" alt="Final Fantasy XV, Square Enix" width="1000" height="563" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-116158" class="wp-caption-text">Final Fantasy XV, Square Enix</figcaption></figure>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>It&#8217;s exam season</strong><br />
<strong> And there&#8217;s a brand new FF</strong><br />
<strong> Just what I needed</strong><br />
<em>Chris Penwell &#8211; Final Fantasy XV, Square Enix</em></p>

Whatcha’ Playin’ Humpday Haikus – December 14, 2016
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By Corey Atwood

Final Fantasy XV, Square Enix
- Categories: Opinion
- Tags: BulletstormDying LightFinal FantasyHumpday HaikusMass EffectMonster HunterNintendoSplatoonTop Stories
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