save the lady, save the world
—
would’ve been a great tagline for
Nintendo’s 1981 arcade classic
“Donkey Kong” as it proved
not all heroes wear capes…
as one unlikely character
wears blue overalls & a red newsboy hat.
Happy MAR10 Day! What was the last video game you played?
Being completely honest, it was Super Smash Brother’s and that was well over three years ago..
While one of my favorite childhood hobby’s hasn’t seen much recent daylight, it’s quite amazing to see and read how fast and global the gaming industry has grown over the past four decades. From arcade games to now playing mobile apps, entertainment is literally at our fingertips. Who knows, being in quarantine may bring this hobby back into my life. But first, comes more haiku, piano and acquiring the Japanese language.
To quote Mario… “Here we go!”
inspiring intentional introspection