The Joy of Walking in Games

When the world locked down, I chose to walk. In a world that was slowly closing in, wandering the vast landscapes of walking simulator games felt like a release. I immersed myself in the lives of others: people who were on journeys of their own, my outer and inner worlds blending into one. I haven't been alone, either. People turned to video games in droves during the pandemic, and game companies recorded record profits.