EverQuest Legends is a powerful nostalgia machine

According to The Verge, EverQuest Legends — a nostalgia-focused reimagining of the classic game — has taken on unexpected emotional weight for one player. After an estranged father's death following decades of addiction, the author found themselves drawn back to the game of their youth. The piece explores how nostalgic games can become unexpected tools for processing grief and loss, especially when the chance for reconciliation has passed.

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