Yeah honestly XCX servers were completely dead prior to this point, esp cuz the game is mega expensive now, like in the $300s for used.
If anything, the servers shutting down allowed for probably my favorite gaming experience in this year thus far. The hacked unreleased multiplayer lobbies, ppl chilling and partying despite the lack of ability to communicate. It's been giving me a bit of an anime con vibe, and a similar empty feeling coming out of it.
"Iwata was awesome" - Mr. Nintendo
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