E3: Best Movies, TV, And Games For Social Distancing

The novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, has changed a lot in the past couple of months. In addition to the obvious impact it's had on the general population, the numerous casualties, and the overwhelming pressure it's placed on healthcare workers, the coronavirus has also hit the game industry and the entertainment industry in unprecedented ways.

Major conferences like E3 have been canceled or postponed, things are getting delayed, and offices worldwide are asking employees to work from home. Now with the rise in shelter-in-place orders and many parts of the United States closing down "non-essential" businesses like restaurants, clubs, and other social venues, there are even more people stuck at home without a clear indication of how long this will all last.

Screenshot from Kind Words (lo fi chill beats to write to), available on Steam and itch.io.
Screenshot from Kind Words (lo fi chill beats to write to), available on Steam and itch.io.

While those lucky enough to be able to telecommute might be able to keep busy most of the day, people currently out of work, stuck homeschooling or being homeschooled, or self-isolating for health reasons now suddenly have a lot of time to occupy. Escapism isn't always the best medicine, but it can be a temporary relief from the uncertainty of our current situation.

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