The article reflects on the challenges of early parenthood, particularly during the pandemic, through the lens of Nicholas O'Brien, a game designer who created 'Bundle of Joy.' The game humorously encapsulates the exhausting yet familiar tasks of baby care in frenetic microgames. By engaging in these entertaining tasks, players can experience both the pressures of childcare and moments of necessary reflection, making the game a therapeutic tool for new parents navigating the complexities of early parenting.
I felt like I needed to create something about how I was feeling, work my way through it by making something.
These frantic vignettes are interspersed with moments of reflection. If you fail at the games, you get stressed out, and the game makes you take a break.
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