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Nick Offerman, the legend who starred in the recent The Last Of Us episode, revealed one Nintendo N64 game that almost changed his life.

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Over time, the gaming industry has seen a sharp incline in the player base as thousands of users switched their part-time towards it. Especially because franchises published many titles, allowing them to choose according to their liking. Plus, they focused on making better games and sequels every time, enthralling the community. 

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However, a dark shadow always lingered over its head as video games became heavily addictive. Gamers spent hours together, glued to their screens, missing out on various things. And so, while its fanbase kept increasing, a handful walked out.

To explain this, we can look at multiple examples, but one sticks out. After all, it features Nick Offerman, the American legend who shared an intriguing story about his relationship with video games.

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The Last Of Us Episode 3 Star breaks the silence on a Nintendo N64 game that got him in an awkward spot 

Back in time, Nintendo released the N64 console, taking control of the markets. The console was way ahead of its time, allowing itself to get enough recognition from the players. On top of that, most of its games turned into instant classics like Donkey Kong, Goldeneye 007, Banjo Kazooie, and more. 

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But due to this, fans found themselves hooked to their screens, missing out on life. This was the case for The Last Of Us star Nick Offerman who walked into another dimension playing the game. He told the Jimmy Kimmel show story, talking about his experience. 

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During the conversation, Jimmy asked Nick if he got a chance to get his hands on The Last of Us game as he starred in the series. However, Offerman said he quit playing video games, explaining a valid reason for it.

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Here’s what he said, “25 years ago, I played my last video game and I’m very indulgent. I lost a couple of weeks to a video game called Banjo-Kazooie,” Offerman said to audience cheers. “Two weeks went by and, you know, I was like, ‘Oh my god, the slow dopamine drip is so delicious.’ Then it’s over and you’re like, ‘Yes, I won!’ I’m like, ‘What have I done with my life?’ And so, I decided I’m never going to do that again. And so thankfully, because games have gotten so good, like The Last of Us, that I think I’d be in a basement and I wouldn’t even be going to audition for shows like this.”

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Post that, the duo continued to talk about Nick’s life, including his role in various movies and series. 

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Atharv Phadke is a Senior Olympics Journalist and Content Head for the division at EssentiallySports, known for his in-depth interviews and sweeping features that capture the soul of sport. A former international swimmer boasting over 300 medals, Atharv draws on his competitive roots to fuse journalistic precision with an athlete’s empathy and insight. With a master’s degree in journalism and over five years of on-ground experience, he leads the ES Olympics division with a balance of Newsroom vision and competitive drive. He was at the helm of EssentiallySports’ dynamic Paris 2024 Olympics coverage, curating stories in collaboration with the on-ground team. His research helped in capturing both the thrill of victory and the humanity at the heart of competition. Throughout his career, Atharv has engaged in exclusive conversations with sporting icons such as Anita Alvarez, Joe Choong, Griffin Colapinto, Ezra Frech, Jim “The Shark” Dreyer, and Amouranth, providing audiences with rare, intimate glimpses into their worlds. His standout coverage includes a deeply personal conversation with Noah Lyles, where the world champion opened up about his bond with his mother and the emotions behind his journey. Atharv also led EssentiallySports' Paralympics coverage, and has been at the helm of Essentially Athletics, our dedicated track and field newsletter with a mission to change traditional storytelling and celebrate the sport.

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