Meet Alex, a whimsical 20-year-old Arts student at the University of Waterloo with an infectious passion for gaming and nostalgia. From an early age, Alex's room has transformed into a colorful homage to their favorite franchises, starting with Pokémon and evolving to embrace epic sagas like God of War. An avid collector, Alex sees plushies and board games not just as hobbies, but as cherished memories and connections to friends who’ve gifted them. Always eager to swap stories about the latest gaming trends, Alex dreams of integrating their love for storytelling and art into a career in game design, one plushie at a time.