Hey man, life hits us hard sometimes. For some people, it hits much harder. I've never been where you're at in life, so I can't honestly say that I can relate, but I hope you hang in there. Depression is a heavy burden -- don't let guilt or shame pin you down if you can help it.
Also, adult life tends to make people drift apart. Everyone experiences it, and few people manage to do anything about it. I've experienced it myself, but life events can sometimes bring people back together for a short while. Enjoy those moments whenever you can.
As for Square, I know what you mean. They've become a big time publisher for all sorts of IPs now, and all the old magic from their developer days is almost gone.
I don't game much anymore, but when I do, it's a Bethesda game. I was never much of a social gamer though, and games these days seem to be all about the online stuff.
Anyway, enjoy the weather down there.
