I realised that my laptop can run rpcs3, a PlayStation 3 emulator decently well. So in my free time I have been playing Top Spin 4 career mode while listening to audiobooks and podcasts in the background. Pretty relaxing.
I'm lagging so much behind that I did not even know rpcs3 is finally out and running good, I remember being interested in this few years ago. Guessing by your post the performance is acceptable? I might try it today. (: