There are moments when some games just leave lasting marks on players, and for some reason, with their strange gravity or spectacular miracle or unforgettable plot twist, they just drag you into their world and make you love them. You want to give that game to your friends. You want your boss to play it. You just want everyone to play it. This is the kind of thing I find does not happen to me…
The first time I met Lara Croft, I was twenty-one, it was 1996, and I was standing in Electronics Boutique…
# Gaming with Friends: The Golden Age of Local Multiplayer The sound of plastic controllers hitting carpet. The distinct crinkle…
The Immersive Worlds of Ultima I first encountered the world of Britannia on a rainy Saturday in 1990, huddled in…
I’ve never been good at monogamy when it comes to gaming platforms. Since the 16-bit wars, I’ve been that guy…
The first time I ever saw Street Fighter II was at a rundown arcade near my uncle’s house in the…
The Nintendo Entertainment System, or NES, took the video game console further and higher. It has left a lasting imprint…
The first time I started King’s Quest on our family’s ancient IBM PC, I had no clue that I was,…
The early ’90s is a timehorse of competition in portable games. With its large collection and iconic titles, Nintendo’s Game…
My wife thinks I’ve lost my mind. Last Saturday, she found me in the garage at 5:30 AM, drinking lukewarm…
