I was working at Software Etc. in 1996 when Broken Sword: The Shadow of the Templars (or Circle of Blood, as it was called in the US) arrived in our shipment. I remember unpacking the box and being immediately drawn to the cover art—a mysterious hooded figure against a backdrop of ancient symbols. My manager, Rick, who had the most gloriously awful combover you’ve ever seen, noticed my interest and said, “Take it home this…
The first time I saw Myst, I wasn’t even playing it. I was standing behind my friend Aaron’s chair in…
My relationship with SimCity began on a rainy Saturday in 1992 when my dad came home from a garage sale…
The first time I died in Quake multiplayer, I didn’t even see it coming. One moment I was cautiously navigating…
The first time I booted up Myst was at my friend Tony’s house in the winter of 1994. His family…
December 10, 1993. I remember the date because it was the last day of fall semester finals, and instead of…
I still remember the exact moment Diablo took over my life. It was January 1997, a Tuesday night with snow…
I remember the day I brought Riven home in October 1997. The five-CD jewel case felt substantial in my hands,…
