The Games That Made me
I’ll Never Love a Console Like I Loved the Sega CD
It was far from Sega's greatest idea, but the Genesis's CD expansion arrived at a memorable time.
‘Tropico’ Was the Game That Taught Me About Politics
How a 2001 game from the makers of Railroad Tycoon II gave me a whole new perspective on the world of governance.
I’ll Never Love a Console Like I Loved the Game Boy
How a trip to the emergency room began a love affair with a plastic brick of idiosyncratic pixels and pitch-perfect gameplay.
‘Metroid Prime’ Is the Game That Made Me Want to See the World
The enveloping environments of Tallon IV nurtured a wanderlust in me that's remained ever since.
‘NBA Jam’ Is the Game That Almost Made Me a Champion
I've never been very good at things, but for one night in March 2015, I saw glory before me. I even touched it.
I’ll Never Love a Console Like I Loved the Super Nintendo
Sorry Sega fans, but the SNES was the best of the 16-bit consoles, and here's why.
‘Metal Gear Solid 2’ Was the Game That Ended My Years As a Fanboy
Hideo Kojima's Phantom Menace moment threw me from gaming's increasingly unstable hype train.
‘Jedi Power Battles’ Is the Game That Made Me Somebody’s Best Friend
It's not the greatest game ever made, but this Star Wars spin-off forged a forever friendship.
‘Max Payne’ Was the Game That Understood My Depression
Remedy's neo-noir romp rippled with Norse mythology proved an unlikely companion when life was at its darkest.
How ‘The Sims’ Turned Me into a Virtual Sociopath
BBC Radio 1's Phil Taggart recalls his murderous approach to playing the classic life-simulation game.
I've Known 'The Secret of Monkey Island' for 25 Years and I'm Still in Love
A love letter to the funny but nearly impossible point-and-click adventure game.