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The Games That Define Us

Video games exist as fragments on the timeline of our lives, and each one of us have chosen the adventure we feel most defines us.

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Resident Evil 2 | The Game That Defines Hundstrasse

By today’s standards the emotional content of Resident Evil 2 is clunky and melodramatic, but at the time I had never experienced anything like it in a game; even the word ‘game’ didn’t seem sufficient to describe such an immersive experience.… Continue reading →

November 13, 2018November 13, 2018

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Final Fantasy VII | The Game That Defines Games With Coffee

Had Final Fantasy VII not been released in 1997 and had I not rented it in November of that year, I probably wouldn’t be the person I am today. However, I’m glad that it came into my life when it did, I’m glad that it’s affected me in a such a positive and uplifting way and I’m especially glad to say that it’s a game that has defined who I am as a person… Continue reading →

November 12, 2018November 13, 2018

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Crash Bandicoot | The Game That Defines The Gaming Diaries

Childhood and Crash Bandicoot go hand in hand for me. When I think of happy childhood memories some of the best I can think of are my gaming time and Crash.… Continue reading →

November 11, 2018November 13, 2018

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Pokemon Red and Blue | The Game That Defines Murr

Pokemon Red & Blue changed the world for everyone, but it certainly reminds me of one of the greatest times of my life when growing up. It was one of the most magical journeys of discovery I’d ever taken.… Continue reading →

November 10, 2018November 13, 2018

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NiGHTS into Dreams | The Game That Defines HideNGoShauna

The unique creatures, lovely soundtrack, and overall magic of the game really made an impression on me. I remember drawing my own renditions of the worlds in my sketchbook. To this day it’s still one of the most uniquely creative games I’ve played.… Continue reading →

November 9, 2018November 13, 2018

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Breath of Fire II | The Game That Defines The Well-Red Mage

Breath of Fire II involved lots of dragons, a catgirl, a dog-man, a human armadillo, a monkey, a tree sprite, a French frog, an exile with black wings, a huge fantasy world, many monsters galore, and… church?… Continue reading →

November 8, 2018November 13, 2018

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Donkey Kong Country | The Game That Defines TWOTALL4UFOOL

This had to be the best Christmas gift I ever received as a kid. If I could go back in time, I would just want to watch younger me having a blast with Donkey Kong Country.… Continue reading →

November 7, 2018November 13, 2018

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Myst | The Game That Defines Imaginating Life

The memories formed when we were playing Myst I still hold dear today. Though my mom is no longer in this realm to reminisce about the good old days of PC gaming with me, or to help me create my own game in the future with her programming expertise, Myst continues to inspire my love of gaming.… Continue reading →

November 6, 2018November 13, 2018

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Zombies Ate My Neighbors | The Game That Defines 3PStart

Zombies Ate My Neighbors is satisfying candy. It’s a game that I can pop in to start the distraction that will lead to me feeling better. While it’s a fantastic game, there is no story to speak of that will snap me back to reality.… Continue reading →

November 5, 2018November 13, 2018

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