Video Games
Thoughts on some games I've played.
PC
Minecraft (2011)
More than just a game, this was a step in our digital evolution.
Call of Duty: Black Ops (2010)
Command & Conquer (1995)
Diablo II (2000)
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City (2002)
Half-Life 2 (2004)
Portal 2 (2011)
RollerCoaster Tycoon (1999)
Sacred (2004)
Spore (2008)
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic (2003)
StarCraft: Brood War (1998)
The Sims (2000)
World of Warcraft (2004)
Nintendo Switch
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (2017)
Though Tears of the Kingdom was a good sequel, there's just no comparison to the magic of the best installment yet of the world's most beloved adventure gaming franchise.
Batman: Arkham Asylum (2009)
Disco Elysium (2019)
Fortnite (2017)
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (2023)
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (2015)
Wii & Wii U
Super Mario Galaxy (2007)
I'm not huge on platformers but the innovativeness of this one was noteworthy.
Mario Kart Wii (2008)
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess (2006)
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword (2011)
Wii Sports (2006)
PS2
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas (2004)
This would've been better if I hadn't played GTA: Vice City (2002) first. There was a political shift in tone that I didn't care for in the wake of 9/11 as gang culture was starting to become more mainstream.
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 (2001)
God of War (2005)
GameCube
Spider-Man 2 (2004)
The swinging in this game was revolutionary. Up until then, I had never really experienced video game physics good enough to describe as "almost exhilarating."
Animal Crossing (2002)
Luigi's Mansion (2001)
Mario Kart: Double Dash (2003)
NBA Street Vol. 2 (2003)
Resident Evil 4 (2005)
Sonic Heroes (2003)
Super Smash Bros. Melee (2001)
The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker (2002)
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)
The Simpsons: Road Rage (2001)
Playstation
Grand Theft Auto 2 (1999)
I played this on my friend's Playstation around 11 or 12. He was a year older than me so he knew about all the cool stuff I hadn't heard of yet.
Game Boy Color
Pokémon Red (1996)
I vaguely recall getting someone to trade me their Charmander or Squirtle for a bug in 3rd grade. I was meaner in those days.
Wario Land 3 (2000)
Nintendo 64
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (1998)
This has been my favourite series since childhood.
Banjo-Kazooie (1998)
Banjo-Tooie (2000)
Diddy Kong Racing (1997)
Donkey Kong 64 (1999)
GoldenEye 007 (1997)
Mario Kart 64 (1997)
Mario Tennis (2000)
Star Fox 64 (1997)
Super Mario 64 (1996)
The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask (2000)
Wayne Gretzky's 3D Hockey (1996)
WWF Attitude (1999)
Yoshi's Story (1998)
Super Nintendo
Donkey Kong Country (1994)
Mortal Kombat II (1993)
Super Mario Kart (1992)
Super Mario World (1990)
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