The Game That Made Me
‘Persona 4’ Was the Game That Showed Me a Childhood Beyond My Muslim Household
The JRPG helped me face my own "shadow" and overcome my social obstacles.
Admitting My Addiction to ‘Age of Empires III’ Saved Me from Depression
The story of how my gamer guilt transformed into a humbling lesson on being human.
‘The Lord of the Rings: The Third Age’ Was the Game That Strengthened an Epic Friendship
The 2004 Tolkien-inspired RPG will always have a place in the hearts of Paul Brenner and Joseph Morinelli of the band Joywave.
‘Dark Souls’ Was the Game That Brought Back My Childhood Nightmares
From Software's hardcore adventure fucking hurts, and it never stops.
‘Dark Souls’ Was the Game That Brought Back My Childhood Nightmares
From Software's hardcore adventure fucking hurts, and it never stops.
‘International Track & Field’ Was the Game That Broke Me
Broken skin, mild RSI, and hallucinogenic dreams about obscure sports were the signs of a minor obsession.
‘Resident Evil 2’ Is the Game That Proved Horror Didn’t Have to Be Humdrum
Capcom's 1998 title bursts with color and life and gameplay beats that don't quite work, but that just makes it the more enjoyable.
‘Quest for Glory’ Was the Game That Taught Me Patience
The "QFG" games still elicit a special, strange, internet 1.0 thrill in me, so I had to speak to its makers, Corey and Lori Ann Cole.
‘Madden’ Is the Game That Introduced Me to My Favorite Sport
Football makes next to no sense to beginners, but the video games it inspires help to cut through the language barrier.
‘Civilization’ Taught Me All About the Darkness at the Heart of Man
The famously addictive game's everlasting conflict presents us with an accurate portrait of who, and what, we are.
‘TimeSplitters: Future Perfect’ Is the Game That Helped Me Survive College
I was in an antisocial shell after a suicide attempt, but multiplayer gaming brought me back.
‘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.