December 2018
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (MS)
For Jimi Fletcher, Sonic 2 on the Master System – his first-ever gaming Christmas present – gave him a unique outlook on both life and the game itself.
August 2018
Alien Storm
While his friends were busy playing more famous 2D beat ‘em ups, Matt Gardner was happier with Alien Storm – though he twice had to overcome his own body’s betrayal just to try it.
August 2018
Golden Axe
Golden Axe’s co-op gameplay captured Tom Clare’s young heart. After countless playthroughs and near-misses, his journey would reach an unexpected conclusion, 22 years later…
June 2018
World Soccer
World Soccer on the Master System was what hooked N64 Jamesy on the beautiful game, teaching him how a simple ball game could help him fit in – a passion that lives to this day.
June 2018
Altered Beast
Ever grown tired of video games? By the time he reached 18, Gary Heneghan had, but Altered Beast inspired him to get back into gaming again.
May 2018
Hard Drivin’
Some games are so bad, they’re good. In the case of Hard Drivin’, Matt Gardner needed a few years to realise that it was an experience that aged beautifully, even if it remained utterly terrible.
April 2018
Guardian Heroes
Daniel Driver recalls how Sega Saturn classic Guardian Heroes unintentionally devoured his time, as well as that of his many competitive friends.
March 2018
NiGHTS into Dreams
CRYSTALBOY discusses fear, affirmation and music, and how NiGHTS into Dreams became a life-changing, and career-defining, experience during his youth.
January 2018
Panzer Dragoon Saga
With Panzer Dragoon Saga, Daniel Driver recalls his very own saga about owning the full game: a wonderful tale filled with love, loss and redemption.
November 2017
Sonic the Hedgehog (MS)
N64 Jamesy tells us about his first console and game, and the life lessons learned from the sheer determination to beat Sonic the Hedgehog.
