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Birth
May the 4th be with you.
Portland House of Music and Events, May the 4th be with you art, viewed 7 March 2022,
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Mouse Trap
I loved setting up the physical pieces of the trap and seeing how they all interacted with one another to eventually trap one of the players. This game was exhilarating for me as a 6 year old.
Marvin Glass and Associates 1963, Mouse Trap, board game, Milton Bradley. Milton Bradley 1999, Mouse Trap board game 1999 edition by Milton Bradley, viewed 1 March 2022,
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Mario Kart 64
Mario Kart 64 was my go to game to play with friends. The sound track/effects were my favourite part, especially the sound of the invincibility star. My friends and I feel a lot of nostalgia for Mario Kart and we still play it routinely.
Nintendo EAD 1996, Mario Kart 64, video game, Nintendo 64, Nintendo. Nintendo 1996, Mario Kart 64 cover art, viewed 1 March 2022,
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The Simpsons: Road Rage
I played Road Rage so much I broke my PS2 console and the game disc itself. My love for the television show had a big impact on my love for the game. The glitches in the environment were always funny.
Radical Entertainment 2001, The Simpsons: Road Rage, video game, PlayStation 2, Electronic Arts. Electronic Arts 2001, The Simpsons: Road Rage cover art, viewed 12 March 2022,
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Magic: The Gathering
My partner taught me how to play Magic. It was something we could do together and I was interested in the aesthetic of the card art. It introduced me to new game mechanics, e.g. summoning sickness.
Richard Garfield 1993, Magic: The Gathering, card game, Wizards of the Coast. Wizards of the Coast 1993, Magic: The Gathering card back, viewed 8 March 2022,
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South Park: The Stick of Truth
I was excited when South Park released Stick of Truth. The humour was on point, but the partial censoring was frustrating. I also found it was too easy to heal yourself during combat.
Obsidian Entertainment 2014, South Park: The Stick of Truth, video game, PC, Ubisoft. Ubisoft, South Park: The Stick of Truth cover art, viewed 1 March 2022.
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P.T. (Silent Hills playable teaser)
I knew all the background information on P.T. before playing, but it was still terrifying. It was my first time playing a horror game in first-person perspective. I had to look up solutions to most of the riddles as it was a very difficult game.
Kojima Productions 2014, P.T., video game, PlayStation 4, Konami. Konami 2014, P.T. art, viewed 1 March 2022,
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Animal Crossing: New Horizons
The timing (unplanned) of the game’s release during COVID-19 was perfect. The online aspect allowed me to connect with friends at a time when I felt most disconnected.
Nintendo EPD 2020, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, video game, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo. Nintendo 2020, Animal Crossing: New Horizons cover art, viewed 12 March 2022,
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Little Nightmares
The visual aesthetic and horror themes drew me to this game. Large opponents and environments made you, as the protagonist, feel vulnerable. I also really enjoyed the puzzle design.
Tarsier Studios 2018, Little Nightmares, video game, Nintendo Switch, Bandai Namco Entertainment. Bandai Namco Entertainment 2018, Little Nightmares cover art, viewed 12 March 2022,
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