GamesYouLoved want to create a world where games of every description unlock your memories, open up nostalgic thoughts and bring people together.
With remembering the games you loved when you were younger we hope you can have some great feelings about the good times now!
This isn't just a book about gaming...it's a life story
When Matt Keynon set upon a journey of the discovery of gaming - he didn't realise at the beginning it would take him through so many adventures to get to his end goal - a somewhat similar experience to a video game. Every day is play: The celebration of the Video Game is one of the greatest books we've ever read and reviewed. Let's just get that out there first of all. And we'll tell you why... This bible of gaming is about Matt's dedication to the spirit of gaming - its art and design and the play and fun associated with what is a passion and obsession for many gamers - including ourselves here at GamesYouLoved. This isn't just a 'hobby' - it's a way of life. We did know a little bit about Matt and his homage to gaming previously - having seen some of the Mega Drive Exploded Series and graphic gaming art imagery released a few years back.
But his story goes back even further than this. In fact it starts when Matt was just 6, having inherited his Uncle's Atari MVS and a batch of games. This initial spark set him on a path of play, discovery and investigation. His intro piece to this in the book describes it beautifully (no spoilers further!). And this book is a result of his hard work..from the time in 2005 when the idea of producing a book first came to Matt - to now, when we can all enjoy the fruits of his labour. With Nolan Bushnell the founding father of Atari and video games writing the foreword - this could only get better. And it does. Visually stunning artwork and design stretches from cover to cover and we love the mix of and variety entries, which for us sums up gaming over the years. It has no limits - to our imagination as gamers and the people who make and develop video games.
From Mario to Sonic, Pac Man to Space Invaders, all the popular characters are here. But even they are not just in typical form as you often see in popular media. Artists, publishers and game developers re-enact these gaming characters in different forms in captivating artwork. You will be surprised, engaged and interrupted (in a good way) with every page turn. And this is no comic or lightweight read. Weighing in at over 300 pages this is heavyweight in every sense of the word. And the print and finishing quality...Well - judge for yourself from these pictures. Anyone into having quality books on their gaming shelf will appreciate what we have here. In terms of specific content - there are many many entries and contributors to the project. Including Darren Wall's Rom Alerts - showing off the 16-BIT work in 2005 to the Sensible Software book just recently. Edge Magazine has an array of interesting cover artworks that hit you from the beginning too.
Art is a key factor and the likes of Atomike Studio use Mario to great effect, as well as some impressive console art. We could go on. The imagery here should do the talking. And over the next few weeks we will be releasing more on our Instagram and social channels on Facebook and Twitter.
Finally lets not forget - this book could not have been made without you...the community. As a Kickstarter success this project was successfully delivered by Matt with his massive effort, skill, dedication and determination - and you believed in him. Well done - you have a fantastic book to show for it! Get yours here: www.fangamer.com Matt's links: www.gamepaused.net @matthewdkenyon
In this day and age we are all for collecting all the classic games
and playing them on the original consoles with the original
controllers. That is the best way to play retro games, the nostalgia is
there with the feel and the touch of the machines.
Pushing in a
cartridge into the slot on the Sega Master System, pressing the power
button on your Nintendo NES console or even pumping coins into an original arcade cab. These are all the things we remember of gaming as kids and still love to do, but in
the present day this is not always possible for everyone and we like to preserve our
machines and games of old and keep them in good condition plus access a range of games at any one time.
But wait........our delivery from
Funstock.co.uk landed. So without delay we
opened it up to see an Android tablet ..." But wait ........this had
analogue joysticks and a D-pad! We now had in our hands the JXD S7800b !
So
this is an Android tablet built for retrogames....we are quite
impressed! The console holds well in your hands and is light
too.weighing only 500g! Your thumbs lay ontop of the joysticks just
right and still leaves your fingers to be hitting the L1 and R1 buttons
curved into the corners of the console! The tablet has all the buttons
you'd expect from modern handhelds and they are all positioned correctly
which will suit most games and gamers!
It has Android OS so this tablet is easy to navigate with the D-Pad or even the touch screen (yes
touch screen!!) The Google Play store app is supported so you can
download your Gmail or any other Android apps that take your fancy, even
the retro games which are available are easy to access. So this being just like your
Android phone (without calls) you can also surf the internet with pure ease
using WIFI
No beating around the bush, this is a very fancy
multi emulator in a branded tablet - but JXD have done this very well. As
we all know downloading ROMS can be annoying but the JXD makes this
simple. The console comes pre-loaded with a cloud app that puts your
games into genres and categories for you. All you have to do is simply
choose your game and press download! Its that easy. The 8GB of storage
gives you tons of space for games and if you want more for movies or
such there is a memory card slot too. The JXD is pre set to play
Megadrive, SNES, Famicom, Gameboy, DS,GBA, MAME, PS1, N64, Arcade
and better still the DREAMCAST!!!
Of course you can download more
emu's for other consoles and formats (if you know how to do that sort of
thing) and we are told the JXD also supports Speccy, Amiga, 32x and
Atari Jaguar!!
One of the best features of the JXD is the screen
it comes in at a massive 7" and is bright, responsive and colourful
which makes the games llok great! If you wish to have more definition
you can plug this badboy into your HDMI on your TV and go Large!!! The
speakers sit either side of the console giving you good stereo sound.
There is a 2.0 megapixel camera on the back and also one on the front if
you want to take selfies, there is also an excellent Key
Mapping feature if you download Android games that use touch screen
controls, but you do have the option to use these on all games....we
don't!
Battery life is good, we have been playing Crazy Taxi most
of the day and with its 5000mah battery you can play for quite a while! There is not much else to say about the JXD you just haver to play it
for yourself to experience it. This is a great retro meets modern
gaming console with added emu's to get you started. There are even a
few bundled games on there to get you going!
Like any emulation system -it plays emulated games, this
means sadly that not all games play perfectly or have sound, but this you'll experience across a number of systems anyway. The majority of roms across a range of systems worked. Some didn't so we moved onto the next game - easy. Watch the Official Trailer below or visit Funstock.co.uk to snap up your console (don't forget to use the code GYL at checkout for 5% off!!!)
If reports are to be believed the worst game ever is ET for the Atari 2600 and it holds the unwanted accolade of potentially causing the collapse of the video game industry in the early eighties. Rumours rumbled around for years that thousands of copies of this game were buried in a New Mexico desert with many thinking that was just an urban myth until earlier this year when the site was found and the games excavated....but one of those games found its way to Sussex!!!!
Your favourite GYL guest reviewers Hedger & Preece have decided to take one for the GYL team and set about the task of seeing just how bad this game really is.
A flick of the power switch takes us straight to the loading, title and intro screen (all cunningly disguised as the same screen with a rendition of the ET theme tune playing sweetly in the background or is that bleeping sweetly? In terms of the gameplay I think this game can be best summed up by the word 'toilet' (one that doesn't appear to flush). You have about 5 different screens that appear one after the other, in an unending cycle, as you (playing as the eponymous ET) are chased by an FBI agent, a scientist and Elliott. I think the idea is to collect parts of a spaceship whilst trying to avoid some holes in the ground (yes... I remember that bit in the movie too). I say 'I think', as what appeared to happen, at length, was I'd get picked up by one of these other characters and get taken to a screen that looked like a cross between the Acropolis and a small housing estate.
Needless to say this game drew a semi-permanent, confused frown from within me as I tried to work out what the hell was going on. Even now, reflecting upon it with the clarity that a cup of tea and a Jaffa Cake bring, I still am at a loss. Still at least I can now say that I have experienced a part of gaming folklore – just quite possibly the worst part of it... For me the rating for the game are : Sound 2 – Only the fact that the title screen had a tune that resembled the ET theme saved this from a 1 Graphics 2 – ET's head movement is about the only impressive thing Playability 1 – You really won't want to play this a second time – even if you know what to do. Overall 2 – But if I were you I'd score yourself a 1 for a) actually reading a review of the Worst Game Ever™ and b) reading it to the end! Reviewed by Dean Hedger and Jon Preece
Grandmother buys old building in Japan, finds 55 classic arcade cabinets
If you wanted to experience arcade games any time over the last forty years then you had to visit the Far East!. The game centers are still there lit up with neon lights all very attractive and Blade Runner like! But you have to go back 20 years to see them at their prime. Now one very lucky arcade fan is experiencing just that right now due to a surprise purchase by his girlfriend’s grandmother.
The grandmother agreed to purchase an old building in Chiba, which is just outside of Tokyo. When they arrived to check out their building they found out that the first two floors used to be a game center in the 1980's!!. Whoever ran the arcade back then left all the cabs behind when it closed, and it is full of classic and now highly sort after games!
In total there are 55 arcade cabinets, most of which are the upright Aero Cities cabs, but it’s the game boards that they contain that’s the most exciting discovery. The list of game includes the following:
Columns
Donkey Kong
Galaxian
Magical Tetris Challenge
Metal Slug X
Pengo
Raiden 2
Super Puzzle Fighters 2 X
Street Fighter 2 Championship Edition
Street Fighter Alpha 2 (Zero 2)
Street Fighter EX 2
There’s sure to be more games discovered as not all of the cabinets are in working order, with monitor damage being the main fault but whatever they find, this lucky gamer has just cashed in his extra credit!!
When Andrew Hewson announced to GamesYouLoved.com he was
going to bring the wisdom of the 80s and 90s game development experiences to
life through a ‘hints and tips’ book – we were excited to say the least!
Not only had Team - GamesYouLoved.com grown up with playing
the Hewson and 21st Century Entertainment gaming classics across a
range of different microcomputers - we had been fully aware of Andrew’s part in
the UK’s gaming history which sprung up during the 80s and into the 90s.
It was more than just making and publishing
the games for Hewson. It was about a whole generation of kids like us at the
time inspired to use a computer. The part Andrew played in providing articles
and content for the gaming press as well as his own published books of the 80s
is a testament to this cause.
There were the games too, Pinball Fantasies, Firelord Zynaps, Uridium
and Nebulus –really fantastic games with amazing graphics and addictive gameplay.
The people involved with Hewson in the design, artwork and
development of these games were our heroes. We wanted to know more and Andrew
was there with the help of his son Rob to do the job for us.
Kickstarter provided a great forum for the project to live and
really happen on a scale and was successful in its fundrasing and we at
GamesYouLoved.com supported this thoroughly along with worldwide retrogaming
community.
We were also privileged to hear first hand some of Andrew’s
experience of Hewson in the 1980s at Play Expo Manchester - last October.
We heard about setting up the business and the early days,
how Andrew marketed the business with investment in development rather than expensive
advertising. Through the growth of gaming generally in the 80s, and Hewson with
it into the years with 21st Century Entertainment. This footage provided by GamesYouLoved.com in collaboration
with Hewson will help formulate the bigger story to what is an amazing
narrative of gaming history - which is due to be told with the forthcoming
release of the book.
Part one: Hints & Tips for Videogame Pioneers - Part 1/3 - The Birth of Hewson Consultants - - part 2 and 3 to follow:
My first game console was the Atari 2600 when I was 7. I wanted every game I could find for it. I would go to department stores and stare at the Atari display dreaming of which game to ask my parents for next.
Asking rarely did much good but I would usually happen upon a gift of Atari during birthdays and special occasions. During the video game crash of the 80s Atari cartridges could be found for a dollar each and I started building a good collection, all of which I still have today along with that first Atari 2600.
During the age of Nintendo many video rental stores also rented NES games. Those stores would close regularly only to sell their stock off at low prices. I bought many NES games this way. Not very long ago, I was approached by a man who once owned a video rental store and still had his stock of NES and SNES games in storage. I had done some computer work for him and he just wanted to trade out the work for the games. No arguments were made.
I have 58 unique consoles as well as a few arcade games in my collection. My favorite will always be the Atari 2600 but my prize pieces would be my boxed Vectrex and a Magnovox Odyssey, the first home video game console.
Thanks to Nash Veggie for his Guest Glog. You can follow him on Twitter@nashveggie
Here at GamesYouLoved we can’t get enough of all things retro...Games, toys, gadgets – we love nothing more than revisiting the past and firing up those memories that we had all but forgotten!
Needless to say, when we were invited up to Cambridge to visit the Centre for Computing History we could not believe our luck! So, on a glorious Saturday morning the GamesYouLoved team hopped into our Deloreon (we wish!) and took a journey back to the future...
The Centre for Computing History is a computer museum that ‘tells the story of the Information Age’. It explores the historical, social and cultural impacts of personal computing by looking at the hardware and software that has made an imprint on our lives. Registered as a charity, it is backed by Google, Microsoft and the Open University (amongst others), and hopes to educate a new generation who know very little about the history of computing.
The first thing you will notice walking into the museum is a wealth of computer hardware spanning all the way back to 1958. From Commodore to Sinclair - Apple to Amstrad, there is an astonishing collection of computer hardware to play with and explore, some of which you will recognise, some you will not. What was most striking about having different generations of computers in one place is how they have evolved over time. Physical design, software and function have all been transformed by technological capability and consumer demand, and it leaves one wondering where computers will go next...
In this modern age of laptops, phones and tablets it’s easy to forget that in the past computers were uncommon for consumers. The first personal computers were unwieldy and lacking in function, and it’s fair to say that these early machines were received with scepticism by the public (not least due to their excessive price!). Many would argue that it wasn’t until the dawn of the games console that computers truly excited consumers – they opened up new realms of interactivity and were a platform for creativity and storytelling.
The museum pays full attention to this viewpoint by including an impressive collection of games consoles for visitors to play. With a roster that spans all the way from Pong to the PS2, you are able to see how consoles and games have evolved. One minute we were thrashing it out on Tekken 1, the next we were putting our reflexes to the test with Sonic. There are also 3 arcade cabs to check out, which perfectly demonstrate the sheer variety of computing hardware.
The museum often plays host to events, and we were lucky enough to attend during a Super Smash Bros tournament (check out our review of Super Smash Bros 64 http://www.gamesyouloved.com/game-genre/consoles/nintendo/nintendo-n64/super-smash-bros/ As the first event of its kind at the venue, there was a little uncertainty about what the turnout would be, but these concerns were swiftly put to bed as over 60 of the country’s best Smash players filtered in, carrying with them N64s, Gamecubes and Wiis on which to do battle.
Overall we were incredibly impressed with the museum. With its astonishing collection of computer and gaming hardware there is so much to see and do. For adults and children alike, there is so much to discover at the Centre for Computing History.
GamesYouLoved go in the World of Retro Domination in Australia and speak to the team who tell us about their huge passion in life. Retro Games.
Retro Domination Team at PAX AUS 2013
GamesYouLoved So Pete - for those who don't know
you - tell us about why you started Retro Domination?
Pete The idea came about 2 years prior to
starting the site, having worked within the gaming industry for close to 6
years at the time running Console Domination I had always had a strong desire
to expand the site out to cover retro gaming as well.
It wasn’t until late 2011 that I came across a YouTuber called RetroGamerTim
which sparked an idea on how I could expand out the brand which has been
created. Originally Retro Domination was to be a small feature on the current
generation gaming site Console Domination. That was short lived as I was
introduced to a fantastic and dedicated team that have a genuine passion for
pop culture and of course retro gaming.
As the saying goes from there the rest is history and Retro Domination is now a
standalone site and part of the Console Domination Gaming Network.
Tim's MVS Cabinet
GamesYouLoved How did you get involved with Retro
Domination?
Tim: Well prior to RD starting I was doing a few
videos on YouTube on my RetrogamerTim Channel, as id watched a lot of retro
gamers through the years and wanted to give something back to the community.
Oddly Peter
found my videos interesting enough to have them feature on his gaming site,
Console Domination. So for a few months, I’d be tucked away in the lower left
corner of the site with my own little section of Retro Gaming vids.
I was also
invited along to their podcast, and being that I enjoyed gaming podcasts,
relished the opportunity. From that point, we lured in Mark, Daz and Matt and
we drummed the idea of doing a Retro Podcast. Would it work? Would anyone
listen? Will it be a great way for friends to catch up and have a good old yarn
about classic gaming?
Yes, yes
and yes.
Daz's Game Room
Darren: Doing the odd article and helping out with media events for Console
Domination, Peter asked if Tim and I were interested in doing a Retro Podcast
seeing Tim’s YouTube retro videos were doing well. After the first Podcast was
recorded I knew this was I wanted to do.
Mark: Daz and I have been friends since we were but wee lads and we had
known Tim for a couple of years before RD was started. Prior to starting with
the team, I had basically muscled my way on to an episode of the original
Console Domination podcast (via Tim) and was introduced to Pete. I guess he
liked what he heard, because I was then asked back to help out with a Nintendo
E3 special. Fast forward a few months, Pete asked me if I'd be interested in
joining the RD team permanently and the rest is history!
Matt:It
was a combination of my love of retro video games and my friendship with Darren
Borg. Darren introduced me to the owner, Peter Biu and the rest was Retro
history.
Matt's Game Room
GamesYouLoved What are some your highlights of running the
Retro Domination brand?
Darren: Where do I start? Being the Media contact for the site, I get to speak
to many people in the scene. Some of the main highlights include speaking with
Ben Daglish, Jeroen Tel, Andrew Hewson and RyuichiNishizawa (Wonderboy Creator).Hosting the Classic
Console Area at PAX AUS 2013. But the biggest highlight for me is the support
and encouraging words from our fan base. They make it all worth it.
Tim: I could say chatting to “industry legends” or “YouTube heroes”, but
honestly, the thing that’s kept me here, is the friendships I’ve made with the
guys on the team. Chatting at length about the Sega Master System or the Neo
Geo, and seeing the passion that all these guys have is amazing. I mean, we
have a fantastic fan base on Facebook and our podcasts get a lot of hits… but
at the end of the day, the best part is my friends.
Mark's Cabinet
GamesYouLoved Why did you start a podcast and what type of
things do you cover?
Darren: Due to the popularity of retro gaming, Pete thought it would be a great
idea to form a team. We needed a couple more people to join, Mark and Matt were
childhood friends of mine and I knew they would fit in perfectly. We cover
everything from retro gaming, movies, toys, memories as kids and heaps more. We
also have guests on the show consisting of Youtubers and game industry people.
Tim: It’s a medium I’ve always enjoyed, I loved listening to guys like
Radical Rascals or the Operation Killscreen podcasts, and felt it was a
fantastic way to convey our love for classic gaming.
What do we cover? Well
there are currently forty odd episodes so…a lot!
GamesYouLoved What’s the Retro Gaming scene like in
Australia for those outside the country - give us a flavour and insight?
Mark:
One word:
Expensive. Take a game that will sell for $5 in the US and you'll be lucky to
get it for under $20 here. I also find that there is definitely more loyalty to
Sega over Nintendo here (although Nintendo still gets its fair share of love!)
as opposed to the US and there is definitely a ton of love for the vintage
computer scene here too. We seem to mirror Europe more than we do the US.
Tim: It was good back in the day, but in the advent of “YouTube game
hunting pick up frenzy”, it’s made it really costly here.Considering we are a PAL region also, this makes
the prices even higher.
So lately all of my purchases have been off
shore, either from Japan (as I am a bit of a Sega Mark 3 fiend), the UK or
America.So any retro collectors
expecting to come here for a holiday expecting bargains…trust me, they’re cheaper
where you are!
Darren: It’s a double edged sword, first you have serious collectors who
are happy to chat about all things retro, but the worst part are the prices and
what resellers are charging for retro gear is ridiculous. I do purchase my gear
from the UK and USA as it’s still cheaper for me even with shipping on top.
Mick Gordon and Pete
GamesYouLoved Any exciting plans for 2014?
Pete: Last year we co-hosted “The Classic Console
Area” at PAX in Melbourne. This year we are working on bringing fans of the
golden era something much bigger. With planning already under away for the show
that will take place again in Melbourne in late October our aim to showcase the
most impressive display of playing Consoles and more. I can’t go into too much
detail but let’s just say it will feel like you have travelled back to the 80’s
that’s for sure.
GamesYouLoved Tell us about some of the interesting
people you have met on social media?
Matt: We have been fortunate to meet some really
great people: Gregg Hansen from Arcade Impossible, who came to Australia for
PAX 2013! Johnny Millennium (Happy Console Gamer), Rob Man, Billy & Jay aka
The Game Chasers, Bajo and Hex from the Australian ABC TV show ‘Good Game’, Jon
Hare,the founder of Sensible Software,
Andrew Hewson from Hewson Consultants, and Walter Day from Twin Galaxies!
Darren: Where do I start? My C64 heroes Ben Daglish, Jeroen Tel and
Andrew Hewson. Walter Day was a huge honor to have on the show! Meeting Tim
Schafer,Bajo from ABC’s TV Show Good
Game and Mick Gordon (Killer Instinct music creator (Xbox One). I’ve also become
very good friends with fellow retro gamers like Alex from Aus Retro gamer and
Aleks Serblander from Weird and Retro.
Tim: Most notably, Walter Day the founder of Twin Galaxies. He was certainly
a character and one of the few interviewees I was in awe of!
Aside from Mr. Day,
amazing industry guys like Mark “TDK” Knight and the very generous and very
humble Ryuichi Nishizawa (Sega/Westone).
YouTube guys like
Johnny Millennium, Rob Man and Gamester 81 were also fun to chat to, always
interesting to hear how someone else was brought up through the early days of
classic Gaming.
Who’s on my wish list?
Yu Suzuki.
GamesYouLoved Tell us about some of the events you guys
have attended in Australia and even overseas?
Matt: Darren & I were able to attend the Game Masters exhibition Which was held in Melbourne. It was a
celebration of Arcade and gaming through the years and the keynote speaker was
none other than Lucas Arts great Tim Schafer, responsible for some of the best
Adventure games of all time. Of course the highlight light for 2013 was helping
to run the Classic Console gaming area at PAX Australia. Darren & Tim were
also able to attend some media events for THQ and other publishers on behalf of
Console Domination, and team were also able to attend Shadowloo Showdown, an
Australian fighting game tournament that attracts some of the best players in
the world!
Unfortunately, we
haven’t yet had the opportunity to attend any events overseas, but hopefully
2014 will change that!
The Retro Domination Team
GamesYouLoved Who do you guys follow in the retro scene -
any shout outs?
Darren: Big fan and dear friend Gregg Hansen of Arcade Impossible, Johnny Millennium,
Luke Morse, Ausretrogamer , Weird and Retro and GameSack
Matt: I particularly enjoy watching AVGN (aka James Rolfe), Arcade Impossible
with our good friend Gregg Hansen, and I also listen to the Radical Rascals
podcast.
Mark: Locally, our good friend Alex from Aus Retro Gamer, our boys over at
Retrospekt and those cool dudes from Weird & Retro. Otherwise, I'm a big
fan of Luke Morse. His repair videos and game play videos are great and
informative, but I particularly love his Japanese cultural videos too. Of
course, the Johnny & Rob Man from the Happy Console Gamer channel get a big
shout out. Johnny Millennium’s enthusiasm is just too damn infectious! Last,
but certainly not least is the ever so handsome Green Hansen from Arcade
Impossible!
GamesYouLoved What are some of your favorite games of all
time and why?
Tim: Yu Suzuki’s’ Shenmue. It was a game that I loved. You were drawn into
this amazing world with a sense of freedom to explore in gorgeous 3D. Where you
could walk in to a shop and look and pick up every item for sale. It just was,
and still is an absolute treasure of a game, and genre defining too.
Aside from that, I
hold the very early Neo Geo titles close to my heart. I was always impressed by
the graphics, beautiful sprites and larger than life characters. Games such as
Magician Lord, Samurai Showdown, Fatal Fury really blew me away back in the
early 90s.They just seemed a step above
the average Capcom or Konami brawler.
Darren: Of all time, it’s definitely Wonderboy in Monsterland (I own signed
copies of the cart and have a dedicated arcade board) and I’m a big fan of the
Street Fighter series. Many C64 games like Myth, Mayhem in Monsterland,
Creatures 2, Hammerfist and the Last Ninja Series. Shinobi series, Midnight
Resistance, Heavy Barrel, Karnov, Silent Hill, CastlevaniaSymphony of the Night and anything Neo Geo, I
could go on.Atari 2600,C64 and Sega
Mega Drive are my fav platforms of gaming. C64 and 2600 because I grew up
playing them and Sega Mega Drive for the fact it was my next big jump in gaming
and that it felt like I had an arcade in my home.
Mark: The Street Fighter series is number one. The impact that it has had on my life is really hard to
put into words, but I love fighters in general (both 2D & 3D). Prior to
Street Fighter II, i was a huge fan of Final Fight and Double Dragon. Guess I'm
just a fan of animated violence! I’m also very much into World of Warcraft and
have spent countless hours questing, raiding, etc. Finally, I also have a soft
spot for shmups, despite being really lousy at them!
Matt: Wow, hard question! I have always enjoyed adventure games, specifically
from Sierra and LucasArts. Sierra being the pioneers of the text based
adventure game and creating some of the best games of its kind, such as Kings
Quest, Police Quest and the Leisure Suit Larry Series. I also really enjoyed
Maniac Mansion, Loom and the Monkey Island Series. I liken these games to the
“Choose your own Adventure” books, being able to mould the ending based on your
decisions. Even though there was only one ending with these games, it still
felt personalised. Thanks guys - keep up the great work! 'GamesYouLoved Team'
This bible of gaming is about Matt's dedication to the spirit of gaming - its art and design and the play and fun associated with what is a passion and obsession for many gamers - including ourselves here at GamesYouLoved. This isn't just a 'hobby' - it's a way of life.
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