1. Adventure Atari 2600 – This was really my first RPG to note. It was nothing more than a square that would sometimes carry a stupid looking sword that looked more like a crossbow. There were bats, dragons and a story line. I believe that this game shaped many RPG’s to come in the coming generations.

2. Bards Tale II – Wow. This game brings back a ton of memories on the Commadore 64 playing on hot summer nights into the early morning. The endless maze of the city and dungeons. So hard to keep track of. I could not stop playing this game. Bard’s Tale II was the first game I ever experienced that had progression, leveling, armor and weapon upgrades.

3. Playing a simulation baseball game that was driven on stats and seasons. Me and my high school buddies played this all summer long, owning teams and learning a lot of baseball history. Thanks Earl Weaver Baseball.

4. This was my first experience with Lord British. Exploration really drew me in. I could not wait to open the next segment of the map. Hoping to find a hidden island. I could not wait to play this game. It was fun and long lasting.

5. This was a stand up version I was lucky enough to have in my basement all one summer. Me and Mr. Johnson played this game endlessly. My love for side scrollers was born.

6. A space shooter delight. Acting in a video game…. This was my first game that I enjoyed that had voice acting in the game with scripts. I believe that this game set the stage for the next evolution in gaming…..becoming entertainment.

7. There is nothing better than a room full of buddies sitting around and playing a game in a round robin fashion. I would strive to recreate the experience I had with this game for the rest of my years. It was a weekly ritual. We would all gather at my place waiting for everyone to get there to play Warhammer table top games.

8. Enter RTS. Real time strategy games began to consume my life with this game. The enjoyment of beating your good buddy to a pulp was ever satisfying.

9. My first MMO experience. A world that would persist all the time. A novel idea that took hold and has not left the gaming scene since.

10. Yes Doom was around way before this game. Half – life gripped me and took my gaming experience to a new level. Mods Mods and more Mods. This was a very long lived game on my PC.

I’m sure you all had some games that shaped your gaming preferences. I am interested in hearing about them. I probably played them and I can’t wait to relive some found memories.