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Checkers
"Checkers" or "Draughts" is a classic board game that has been played for thousands of years (with origins around 3000BC). I fondly remember it because it was my first approach to board games, as I used to play it a lot with my dad during my childhood. Unknown, 3000BC, Checkers, board game.
Brown, Eliott. Draughts Board, viewed 5 March, 2025. -
Pokemon White
Pokemon White was a game created by Game Freak and released for the Nintendo DS in 2010. Despite not being the first Pokemon game I played, it's one I have very fond memories of because I used to challenge my friends in online battles through the game almost daily after school! Game Freak, 2010, Pokemon White, video game, Nintendo DS, Nintendo
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Warframe
Warframe is a 3rd person open world sci-fi shooter videogame developed by Digital Extremes and released in 2013. I started playing it on my PlayStation 4 in 2016 and was an active player for years until 2023. What I love from this game is the freedom it gives the player to explore the universe while actively encouraging multiplayer/online teamwork. Digital Extremes, 2013, Warframe, video game, PC, Digital Extremes.
Digital Extremes, 2013, Warframe cover, viewed 5 March 2025. -
Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth
Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth was a monster-tamer videogame created by Media Vision and released on 2015 for the Playstation 4 Vita. The version of this game I played, however, was the 2019 PC port. What I liked about this game was the monster designs, gameplay mechanics, and because it reminded me to the Pokemon franchise. Media Vision, 2015, Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth, video game, PC, Bandai Namco.
Media Vision, 2015, Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth cover, viewed 5 March 2025. -
Coromon
Coromon is a monster-taming game created by TRAGSoft and was released in 2022 for the Nintendo Switch, IOS, Android, and PC. What I liked from this game, over other Pokemon-like games, is that it brought back the old pixel style Pokemon games used to have, while offering excellent world-building and gameplay mechanics using modern technology and better animation techniques. TRAGsoft, 2022, Coromon, video game, PC, Limited Run Games.
IGN, 2022, Coromon gameplay screenshot, viewed 5 March 2025. -
Pokemon Violet
Pokemon Violet was a game created by Game Freak and released for the Nintendo Switch in 2024. While I miss the old pixelart style/aesthetic Pokemon games used to have, I absolutely adore the new open-world 3D map the game offers while not forcing the player to play the game in a specific way to progress with the main storyline. Game Freak, 2024, Pokemon Violet, video game, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo.
Game Freak, 2024, Pokemon Violet cover, viewed 5 March 2025.