Episode 46 - A Trip Down Video-Game Memory Lane

The Joy of Gaming Podcast, Episode 46:

A Trip Down Video-Game Memory Lane

On this episode of the Joy of Gaming Podcast, we (Rich, Tim and Jordan) take a nostalgic trip down video-game memory lane to uncover the origins of our passion for gaming. Did you ever wonder why Tim loves Final Fantasy 7 so much? Or how the alcoholism of a childhood friend’s dad inadvertently led to Rich’s love for Contra and TMNT Arcade? Or how the Sega Channel allowed Jordan to experience the joy of Christmas morning 12 additional times every year? If so, you’ve come to the right episode. We answer all of these questions and more, as we each count down our Top 5 Video Game Memories of All-Time.

But first, we spend a bit of time in the present to discuss the games we’ve been playing over the past few weeks, including Guacamelee: Super Turbo Championship Edition, Pixeljunk Shooter Ultimate, Blue Estate: The Game, Bravely Default, Deponia, Lego Marvel Super Heroes, Civilization V, Peggle 2 Jimmy Lightning DLC, Gotham City Imposters, Gears of War 3, and more. We also talk about the latest in video game news, as well as the newest editions to the website.

Video games are pretty great on their own, but just wait until we discuss them through the all-powerful, rose-colored glasses of nostalgia. This…is the Joy of Gaming!