A Personal Retrospective: The Games That Defined a Generation
From the pixelated landscapes of my earliest memories to the sprawling, photorealistic worlds I inhabit today, my life has been a continuous journey through the evolution of video games. Born in 1989, I had the unique privilege of witnessing, and participating in, the industry's most transformative decades. This article isn't just a chronological recounting of consoles and titles; it's a deeply personal narrative—a testament to how these digital realms shaped my understanding of perseverance, problem-solving, and even language itself. Join me as we revisit the controllers, cartridges, and characters that didn't just entertain, but profoundly defined a generation, one frame at a time.