Category: Encounters

Whether online or together on the couch – unique game situations often arise not only through the game itself, but through shared experiences.

In this category, we want to talk about these ENCOUNTERS.

2021-11-27 / Encounters /

Duels to the death – almost! When my brother and I played Pro Evolution Soccer against each other, resentment, hatred and provocation were the constant watchers. We often didn’t speak to each other for several days afterwards. A guide to escalation.

Without the invention of printing, Martin Luther’s Reformation wouldn’t have stood a chance. Without the invention of the multitap adapter for the Super Nintendo, I would have saved 150 euros for a ROM hack of Secret of Mana 2.

2021-09-01 / Encounters /

My former roommate was an obsessive trophy collector. To get the highly desired platinum trophy in God of War 3, he beat Zeus for over 30 minutes. Emotionless. And unsuccessfully.

When video games get all emotional, I like to take over directing them to heighten the mood. That’s not always a good idea.