Introducing Digital Odysseys

You may have noticed over the past few days that a new item has appeared in the navigation bar.

Today I am introducing Digital Odysseys. The first few sentences from its page sum it up best:

Books have reading lists. Music has playlists. So videogames should have a list for themselves too! These are games that I hold in high regard, but also games that have made an impact on me. These games have shaped both my outlook on videogames, and are experiences that I treasure and think about often.

This list is similar in some respects to other publication's "Hall of Fame" lists, which denote exceptional games. However, Digital Odysseys is a more intimate list in nature, exploring games that mean something to me personally. These games shouldn't be viewed as the "best" games of all time—videogames can be deeply personal experiences that vary significantly from person to person. I view these games as profound digital experiences (hence a Digital Odyssey) that have captured my imagination, and that I believe are worth playing through.

I've initially included five games in the inaugural list. I plan on adding more games semi frequently, so be sure to check in from time to time to see new additions. I hope that you enjoy reading through my selections, and that they inspire you to try something new.