I Grew Up Here

There’s a trend on twitter right now of people sharing maps from their favorite childhood video games with the caption I grew up here”.

Video games were a big part of my childhood. As a kid, as soon as I came home from school and finished my homework, I’d play video games until bedtime. I did that every day for years.

I remember buying the Legend of Zelda: Minish Cap for the Game Boy and I would play that every morning in the car while my dad drove my sister and I to school. I was so immersed in the game that one morning I completely forgot to bring my school bag. My dad wasn’t too happy about driving me back home and then to school again.

I have countless memories when it comes to video games. Now, I rarely play them at all. But I wouldn’t trade my video game filled childhood for anything.

Here are a few video games that raised me:

The first video game I’ve ever played. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.The first video game I’ve ever played. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.

My friends would come over and we’d play Super Smash Bros Melee for hoursMy friends would come over and we’d play Super Smash Bros Melee for hours

Family parties at our house were the best after we got RockbandFamily parties at our house were the best after we got Rockband

I have a bittersweet relationship with Call of Duty MW2.I have a bittersweet relationship with Call of Duty MW2.

My favorite map in Halo 3 - ValhallaMy favorite map in Halo 3 - Valhalla

September 20, 2020


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