Christmas Video Games: Unwrapping Festive Fun

Christmas Video Games: Unwrapping Festive Fun

This Christmas, Eurogamer’s team shares their favorite video game memories and gifts from past holidays. From gifting Need for Speed: Underground 2 to a future pop star to the cherished unwrapping of Majora’s Mask, the festive season is filled with gaming nostalgia.

Nostalgia and New Adventures

One writer recalls the joy of receiving Majora’s Mask, a special gold cartridge signifying a game all his own. Another plans to revisit the Dreamcast, a console neither he nor his partner has owned, playing classics like Sonic Adventure and Shenmue. A third fondly remembers playing Spyro 2: Season of Flame on their Game Boy Advance SP, highlighting the collaborative experience of learning the game with a sibling.

The writers also discuss their current gaming plans for Christmas, including tackling Star Wars Outlaws and playing various indie titles. The post concludes with an invitation to readers to share their own video game Christmas stories.