Videogames

Videogames are the reason I'm a software engineer today. My first program was a new level in the ASCII art game: ZZT.

Between videogames, TV shows, movies, music, and books, videogames are easily the most impactful pop culture medium in my life, for combining many of the best elements of all the others.

The first videogame I ever played was likely a Pac-Man clone when I was around 4 years old, on the family computer.

The game I've spent the most hours on by far is DotA 2, which I can also partially thank for my move to the USA from Australia.

I especially like videogames that tell memorable stories. For me these are Witcher 3, Cyberpunk 2077, and Baldur's Gate 3.

For games to play with friends, I generally like slower paced base building games like Factorio, Necesse, and Stardew Valley.