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January 7, 2011 at 6:00 am

I’m somewhat of an old school guy when it comes to video games.  I can’t say that I’m completely into all the latest consoles and technology today.  Granted I’m sure there are addictive games right now.  But for the purposes of this article I’d like to focus on some of the games that got me riled up in from the ages of 10-22 or so.

For the record I’m 31 years old and haven’t played a video game in a long long time.  However I will admit that I miss them dearly.

Tetris

Anyone who is anyone should have been addicted to Tetris at some point or another.  Personally I found it to be most addicting on Gameboy but it’s still crazy on any system.  My high was 322 lines.  What was yours?

Super Mario Kart

This was a college fight starter.  And by that I mean we literally used to get into fist fights over this game.   If I were to take a guess at what the most competitive video game is of all time I’d say it’s Mario Kart.   I used to love using Wario.   His accent was uncanny.

Grand Theft Auto

Remember when this game came out?  I’ll never forget being in college and one of my buddies goes “hey man there’s this game where you can shoot cops!”    The rest is history.

Guitar Hero

This is the one game that came out a little past my prime.  And to be honest with you I’ve only played it a few times.  The only reason for this is because I don’t own a Wii.  And thank God for that.  I think I’d be playing it hours on end.

Mortal Kombat II

I’ve got one word for you:  Fatality.   This was the ultimate in post victory moves if there ever was one.  I don’t know which was more addictive.  This game in the arcades or on my own console.

Street Fighter II

You know a video game is addictive when you go out and by a special controller just to mimic the arcade game controllers.   I mean I used practice on the Super NES just so I’d be better in the arcades.  If that’s not obsessive I don’t know what is.

Legend of Zelda

OK I already have the song in my head.

NBA Jam

“He’s heating up!”