10 Games That Still Feel Like Home

Everyone has an origin story, and this is mine. These are the games that shaped my gaming DNA, the ones that still feel like home even if I fail to talk about them all the time. In this video, I’m diving into 10 foundational games that had a huge impact on me as a gamer, from classics like Dig Dug and Altered Beast to unforgettable experiences like Where in Time Is Carmen Sandiego?, River City Ransom, Fatal Fury, and X-Men Arcade. I also get into games like Ghouls ’n Ghosts, John Madden Football, Pokémon Yellow, and even the lesser-talked-about Kangaroo - a mix that really shows how all over the place (in the best way) my gaming roots are. These aren’t just great retro games, they’re the ones that helped define my taste, shaped what I love about gaming today, and stuck with me long after I put the controller down. What games shaped your gaming origin story? Let me know in the comments—I’d love to hear what built you as a gamer. Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @squarepegs   ----- Patreon:   / squarepegs   Subscribe:    / @squarepegs   Email: [email protected] Merch: https://www.squarepegsmerch.com Twitter:   / ytsquarepegs   Instagram: @YTSquarePegs TikTok:   / squarepegsgames   Facebook:   / ytsquarepegs   ----- Want to send something to Jay? Square Pegs c/o Jay Malone 6749 S. Westnedge Ave. Ste. K Box 251 Portage, MI 49002 --- My Gear (Amazon Affiliate Links help support the channel at no extra cost to you!) Nintendo Switch OLED: https://amzn.to/36PwYzm Xbox Series X: https://amzn.to/3qDlFB9 Retron 5: https://amzn.to/3IN42p2 Blue Yeti Microphone: https://amzn.to/3qEoJx8 Nikon D5600 Camera: https://amzn.to/3LaHSOM RODE Shotgun Microphone: https://amzn.to/36voTzV Sandisk 128 GB High Speed SD Card: https://amzn.to/3tE9oyi Hauppauge HD 60 Video Capture: https://amzn.to/3IWTQtZ retro gaming, classic games, nostalgic games, gaming nostalgia, retro video games, old school games, arcade games, 90s gaming, 80s gaming, foundational games, games that shaped me, gaming memories, gaming origin story, Dig Dug, Altered Beast, Pokémon Yellow, River City Ransom, Fatal Fury, X-Men arcade, Ghouls n Ghosts, John Madden Football, Carmen Sandiego, Kangaroo arcade, retro game collection, hidden gem games, underrated retro games