On Christmas, 1991, my older brother
had asked for and received an Nintendo Entertainment System. From
that day forward, my love affair with video games began, in large
part with my brother Michael leading the way. From letting me hold
the second controller and “play” Super Mario Bros along with him,
to helping me through my very first RPG (Phantasy Star 3), and even
when he accidentally erased my Pokemon Blue save file, he has been a
part of my gaming upbringing.
Michael passed away in 1999 at 18 in an
accident. Today would have been his 32nd birthday. As
today wore on, and I played video games like I always do, my thoughts
turned to him and the fact that if not for him, I wouldn't be a lot
of things. Musician, devoted brother to our little sister, beard
enthusiast. But most of all, without his influence I may never have
found comfort and camaraderie in video games. I'll always have him to
thank for the. Miss you bro.
Dan
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