The Games that Raised Us

Video games don’t just entertain us—they quietly grow up alongside us.In this episode of So Listen: A Positing of Hideas, Kief and Sage look back at the games they played at different stages of their lives, from childhood wonder to teenage mastery to adult, intentional play. They explore how games shaped their sense of identity, offered escape and connection, and became emotional timestamps tied to who they were at the time. It’s a laid-back, reflective conversation about nostalgia, growth, and the strange way a controller can feel like a time machine—and that’s okay.