Iain Banks: My Favourite Game

The acclaimed author talks Culture, the pitfalls of virtual reality, and the draw of Civilization.
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The acclaimed author talks Culture, the pitfalls of virtual reality, and the draw of Civilization.
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The actor, writer, producer and voice of Solid Snake finds the link between Okami and Grand Theft Auto III.
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Hip-hop’s bearded poet on his biggest gaming addiction, leaderboards and how Mario makes everything better.

Talking quick-fix play and long-term addiction with that rarest of breeds: a comedian who’s won a GamesMaster Golden Joystick.
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The American turntablist reflects on growing up in the arcades – and being awful at the games he loved most.

The presenter of movie show 35mm tells us about his penchant for a riveting story.
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The comedian, writer and actor discusses a lifelong passion for playing - but not for cutscenes.
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The Mogwai bassist on gaming soundtracks and making time to play on tour.

The UK’s minister for culture contemplates a gaming room in the mother of parliaments.
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The Mad Men and LA Noire star talks gaming on set and phone emulation.

The author of brutal, brilliant fantasy The First Law Trilogy talks vintage gaming inspiration and playing until his fingers bled.

The Queen Geek waxes nostalgic over Commodore’s Amiga and pines for the old days of eight-hour WOW marathons.
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