This Game Changed My Life

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Aoife Wilson and Julia Hardy are best mates who love video games and have worked in the industry for years. They find the most shocking, moving and inspiring true stories about how gaming changed people’s lives forever. Join them to hear about the guy who works for NASA because of a game, the couple who fell in love on an MMORPG, the man who turned his escape from civil war into a video game and the gamers who caught a killer in real time. Do you have a great, true story about a video game? Email us at thisgamechangedmylife@bbc.co.uk Producer: Nathan Jones Artwork: Sam Gilbey

  1. 01/28/2021

    Maroon: Tracking a Killer

    In 2019, gamers from across the globe turned detective in order to track down and apprehend an active killer in a nerve-shredding manhunt. This is Maroon's true story. Aoife Wilson and Julia Hardy are best mates who love video games and have worked in the industry for years. They find the most shocking, moving and inspiring true stories about how gaming changed people’s lives forever. Join them to hear about the guy who works for NASA because of a game, the couple who fell in love on an MMORPG, the man who turned his escape from civil war into a video game and the gamers who caught a killer in real time. Producer: Nathan Jones

    23 min

  2. 06/04/2020

    Laurie & Josh: Love and Warcraft

    What happens when a druid catches feelings for a rogue? A love story, as told by world of Warcraft. Aoife Wilson and Julia Hardy are best mates who love video games and have worked in the industry for years. They find the most shocking, moving and inspiring true stories about how gaming changed people’s lives forever. Join them to hear about the guy who works for NASA because of a game, the couple who fell in love on an MMORPG, the man who turned his escape from civil war into a video game and the gamers who caught a killer in real time. Do you have a great, true story about a video game? Email us at thisgamechangedmylife@bbc.co.uk Producer: Nathan Jones

    22 min

  3. 05/28/2020

    Jim: Fight, Flight or Freeze

    Since childhood, Jim has suffered from a terrifying form of psychosis. In 2017, a game called Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice helped him come to terms with it. Jim tells us his story and meets with the game's developers: actor Melina Juergens and director Tameem Antoniades. Aoife Wilson and Julia Hardy are best mates who love video games and have worked in the industry for years. They find the most shocking, moving and inspiring true stories about how gaming changed people’s lives forever. Join them to hear about the guy who works for NASA because of a game, the couple who fell in love on an MMORPG, the man who turned his escape from civil war into a video game and the gamers who caught a killer in real time. If you were affected by any of the issues raised in this programme then you can find help and resources by visiting www.mind.org.uk Do you have a great, true story about a video game? Email us at thisgamechangedmylife@bbc.co.uk Producer: Nathan Jones

    28 min

  4. 05/21/2020

    Fly & N0tail: Gaming's Biggest Grudge Match

    In 2018 esports saw an underdog story that would go down in gaming history. A story of betrayal, a bitter rivalry and 11 million dollars. Aoife Wilson and Julia Hardy are best mates who love video games and have worked in the industry for years. They find the most shocking, moving and inspiring true stories about how gaming changed people’s lives forever. Join them to hear about the guy who works for NASA because of a game, the couple who fell in love on an MMORPG, the man who turned his escape from civil war into a video game and the gamers who caught a killer in real time. Do you have a great, true story about a video game? Email us at Thisgamechangedmylife@bbc.co.uk

    28 min

  5. 05/14/2020

    Alexander: King of Spies

    What happens when you spy on other gamers? You become an emperor. Aoife tells the story of the infamous Alexander Gianturco, also known as The Mittani. Aoife Wilson and Julia Hardy are best mates who love video games and have worked in the industry for years. They find the most shocking, moving and inspiring true stories about how gaming changed people’s lives forever. Join them to hear about the guy who works for NASA because of a game, the couple who fell in love on an MMORPG, the man who turned his escape from civil war into a video game and the gamers who caught a killer in real time. Do you have a great, true story about a video game? Email us at thisgamechangedmylife@bbc.co.uk Producer: Nathan Jones

    36 min

  6. 05/07/2020

    Keith: The Cursed Game

    Author and Guardian games editor Keith Stuart bought a creepy game in 1984. Aoife and Julia find out if it's cursed. Aoife Wilson and Julia Hardy are best mates who love video games and have worked in the industry for years. They find the most shocking, moving and inspiring true stories about how gaming changed people’s lives forever. Join them to hear about the guy who works for NASA because of a game, the couple who fell in love on an MMORPG, the man who turned his escape from civil war into a video game and the gamers who caught a killer in real time. Do you have a great, true story about a video game? Email us at thisgamechangedmylife@bbc.co.uk Producer: Nathan Jones

    23 min

  7. 04/30/2020

    Mat: Space Buddies and Fuel Rats

    Mat tells the story of his nephew Michael, and how video games gave him hope in his darkest hour. Aoife Wilson and Julia Hardy are best mates who love video games and have worked in the industry for years. They find the most shocking, moving and inspiring true stories about how gaming changed people’s lives forever. Join them to hear about the guy who works for NASA because of a game, the couple who fell in love on an MMORPG, the man who turned his escape from civil war into a video game and the gamers who caught a killer in real time. Do you have a great, true story about a video game? Email us at thisgamechangedmylife@bbc.co.uk Producer: Nathan Jones

    35 min

  8. 04/23/2020

    Ryan Hart: Champion of the World

    The true story of Ryan Hart, who beat homelessness and became arguably the greatest fighting game champion of all time. Aoife Wilson and Julia Hardy are best mates who love video games and have worked in the industry for years. They find the most shocking, moving and inspiring true stories about how gaming changed people’s lives forever. Join them to hear about the guy who works for NASA because of a game, the couple who fell in love on an MMORPG, the man who turned his escape from civil war into a video game and the gamers who caught a killer in real time. Do you have a great, true story about a video game? Email us at thisgamechangedmylife@bbc.co.uk Producer: Nathan Jones

    27 min
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    Aoife Wilson and Julia Hardy are best mates who love video games and have worked in the industry for years. They find the most shocking, moving and inspiring true stories about how gaming changed people’s lives forever. Join them to hear about the guy who works for NASA because of a game, the couple who fell in love on an MMORPG, the man who turned his escape from civil war into a video game and the gamers who caught a killer in real time. Do you have a great, true story about a video game? Email us at thisgamechangedmylife@bbc.co.uk Producer: Nathan Jones Artwork: Sam Gilbey

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    • Creator
      BBC Sounds
    • Years Active
      2020 - 2021
    • Episodes
      13
    • Rating
      Explicit
    • Copyright
      © (C) BBC 2021
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      This Game Changed My Life

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