The first games I played were on the old Nintendo, Sega Saturn, 64, etc. Just tons of random basic games.
I think the first games that really griped me though was on the ps2, went to K-mart and picked it up on a wim no thought just went by the cover. It was called Shadow of Destiny (looks like Shadow of Memory was a rename for it). Interesting side note the demon in the game I always thought was a lady was actually a guy, I didn't find this out till much later.
Vids are still huge for whatever reason so putting them in spoilers.
Did the same thing and picked up Ico, same system ps2. Game was amazing but it was subbed in french or something so I had no clue what they were saying. I just remember at the end I wished there was more.
I keep getting a feeling there was another but I don't remember so I'll post one of my top favs. Dragon Age Origins, it was just the base game on a console no mods and only played the expansion once I think. So it was more so just the base game that was amazing. Not going to bother with a trailer, everyone should know DaO.
Anyway, interesting reads, I'll keep a eye on this thread.