I have a rule. If the thought of something makes me giggle for more than ten seconds, I am to assume that I am not allowed to do it. So on that note, here is an entirely serious and not very interesting look at a year in which not a lot happened.

1995

Game of the Year:

Star Wars: Dark Forces

(PC, 12/02/95)

More Star Wars! Yes, I'm a pretty big original trilogy nut and I remember playing this to death back in the day. Way before games such as Jedi Knight and its sequels/spinoffs, there was Dark Forces, the granddaddy of all Star Wars shooters. The original game that put you in the boots of a Rebel soldier, blasting your way through everything from Stormtroopers to Gamorrean pig guards with none of that Jedi destiny lark from later games. It's dated now, but still inexplicably fun. Once you actually get it running again.

Honourable Mentions:

Hardware:

- Nintendo Virtual Boy.

Late to the party, left with the cheque.

Other Stuff That May Have Happened...

UK No. 1 on My Birthday:

Robson & Jerome - "Unchained Melody"/"The White Cliffs of Dover" (video)

Eurovision Winner:

Secret Garden - "Nocturne" (Norway) (video)

Best Albums:

Best Films:

Wrath is my favourite. What's yours?

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