Comedian Alasdair Beckett-King was a die-hard adventure gamer until he discovered Morrowind: ‘The first time I loaded it up, I walked straight into a little pond and was killed by a fish’

In the realm of PC gaming, few figures stand out quite like Alasdair Beckett-King. His journey began with a second-hand ZX Spectrum, where he first encountered the charmingly challenging world of Dizzy. “We got a second-hand Spectrum with a black and white monitor. I don’t even know if kids know that was a thing,” he reminisces. “So I played Dizzy in black and white. It’s a hard enough game in colour!” This early experience ignited a lifelong passion for gaming, leading him to explore adventure titles such as The Secret of Monkey Island and Full Throttle once he transitioned to PC gaming.

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Now a multifaceted creative, Beckett-King wears many hats: YouTube sketch creator, actor, writer, podcaster, and adventure game designer. His recent appearances on shows like Mock the Week and his ongoing UK comedy tour, King of Crumbs, showcase his versatility. “I’m going with the line ‘tour extended due to moderate demand’,” he quips, reflecting his self-deprecating humor.

What was the previous game you played, and is it still installed?

Beckett-King’s gaming preferences reveal a nostalgic inclination towards classics. His latest venture was the remaster of Broken Sword, a title he has revisited countless times. “I thought ‘I’ll fly through this’,” he says, recalling his excitement. He also recently completed Myst and Riven, noting the ease with which he navigated Myst after years of familiarity.

His enthusiasm extends to modern indie titles, with a particular fondness for Obra Dinn and The Case of the Golden Idol. “I’m very excited by the fact that those games have started to exist,” he shares, highlighting his appreciation for the evolving landscape of gaming.

What is the highest number of hours you have in any given game, according to Steam?

When it comes to time investment, Beckett-King’s dedication is evident in his playtime for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, clocking in at an impressive 266 hours. “I think that means I’ve played it three times,” he muses. His approach to gaming is methodical, often opting for normal difficulty to savor the narrative rather than rush through challenges. However, he found that playing on hard mode added depth, enhancing his engagement with the character of Geralt.

What game will you never, ever uninstall?

As for games he holds dear, Beckett-King finds himself torn over Silksong. “If I uninstall Silksong, does that mean I’m admitting I’m never going to finish it?” he ponders. His experience with the game has been both rewarding and frustrating, as he navigates its intricacies while grappling with challenging gauntlets.

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I love that the lore exists, and I don’t need to find out anything about it because I don’t care about lore.

What’s a piece of non-gaming software installed on your PC that you simply couldn’t live without?

In the realm of non-gaming software, Beckett-King swears by Blender. “I don’t want to sound too much of a legend, but it’s probably Blender 3D,” he admits, reflecting on his long-standing relationship with the program since his film school days. His creative process involves meticulous video production, often taking days to craft content that stands out in a sea of simpler approaches.

How tidy is your desktop screen?

When it comes to organization, Beckett-King confesses to a chaotic desktop. “I don’t like to think about it,” he admits, describing a scene where icons pile upon one another, creating a digital labyrinth. “I’m terribly disorganized,” he continues, revealing that nearly every folder contains a ‘New Folder’ created by accident. “They’re not doing any harm to anyone. So, it’s a real mess.”

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