Guillermo del Toro’s Gaming Confession

Guillermo del Toro, the renowned film director, is no stranger to the world of gaming. He has often shared his love for various titles, and in a recent interview with IGN, he revealed a surprising favorite game that has captured his attention and imagination – Angry Birds.

Speaking with IGN as part of their IGN30 Icon Series, del Toro opened up about his favorite games and the impact they have had on him. While he gushed about many titles, including Journey, Left 4 Dead, and Monument Valley, one game stood out from the rest: Angry Birds.

‘Every day of my life, every moment I have free, I’m still playing Angry Birds,’ del Toro confessed. ‘I’m really good at it.’

It’s no surprise that del Toro is a gamer at heart, having spoken at length about his favorite titles and even retweeting a sculpture of Resident Evil 2’s Super Tyrant with excitement. However, his love for Angry Birds is a unique aspect of his gaming persona.

Del Toro also shared his fondness for other games, including Dead Cells, which he jokingly asked the developers to create a version without respawning for older gamers. ‘I just hate respawning, because you only get about 35 levels and then you start again. You get faster, but please, do a version without respawning for the older, for the elderly players. I’m available. Contact me and send it to me, please. I beg you!’

Del Toro’s love for gaming is evident in his passion for various titles, from the dark and brooding themes of Death Stranding to the bright and happy colors of Angry Birds. His confession of playing Angry Birds every day of his life is a testament to the impact gaming has on his life.

Del Toro’s Gaming Favorites

Besides Angry Birds, del Toro also revealed his fondness for other games, including:

• Death Stranding – ‘It made me cry.’
• Shadow of the Colossus – ‘It made me introspective about so many intangible things.’
• Bioshock – ‘It’s a world I could get lost in for ages.’
• Dead Cells – ‘I just hate respawning, because you only get about 35 levels and then you start again.’

Del Toro’s love for gaming is a reflection of his creativity and passion for storytelling, which is evident in his film work.

Our full, extended interview with Guillermo del Toro will be published later this year as part of the IGN30 Icons series.