Alex Goldman loves challenging games like The Binding of Isaac, but the former Reply All cohost may have been defeated by Hollow Knight: Silksong: ‘I spend six hours on a boss and I’m like what is life?’
Alex Goldman, former cohost of the podcast Reply All, sits down for PC Gamer’s “Disk Cleanup” feature to discuss his gaming history and preferences. The interview reveals Goldman’s love for challenging games, with titles like The Binding of Isaac ranking among his favorites. However, his current gaming experience with Hollow Knight: Silksong has proven particularly grueling—he describes spending six hours battling a single boss, questioning “what is life?” in the process.
Goldman’s gaming journey began on the Apple II, where he encountered early titles like Karateka, Burger Time, Frogger, and Spy Hunter. His earliest PC gaming memory comes from the original Prince of Persia, a formative experience that helped shape his appreciation for games that demand skill and perseverance.
The “Disk Cleanup” feature is PC Gamer’s regular weekend series that explores the gaming habits and desktop setups of notable figures in gaming culture. Each installment asks participants about their organizational habits and which games they refuse to uninstall. Goldman’s segment highlights the appeal of difficult games to dedicated players, while also touching on gaming nostalgia and the evolution of PC gaming from its early days through the present.