I think that was around just before I got into gaming. My first real game was Farcry (wonderful game for anybody with a so so pc btw) around 2004 and we were heavily involved in gaming by 2005 with our own clans, leagues, forums, and servers etc.
I don't think I could play Wolfenstein now though and get inspired, as it's just so old as far as graphics go. Besides, I have about 150 games, lots I've not played yet for my sins ha ha, so only so many hours in the day lol.