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It’s all part of the newly published Guinness World Records 2009 Gamer's Edition and it‘s most certainly not the definitive list. No doubt there can never be such a thing when game-taste is such a subjective matter.
Neither is the list based on sales alone, since the panel of industry experts assembled to compile it also gave due consideration to such matters as impact, lasting legacy and the good old fun factor. We’re also supposed to bear in mind that some of the entries - Mario Kart and Tetris, for instance - represent franchises rather than individual games. As such it’s slightly puzzling to see Grand Theft Auto turning up on three separate occasions.
Then there are the real head-scratchers - Crash Bandicoot, Saturn Bomberman and Outrun 2, for a kick-off. Has nothing better been published in the years since they made their debut? Apparently not.
However, as we said, it’s just the opinion of a bunch of informed games pundits. It’s probably specifically designed to inspire a bit of debate too. That being the case take a look at the following, best game first. Do you agree with the experts’ choices? If not, what would be your top five games?
Super Mario Kart
Tetris
Grand Theft Auto
Super Mario World
Zelda Ocarina of Time
Halo
Resident Evil IV
Final Fantasy XII
Street Fighter II
GoldenEye
Super Mario 64
Tomb Raider
Metal Gear Solid
Call of Duty 4
Sonic the Hedgehog 2
GTA San Andreas
Super Mario Bros
Zelda: A Link to the Past
Gran Turismo
Final Fantasy VII
Pro Evolution Soccer 4
The Orange Box
Lego Star Wars Complete Saga
Tekken 2
Wii Sports
Pokemon Red/Blue
Guitar Hero
Project Gotham Racing 4
Super Mario Galaxy
Resident Evil
Ico
Chrono Trigger
Gunstar Heroes
Soul Calibur
Advance Wars
Ridge Racer
Super Metroid
Castlevania: Symphony of the Night
GTA Vice City
BioShock
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening
God of War
Sega Rally Championship
Starfox 64
Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
WarioWare Inc
Saturn Bomberman
Crash Bandicoot
Outrun 2
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why is CoD5 not on there :-(
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Posted by: fdolmaci on Wed Mar 04 05:03PM | Report abusepff no crysis
Posted by: azzopardi90 on Wed Mar 04 05:29PM | Report abuseUmmm hello Fallout 3 ?
Posted by: lemonsaresharp88 on Wed Mar 04 05:33PM | Report abusewhere is,mortal kombat,sonic1,alex the kidd,bubble-bobble,sensible soccer,fifa 95,joe madden nfl,tiger woods,command and conquer????
Posted by: carlingbons on Wed Mar 04 05:42PM | Report abusecos cod 5 is shit!
Posted by: gavinbutterworth on Wed Mar 04 06:50PM | Report abuseNo Gears of War? Fallout 3? Call of Duty? ....there are still some pretty good games up there but Final Fantasy 12 being better than Final Fantasy 7. No Chance.
Posted by: swindon8357 on Wed Mar 04 08:28PM | Report abuseWell, apart from carlingbons' suggestions. The rest are shit. Only joking, but they are by far important games. I really didn't like Bioshock but loads of people went on and on about it being revolutionary so I accept it. Besides, Call of Duty 4 is on here, you don't need both.
Posted by: micro_hendy on Wed Mar 04 09:24PM | Report abuse1)Shadow of the Colossus 2)Bioshock 3)Oblivion 4)Tekken 2 5)Pro Evo 5
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