"5.) Donkey Kong Country
Release Date: November 25, 1994
Console: SNES

The year was 1994, and the Super Nintendo was in trouble. With most of the gaming world focused on Sony’s upcoming PlayStation, and others preoccupied with Sega’s Genesis … Nintendo needed a blockbuster hit to grab the attention of gamers once again. Enter Donkey Kong Country."

ScrewAttack goes through their 20 most influential entities in the gaming industry - dating as far back as the Atari 2600. Ranging from hardware innovations, energy drinks, LAN parties, to even specific games - this list is a worthwhile read to see what has influenced where gaming has been, and what has made it so great today.

"1. Final Fantasy VII (originally for N64)
2. GTA IV (Originally PS3 Exclusive)
3. P.N.03, Viewtiful Joe, Killer7, Dead Phoenix, Resident Evil 4 (Originally GameCube Exclusive)
4. Contra: Hard Corps and Castlevania: Bloodlines (Originally Exclusively SNES)
5. Devil May Cry 4 (Originally PS3 Exclusive)
6. Halo (Originally Apple)
7. Dragon Quest IX (Originally for Consoles: Stolen by Handhelds)
8. Street Fighter II (Originally SNES Exclusive)
9. Shenmue II (Originally for Dreamcast)
10...."

"There are games that are downright fun to play, and then there are games that are downright fun to play fast! Now not many of us have the patience, time, skill and resources to play like a real pro. Luckily for us folk, there are those who do. Speedrunning has quickly turned into a popular gaming 'sport'. It's simple: beat a game, or part thereof, in as fast a time as possible. With something like Solitaire it's not really all that interesting, but whizzing past the Mushroom Kingdom as a plum..."

"10. Conker's Bad Fur Day (Rare)
He's lewd, it's crude and in some respects, disgusting as he pees on running flames and wars with teddy bears. Nevertheless, the star of Rare's Conker's Bad Fur Day introduced the ultimate anti-hero with the most bizarre platforming adventure ever. How bizarre? At one point, you meet a big singing pile of feces named the Great Mighty Poo and run around to fetch him sweet corn. We're serious."