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Leviathyn.com's Dean Martin names the most influential and culture defining video games in history. These have either broke the market open, defined platforms, or broken so many records in media it is insane. These four are the most important games ever.
Leviathyn.com's Jason Fanelli continues his week of lists with the top ten iconic songs in gaming. From Sonic to Zelda to Mario, these songs are the most memorable. You may even find one that goes with everything known to man.
"Today is leap day, an event that only happens once every four years. It gives the masses a special opportunity to enjoy one more day of life for the year. Lets be honest, though. Do we ever take full advantage of the day or is it treated like any other day? Unfortunately, as gamers we need as many extra days as we can get. We’ve seen hours turn into days while trying to beat just one level of a game, and all of the character deaths act as wasted time in the pursuit of beating that one stage. ..."
Mario has been in over 250 games. Goozernation attempts to near down the top 10 Mario games of all time to the top 5. What makes the cut into the top 5? Will Mario Galaxy be mentioned? What about Super Mario RPG? Where does Paper Mario fall?
There's some damn spookiness going on. Joystick Division pontificates upon the importance of the paranormal within the world of video games while listing out the best ghosts to ever haunt the medium.
A game's setting is as important as its characters, stories, or weapons. They're the canvas on which stories are painted. Joystick Division pooled its collection of beautiful gaming brains to come up with the definitive list of the most iconic settings in video games.
I remember when I loved playing those Space shooting games and the classical Mario. Some of us usually forget these things by now but let's bring back those old fashioned characters in this Top 10 list. Check them out.
"When considering your favorite games, it’s all too easy to ignore the people behind them in favor of a title’s own merits. But video games are the culmination of years of work by dozens and hundreds of people. It’s rare that a single person will be credited with the creation or popularization of an entire genre or franchise, but when it does happen, those names tend to stick with us. We pay attention to what they’re doing, and their projects generate more hype than they generally know what to..."
"We've come up with a list to celebrate those romances, enduring and brief, cataloging those that have made the greatest impact on the gaming community, pop culture, and gamers individually. Please enjoy our look at the top ten romances in video game history."
These characters may be great video game heroes, but in the real world, they'd kinda be freaks, douchebags or worse. Check 'em out here - chances are that one of your favorites made the list.
"Yet is there perhaps a sweet candy center to the ball of vomit that is the film industry's attempt at adapting video games? What have these ill-fated celluloid misadventures taught us -- about gaming, about ourselves, about life, and about Milla Jovovich?"
"This one we love particularly, not only because I Fight Dragons is a catchy-ass band, but because the song itself is a wonderful tribute to the legendary Zelda theme. And the weak attempt at humor is noted."
Some video game heroes work alone, but others work best when paired with a partner. Here are the ten best video game duos of all time! Or is that twenty best?
"These forces, in their many iterations, have created many of the greatest heroes and villains in the whole of video gaming. And their back-and-forth struggles have produced unforgettable experiences for gamers. Here are our picks for the greatest rivalries of all time. Enjoy."
"Since there are literally hundreds of thousands of games out there, it’s no easy task for lead characters to make a lasting impression on the player. Once in a while however, you'll come across a leader that's different. Somehow, that character manages to set himself apart from the others."
In honor of Mario's 25th birthday, let's recognize his 10 best games to date. Mario has done a little bit of everything, and the choices on this list reflect that. Happy birthday, buddy!
"5. Vending Machine Trapper - BioShock 2
This one barely made the list for two reasons - it was obviously a significant part of the game and BioShock 2 didn’t host the most popular multiplayer experience. However, nothing was more frustrating than running up to a vending machine to refill on Eve or Ammo only to be greeted by a laughing clown and a bomb in the family jewels. You could freeze the traps but almost never thought to do so. Yes, there was a big blinking red light but it was hard ..."
"Hands down, these are the two most perfect water worlds ever featured in a game. They have everything: lots of areas to explore (both above and under water), hard-to-find coins and stars, and some interesting objects to climb and maneuver around. The music is also worth noting – it’s so deep and memorable that you’d swear it came from Final Fantasy."
"In today's shooter-filled market, we spend a lot of time spraying bullets and looking down scopes. But every modern shooter gives us some kind of blunt weapon or knife for up-close encounters. In real life, if a badguy charged at you with a knife, you'd probably still shoot him. But video games make the melee button so satisfying, as you watch an opponent crumple to the ground, stumble backwards, or see the "Beat-Down" medal flash on screen. Melee weapons add a visceral side to our shooters a..."
Every gamer has a classic library of nostalgic classics. When the time comes out to pop in the dusty cartridges however, a few titles almost all gamers can agree on. Take a look at the top ten games that you should take a second (or 100th) play through.
The 80s were a turbulent time for videogames, with the end of the industry nearly in sight. Great game innovation kept it alive. The Kartel highlights the games of the 80s that are still just as fun to play today.
Famitsu recently surveyed their readers on who their favorite video game character of all time was. After further review and nominees, the magazine narrowed it down to 50 candidates, and the poll results are in! Beating out some of Nintendo's most beloved icons, as well as the recognition for characters such as Cloud Strife and Ryu, Solid Snake came out wearing the gold.
Japan's list are changing ever-so-often though, so who knows what the next poll will bring. Be sure to check out the lis...
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