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Groundbreaking Video Games

By Dennis McCafferty on 2010-06-15


Whether or not the video games on this list truly rank among the greatest of all time is a matter of personal taste, but these titles have been the most groundbreaking ever in terms of impact on gaming, according to Marcus Leshock, a Chicago-based pop cultural/entertainment commentator and reporter for WGN-TV. See the complete list here.

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#12: Metal Gear Solid (1998)


Stealth play challenged players to hide from enemies — not just blow up everyone in sight.

#11 Contra (1987)


A trailblazer in terms of cheat codes and Easter eggs.

#10 Wolfenstein 3D (1992)


A demonstration of how to do a 3D first-person shooter.

#9 World of Warcraft (2004)


Made geeky, online role-playing/fantasy gaming mainstream.

#8 The Sims (2000)


A create-your-own reality game turned suburban life into addictive past-time for gamers.

#7 Tetris (1984)


Simple yet challenging puzzle, with a catchy soundtrack. Instigated the handheld craze.

#6 John Madden Football (1988)


No "Madden Curse" for maker EA Sports: Real players, real plays turned this into top seller.

#5 Pac-Man (1980)


This icon of the arcades brought women into gaming for the first time.

#4 Pong (1972)


The simple screen — white lines moved up and down, with a tiny square bouncing in between — inspired the home video-game craze.

#3 Super Mario Brothers (1985)


A tiny plumber saved the video-game industry from its 1980s slump, emerging as biggest franchise in history.

#2 Legend of Zelda (1986)


An action game? Puzzle challenge? Role player? Zelda combined all, and also allowed users to save multiple games.

#1 Grand Theft Auto (1997)


Morality? What morality? Carjacking passersby, mowing down pedestrians are A-OK in this controversial hit.

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