GOTY Winners
Iconic Trios
Unintentional
Game Design
Joke Characters
Gaming in the
2000s
400

A Game so fantastic to the public, it curb-stomped most of the competition.

What is Clair Obscure: Expedition 33?

400

Let’s go on a high-speed run with the Blue Blur, Intelligent Fox, and the King of the Echidnas.

Who are Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles?

400

Due to a bug causing enemy players to respawn with teammate models, this led to the creation of the most iconic TF2 Class.

What is the Spy?

400

In the Alien Fighting Game, Xenophage: Alien Bloodsport, you could play as a loveable purple dinosaur from a kids show.

Who is Barney?

400

This game revolutionised gaming at the time because you can now move your arms to play Bowling.

What is Wii Sports?

800

Despite how difficult the game is, it still made its way to the top of the board.

What is Elden Ring?

800

To start your adventure, Professor Oak will give you one of these three companions.

Who are Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle?

800

Started off as a coding error in Street Fighter 2, it became the core game mechanic for every Fighting Game ever made.

What are Combos?

800

To defeat the likes of Dormammu, Dr. Doom, Wesker, and Akuma, you need to yell Objection and take them to court.

Who is Phoenix Wright?

800

Started off in the era of the Xbox, this sci-fi game franchise has singlehandedly stayed prevalent even after being taken out of exclusivity.

What is Halo?

1200

An Open World RPG that is also the first ever Nintendo Game to win GOTY.

What is Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild?

1200

Travel through many different worlds with this trio that utilise a blade that can open many doors.

Who are Sora, Donald, and Goofy?

1200

Because of a Model oversight that caused the enemy fighter to be covered, Punch Out creators adjusted the player model size to create an iconic character.

Who is Little Mac?

1200

The best ways to defeat characters like Bowser, Link, and Bayonetta includes doing the Tree Pose, the Warrior Pose, and the Bridge Pose.

Who is Wii Fit Trainer?

1200

To be able to save his comrades, an old Vietnam War Vet will sacrifice his life to the zombies to save them.

What is Left 4 Dead?

1600

Step into the shoes of a couple on the verge of divorce to find their calling.

What is It Takes Two?

1600

These three will stop at nothing to obtain the Hidden Treasures that they aim to collect.

Who are Nathan Drake, Elena Fisher, and Victor Sullivan?

1600

Due to the more slippery surfaces of the platforms, this bug has been used constantly in the competitive scene of this GameCube Platform Fighter.

What is Wavedashing?

1600

In a world of Mixed Martial Artists, Devils, and Ancient Warriors, this guy made of wood has been in Tekken for a long time.

Who is Mokujin?

1600

Before Mobile Gaming, we had an Archaeologist and his apprentice solving puzzles of a Treasure hidden in a Village.

What is Professor Layton and the Curious Village?

2000

Probably the most unexpected winner, this Sony 3D Platformer took the crown.

What is Astro Bot?

2000

A trio of anthropomorphic animal thieves going on stealth missions while trying to stay clear from a Detective.

Who are Sly Cooper, Bentley, and Murray?

2000

A number coding bug that led to Integer Underflow has caused one of the most peaceful historical figures to turn into a Nuclear Warmonger in Civilization.

What is Nuclear Ghandi?

2000

Only in Mortal Kombat do you find such a normal looking dude that is based on the early makings of the original game.

Who is Mokap?

2000

Want a pet but your parents won’t allow you to have one? That’s OK, you have your trusty DS in your pocket to take care of one.

What is Nintendogs?

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