Retro
This yellow arcade character spends his time eating dots and avoiding ghosts.
Pac Man
This was Sony's first home console, released in 1994
PS1
This sci-fi shooter franchise became Xbox's flagship series
Halo
This Blizzard MMO launched in 2004 and became the most successful MMORPG ever.
World of Warcrat
This battle royale game from Epic Games took the world by storm in 2017
Fortnite
Released in 1985, this Nintendo plumber starred in one of the best-selling games of all time.
Mario
Kratos is the main character of this PlayStation-exclusive franchise inspired by mythology
God of War
The Xbox 360's infamous hardware issue was known by this nickname.
Red Ring of Death
Players in this MMO often shout "For the Horde!
World of Warcraft.
This game won Game of the Year in 2018 and followed Kratos and Atreus through Norse mythology.
God of War
This 1980 arcade game challenged players to rescue a woman from a giant ape.
Donkey Kong
Nathan Drake stars in this treasure-hunting PlayStation series.
Uncharted
Master Chief's AI companion shares this name.
Cortana
This long-running MMORPG is set in the world of Eorzea
FF 14
This RPG from Larian Studios swept awards in 2023 and is based on Dungeons & Dragons
Baulders Gate 3
This Sega mascot made his debut in 1991 and was designed to compete with Mario
Sonic the Hedgehog
The PlayStation 2 remains Sony's best-selling console, with over this many units sold worldwide.
155 Million
This racing franchise is Xbox's premier driving series, featuring Horizon and Motorsport titles.
Forza
The economy in this space MMO is so significant that major battles have caused losses valued in real-world dollars.
EvE Online
This FromSoftware title won Game of the Year in 2022 and takes place in the Lands Between.
Elden Ring
Released in 1986 for the NES, this action-adventure title introduced players to Hyrule
The Legend of Zelda
This 2024 PlayStation exclusive featured a robotic hero and celebrated PlayStation history
Microsoft acquired this publisher in 2021 for approximately $7.5 billion, bringing franchises like The Elder Scrolls and Fallout under Xbox
Bethesda
First released in South Korea in 2003, this famously grind-heavy MMORPG is developed by Pearl Abyss
Black Dessert Online
Released in 2015, this CD Projekt Red RPG stars Geralt of Rivia and is often considered one of the greatest games ever made.
The Witcher 3 (The Wild Hunt)