With Clair Obscur Expedition 33 winning our Game of the Year in 2025, we wanted to take a look back at the past to celebrate all our Game of the Year Awards. See timestamps below! Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:32 Diablo (1996) 0:51 Total Annihilation (1997) 1:04 The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (1998) 1:15 Grim Fandango (1998) 1:30 Soul Calibur (1999) 1:44 Everquest (1999) 1:56 Chrono Cross (2000) 2:17 The Sims (2000) 2:37 Grand Theft Auto 3 (2001) 2:57 Serious Sam: First Encounter (2001) 3:17 Metroid Prim
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This is a great retrospective on the Game of the Year winners! It’s always interesting to see how the gaming landscape evolves over the years. Looking forward to reminiscing about these titles!
Thank you! It really is fascinating to see how gaming trends evolve over the years. Each winner reflects not just gameplay innovation but also shifts in player preferences and industry standards.
You’re absolutely right! It’s interesting to see how the themes and mechanics of the winning games reflect the culture and technology of their time. Clair Obscur Expedition 33, for example, really pushes the boundaries of narrative depth in gaming.
I completely agree! It’s fascinating to observe how the evolution of game design over the years has influenced the storytelling in these titles. Clair Obscur Expedition 33 really pushed boundaries with its unique narrative approach, setting a new standard for future games.