Topic: PSBGOAT World Cup 🏆

This is the big one to decide the number one game of all time. We had a trial run in another thread and Goldeneye, Street Fighter 2 and Final Fantasy 6 were the top 3 games. They have a bye to the next round of this world cup. What we need to get this started is your top 8 games of all time. Everyone join in. Once we have everyone's top 8 games we move over to a knockout phase. Simple. Come on guys lets make it the busiest thread to date. As last time be specific to the version of the game ie) Wipeout PS1 or Theme Park Amiga. Hopefully we can keep this open all Summer, we just need enough members to post!!

In no particular order:
1.Crash Bandicoot (PS1)
2.Croc (PS1)
3.Hatsune Miku Project Diva F (PSV)
4.Final Fantasy X (PS2)
5.Kingdom Hearts 2(PS2)
6.Deadly Premonition (PS3)
7.Sleeping Dogs (PS4)
8.Virtue's Last Reward (PSV)

Great Thread BTW

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1. Final Fantasy 7 (ps1)
2. Final Fantasy 9 (ps1)
3. Metal Gear Solid 1 (ps1)
4. Resident Evil 1 (ps1)
5. Command and Conquer: Red Alert (ps1)
6. Fez (ps4)
7. Counter-Strike (PC) - I'll say version 1.5 but I don't think this game stands even a remote chance of winning if we go by versions.
8. Ultima Online (PC)

These 8 are in NO particular order and for me had a significant impact on my gaming life. Obviously I am omitting Goldeneye because it has a bye to the next round automatically.

1: Super Mario 64
This game changed everything for me. Prior to this , the majority of the platform games I played were 2D but this added more than just an extra dimension. Instead of just moving Left and Right this gave a sense of freedom and the Analogue control led to so much more including game mechanics, tactics and precision.

2: Zelda: Ocarina of Time
Yet another N64 game but one that built upon the things in SM64 but added a Story too. It had everything from exploration to combat - both melee based and shooting. Its not surprising that this game often comes top of the best game of all time.

3: Star Wars (1983)
This game recreated the famous Death Star battle from the Star Wars: Episode IV movie. Although not visually impressive by today's standards as it used a Wire Frame system, it was certainly ahead of its time. It ate up a lot of my pocket money - especially the version that you sat in and moved accordingly. It was one of the first games I can recall that actually put you in the game (or rather seat) instead of controlling a 'character' or 'object' on screen.

4: Resident Evil
I know there had been horror/adult games before and some that are better since but the original Resident Evil also helped move mainstream gaming from something predominantly aimed at children/teenagers to something that can be enjoyed by all - particularly where consoles are concerned. I was in my mid 20's when this came out and at the time, most consoles were seen as 'kids' toys but this helped change that perception. Like I said I know it wasn't the first but its influence in many games can still be seen.

5: Halo: CE
Maybe a bit controversial to mention Halo on a Playstation site but you can't deny its impact on both the genre of FPS games as well as what it did for MS and its original Console. It was quite unexpected that MS was launching a console when we had the big names like Sega and Nintendo as well as the relative newcomer of Sony. However with Halo, it not only broke into the market but helped it become one of the top names in consoles selling more than the equivalent Nintendo and Sega consoles. Halo made good use of the Twin Analogue stick and revolutionised the FPS genre - All modern day shooters use many things first seen in Halo. It also showed how a single game can sell consoles and influence opinion.

6: Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare
Call of Duty franchise has dominated the first person shooter genre on console for many years now. Even with the aforementioned Halo, Console versions of FPS games, particularly in terms of competitive MP were seen as lesser than the PC counterparts but CoD4 changed that landscape. It may not have had the impact of MW2 on media websites such as youtube, but most of those youtubers who made their name started on CoD4. Also prior to this, there were generally 2 types of FPS, WW2 era or Sci-fi but this brought us right up to date. It was also very significant in its campaign with killing off 'Heros' - who can forget the nuclear detonation, changing the pace - the Stealth mission is still regarded as one of the best missions in CoD, and of course the realism of being in an AC-130 - it looked very similar to those of real footage from things like the Gulf War. For me it was also very significant in terms of online gaming. Games on console were predominantly SP focussed and the majority of gamers didn't play MP. It was seen something 'extra' after finishing a game but CoD4 significantly changed the perception and gaming landscape.

7: Batman: Arkham Asylum
Comic book superheroes had not been particularly great on console - some better than others but Arkham Asylum changed that. It put the 'Goth' into 'Gotham' something that Tim Burton had done with the Movies and taking some inspiration from the Graphic Novel of the same name, Arkham Asylum delivered a fantastic Batman game. Its influence in other games is evident too as we often hear that games have a 'Batman' type combat system. Its one of the reasons that the upcoming Arkham Knight is my most anticipated game of Generation 8.

8: Uncharted 2
It was difficult trying to pick an Uncharted game, I had thought of putting in the first as that gave us our first experience of Nathan Drake or the third as its visually stunning and in my opinion, one of (if not) the best looking generation 7 games. however Uncharted 2 is probably the best of the 3 in terms of story and game play. It really nailed the characters and for me does what Halo: CE did for Xbox - its a console seller. Maybe you don't buy a console - especially not one that costs several £100's for 1 game in particular but it can significantly influence your decision and the Uncharted franchise is for me just that. I almost bought a Vita at launch because it had an Uncharted game and if I didn't already have a PS4, I would get one for Uncharted 4.

This has been quite difficult as certain games that could easily substitute for others on this list haven't made it. BioShock for example for me was one of the games that I would say defined Generation 7 but its follow ups left me cold. The same can be said for Dead Space too as well as the Assassins Creed franchise with AC2 being the pinnacle in my opinion. Mass Effect was also a very significant franchise but I feel the 3 games are more of a collective whole and therefore I can't pick one individually over another. Gears of War is another significant game/franchise for me and prefer it to Halo but Halo's influence on gaming is more significant. Tomb Raider (2013) is another game that has significance. Not from the game play but the character development and emotional connection - particularly in the early part. These are just examples from the modern era of my gaming life that didn't make my final 8 but even the original Space Invaders had significance and help popularise video gaming.

1) The Last of Us (PS3)
2) Metal Gear Solid (PS1)
3) Uncharted 2: Among Thieves (PS3)
4) Batman: Arkham City (PS3)
5) God of War 2 (PS2)
6) Street Fighter 2 (Mega Drive)
7) Shadow of the Colossus (PS2)
8) Mass Effect 2 (PS3)

1) Super Mario Bros 3 NES
2) Magic Land Dizzy C64
3) Shining Force 2 Megadrive
4) Streets of Rage 2 Megadrive
5) Final Fantasy 8 PS1
6) Gran Turismo 4 PS2
7) Knights of the old republic XBOX
8) Mass Effect XBOX 360

Thanks everyone so far, entree closes next Friday. @BAMozzy Starwars arcade was amazing. I remember playing it and being blown away about 30 years ago. Totally forgot about it.

1. The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess (Wii)
2. Metal Gear Solid 4 (PS3)
3. Uncharted 2 (PS3)
4. Resident Evil 4 (Wii)
5. Championship Manager: Season 01/02 (PC)
6. Super Mario 64 (N64)
7. Civilization 5 (PC)
8. Pro Evolution Soccer 2 (PS2)

Well for now they are

1. World of Warcraft
2. Mega Man II (NES)
3. TMNT IV: Turtles in Time (SNES)
4. NBA Jam (SNES)
5. Tekken 3 (PS)
6. Super Mario Bros 3
7. Streets of Rage 2 (Genesis)
8. Ducktales (NES)

I'll probably have to update the list lateral, but I'll post what I can. I'm also gonna limit it to one entry per series unless two entires are different enough.
In no particular order:
1. Skyrim
2. Uncharted 3
3. Batman: Arkam City
4. inFamous 2
5. inFamous: Second Son
I'll decide what the rest are later.

@Star-Lord @Boostahead The proper and final game of all time cup is now open get your top 8 games in. Thanks everyone so far, good to see everyone above getting involved. A lot of love for batman so far, @Wesker champ man 01/02 is the most leftfield choice so far. I think champ man was the only game my dad ever did play so it must of been doing something right.

As always this list is different every time someone asks me but here we go, in no particular order-

1. Final Fantasy 7 (PS1)
2. Zelda: The Ocarina of Time (N64)
3. Sonic Adventure (DC)
4. Shenmue (DC)
5. Pokemon Red/Blue (GBC)
6. Skyrim (PS3)
7. Super Mario 64 (N64)
8. GTA: San Andreas (PS2)

I'd say can we have honorable mentions but my list would be too long!

@Boostahead you could start an honourable mentions thread - I found it difficult not to include some of my favourite games. @get2sammyb @ryanorly @ShogunRok Do the push square crew want to join in? Your best ever top 8 games. Every game mentioned goes into a knockout starting Friday.

@rastamadeus @NomNom @BadMutha-Adebisi do you guys fancy joining in too?Running a bit low on games. We just need your top 8 favourite games of all time.

Top 8 of all time is borderline impossible, but I'll give it a shot for such a worthy cause.

In no particular order:

1. Journey
2. Dragon Quest VIII (Journey of the Cursed King in Europe)
3. Pokemon Crystal
4. Mass Effect 2
5. Mass Effect 3
6 Red Dead Redemption
7. Samurai Warriors 4
8. Persona 4 Golden

God that was tough.

Last days for your top 8 games @jaz007 we need a few more off you buddy @Scollurio do you want to join in you use the forums alot?

@themcnoisy might start it as a thread after the final, some games we would have put forward and why.

Hmmm. That's a tough one, but alright!

1. Grand Theft Auto V
2. Super Mario Bros. 3
3. Sly 2: Band of Thieves
4. Star Wars: Battlefront
5. Crash 3: Warped
6. The Walking Dead Season 1
7. The Walking Dead Season 2
8. Sonic 3 & Knuckles
9. Rocket Knight Adventures
10. Mario Kart 7

Its gonna get even tougher as you can only pick 8! Thanks for joining in. You have to pick the 2 games to exit.

Only 2 of us rate FF7 number 1? BUT ITS THE BEST GAME OF ALL TIME!!