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fridge corn
Apr 2, 2003

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Let me be the first to vote for eventual winner: The Year of 1998. This year saw the release of some all time bangers, games that are still heavily played today and that shaped or reshaped entire genres. There is no argument that 1998 was the single best year in gaming as I'm sure most would agree. Below is my list of 1998 releases (using the NA release dates cuz that's where I was at the time) in order of awesomeness.

10. Tenchu Stealth Assassins
9. Metal Gear Solid
8. Baldur's Gate
7. Breath of Fire 3
6. Grand Theft Auto
5. Xenogears
4. Gran Turismo
3. Escape Velocity: Override
2. StarCraft
1. Final Fantasy Tactics

I might expand on each title later but the list speaks for itself imo

E: also Suikoden 2 released in japan in 1998 which is certainly worth mentioning even if it didnt make it to the west until 99, which is why I left it off my list

fridge corn fucked around with this message at 19:54 on Aug 8, 2022

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fridge corn
Apr 2, 2003

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Rarity posted:

I've run the numbers and wow it turns out the best year for video games was the year when you were 16, what a result

I was 13 in 1998

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Ms Adequate posted:

Rarity? Hey Rarity, babe? I love you and I want to credit you for these posts but:

What



the gently caress?

Rarity bringing the harsh truths we all know deep in our hearts

fridge corn
Apr 2, 2003

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Stux is real mad haha

fridge corn
Apr 2, 2003

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Anyway thank you rarity, it's been a real treat to read your posts, as always!! :tipshat:

fridge corn
Apr 2, 2003

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Rarity is objectively correct in her methodology but subjectively I still think 1998 was the best year

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fridge corn
Apr 2, 2003

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The best year for games is 2023

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