Best Video Games of All Time

Even though it is very difficult to go back into the past to trace the origin of gaming, one can surely see that it has a bright future. Over the last few years, gaming has come a long way to become a multi-million dollar industry with billions of fans across the world. The crowd pulled by gaming competitions speaks volumes about its popularity. Gaming stalwarts from various parts of the world congregate in these competitions, in a bid to take on each other. Though there is no questioning the fact that new games are amazing, one can't ignore all those old games which brought fame to the world of gaming. Such is the charm of these classics, that they are capable of giving any gaming fan out there a strong adrenaline rush.

Methodology

There seems to be a bit of confusion when it comes to the term 'video game'. While some sources use this term for the electronic platform on which games are played, others use this term for the games itself. Technically speaking, the term video game refers to the games which are played, while the platform on which they are played is known as a video game console. That being said, there are thousands of games to choose from, and this makes the task of choosing the 10 best, or the 100 best games for that matter, increasingly difficult. A good video game is one which is backed by a good storyline, characters, graphics, sound, control options etc. Those games which excel in all these departments automatically qualify to become the best games ever developed.

Top 10 Video Games of All Time

Before moving on, you need to take into consideration the fact that technology has changed considerably over the period. A game which topped charts 10 years ago may not appeal you if you have just entered the realms of gaming, but it exactly did that 10 years ago. There do exist some classic games which have appealed ardent gaming fans all throughout the history, and these are the games which deserve due respect - other than a place in the list of all time best video games.

Number	Game	Genre
1	The Legend of Zelda	Action-adventure game
2	Super Mario World	Platform game
3	Grand Theft Auto III	Action-adventure game
4	Final Fantasy VII	Role-playing game
5	Resident Evil 4	Third-person shooter game
6	Halo 3	First-person shooter game
7	Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare	First-person shooter game
8	Half-Life 2	First-person shooter game
9	DOOM	First-person shooter game
10	Street Fighter II	Fighting game

All these games hold the distinction of being the finest games ever developed. Even though we have put in our best efforts to compile this list, we can't claim that it will be appealing to each and every gaming fan out there - after all, preferences differ from person to person. With the manufacturers incorporating advanced technologies in their consoles and games, the end user is left spoiled for choice. It wouldn't be surprising to see new games - with better graphics and gaming experience at par excellence - being added to this list in near future.