The Guinness World Records 2010 Gamer’s Edition reveals the all-time Top 50 Videogame Series. The readers have voted and the verdict is in. The acme positions were taken by Halo, Call of Duty and The Legend of Zelda with over 13,000 votes. The best series featured in the edition refers to all titles and spin-offs as well.
Sitting pretty at the top position is Microsoft’s flagship franchise Halo- the ‘Best-Selling First-Person Shooter (FPS) Franchise Ever’. The Gamer’s Edition discloses, “Featuring an iconic character, excellent level design, perfect controls and unparalleled multiplayer options, the series sets the bar at near-unattainable heights.”
“We decided to take a different approach with this list than we did in the previous edition. Instead of asking developers, industry insiders and journalists to rank their favorite titles, we approached a different kind of expert: the players themselves! We are confident that this ‘top 50’ more accurately reflects the tastes of the average gamer and not just the critics,” commented Guinness World Records Gaming Editor Gaz Deaves.
Coming in at the second and third position are Call of Duty and The Legend of Zelda respectively. The former game is noted to be the most successful entertainment launch of all-time as it includes beautifully balanced gameplay with jaw-dropping set pieces as well as extensive multiplayer options, reveals the Gamer’s Edition. It also gives Zelda credit for the inclusion of its skill levels as well as immersive gameplay and a recognizable hero named Link.
Guitar Hero, Metal Gear, Super Mario Bros., World of Warcraft, Gears of War, Super Smash Bros and Grand Theft Auto are the other titles that ensued in the top ten. Counter-Strike, FIFA, Pac-Man acquired the 16th, 18th, 21st place while LittleBigPlanet, Need for Speed, StarCraft came in at 27th, 36th and 39th positions.
Fans can pick up The Guinness World Records 2010 Gamer’s Edition for $14.95 (approx. Rs.671).