Game Canon
This is my own personal game canon list. All the games on this list are ones that i think it is a good idea to know about if you are into game development. The list is also my personal way to track what games i have left to play or study. This list is for sure biased along my own personal preferences and as I enjoy computer role playing games there will be more focus put into them 
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– Games i feel i have to play.
– Games i have played and think any game developer need to try.
1972
Pong
1979
Asteroids
Space Invaders
1980
Pac-Man
1981
Donkey Kong
1985
Super Mario Bros
1986
Arkaniod
Ikari Warriors
The Legend of Zelda
Metroid
1988
Metal Gear
Zelda II: The Adventure of Link
1989
Populus
1991
Lemmings
Sid Meier’s Civilization
1992
Dune II: The Building of a Dynasty
Ultima Underworld: The Stygian Abyss
1993
Maniac Mansion: Day of the Tentacle
Doom
Myst
Syndicate
Sim City 2000
1994
Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness
1995
Descent
1996
Duke Nukem 3D
Quake
Tomb Raider
1998
Baldur’s Gate
Half-Life
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
Thief: The Dark Project
1999
System Shock 2
2000
Half-Life: Counter Strike
Diablo II
Deus Ex
The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask
2001
Anachronox
Baldur’s Gate II
Ico
2002
Neverwinter Nights
Kingdom Hearts
2003
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
2004
Unreal Tournament 2004
World of Warcraft
2005
Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the earth
Jade Empire
Battlefield 2
God of war
Shadow of the Colossus
2006
ArmA: Armed Assault
Dead Rising
Gears of war
Hitman Blood Money
Neverwinter Nights 2
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
Wii Sports
2007
Assassin’s Creed
BioShock
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare
Crysis
Eternal Sonata
Super Mario Galaxy
World in Conflict
2008
Battlefield: Bad Company
Bionic Commando Rearmed
Grand Theft Auto IV
Left 4 Dead
Mega Man 9
Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots
Mirror’s Edge
Saints Row 2
2009
Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising
F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin
Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena
