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Everyone does those end-of-year lists. They’re derided quite a bit, but I tend to like them.
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I would like to second fried potatoes for number one.
“The award for 6th place will be shared by Resident Evil 5, Left 4 Dead 2, Plants vs. Zombies, and Zombie Driver.”
I believe that should be “8th”. Not to nitpick.
Bah, #2 beat me to it!
No, I think it’s deliberate.
Not to mention that this year sees the requisite “top 10 games of the decade”, where the only titles worth playing seem to be Half-Life 2, Halo, Resident Evil 4, Grand Theft Auto 3 (or some iteration thereof) and additional option varying from publication to publication.
I’m instead trying to do a retrospective through each individual year, but man is that tough. Especially since Wikipedia’s list of games from 2000-2006 or 2007 is missing a lot of games.
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Maybe that was the idea? ;)
If it wasn’t before, it is now ^_^
And for some reason now my brain has free-associated its way to Shamus’s article on behind-the-curtain retcons while DMing. I…don’t know.
I dunno about a top ten, but a short list of some of the cool things about this year…
–Dickens Christmas Fair.
–I *can* make tasty lasagna.
–Got my violet protodrake in WoW (and thanks to Shamus for giving me the kick I needed to actually sign up for the game last year)
–Brand new computer to replace my ~7 1/2 year old clunker.
–I look great in a bowler hat
Thanks for another year of blogging, Shamus! I look forward to the next!
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Another year ends, another list! It’s interesting to see what games resonated with everyone. Makes you wonder what criteria folks use. Are they rewarding innovative gameplay, or maybe just forgiving of bad parenting decisions from the developers? Seriously though, some games are so frustrating you feel like you’re failing as a player-parent. Let’s hope next year brings titles that are both engaging and less likely to induce rage quits.
It’s true, the end-of-year list craze is upon us! While some roll their eyes, I find them surprisingly enjoyable. It’s fun to reflect and see what resonated with everyone. Maybe I’ll even create my own list this year, perhaps ranking the best online games to play during the holidays. Hmm, I might even give Uno Online a shoutout, if I can find a decent version to play. What are some of your favorite things from this past year?
I liked this piece — end-of-year lists always get me nostalgic. Last December I made one in Geometry Dash by creating a short level that highlighted ten moments from my year: favorite songs, wins, and small frustrations. Building it helped me remember what mattered and share it with friends who replayed the level. If you enjoy lists, try making a little Geometry Dash map to capture your year — it’s fun and social.