"For this list, we'll be looking at the most critically acclaimed, commercially successful, and influential video games released in the 21st century. Because this is a tight squeeze, only one entry per franchise will be allowed. We're also putting a stronger emphasis on their legacy within the gaming industry, so there may be a few changes from our best of the decade list."
20. Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
19. Metal Gear Solid V: Phantom Pain
18. Dark Souls
17. World of Warcraft
16. Batman: Arkham City
15. Portal
14. Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare
13. God of War (2018)
12. Bioshock
11. Super Smash Bros. Melee
10. Minecraft
9. The Last of Us
8. Grand Theft Auto V
7. Mass Effect 2
6. Resident Evil 4
5. Halo: Combat Evolved
4. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
3. The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild
2. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
1. Half-Life 2
Honorable Mentions:
League Of Legends
Celeste
Shadow of the Colossus
NieR: Automata
Red Dead Redemption
19. Metal Gear Solid V: Phantom Pain
18. Dark Souls
17. World of Warcraft
16. Batman: Arkham City
15. Portal
14. Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare
13. God of War (2018)
12. Bioshock
11. Super Smash Bros. Melee
10. Minecraft
9. The Last of Us
8. Grand Theft Auto V
7. Mass Effect 2
6. Resident Evil 4
5. Halo: Combat Evolved
4. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
3. The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild
2. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
1. Half-Life 2
Honorable Mentions:
League Of Legends
Celeste
Shadow of the Colossus
NieR: Automata
Red Dead Redemption