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1980s – The Birth of Genres
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Tetris
Tetris (1984) – The legendary puzzle game that took over the world. -
The Legend of Zelda
The Legend of Zelda (1986) – The pioneer of action-RPGs and open-world exploration. -
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1990s – The Rise of 3D Graphics and Shooters
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DOOM
The father of the FPS genre, setting the foundation for modern shooters. -
Half-Life
Half-Life (1998) – The first shooter to tell a deep story through gameplay. -
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2000s – Open Worlds and the RPG Revolution
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Grand Theft Auto III
Grand Theft Auto III (2001) – The first 3D GTA, defining the open-world genre. -
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl (2007) – A cult shooter blending survival, horror, and mystery. -
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2010s – The Boom of Interactive Storytelling and Large-Scale RPGs
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The Last of Us
The Last of Us (2013) – A cinematic drama with a powerful narrative. -
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (2015) – One of the greatest RPGs with deep storytelling and a vast world. -
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2020s – The Future of Gaming and Technology
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Cyberpunk 2077
Cyberpunk 2077 (2020) – The most ambitious RPG with a cyberpunk setting. -
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl (2024) – The return of a legendary game with cutting-edge technology.