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Top 5 Games That Changed the Industry Forever


Here are five games widely regarded as having significantly changed the video game industry forever, due to their innovation, cultural impact, or influence on game design:

1. Super Mario Bros. (1985) – Nintendo

  • Why it changed the industry: Revived the video game industry after the 1983 crash, established side-scrolling platformers, and set the gold standard for game design.

  • Legacy: Defined Nintendo's brand and helped popularize home consoles globally.

2. Doom (1993) – id Software

  • Why it changed the industry: Popularized the first-person shooter genre and 3D graphics in gaming.

  • Legacy: Introduced modding culture, multiplayer deathmatch, and fast-paced FPS gameplay.

3. Grand Theft Auto III (2001) – Rockstar Games

  • Why it changed the industry: Brought open-world 3D gameplay to the mainstream, enabling sandbox storytelling and nonlinear missions.

  • Legacy: Inspired countless open-world games and changed how mature content was approached in gaming.

4. Minecraft (2009) – Mojang

  • Why it changed the industry: Revolutionized user-driven creativity, survival crafting mechanics, and became a cultural phenomenon across age groups.

  • Legacy: Hugely influential in education, indie development, and community-generated content.

5. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (1998) – Nintendo

  • Why it changed the industry: Set the standard for 3D adventure game design, especially with Z-targeting, puzzle-solving, and exploration.

  • Legacy: Frequently cited as one of the greatest games of all time and a blueprint for modern action-adventure titles.