Two things I was curious about while we are waiting:

1. Do we want to wait a few months or so before doing 2021 list?

2. How deep do we expect to go into the 1980's? Are there enough "good" games to fill ten slots in each year (I'm especially thinking pre-Super Mario Bros).

1. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (1998)
2. Super Mario 64 (1996)
3. Final Fantasy VII (1997)
4. Doom (1993)
5. Street Fighter II (1991)
6. The Legend Of Zelda: A Link to the Past (1991)
7. Metal Gear Solid (1998)
8. Super Mario World (1990)
9. GoldenEye 007 (1997)
10. Half-Life (1998)
11. StarCraft (1998)
12. Final Fantasy VI (1994)
13. Pokémon Red and Blue (1996)
14. Super Metroid (1994)
15. Chrono Trigger (1995)
16. Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)
17. Castlevania: Symphony of the Night (1997)
18. Quake (1996)
19. Sid Meier's Civilization (1991)
20. Soulcalibur (1998)
21. Sid Meier's Civilization II (1996)
22. Resident Evil (1996)
23. Tomb Raider (1996)
24. Mortal Kombat (1992)
25. Super Mario Kart (1992)
26. Wolfenstein 3D (1992)
27. Earthbound (1994)
28. Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (1992)
29. Myst (1993)
31. Gran Turismo (1997)
30. Donkey Kong Country (1994)
32. The Secret of Monkey Island (1990)
33. System Shock 2 (1999)
34. Resident Evil 2 (1998)
35. Silent Hill (1999)
36. Doom ll: Hell on Earth (1994)
37. X-COM: UFO Defense (1994)
38. Fallout (1997)
39. Diablo (1997)
40. Crash Bandicoot (1996)
41. Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island (1995)
42. Mortal Kombat II (1993)
43. Final Fantasy IV (1991)
44. Mario Kart 64 (1996)
45. Wing Commander (1990)
46. Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest (1995)
47. Monkey Island 2: LeChuck's Revenge (1991)
48. The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (1993)
49. Maniac Mansion II: Day of the Tentacle (1993)
50. Mega Man X (1993)
51. Streets Of Rage 2 (1992)
52. Tecmo Super Bowl (1991)
53. Unreal Tournament (1999)
54. Fallout 2 (1998)
55. Pokémon Gold and Silver (1999)
56. Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis (1992)
57. Dune II: The Building of a Dynasty (1992)
58. Planescape Torment (1999)
59. Chrono Cross (1999)
60. Super Smash Bros. (1999)
61. Final Fantasy VIII (1999)
62. Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings (1999)
63. The Curse of Monkey Island (1997)
64. Duke Nukem 3D (1996)
65. Sonic the Hedgehog 3 & Knuckles (1994)
66. Mega Man 3 (1990)
67. F-Zero (1990)
68. Grim Fandango (1998)
69. Banjo-Kazooie (1998)
70. Star Fox 64 (1997)
71. Warcraft ll: Tides of Darkness (1995)
72. Command & Conquer (1995)
73. Thief: The Dark Project (1998)
74. Sam & Max Hit the Road (1993)
75. Lemmings (1991)
76. Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake (1990)
77. Kirby's Adventure (1993)
78. Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars (1996)
79. EverQuest (1999)
80. Final Fantasy lll (1990)
81. Final Fantasy V (1992)
82. Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins (1992)
83. Virtua Racing (1992)
84. Killer Instinct (1994)
85. Star Wars: TIE Fighter (1994)
86. Super Castlevania IV (1991)
87. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Time (1991)
88. Secret of Mana (1993)
89. Star Fox (1993)
90. Mortal Kombat 3 (1995)
91. Tekken 2 (1995)
92. Grand Theft Auto (1997)
93. Riven (1997)
94. Earthworm Jim (1994)
95. Full Throttle (1995)
96. Dr. Mario (1990)
97. Loom (1990)
98. Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos (1990)
99. Soul Edge (1995)
100. Worms (1995)
On Final Fantasy vs Doom
Popularity: Tie
Acclaim: Final Fantasy
Influence: Doom
It's pretty much a tie here.

Edit: It seems like I agree with most of Dubrow's points.

'Good' is subjective but I think ten siginificant games each year of the 1980s is doable. Earlier than that, we can stop. I am down for doing 2021 once the year is over. Also, should Genshin be added to 2020 list? That thing is huge.

Up with Genshin Impact making the list (especially considering how weak 2020 is). Maybe at #6.

1. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (1998)
2. Super Mario 64 (1996)
3. Final Fantasy VII (1997)
4. Doom (1993)
5. Street Fighter II (1991)
6. The Legend Of Zelda: A Link to the Past (1991)
7. Metal Gear Solid (1998)
8. GoldenEye 007 (1997)
9. Super Mario World (1990)
10. Half-Life (1998)
11. StarCraft (1998)
12. Final Fantasy VI (1994)
13. Pokémon Red and Blue (1996)
14. Super Metroid (1994)
15. Chrono Trigger (1995)
16. Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)
17. Sid Meier's Civilization (1991)
18. Castlevania: Symphony of the Night (1997)
19. Quake (1996)
20. Soulcalibur (1998)
21. Sid Meier's Civilization II (1996)
22. Resident Evil (1996)
23. Tomb Raider (1996)
24. Mortal Kombat (1992)
25. Super Mario Kart (1992)
26. Wolfenstein 3D (1992)
27. Earthbound (1994)
28. Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (1992)
29. Myst (1993)
30. Gran Turismo (1997)
31. Donkey Kong Country (1994)
32. The Secret of Monkey Island (1990)
33. System Shock 2 (1999)
34. Resident Evil 2 (1998)
35. Silent Hill (1999)
36. Doom ll: Hell on Earth (1994)
37. X-COM: UFO Defense (1994)
38. Fallout (1997)
39. Diablo (1997)
40. Crash Bandicoot (1996)
41. Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island (1995)
42. Mortal Kombat II (1993)
43. Final Fantasy IV (1991)
44. Wing Commander (1990)
45. Mario Kart 64 (1996)
46. Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest (1995)
47. Monkey Island 2: LeChuck's Revenge (1991)
48. The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (1993)
49. Maniac Mansion II: Day of the Tentacle (1993)
50. Mega Man X (1993)
51. Streets Of Rage 2 (1992)
52. Tecmo Super Bowl (1991)
53. Unreal Tournament (1999)
54. Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis (1992)
55. Dune II: The Building of a Dynasty (1992)
56. Fallout 2 (1998)
57. Pokémon Gold and Silver (1999)
58. Planescape Torment (1999)
59. Chrono Cross (1999)
60. Super Smash Bros. (1999)
61. Final Fantasy VIII (1999)
62. Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings (1999)
63. The Curse of Monkey Island (1997)
64. Duke Nukem 3D (1996)
65. Sonic the Hedgehog 3 & Knuckles (1994)
66. Mega Man 3 (1990)
67. F-Zero (1990)
68. Grim Fandango (1998)
69. Banjo-Kazooie (1998)
70. Star Fox 64 (1997)
71. Warcraft ll: Tides of Darkness (1995)
72. Command & Conquer (1995)
73. Thief: The Dark Project (1998)
74. Sam & Max Hit the Road (1993)
75. Lemmings (1991)
76. Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake (1990)
77. Kirby's Adventure (1993)
78. Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars (1996)
79. EverQuest (1999)
80. Final Fantasy lll (1990)
81. Final Fantasy V (1992)
82. Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins (1992)
83. Virtua Racing (1992)
84. Killer Instinct (1994)
85. Star Wars: TIE Fighter (1994)
86. Super Castlevania IV (1991)
87. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Time (1991)
88. Secret of Mana (1993)
89. Star Fox (1993)
90. Mortal Kombat 3 (1995)
91. Tekken 2 (1995)
92. Grand Theft Auto (1997)
93. Riven (1997)
94. Earthworm Jim (1994)
95. Full Throttle (1995)
96. Dr. Mario (1990)
97. Loom (1990)
98. Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos (1990)
99. Soul Edge (1995)
100. Worms (1995)

Looks much better. I'm thinking maybe Castlevania could be above Civ 1. Should beat it in popularity and maybe acclaim? What do you guys think?

Also thinking MK could be above Tomb Raider. More influential and I think more popular? The first Tomb Raider does not hold up at all graphically and is almost unplayable today in my opinion.

I really don't think MK has a clear win in influence or popularity. And it's really not like MK has aged much better.

I don't really agree with MK being more influential than Tomb Raider. The latter helped establishing PS1 as one of the greatest and most successful consoles and introduced arguably the most iconic female protagonist in gaming.

+1 here.

2020 (revision)

1. Animal Crossing: New Horizons
2. Doom Eternal
3. Ghosts Of Tsushima
4. Hades
5. The Last Of Us Part 2
6. Genshin Impact
7. Spider-Man Miles Morales
8. Final Fantasy VII Remake
9. Cyberpunk 2077
10. Half-Life Alyx

Looks good.
The 1990s yearly lists are up btw.

You have a take on Civ 1 v Castlevania, Man?

I'm fine with the current order.

So we move on to bubblers?

Sure, will get them ready later today.