The 100 Games Redux - The Revival

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TCW Podcast Episode 218 - The 100 Games Redux - The Revival

We’re back to revisit the 100 most influential games, this time with your feedback! We’ve made many changes to the list and even brought back some of the games that were previously cut. A huge thank you to everyone who wrote in, left a comment on YouTube, or reached out to us in other ways. Although we couldn’t read every single comment, we’ve carefully considered all the feedback and appreciate everyone for sharing their thoughts! Many of the changes we made were influenced by your input. So sit back, relax, and join us as we dive into the exciting world of the 100 most influential games!

Live Stream for 2024 will be October 12th at 13:00 (18:00 GMT)!

Simpsons Barney - 'It Begins!': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Johmlmq-dRU

The Marshmallow Test: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4L-n8Z7G0ic

CoD4 - Modern Warfare - How it change a Genre Forever: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXD5_7wqr1U

Meet the Spy (Explicit): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OR4N5OhcY9s

Malibu Stacy Hat: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DaOgZwk9rN8

Game Theory (Roblox Doors): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65-STzRJCho

Moria (Description): http://crpgaddict.blogspot.com/2013/11/game-121-moria-1975.html

The Revised list of Games:

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Moria (Plato Emulator): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxXW_8rcD0k

Zork I (PC): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzUagi41Wo0

(Changed) -- Ultima (III - Exodus): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFHpuc4yqzk

Jet Set Willy (ZX Spectrum): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=94Ywx6uVn9E

Gauntlet (Arcade): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLnkCAFihqA

Double Dragon (Arcade): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfZz-1e-dUQ

(Changed) -- Super Metroid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9tufNHthJE

Diablo II Remastered Beginner Guide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IbXpwdUv3HE

Final Fantasy VII: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6-lbtqQ7oY

Unreal Tournament: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JfDBNQs0P6A

Warcraft III - Reign of Chaos (Human Campaign): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53Ot4lq6YsY

Roblox (Evolution from 2004-2024): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDf0gZhZH5E

Alien Hominid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2W5VHApFkG4

Call Of Duty 4: Modern Warfare: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sr7GqRRrT_Q

Team Fortress 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jP8THCntY9Y

Happy Farms (Farmville BETA Video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpPEXNtz_TY

Demon's Souls: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ltc3Q9jo-4

Angry Birds: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aiiQ8btusrs

Super Meat Boy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izXj61XDVNE

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(Restored) -- King's Quest: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0TLhR51uGY

(Restored) -- Baldur's Gate: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-WYOH5PmoaE

(Restored) -- Parappa the Rapper: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IbYdRZ8FiuA

(Restored) -- Resident Evil:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=moW4wLlZnHk

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Breakout: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hW7Sg5pXAok

Empire (Plato): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qodf2AjrEQo

Computer Space: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3BQsCCwo8w

Gran Trak 10: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYEcDpBLDpc

Star Trek: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6f9_9kzuzk

Table Tennis (Odyssey): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfmL6l128JU

Defender: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gss3lxeqCok

Dragon's Lair: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-dg4J9_nes

Heiankyo Alien (Game Boy): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vY3qVBkIu74

Mortal Kombat: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7F82XAvCuVc

One on One (c64): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URobcuTcBFU

Outrun: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELUl-cAtUIE

Pac-Man: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dScq4P5gn4A

Pole Position: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFs1Xc82Q0U

Robotron 2084: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l800GL6NQPY

Scramble: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Vc-RIkpk40

Street Fighter 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xI284D4y1q4

Xevious: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VpyFHvPizYM

Metal Gear: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehlAMTh42Ko

Prince of Persia: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DqCxHlEIrlM

Sonic the Hedgehog: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JqQYDLcvkBc

Star Raiders: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_VDM8nC9sM

Super Mario Kart: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlAmXXNz5ac

Wing Commander: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfRvCSBD4q0

Adventure 2600: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQZDRELOqoI

Legend of Zelda: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ADhznw1zhc

Maniac Mansion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7oUArcVis0

Portopia Serial Murder Case: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcQhnJxP7qU

DikuMUD: https://dikumud.com/

Maple Story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_0hm9Xj5dQ

Rogue: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=riN2FDtPCnw

Tower of Druaga: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCCGIP4SifE

Ultima IV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHfAE5tXHv4

Wizardry: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYLn_ij5G10

World of Warcraft: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vlVQYjkCDM

Dune 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOscXf0Fpmk

Fire Emblem: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lp2NqY3M6fI

StarCraft: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-j3X3EuCf98

ARMA 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97wFTd2lW34

Battlefield 1942: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gc2AJQLvcQ

Half-Life: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JoV9o6b91Sc

Halo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IX9ZyK5L3-A

Kill Switch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1zW5X0CwTs

Medal of Honor: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6ivwknQN54

PUBG: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sctOYN2pMs4

Resident Evil 4: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFuHLUuuzLI

Gran Turismo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqlFs3s2JNM

ICO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPP41ZKtA0c

Myst: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D30r0iRH73Q

Shenmue: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8RpDgxAyKI

System Shock: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xap7JLlROSQ

Tomb Raider: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BltNSs9Vzdg

Virtua Fighter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vl895zXjfyQ

Dance Dance Revolution:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jywza4So-eU

Minecraft: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5oghqTROa7o

Pokemon Red & Blue: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHHSQxn_IOY

Shariki: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8XKS7tLB8w

Spacewar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1EWQYAfuMYw

Pong: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ut6Rh-rmGAo

Colossal Cave Adventure: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhFrWH0na0A

Space Invaders: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1uSzmzZP1s8

MUD (Core MUD): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-yhk0chxyk

Donkey Kong: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pp2aMs38ERY

Super Mario Bros.: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87ViRBWz4-E

Elite: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJvdZWhNLiM

Dragon Quest: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5dalWuTitE

Tetris: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNbo1AGqKrI

SimCity: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A54blk-ojA4

John Madden Football: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8EbPghLpK6c

Civilization: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GE3t_WuoSwE

Ultima Underworld: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ee4PUcpGSn8

Alone in the Dark: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lWaQe8LPW0

Doom: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iFnOLFd_ByQ

Quake: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbCHIYXBts0

Super Mario 64: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SVLIRthpNc

Ocarina of Time: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mF9CxAulk04

Grand Theft Auto 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zoLurwbCHM

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Intro Music: Josh Woodward - Airplane Mode - Music - "Airplane Mode" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/song/AirplaneMode

Outro Music: RolemMusic - Bacterial Love: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Rolemusic/Pop_Singles_Compilation_2014/01_rolemusic_-_bacterial_love

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