The 50 best video games of the 21st century | Games | The Guardian
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Want to build worlds, become a crime kingpin, get lost in space, or enter the afterlife? Then our countdown of the 50 best games of the era has something for you
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The Guardian's 50 Best Video Games of the 21st Century
The Guardian is a major British newspaper with a strong online presence covering news, culture, and entertainment. This page is an editorial feature published in September 2019 ranking the 50 best video games released since 2000, compiled by the publication's games writers and critics.
The list spans a wide range of genres and platforms, mixing indie titles with big-budget releases. It reflects critical and cultural significance rather than just commercial success. The Guardian's games section regularly publishes reviews, features, and opinion pieces, and ranked lists like this one tend to attract wide reader discussion and debate across the industry and among enthusiasts.
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