My personal GOTY for each year i've been playing (also reflects the year i played the game, rather than the year it released)
1999: Super Mario 64
2000: Pokemon Gold and Silver
2001: Super Smash Bros Melee
2002: Metroid Prime
2003: Phantasy Star Online Episode I & II
2004: Metroid Prime 2
2005: Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance
2006: Zelda: Twilight Princess
2007: Super Mario Galaxy
2008: Super Smash Bros Brawl
2009: New Super Mario Bros Wii
2010: Monster Hunter Tri
2011: Zelda: Skyward Sword
2012: Xenoblade Chronicles
2013: Super Mario 3D World
2014: Super Smash Bros 4
"Objective", based on my knowledge of gaming history and significance, for each year that i've been playing.
1999: Soul Calibur (have to agree with OP)
2000: Zelda: Majora's Mask
2001: Final Fantasy X
2002: Metroid Prime
2003: Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
2004: Halo 2
2005: God of War
2006: Okami
2007: Super Mario Galaxy
2008: Metal Gear Solid 4
2009: Uncharted 2
2010: Super Mario Galaxy 2
2011: Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
2012: Xenoblade Chronicles
2013: Grand Theft Auto V
2014: Bayonetta 2
Monster Hunter: pissing me off since 2010.
