Let's see how good the ol' memory is...
2017: Breath of the Wild
2016: Uncharted 4
2015: Rise of the Tomb Raider
2014: Bayonetta 2
2013: Pikmin 3
2012: nothing really stands out.
2011: Batman: Arkham City
2010: Mass Effect 2
2009: Batman: Arkham Asylum
2008: Gears of War 2
2007: Super Mario Galaxy
2006: The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
2005: Resident Evil 4
2004: Metal Gear Solid 3
2003: The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker
2002: Super Mario Sunshine
2001: Metal Gear Solid 2
2000: Skies of Arcadia
1999: Soul Calibur
1998: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
1997: Final Fantasy VIi
1996: Super Mario 64
1995: Chrono Trigger
1994: Donkey Kong Country
1993: Starfox
1992: Street Fighter 2
1991: Super
1990: Super Mario Bros 3
1989: ????
1988: Bionic Commando
1987: Contra
