I still have so many games to play so I’m sure this will change for a few years.
2010 - Super Mario Galaxy 2
Like almost every 3D Mario game, this one overflows with creativity, ingenuity, and pure platforming joy
2011 - Portal 2
One of the funniest, most clever puzzle games of all time with a voice cast for the ages
2012 - Xenoblade Chronicles
My top Wii game, and a magnificent RPG with addictive exploration, memorable moments, and tons of content
2013 - A Link Between Worlds
I was initially anxious about the recycled overworld but this top-down Zelda proved to be a masterclass in its own right
2014 - Mario Kart 8
Even before it’s huge helping of DLC, Mario Kart 8 was probably the best racer ever made, with stellar music, excellent tracks, and unusual spatial freedom
2015 - Rocket League
You wouldn’t think something that could be distilled to a single idea—soccer with cars—would be so spectacular, but this game sings thanks to tight steering controls, local multiplayer options, and habit-forming gameplay
2016 - The Last Guardian
A down year, 2016 still gave us a third great game from one of the few true auteurs in the industry
2017 - Breath of the Wild
My game of the decade, Breath of the Wild combines emergent gameplay, improvisational combat, and the tenets of the Zelda franchise to form the greatest open world game of all time
2018 - Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Arguably the best game from one of the most consistently great series, Ultimate is a victorious celebration of 40 years of gaming
2019 - Wargroove
An indie game that will sneak up on you, Wargroove is beautiful-looking turn-based tactics game with loads of features, modes, and replay value that could go head-to-head with most big studio releases
