The Mathematically Derived 500 Best Video Games of All Time

[J T]

I haven't looked into where they derive their Stats from to come to this list order?

From the link: "METHODOLOGY: 80 historical "Best of All Time" lists published over the last 30 years were compiled & assessed; Individual Rankings were scored based on a curve with bonus points for higher tiers; Appearance frequency, list eligibility, and minimum data thresholds were factored in"

Which isn't all that much clearer. Looks like they've used a bunch of 'best of' lists to somehow make a 'best of best of'

[Harrison]

Thing is, no one will have the same favouite games so no best of list will ever fit perfectly for anyone. However when you make a list of 500 games you can guarantee most people will see a lot of their favourite games on there.

I think it was quite a cool idea to compile the list utilising 30 years worth of existing best of lists. And I'm guessing these were IGN lists so a mix of user voted and article review created lists.

[Kin Hell]

I haven't looked into where they derive their Stats from to come to this list order?

From the link: "METHODOLOGY: 80 historical "Best of All Time" lists published over the last 30 years were compiled & assessed; Individual Rankings were scored based on a curve with bonus points for higher tiers; Appearance frequency, list eligibility, and minimum data thresholds were factored in"

Which isn't all that much clearer. Looks like they've used a bunch of 'best of' lists to somehow make a 'best of best of'

Innit

[Submeg]

I wonder where Baldur's Gate 3 is going to fit on that list...

[Harrison]

I've not played it yet but from all the reviews and player comments it would be quite high.

Have you played it yet? I was going to get it in PS5, and that's not out until next month. But with the modding community always taking an interest the PC version might be better.

[Demon Cleaner]

I saw that there are already several mods out for Baldur's Gate 3.

I also bought Jagged Alliance 3, as the 2nd was long time one of my all time favorite games and I played it quite a bit. After that it got very calm and some games were released that were just average. And also Jagged Alliance 3 got now the official modding tools with the latest update.