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The Top 14 Most Addictive Console Video Games
Slide Nr 1Scientific studies show that video gaming can certainly make us happy, raising dopamine levels in the brain to about the same degree as eating a slice of pizza or scoop of ice cream. Not to worry: though video game addiction is a real thing, various studies also show that it only affects a very small percentage of gamers, and the overall impact of gaming for most players may actually be positive, improving skills like problem-solving, spatial memory and attention. Don’t feel bad, then, if you have trouble putting down your controller when playing some of the following video games.
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Slide Nr 2Tetris – Created inside a Soviet computer laboratory in Moscow, Tetris was so addictive that its own creator, Alexey Pajitnov, kept playing it instead of eventually completing it back in 1984. If that’s not enough to convince you of the game’s addictive prowess, keep in mind that scientists borrowed the game’s name to describe a syndrome known as Tetris Effect, which occurs when people spend so much time and attention to an activity that it begins to haunt their thoughts and dreams. [Image via tetris.com]
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Slide Nr 3GoldenEye 007 – Based on the 1995 James Bond film of the same name, GoldenEye 007 was released for the Nintendo 64 video game console in 1997 and went on to become one of the bestselling games of that decade, with millions of hardcore fans worldwide. It received multiple awards within the gaming industry, including the BAFTA Interactive Entertainment Games Award, while the critics described it as one of the most addictive games ever released. [Image via gamingtrend.com]
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Slide Nr 4Fortnite – 2018’s Best Multiplayer/Competitive Game, according to the prestigious Webby Awards, was also a main inspiration for this list. Why? For all the accolades, incredible sales, praise and awards it has received, Fortnite has been heavily criticised for having side effects similar to the symptoms of gaming addiction. The World Health Organization has recently classified addiction to Fortnite (and other video games) as a mental health problem, though experts disagree on the extent of the issue. [Image via nintendo.wikia.com]
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Slide Nr 5The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – This action-adventure game, developed and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo Switch and Wii U consoles in 2017, managed to become the highest-selling game of the series, surpassing even the sales of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. What’s even more impressive is that Breath of the Wild achieved all that within a year since its release. Furthermore, critics called it a landmark in open-world game design and praised it for its incredible attention to detail. [Image via nintenfan.com]
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Slide Nr 6Grand Theft Auto V – One of the most marketed and widely anticipated games in history, Grand Theft Auto V was released in September 2013 for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, breaking every sales record there is. It became the fastest-selling video game in history, earning $800 million in its first day and $1 billion in its first three days. It’s considered one of the most significant and influential titles ever, and it’s currently the third best-selling video game of all time with over 95 million copies sold globally. [Image via softpedia.com]
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Slide Nr 7Mortal Kombat – Street Fighter II and Tekken fans may disagree, but the truth is that Mortal Kombat managed to do something its famous antagonists failed to do: it was the first fighting game of the early 1990s to so seamlessly combine horror and fantasy. The Guinness World Records Gamer’s Edition has awarded the series with 10 world records in total, including “Most Successful Fighting Game Series,” while Complex magazine has described Mortal Kombat as a pop phenomenon whose impact extends far outside gaming circles. [Image via mortalkombat.wikia.com]
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Slide Nr 8Guitar Hero – The Guitar Hero franchise was released back in 2005 for PlayStation 2 and quickly became a cultural phenomenon. The first game in the series was considered by many critics to be one of the most influential video games of the first decade of the 21st century, and was even used as a learning and development tool. The series has sold nearly 30 million copies worldwide, earning an extraordinary $2 billion at retail. [Image via brokenjoysticks.net]
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Slide Nr 9Fallout 3 – Some gamers are quick to point out that Fallout 3 is far from the perfect game – that the developers could have done better with the combat and action – but then again, that’s true for pretty much every game out there. In any case, Fallout 3 has sold millions of copies worldwide since its release in 2008, and is considered one of the most iconic games ever for both PS3 and Xbox 360. Why? Simply because it motivates players with plenty of reasons to discover its wondrous and endless world, even after 300 hours of playing. [Image via mobygames.com]
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Slide Nr 10Sonic the Hedgehog – The undisputed champion and bestseller for any Sega system, the Sonic series has sold nearly 100 million copies since its first release in 1991. The franchise has also been spun out into other media, including cartoons, anime and a comic book series that’s been recognised as the longest-running show based on a video game. [Image via sega.com]
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Slide Nr 11Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare – Several critics have claimed that Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare delivers one of the most intense and cinematic action experiences ever – and we don’t think that’s an overstatement. This iconic first-person shooter video game became the first Call of Duty instalment to break away from its World War II setting and take place in contemporary times. It was released back in November 2007 and managed to become the top-selling game worldwide for that year, selling an incredible 7 million copies in just 40 days. [Image via games.softpedia.com]
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Slide Nr 12Mario Kart 64 – Though this game has received divisive reviews, with some critics considering it a classic and others describing it as one of the most overrated games in history, Mario Kart 64 is a landmark game in Nintendo history. For all the criticism it has received during the years – mainly for its lack of ghost-saving, sound and poor graphics – it remains the second biggest-selling game on Nintendo 64, with millions of diehard fans worldwide. [Image via textures.emulation64.com]
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Slide Nr 13The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim – Skyrim garnered critical acclaim upon its release, with the magnificent art style of the game world receiving praise by most critics and players alike. Within two days of the game’s launch, nearly 4 million physical copies were sold for the Xbox 360, PS3 and PC systems. Skyrim has also received numerous awards in the past five years, with publications such as IGN and GameSpot naming it the “PC Game of the Year.” As gaming experts warn, rolling around killing bandits and bears with Lydia can be severely addicting. [Image via nintendo.wikia.com]
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Slide Nr 14Overwatch – The release of Overwatch in 2016 for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One was promoted with short animated videos to introduce the game’s narrative and each of the characters. It became an instant classic, attracting millions of fans from all over the world. Blizzard Entertainment reported over $1 billion in revenue during the first year of its release and more than 40 million “addicted” players in less than two years. [Image via reddit.com]
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Slide Nr 15Pokémon Red and Blue – If you think that the only influential title the legendary Game Boy by Nintendo ever produced was Tetris, then you’d better think twice. Only a year after its release in 1996, Red, Green and Blue combined had sold 10.4 million copies only in Japan. In 2009, Guinness World Records named Pokémon Red and Blue as the “Bestselling Role-Playing Game (RPG) on the Game Boy” and “Bestselling RPG of All Time”. [Image via emuparadise.me]
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Slide Nr 16BONUS: World of Warcraft – Though never released for a major gaming console, we would be remiss if we didn’t mention one of the most avidly played video games in the world: World of Warcraft is a massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) that has broken several records thanks to its dedicated fans. Released in 2004 by Blizzard Entertainment, World of Warcraft remains to this day the world’s most-subscribed MMORPG, and holds the Guinness World Record for the most popular MMORPG by subscribers, with a peak of 12 million subscriptions in October 2010. [Image via reddit.com]
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