To continue a earlier thread, I just got this issue yesterday. For the benefit of those who don't get this magazine, I'll type out the list with a summary of what they're talking about. This is going to be stripped down, b/c I don't feel like retyping the entire thing. Some of these descriptions make it hard to understand why exactly said game is on the list unless you've played it, so I'll try my best to give their reasons.

25. Parappa the Rapper (PSX) for "introducing the world to the rhythm game."

24. NHLPA 93 (Genny and SNES) for blood and injuries in a hockey game (specifically being able to take out Wayne Gretzky.)

23. Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 (PSX, among others) for creative combo-based gaming.

22. SOCOM: US navy SEALs (PS2) for being able to talk to team mates via the Network Adapter.

21. Eternal Darkness (GC) for various mind-fucks in the game.

20. Grand Theft Auto III (PS2) for picking up hookers.

19. NBA Jam (Genesis, SNES) for starting the hidden character craze.

18. Legend of Zelda (NES) for the Lost Forest puzzle.

17. Tenchu: Stealth Assassins (PSX) for "captur(ing) the true essence of the ninja." (This was one I really couldn't figure out their reasoning on.)

16. Track & Field (NES) for using an electric toothbrush to mash the buttons faster.

15. Final Fantasy VII (PSX) for cinematic summon cut scenes.

14. Max Payne (PC) for "Matrix" effects (aka "Bullet Time").

13. Sonic the Hedegehog (Genesis) for speed.

12. Conker's Bad Fur Day (N64) for Great Mighty Poo boss battle.

11. Ico (PS2) for emotional ending.

10. Doom (PC) for revolutionizing the FPS.

9. Mortal Kombat (Arcade) for the fatalities and senate hearings.

8. Contra (NES) for the Konami Code.

7. The Wizard (Movie) for reasons I really can not discern.

6. Resident Evil (PSX) for scary game play.

5. Metroid (NES) for suprize ending.

4. Medal of Honor: Allied Assault (PC) for intensity.

3. Final Fantasy III (SNES) for the opera scene.

2. Super Mario Bros. (NES) for game secrets.

1. Metal Gear Solid (PSX) for Psycho Mantis boss battle.