1998: The Greatest Year in Gaming

The history of video games features no short supply of noteworthy years, but one in particular stands atop the mountain. With a massive list of classics pressed into this short window of time over several platforms, including the PlayStation and Nintendo 64, 1998 has proven to be the most important and influential year in the industry's existence.

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➤ CHAPTERS
0:00 Introduction: The Gaming Industry in the Late 90s
10:13 The Big List: January - February
20:48 The Big List: March - June
35:12 The Big List: July - September
50:58 The Big List: October - December
1:11:59 Closing and Honorable Mentions

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