The second half of 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated time periods for video gaming in quite some time. With the recent release of “Star Fox” for the Nintendo Switch 2 in addition to the “Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time” remake and “Grand Theft Auto VI” set to come out later this year, 2026 could be a banner year in the history of video games.
Past Years in Gaming
However, will it be the best year ever? To determine this, let’s look back at five of the greatest years that video gaming has to offer. 2007 just narrowly edged out 2017 for this final spot, with games like “Halo 3” and “Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare” being released.
Other notable years include 2004, which saw the release of “Halo 2” and “Half-Life 2”, and 2001, which saw the release of the first “Halo” game and the Xbox console. 1997 was also a great year, with the release of “GoldenEye 007” and “Final Fantasy VII”.
However, the greatest year in video game history is arguably 1998, with the release of “The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time” and the Sega Dreamcast console. Other notable games released in 1998 include “Banjo-Kazooie”, “Half-Life”, and “Metal Gear Solid”.
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