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The 12 Best Video Game Series of the 1980s and '90s, Ranked
PolygonTuesday, October 6, 2026 at 10:27 PM
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The 20th century led to some of the best video game franchises in history. Here are the 12 best gaming series from the 20th century, ranked.
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- Culture sets the tone of public attention — what people argue about when the news cycle turns. The 20th century led to some of the best video game franchises in history. Here are the 12 best gaming series from the 20th century, ranked.
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The 20th century led to some of the best video game franchises in history. Here are the 12 best gaming series from the 20th century, ranked.
Why it matters
Culture sets the tone of public attention — what people argue about when the news cycle turns.
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Polygon published: The 12 Best Video Game Series of the 1980s and '90s, Ranked
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