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The Greatest Video Game Franchises of the 20th Century, Ranked
PolygonSunday, September 13, 2026 at 7:01 PM
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Without some key video game franchises livening up the 20th century, it wouldn't have been nearly as memorable.
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- Impact
- High
- Category
- Culture
- Market relevance
- None
- Why it matters
- Culture sets the tone of public attention — what people argue about when the news cycle turns. Without some key video game franchises livening up the 20th century, it wouldn't have been nearly as memorable.
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What happened
Without some key video game franchises livening up the 20th century, it wouldn't have been nearly as memorable.
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 Greatest Video Game Franchises of the 20th Century, Ranked
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