Ever wonder which video games truly changed everything? In this episode, we carve our very own Mount Rushmore of gaming, honoring the titles that fundamentally transformed the medium and our relationship with it.

The conversation spirals through decades of gaming evolution as each host stakes their claim for the games deserving immortalization. World of Warcraft emerges as an undisputed champion, having created not just a game but an entire cultural ecosystem that's survived for two decades while competitors faltered. We explore how its brand recognition and strategic marketing cemented its legendary status beyond just gameplay.

GoldenEye revolutionized multiplayer gaming on consoles, bringing friends together for split-screen chaos with unique characters and weapons that forged (and occasionally destroyed) friendships. Meanwhile, Resident Evil defined survival horror through Jill Valentine's adventures, teaching players to value every bullet and health item while delivering memorably absurd scientific logs about increasingly dangerous experiments.

The debate heats up around characters like Skyrim's Aela the Huntress and Tomb Raider's Lara Croft, who broke ground for female representation in different eras. Nostalgia flows freely as we reminisce about Halo LAN parties, the frustrating yet captivating puzzles of Myst, and Oregon Trail's harsh life lessons about dysentery and resource management.

From Mrs. Pac-Man gobbling barriers so others could walk through them, to Minecraft's perfect balance of peaceful creation and chaotic TNT explosions, we celebrate how these games didn't just entertain—they transformed how we play, connect, and create.

What games would make your Mount Rushmore? Join the conversation and share your picks in the comments or on social media!

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