My Top 10 Favorite Video Games

With three decades of gaming under my belt, the moment has finally arrived: My Top 10 Favorite Video Games of All Time.

Act shocked — I’m going to use this description space to ACTUALLY describe what went into this video — which was a lot.

CAPTURE PROCESS:

The vast majority of video-game footage that you see here — about 99% — I decided to capture myself. As some of these titles are a bit older, I COULD have sought out sharper-looking versions, and in most cases…

I did not do that…

Just to make YOU mad.

The process definitely took some time — a month or two — where I just recorded these games on my off-time, and that’s AFTER I had taken the time to really narrow down and organize the list to 10.

Overall, a time-consuming but outrageously fun time.

EDITING:

Here’s where the REAL challenge came in. For those of you who don’t know, I’m a full-time video editor, and sometimes the last thing I want to do when I get home from work is open up Final Cut and go nuts.

So that was the first obstacle.

Apart from being the longest video I’ve made for this channel, which I knew, going in, was going to be a lengthy editing process, each numbered entry had to have its own style in a way. You can’t really edit something like Dark Souls the same as Super Mario Sunshine. As a result, I had to keep experimenting with styles that really highlighted each game’s vibe.

FUN FACTS:

No. 8 really gave me the resources to be more cinematic with the edit. So much so that I was able to rebuild one of the game’s original trailers using my OWN footage — which was a blast.

No. 7 allowed me to pay homage to one of my favorite video-game reviews of all time — a true inspiration for my current career.

CONCLUSION:

Overall, it was just a wildly time-consuming process from beginning to end…all of it done on my off-time. That said, out of all of the videos I’ve made, I think I might be most proud of this one, so thanks for watching.

Hope you enjoyed it.

[BGID]

For a channel with less than 2k subs, this video was extremely well done. I'm glad it came up on my feed.

[yadmoreno]

This video randomly appeared in my recommended, congratulations! It's extremely well edited and it's always refreshing to see other people's favorite games. Great video :)

[pyrrhickong]

What I really love about this video is just how incredibly engrossing you've made it as an experience. From the marriage of gameplay to the enthusiasm in your voice to the music choices and how they swell and flow, there's this really cinematic experience to watching it, a flow that just makes it so easy to enjoy and is a lot different from the usual vibe of Top 10 lists that tend to have sudden stops for jokes and the like. It's a delightful time that makes me really appreciate what's being put out, even if I disagree with the assessment (there IS a perfect video game thank you and it's 1996's Kirby Super Star, timeless masterpiece, the rest of the world will catch up to my opinion someday), I am just enthralled to hear your experience and even reconsider picking up some games again that I haven't played or thought about in years. Really just wonderful stuff!

[Tom-gptm]

You have convinced me that every one of these games is a masterpiece. You explained each game so well that now I can’t help but want to play every one of them.

[GooberTheGrand]

This video randomly appeared in my recommended. Ended up watching the whole thing, engaged the entire time. I was SHOCKED to see you only had about 800 subscribers. You deserve WAY more. This was very well made, keep up the amazing work!

[chazzilla]

You are an extremely underrated youtuber, great video

[Gogoroth]

I really liked how all the clips used in between list items were for different games. So many list videos only use clips from those 10 games and it spoils what the upcoming entries are. Here I had no idea. It was a great way of incorporating honorable mentions or heaping praise on games for doing X well before you revealed what did X best!

[LCBeatsTheMusicalGameCat]

Damn this is super well made, great vid!

[BenjaMage]

Just came across this video, and I gotta say, this was a really engaging take on a Favourite Games list!
I wish you the best in your time as a video creator, you've got some great stuff here. ^^

[PikaPiPika]

Real one for having Galaxy on your list.
The GOAT

[owenfitzsimmons]

I thought this video was from some big budget channel until i read the comments, good work

[derekmyers]

You deserve way more subscribers this is very well put together

[paulsharp]

You are just too clever, eloquent and witty. One of the best and most original minds I've encountered on Youtube or anywhere. You could talk about any subject and make it fascinating, I imagine. I struggle with videogames these days because I don't have the time and patience, but I re-live my former passion by watching videos like yours when they randomly appear. It's much easier on my nerves than actually playing them myself. I do still dabble every so often, but once I hit a block, I have to buy a new game, which could turn out expensive if I played every day.

[maroonkennedy]

This list felt like it was made in 2012 until your #1 pick 😂 but I still really enjoyed your video and these are all great games so I understand 👍

[bushikao]

yeees, it warms my heart to see jak 1 on someones fav list, such a wonderful game

[chozochiefxiii]

I cant decide what are my favorite games I feel I haven't played enough. Also I haven't decided what criteria would work. I don't understand how people can actually make these lists. Im impressed by the sheer will it must take.

[Tonicbrah_]

Naughty Dog really doesn’t miss with their games, gained a sub 👍🏽

[davidrobertson]

Great video and list! The Jak and Daxter trilogy is one of my fav games series ever! All my friends had a 64 and played ocarina of time. I was the kid with a PS2 playing Jak and Daxter.

[nontalkativeguy]

Good list bro. U r clearly an old school player just like me

[ckellingc]

*people complaining about Uncharted 2 making the list*
@danyawelly: THIS IS NOT A NEGOTIATION