Shenmue named most influential video game ever, Kingdom Come: Deliverance II lands in seventh place

WTF?! What would you say was the most influential video game of all time? Doom is likely one of the most popular choices, as is Half-Life, Half-Life 2, Super Mario Bros., Tetris, etc. But according to a public vote carried out by the British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs), the honor goes to the 1999 Dreamcast classic Shenmue. That is certainly unexpected, but not as unexpected as finding Kingdom Come Deliverance II, a game that launched two months ago, in seventh place. There's no arguing that Shenmue is a classic, with its mix of open-world, martial arts combat, and minigames. There was also a lot of weirdness, like doing mundane life tasks that included taking a job as a forklift truck driver, not to mention some of the unintentionally funny lines – Ryo asking "Do you know where I can find some sailors?" remains a hilarious memory. But despite being beloved by many, Shenmue certainly isn't the first name people mention when asked about the most influential game of all time. But the B ... Read full article.