10. Journey
Jouney's one of two titles I have included in the list that I think will be looked back on as pieces of art that may shape ideas in the mediums future. Thatgamecompany's latest has been winning tons of awards and seemingly endless plaudets for the last few months. Now, while I don't doubt that the noise will die down if it hasn't already, I truly believe it will be a title remembered for its artistic qualities. Thatgamecompany had made a name for themselves with games like flOw and Flower, both games of great merit, but they are games of smaller scope and less awe. Journey is the company's Magnum Opus thus far. Journey is a game that expands the emotional range of the medium, telling a story of happiness, sadness and hope in a way video games have struggled to articulate previously. Journey helped define a step forward for gaming in its maturity due to its content. During a generation of experimentation, Journey is an example of emotional experimentation that is key to the medium being taken seriously by the world of art, illustrated by being the first video game ever nominated for a Grammy.