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Formula 1
(PlayStation)

1997


Twinsen's Odyssey
(PC)


Blade Runner
(PC)

1998


Jazz Jackrabbit 2
(PC)

1999


Croc 2
(PlayStation)

2000


Perfect Dark
(N64)

2001


Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty
(PlayStation 2)


Grand Theft Auto III
(PS2, Xbox)


Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec
(PlayStation 2)


Mario Kart Super Circuit
(Game Boy Advance)

2002


Metroid Prime
(GameCube)


Grand Theft Auto: Vice City
(PS2, Xbox)


The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind
(PC, Xbox)

2003


PlanetSide
(PC)


Pokemon
(Game Boy Advance)

2006


The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
(360, PC)


Gears of War
(360)

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