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The 2000s were a decade that redefined what games were capable of.
Agh yes, this was a simpler time.
It was also a period of time when some of gaming’s biggest staples make a name for themselves.
These game developers are now notable names in the gaming scene and often aren’t given enough credit.
This is why we have ranked the top five game developers that dominated this crucial decade for gaming.
2K Games
Before the 2000s, sports games didn’t have much to offer compared to opposing titles.
It is because of2K’saccessors that they dominated the sports genre inNBA,NHL, andNBA.
That game isBioshock, and it was2K’smost anticipated title at the time.
This showed the gaming community that2Kwas a developer that could succeed in any genre.
I mean seeing theInfinity Wardlogo again just gives me chills.
Rockstar North
One video game series that quickly grew to stardom in the 2000s was theGrand Theft Auto franchise.
You probably know of their publisher,Rockstar games, but the real brains are credited toRockstar North.
These games alone putRockstar Northup on the podium as a game developer that dominated the era.
What skyrocketedRockstar Northin the 2000s was their release ofGrand Theft Auto: San Andreas, for the PlayStation 2.
It really makes me want to find my old cheat-sheet list and rip around Los Santos again.
Blizzard Entertainment
Blizzardis a game-developing giant that has claimed fame to many successful titles over the years.
One game stands out above all the others onBlizzard’slist, as it swept the 2000s.
Can you guess it?
That game isWorld of Warcraft.
The crazy part is, that isn’tBlizzard’sonly substantial release in the 2000s.
You also sawDiablo IIwhich was one of the best-selling computer games at the time.
Even now, there are still people playing this game two decades later.
Nintendo
Yes, it’s everybody’s favorite video game developer,Nintendo.
There are a few reasons this game developer took over as number one of the 2000s.
The company also released the Nintendo DS, and Wii which were both revolutionary hits.
Nintendo not only dominated the gaming platforms but the video games as well.
Without a doubt,Nintendotook over with their platforms and many exclusive titles.
If one company can dominate both platforms and games, then it has single-handedly dominated the 2000s decade.
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