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Breaking down the 100 best games: What do our choices say about us?

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By Charlie Barratt published April 9, 2011

Fascinating facts and surprising statistics from last week's controversial countdown

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Our favorite companies

Developers that appeared at least twice

(Not including the above)

Publishers that appeared at least thrice

(Not including the above)

Launch games that made the list

Older or Younger than GamesRadar?

Our most controversial exclusion

Portal as the #1 Best Game of All Time

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Rematch review: "As with Rocket League, the just-one-more-game pull is magnetic"
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Tron: Catalyst review: "Disc slinging is a thrill in this gorgeous rendition of the series, but I'm let down by a time-loop story that falls flat"
3
FBC: Firebreak review: "A disappointingly bland multiplayer FPS that's missing far too much of what made Control special"
4
Dune: Awakening review: "Both extremely compelling and extraordinarily boring, sometimes at the same time – yet still a true Dune love letter"
5
Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour review: "Mostly a fancy toy and not much more"

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28 Years Later Review: "Enough terror, splatter and suspense to satisfy”
2
Predator: Killer of Killers review: "Great characters, thrilling action, and gorgeous Arcane-esque animation"
3
From the World of John Wick: Ballerina review: "Brilliant action, even if the plot gives you a sense of déjà vu"
4
Karate Kid: Legends review: "Better than Karate Kid (2010), nothing on Karate Kid (1984)"
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Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning review: "Wraps up this spy franchise in spectacular style with Tom Cruise in peak condition, even if its villain lacks terror"

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Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 3 review: "The show's most assured run of episodes to date"
2
Doctor Who season 2, episode 8 spoiler review: 'The Reality War' is "a mix of the good, the bad, and the truly baffling"
3
Doctor Who season 2, episode 7 spoiler review: 'Wish World' is "an exciting and ambitious" start to the season finale, with hints of WandaVision
4
Rick and Morty season 8 review: "Largely plays it too safe after years of crossing boundaries"
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Doctor Who season 2, episode 6 spoiler review: 'The Interstellar Song Contest' is "a blast and sets the stage for a thrilling season finale"

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Launch games that made the list

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Our most controversial exclusion

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