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Shenmue Crowned Most Influential Video Game in BAFTA Public Poll

  • Shenmue has been voted the most influential video game in a public poll by BAFTA, surpassing titles like Grand Theft Auto and Super Mario Bros.
  • The action-adventure game Shenmue launched in 1999 and is renowned for pioneering open-world gameplay and quick time events.
  • Luke Hebblethwaite, head of games at BAFTA, praised the community for celebrating influential games.
  • Yu Suzuki, creator of Shenmue, expressed honor at the game's recognition for its lasting impact on gaming.
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'Shenmue' voted most influential video game ever in UK poll

The 1999 action game "Shenmue" was on Thursday named the most influential video game of all time following a survey organised by BAFTA, the British association that honours films, television, and video…

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Cult classic Shenmue named most influential game of all time in Bafta poll

The 1999 video game finished ahead of Doom and Super Mario Bros in the public vote.

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The Independent broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Wednesday, April 2, 2025.
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