
Five Games for Doomsday The 5G4D Game of the Century-Join in!
Nov 12, 2025
A thrilling initiative is underway where listeners can influence the Game of the Century through fun polls. The Discord community serves as a vital hub for this project, empowering gamers to collectively decide on timeless classics. Delve into why some games achieve legendary status and how preliminary rounds will be organized in a competitive format. Hear gratitude offered to volunteers and the importance of this community effort in shaping a definitive gaming canon. Join the conversation and make your vote count!
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Discord As The Definitive Forum
- The 5G4D Discord is presented as the singular authoritative community for game discussion.
- Ben Maddox frames it as the place that will decide a definitive 'Game of the Century'.
How The Poll Idea Started
- Ben recalls how a casual Discord comment sparked the idea of a century-spanning game poll.
- He describes the community compiling spreadsheets and lists to judge the best game of the century so far.
Games As Timeless Cultural Works
- Ben connects games to the canon of great art, arguing they can become timeless.
- He compares modern games to literature that transcends its era, implying cultural permanence for standout games.



