Todd Howard calls Pac-Man and Tetris essential games

Todd Howard, the lead at Bethesda Game Studios, recently shared his thoughts on the most important and influential video games of all time during a Q&A at the BAFTA Games Awards. He identified Tetris and Pac-Man as the two most important games ever. Howard believes these games helped popularize gaming and attract many players. He emphasized their significance in the gaming world. For the most influential games, Howard picked Super Mario Bros. and Doom. He explained that many modern games have roots tracing back to these titles. Their impact on the industry is evident even decades later. Tetris has sold over 520 million copies worldwide across multiple platforms. Meanwhile, Super Mario Bros. and Doom continue to thrive, with new titles and content being released regularly.