# Deciding The Best Year In Video Games

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Published: 2026-04-10T14:43:00+00:00
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## Resource

What is the best year ever in gaming? TheFrenchDipDesign drops in this week to help us decide! Each of us bring our favorite year of gaming to the table, along with the games that defined that year, and with our audience's help we decide which year is the best in history. Timecodes 1998 - 6:06 2002 - 38:02 2004 - 1:04:45 2007 - 1:32:32 Audience submissions - 1:59:34 Drop-In Drop-Out brings together a mix of passionate gamers for an open and engaging conversation about video games. We share our takes on the latest releases, revisit old favorites, and discuss the trends shaping gaming culture. Whether you're here for insight, nostalgia, or just a good laugh, we hope you'll feel inspired to Drop In, listen for a while, and enjoy the ride. No controller required. Want some Drop-In Drop-Out merch, or to join our discord? head to www.dropindropoutpod.com Follow us everywhere @dropindropoutpod Check out the JK! Games! Podcast every Monday @jkgamespodcast Spotlight Games Podcast every Tuesday @spotlightgamespod Daily streams from JakeTwitchin at www.amazingstreamer.com Video essays from @Cognitive-Clips Dumpster Dives from @TheDumpsterBoySTC And the myriad projects that @highscoreweekly does Opening animation by Ryan Selvy www.ryanselvy.com

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