Coin-operated

Focusing my top-ten on arcade games, otherwise known as coin-operated video games, I found a few existing lists regarding the topic. A very useful link, providing me with a massive directory of these games. I was surprised to not see Pong on the first two 'Top 10' lists, however the lists (the first one at least) are only compiled from personal judgement - As I'm producing such a visually representative piece of video it would be sacralige to not include one of the first arcade games to hit our much loved gaming culture...

Top 10 Most Popular Games
As selected by the KLOV.com readers

1. Pac-Man
2. Galaga
3. Donkey Kong
4. Star Wars
5. Ms. Pac-Man
6. Dig Dug
7. Asteroids
8. Defender
9. Tron
10. Tempest (tie)
10. Centipede (tie)


Top 10 Collected Videogames
As measuread by VAPS.ORG

1. Ms. Pac-Man
2. Tempest
3. Pac-Man
4. Galaga
5. Donkey Kong
6. Centipede
7. Asteroids
8. Joust
9. Defender
10. Robotron 2084


[My final 'Top 10' arcade classics will probably be largely similar to these lists, give or take a few titles. It's hard to argue with either of the lists, although one of my main considerations is the visual nature of the games, which may influence my top ten to an extent]

Top 100 Video Games
As selected by the KLOV.com team
Games are ordered by year released, and then alphabetically within each year

1. 1971 - Computer Space
   
2. 1972 - Pong
   
3. 1974 - Tank
   
4. 1976 - BiPlane
   
5. 1976 - Death Race
   
6. 1978 - Sea Wolf
   
7. 1978 - Space Invaders
   
8. 1979 - Asteroids
   
9. 1979 - Galaxian
   
10. 1979 - Lunar Lander
    
11. 1980 - Asteroids Deluxe
    
12. 1980 - Battlezone
    
13. 1980 - Bezerk
    
14. 1980 - Centipede
    
15. 1980 - Defender
    
16. 1980 - Eagle
    
17. 1980 - Missle Command
    
18. 1980 - Pac-Man
    
19. 1980 - Phoenix
    
20. 1980 - Rally X
    
21. 1980 - Star Castle
    
22. 1980 - Tempest
    
23. 1980 - Warlords
    
24. 1980 - Wizard of War
    
25. 1981 - Donkey Kong
    
26. 1981 - Frogger
    
27. 1981 - Galaga
    
28. 1981 - Gorf
    
29. 1981 - Mousetrap
    
30. 1981 - Ms. Pac-Man
    
31. 1981 - Qix
    
32. 1981 - Stargate
    
33. 1981 - Vanguard
    
34. 1982 - Black Widow
    
35. 1982 - Burgertime
    
36. 1982 - Dig Dug
    
37. 1982 - Donkey Kong Jr.
    
38. 1982 - Jungle King
    
39. 1982 - Joust
    
40. 1982 - Moon Patrol
    
41. 1982 - Pengo
    
42. 1982 - Pole Position
    
43. 1982 - Q*bert
    
44. 1982 - Robotron 2084
    
45. 1982 - Space Duel
    
46. 1982 - Time Pilot
    
47. 1982 - Tron
    
48. 1982 - Xevious
    
49. 1982 - Zaxxon
    
50. 1983 - Dragon's Lair
    
51. 1983 - Elevator Action
    
52. 1983 - Gyruss
    
53. 1983 - Major Havoc
    
54. 1983 - Spy Hunter
    
55. 1983 - Star Wars
    
56. 1983 - Tapper
    
57. 1983 - Track and Field
    
58. 1984 - Punchout
    
59. 1985 - Choplifter
    
60. 1985 - Gauntlet
    
61. 1985 - Ghosts 'n Goblins
    
62. 1985 - Indiana Jones & The Temple of Doom
    
63. 1986 - Arkanoid
    
64. 1986 - Outrun
    
65. 1986 - Rampage
    
66. 1987 - 1943 The Battle of Midway
    
67. 1987 - Double Dragon
    
68. 1987 - Rastan
    
69. 1987 - Road Blasters
    
70. 1987 - Street Fighter
    
71. 1988 - Bad Dudes vs. Dragon Ninja
    
72. 1988 - Cyberball
    
73. 1988 - Ghouls 'n Ghosts
    
74. 1988 - Tetris
    
75. 1989 - Golden Axe
    
76. 1990 - Golden Tee Golf
    
77. 1990 - Raiden
    
78. 1990 - Rampart
    
79. 1990 - Smash TV
    
80. 1991 - Captain America and the Avengers
    
81. 1991 - King of Monsters
    
82. 1991 - Terminator 2: Judgement Day
    
83. 1991 - X-Men
    
84. 1992 - Lethal Enforcers
    
85. 1992 - Mortal Kombat
    
86. 1993 - NBA Jam
    
87. 1994 - Daytona USA
    
88. 1995 - Area 51
    
89. 1995 - Soul Edge
    
90. 1996 - San Francisco Rush
    
91. 1997 - House of Dead
    
92. 1997 - NFL Blitz
    
93. 1998 - Gauntlet Legends
    
94. 1998 - House of Dead 2
    
95. 1998 - Time Crisis II
    
96. 1999 - Carnevil
    
97. 1999 - Ferrari F355 Challenge
    
98. 1999 - Hydro Thunder
    
99. 2000 - 18 Wheeler: American Pro Trucker
    
100. 2000 - Gauntlet Dark Legacy