GameBlurb: The Top 10 Game Developers Of This Generation…So Far

It’s been almost 5 years now with the current generation consoles and most of us have had a pleasant time with them. But none of this could’ve been possible if it weren’t for the game developers who make these experiences for you. But, who are the ones that we should thank the most? Who are the ones that really kept you coming back or has made important contributions to the gaming industry? GameBlurb presents The Top 10 Developers of This Generation…So Far.

[jaidek]

Great list and I agree with the orders for the most part. I really wish that Guerrilla Games was on the list, but I guess they only did one game (released) so far this generation.

[darkcharizard]

I disagree,

The makers of Super Mario Galaxy 2, the best game this generation, weren't even mentioned...

@below,
Yeah right! Did you forget or intentionally not mention who created Zelda: Twilight Princess, Smash Bros Brawl, Mario Kart, New SMB, Wii Sports, Wii Sports Resort. Also, Metroid: OM is being co-developed by Nintendo.
Then, it's funny how you mentioned Donkey Kong Country Returns, cuz then I will have to mention Kirby's Epic Yarn, Pikmin 3, Mario Sports Mix and Zelda: Skyward Sword.

[jaidek]

I agree that Nintendo should be on the list, but really a lot of Nintendo games are done by other developers and not Nintendo themselves (Wario Shake It!, Metroid: Other M, Donkey Kong Returns, etc). Really the Galaxy series is the strongest thing Nintendo has released this generation.

[Ps3bestconsole]

naughty dog

[SeanRL]

Super mario galaxy 2 was not the best game of this generation.

[Red_Orange_Juice]

don't worry, its just a list nobody cares about, do your own it wont be any less reliable

[evildeli]

I think CryTek should be higher on the list, but overall Valve rocks. I also think Square Enix should have gotten a nod for FFXIII, and Grin should get some props for making some nice PS3 games before closing doors.

[Kuzo]

Grin? The guys who made Bionic Commando. I think that game's currently in the bargain bin.

[Kiroe]

I have to disagree with square. They have been very inconsistent this generation. Even FFXIII had mixed reviews.

[BluePhaze_24x7]

I respect what the folks at Crytek have done, but the graphics engine was the star of Crysis, etc... The games themselves just didn't keep my attention, but they are great tech demos for Graphics engines and great benchmarks for PC Graphics cards. I am really hoping that Crysis 2 grabs me much more than the first one did.

[MicrocutsX2]

Great list! I would've liked to have seen Insomniac on the list but I guess Naughty Dog has pushed the PS3 further and had better games.

[SoSLy]

Making two games simultaneously(Resistance and Ratchet & Clank) both of which are great games should be a ticket for being one of the top developers.

[shak]

couldn't really agree more on Valve being number one

[siriusblack711]

Love Bioware.

[junk3d]

Konami should have been on the list for the MGS games. Even though most were on the PSP, it is still considered this generation.

[liquidxtension]

Arnt they more of a publisher tha devolper? Konami published mgs. Kojima developed

[liquidxtension]

Is aweSome. Who else gives away free copies of left4dead 2 as a way of sying sorry?

[evildeli]

and alien swarm!

[SoSLy]

Insomaniac? Santa Monica Studios? Nintendo? anyone? This list failed to mention honourable developers. Just cause a developer is popular/developed a popular game doesnt make them the "top 10"

[dosgrtr]

the god of war guys?c'mon!

[Stealth20k]

Nintendo, sony should be on the list

The list is mostly a joke anyway. For game development it goes

1)nintendo
2)Rockstar
3) Sony

Valve is good, but the games they made while good arent the best this gen

[telekineticmantis]

makes sense. They support their fans very well, and the Orange box was a great deal. When it comes to the combination of quality and customer support they are ahead of alot of developers. I love naughty dogs work and they really do support their fans with free DLC and such but they have nothing like the orange box. I think I'll call it a tie between these two.
but then again they only released one franchise...hmmm quantity vs quality tough choice in this case.

[omi25p]

bungie, for actually listening to the fans and doing as much as they possibley can to do what the fans want.

5,epic

4,naughty dog

3,bioware. only just beat naughty dog due to the amount of work they had to do for all the story cross overs from mass effect to mass effect 2.

2, valve, they arent number one because the game fans demand most they refuse to speak about, they created left 4 dead 2 when l4d 1 only came out the year before. other than that they are top class.

1, rocksteady (batman arkham asylum) they went against the odds and created on of the greatest games they generations and one of the greatest game of all time.

[mcnast]

First of all, you are missing some key developers. Insomniac, DICE, Sony Santa Monica, 2K Marin, Bethesda, Nintendo, Criterion, Konami, and even Infinity Ward are missing from your list. Insomniac has pushed out 4 top rated games this gen alone. Crytek and Blizzard have yet to even make a console game. Maybe I'm confused and this "generation" is just a time period and not meant for "console generation." If that's the case, then #1 ranked Value shouldn't even be on the list because they have not made a truly new game in like 8 years. LFD is a mod and so is portal and team fortress. I don't care if Value made the mod, it's still a mod. And Bungie??? Halo 2 is still their best game. A lot of people think the next gen Halos are disappointing at best. Just because Epic made the Unreal Engine doesn't qualify them to be on the list. Gears does, but the fact that they created an engine for others to modify doesn't mean they deserve credit for Batman: AA or Mass Effect. And lastly, publishers don't count as developers. Rockstar North and Rockstar San Diego are two separate teams. You know the same teams didn't work on all the Nintendo games and all the Capcom games. Capcom publishes GTA in Japan. Do they get credit for it?

[dragonyght]

i think the title i wrong somehow it should be more like "GameBlurb Top 10 Game Developers Of This Generation…So Far" yeahhh...thats better

[junk3d]

ummm...that is what it is. hehe.

GameBlurb: The Top 10 Game Developers Of This Generation…So Far or I guess they could have done GameBlurb's Top 10 Game Developers Of This Generation...So Far.

Guess it is assumed that it is an editorial piece since their name is before the title.

[Corrwin]

They've released 3 Ratchet & Clank games, and 2 Resistance games (currently working on the third). 6 games this gen, and they don't get a mention? All the games were reviewed well.