As the title states. I won't specify any particular rules on which release dates to use, so feel free to cheat a little if you wish.
1997: Star Fox 64
1998: Banjo-Kazooie
1999: Legend of Mana
2000: Paper Mario
2001: Silent Hill 2
2002: Super Monkey Ball 2
2003: Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour
2004: Siren
2005: Super Mario Strikers
2006: Mother 3
2007: Wii Sports
2008: Rhythm Heaven Gold
2009: Demon's Souls
2010: Super Mario Galaxy 2
2011: Dark Souls
2012: Rayman Origins
2013: Civilization 5
2014: Mario Golf: World Tour
2015: Undertale
2016: Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam
2017: ---- (haven't played anything released in the past year)
Only counting games I've played, obviously. And yes, I grew up with lots of Nintendo, so that's what most of my picks reflect.
1997: Star Fox 64
1998: Banjo-Kazooie
1999: Legend of Mana
2000: Paper Mario
2001: Silent Hill 2
2002: Super Monkey Ball 2
2003: Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour
2004: Siren
2005: Super Mario Strikers
2006: Mother 3
2007: Wii Sports
2008: Rhythm Heaven Gold
2009: Demon's Souls
2010: Super Mario Galaxy 2
2011: Dark Souls
2012: Rayman Origins
2013: Civilization 5
2014: Mario Golf: World Tour
2015: Undertale
2016: Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam
2017: ---- (haven't played anything released in the past year)
Only counting games I've played, obviously. And yes, I grew up with lots of Nintendo, so that's what most of my picks reflect.