The Losers of the Yearlies
Me and friends do tournament brackets for games we like each year.
Every last place game from every year. Left column is just for the year. This does not work on mobile.
Keep in mind that these brackets were the best we could come up with, so of course the last place games will still probably be great.
Here is a link to the channel in case you're curious: https://www.youtube.com/@theyearlies24601
Every last place game from every year. Left column is just for the year. This does not work on mobile.
Keep in mind that these brackets were the best we could come up with, so of course the last place games will still probably be great.
Here is a link to the channel in case you're curious: https://www.youtube.com/@theyearlies24601
135 Games
Jordan Pick
Lost 4-1 against Ty the Tasmanian Tiger 2: Bush Rescue in Losers Round 1
While it may have gotten last on this bracket, I don't think anyone could ever definitely say that it's bad.
Lost 4-1 against Ty the Tasmanian Tiger 2: Bush Rescue in Losers Round 1
While it may have gotten last on this bracket, I don't think anyone could ever definitely say that it's bad.
Taylor Pick
Lost 3-2 against Mario Hoops 3-on-3 in Losers Round 1
It's like that one mini-game from SpongeBob SquarePants Lights Camera Pants!
Lost 3-2 against Mario Hoops 3-on-3 in Losers Round 1
It's like that one mini-game from SpongeBob SquarePants Lights Camera Pants!
Mick Pick
Lost 4-1 against The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy in Losers Round 1
While I originally had no interest in this game, the horrific screenshots that could cause nightmares in those who view them kind of sold me.
Lost 4-1 against The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy in Losers Round 1
While I originally had no interest in this game, the horrific screenshots that could cause nightmares in those who view them kind of sold me.
Graham Pick
Lost 3-2 against Wario World in Losers Round 1
Oh wow I love Infamous-I mean I love Dishonored-I mean I love Spider-Man-I mean...
Lost 3-2 against Wario World in Losers Round 1
Oh wow I love Infamous-I mean I love Dishonored-I mean I love Spider-Man-I mean...
2000s Honorable Mentions
Taylor Pick
Lost 3-2 against Titanfall 2 in Losers Round 1
Titanfall would go on to win the whole thing so Golf Story supporters shouldn't feel too bad.
Lost 3-2 against Titanfall 2 in Losers Round 1
Titanfall would go on to win the whole thing so Golf Story supporters shouldn't feel too bad.
Christian Pick
Lost 3-2 against Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle in Losers Round 1
If this game had to eat concrete so that Walking could get to Round 2 then so be it.
Lost 3-2 against Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle in Losers Round 1
If this game had to eat concrete so that Walking could get to Round 2 then so be it.
Graham Pick
Lost 3-2 against Mini Metro in Losers Round 1
I'm sure Tolkien is Rolkiening in his grave.
Lost 3-2 against Mini Metro in Losers Round 1
I'm sure Tolkien is Rolkiening in his grave.
Mick Pick
Lost 3-2 against Bayonetta 2 in Losers Round 1
Ended up watching Clanky stream this game later and honestly, it looks quite good.
Lost 3-2 against Bayonetta 2 in Losers Round 1
Ended up watching Clanky stream this game later and honestly, it looks quite good.
2010s Honorable Mentions
Taylor Pick
Lost 3-2 against Gargoyle's Quest in Losers Round 1
Now if this was a bracket on box art, the European copy with its hyper-realistic Dr. Wily would take first easily.
Lost 3-2 against Gargoyle's Quest in Losers Round 1
Now if this was a bracket on box art, the European copy with its hyper-realistic Dr. Wily would take first easily.
Christian Pick
Lost 3-2 against Wing Commander in Losers Round 1
My shaggy dog story sold absolutely no one.
Lost 3-2 against Wing Commander in Losers Round 1
My shaggy dog story sold absolutely no one.
Christian Pick
Lost 4-1 against Railroad Tycoon in Losers Round 1
I'm not lying, it's a pretty good 15 minutes.
Lost 4-1 against Railroad Tycoon in Losers Round 1
I'm not lying, it's a pretty good 15 minutes.
Taylor Pick
Lost 4-1 against Microsoft Solitaire in Losers Round 1
Super Cock
Lost 4-1 against Microsoft Solitaire in Losers Round 1
Super Cock
Mick Pick
Lost 3-2 against Pilotwings in Losers Round 1
How could you.
Lost 3-2 against Pilotwings in Losers Round 1
How could you.
Clanky Pick
Lost 5-0 against Eye of the Beholder in Losers Round 1
Not a single good thing was said about this game.
Lost 5-0 against Eye of the Beholder in Losers Round 1
Not a single good thing was said about this game.
Christian Pick
Lost 3-2 against Final Fantasy IV in Losers Round 1
Decided to let this one die as I'm not done with Bomberman at all.
Lost 3-2 against Final Fantasy IV in Losers Round 1
Decided to let this one die as I'm not done with Bomberman at all.
Taylor Pick
Lost 5-0 against Super Castlevania IV in Losers Round 1
I mean it has that one guy from Mario Remix Boss Edition so it's not a complete waste of time.
Lost 5-0 against Super Castlevania IV in Losers Round 1
I mean it has that one guy from Mario Remix Boss Edition so it's not a complete waste of time.
Christian and Clanky Pick
Lost 3-2 against X-Men in Losers Round 1
Well at least thanks to Wikipedia we can all definitively say that this is a video game.
Lost 3-2 against X-Men in Losers Round 1
Well at least thanks to Wikipedia we can all definitively say that this is a video game.
Clanky and Taylor Pick
Lost 3-2 against The Town with No Name in Losers Round 1
I don't even remember how this was allowed to happen.
Lost 3-2 against The Town with No Name in Losers Round 1
I don't even remember how this was allowed to happen.
Mick Pick
Lost 3-2 against Mortal Kombat in Losers Round 1
Something something sand worms.
Lost 3-2 against Mortal Kombat in Losers Round 1
Something something sand worms.
Clanky Pick
Lost 4-1 against Dragon Quest IV in Losers Round 1
Well it's probably better than Bart Vs. The Space Mutants.
Lost 4-1 against Dragon Quest IV in Losers Round 1
Well it's probably better than Bart Vs. The Space Mutants.
Christian Pick
Lost 3-2 against Final Fantasy IX in Losers Round 1
No one cares about this game, and if you try to prove me wrong you will be vaporized.
Lost 3-2 against Final Fantasy IX in Losers Round 1
No one cares about this game, and if you try to prove me wrong you will be vaporized.
Taylor Pick
Lost 3-2 against Diablo II in Losers Round 1
Taylor thought this game was going to win with a 5-0.
Lost 3-2 against Diablo II in Losers Round 1
Taylor thought this game was going to win with a 5-0.
Mick Pick
Lost 3-2 against Thief II: The Metal Age in Losers Round 1
Even if we didn't genuinely prefer Thief over Tony, I'm sure we would've voted for Thief anyway because we felt bad about Nicktoons Racing sending it here.
Lost 3-2 against Thief II: The Metal Age in Losers Round 1
Even if we didn't genuinely prefer Thief over Tony, I'm sure we would've voted for Thief anyway because we felt bad about Nicktoons Racing sending it here.
Graham Pick
Lost 3-2 against Mario Party 2 in Losers Round 1
It also went up against The Sims earlier so this game was just not having a good day.
Lost 3-2 against Mario Party 2 in Losers Round 1
It also went up against The Sims earlier so this game was just not having a good day.
Christian Pick
Lost 4-1 against Insaniquarium in Losers Round 1
I think I voted against my own entry here I think Insaniquarium is a blast!
Lost 4-1 against Insaniquarium in Losers Round 1
I think I voted against my own entry here I think Insaniquarium is a blast!
Graham Pick
Lost 3-2 against Wario Land 4 in Losers Round 1
I was so close to saving this one, but in the end, I still wouldn't have changed my vote.
Lost 3-2 against Wario Land 4 in Losers Round 1
I was so close to saving this one, but in the end, I still wouldn't have changed my vote.
Taylor Pick
Lost 3-2 against The Simpsons: Road Rage in Losers Round 1
Enthusiasm for Jak was low and The Simpsons was going through its own character arc, so the odds were never in Jak's favor.
Lost 3-2 against The Simpsons: Road Rage in Losers Round 1
Enthusiasm for Jak was low and The Simpsons was going through its own character arc, so the odds were never in Jak's favor.
Clanky Pick
Lost 5-0 against Pikmin in Losers Round 1
We just really like Pikmin.
Lost 5-0 against Pikmin in Losers Round 1
We just really like Pikmin.
Taylor Pick
Lost 4-1 against Age of Mythology in Losers Round 1
Yeah it's not my favorite Mario Party either.
Lost 4-1 against Age of Mythology in Losers Round 1
Yeah it's not my favorite Mario Party either.
Graham Pick
Lost 4-1 against Sly Cooper and the Thievius Raccoonus in Losers Round 1
I can't believe that game in our selection that has the highest average score on this site lost to a game about a talking raccoon thief, one point away from a sweep in fact.
Lost 4-1 against Sly Cooper and the Thievius Raccoonus in Losers Round 1
I can't believe that game in our selection that has the highest average score on this site lost to a game about a talking raccoon thief, one point away from a sweep in fact.
Clanky Pick
Lost 4-1 against Metroid Prime in Losers Round 1
I wasn't paying attention to this vote, I was trying to psychically will everyone to like Metroid Prime more.
Lost 4-1 against Metroid Prime in Losers Round 1
I wasn't paying attention to this vote, I was trying to psychically will everyone to like Metroid Prime more.
Graham Pick
Lost 3-2 against Sonic Advance in Losers Round 1
We were all so apathetic about this, I imagine if we brought anyone else into the Yearlies they might cry at this vote.
Lost 3-2 against Sonic Advance in Losers Round 1
We were all so apathetic about this, I imagine if we brought anyone else into the Yearlies they might cry at this vote.
Mick Pick
Lost 4-1 against Crash Nitro Kart in Losers Round 1
Mick thought that Sonic Heroes was a 2003 game but when we found out we were wrong, this was the only game left.
Lost 4-1 against Crash Nitro Kart in Losers Round 1
Mick thought that Sonic Heroes was a 2003 game but when we found out we were wrong, this was the only game left.
Graham Pick
Lost 3-2 against Pac-Man Vs. in Losers Round 1
If this is anything like The Two Towers then this placement is entirely deserved.
Lost 3-2 against Pac-Man Vs. in Losers Round 1
If this is anything like The Two Towers then this placement is entirely deserved.
Graham Pick
Lost 3-2 against The Simpsons: Hit and Run in Losers Round 1
There was another Star Wars game on this bracket and it made this one feel heinously inferior by comparison.
Lost 3-2 against The Simpsons: Hit and Run in Losers Round 1
There was another Star Wars game on this bracket and it made this one feel heinously inferior by comparison.
Taylor Pick
Lost 4-1 against Casino Inc. in Losers Round 1
I'm personally not an MMO guy so I couldn't give this one it's stride that it probably deserved.
Lost 4-1 against Casino Inc. in Losers Round 1
I'm personally not an MMO guy so I couldn't give this one it's stride that it probably deserved.
Clanky Pick
Lost 4-1 against The Sims 2 in Losers Round 1
What a travesty this didn't go further but it did get messed up bad by its placement.
Lost 4-1 against The Sims 2 in Losers Round 1
What a travesty this didn't go further but it did get messed up bad by its placement.
Graham Pick
Lost 3-2 against Nancy Drew: Curse of Blackmoor Manor in Losers Round 1
No you didn't read that wrong.
Lost 3-2 against Nancy Drew: Curse of Blackmoor Manor in Losers Round 1
No you didn't read that wrong.
Mick Pick
Lost 4-1 against Scooby-Doo! Mystery Mayhem in Losers Round 1
This underrated game perished so that another underrated game could run into the next round and lose immediately.
Lost 4-1 against Scooby-Doo! Mystery Mayhem in Losers Round 1
This underrated game perished so that another underrated game could run into the next round and lose immediately.
Mick Pick
Lost 4-1 against Metroid Zero Mission in Losers Round 1
I don't think Mick even said that he liked this game that much, and as another Sonic fan I have to agree with him.
Lost 4-1 against Metroid Zero Mission in Losers Round 1
I don't think Mick even said that he liked this game that much, and as another Sonic fan I have to agree with him.
Christian Pick
Lost 3-2 against Lego Star Wars: The Video Game in Losers Round 1
Not too miffed about this one, it was a lot of fun talking about it.
Lost 3-2 against Lego Star Wars: The Video Game in Losers Round 1
Not too miffed about this one, it was a lot of fun talking about it.
Christian Pick
Lost 3-2 against Sly 3: Honor Among Thieves in Losers Round 1
I'm so pissed this game is amazing why does everyone have bAD TASTE!?
Lost 3-2 against Sly 3: Honor Among Thieves in Losers Round 1
I'm so pissed this game is amazing why does everyone have bAD TASTE!?
Clanky Pick
Lost 4-1 against Star Wars Battlefront II in Losers Round 1
Clanky would later end up regretting sending this game to losers where it would meet its end.
Lost 4-1 against Star Wars Battlefront II in Losers Round 1
Clanky would later end up regretting sending this game to losers where it would meet its end.
Christian Pick
Lost 3-2 against Psychonauts in Losers Round 1
I didn't have any hope this could make it far but I'm glad I got to pitch it.
Lost 3-2 against Psychonauts in Losers Round 1
I didn't have any hope this could make it far but I'm glad I got to pitch it.
Clanky Pick
Lost 3-2 against The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess in Losers Round 1
It's not as good as Wii Sports Resort.
Lost 3-2 against The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess in Losers Round 1
It's not as good as Wii Sports Resort.
Mick Pick
Lost 4-1 against Marvel: Ultimate Alliance in Losers Round 1
Look, Mick pitched this game and I honestly forgot almost everything about it.
Lost 4-1 against Marvel: Ultimate Alliance in Losers Round 1
Look, Mick pitched this game and I honestly forgot almost everything about it.
Christian Pick
Lost 3-2 against The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion in Losers Round 1
I almost got into fisticuffs over this game so it sucks that it was taken out by a franchise I don't care much about.
Lost 3-2 against The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion in Losers Round 1
I almost got into fisticuffs over this game so it sucks that it was taken out by a franchise I don't care much about.
Christian Pick
Lost 3-2 against Kingdom Hearts II in Losers Round 1
So upset that my pitch flopped, but in my defense, I literally described the whole game.
Lost 3-2 against Kingdom Hearts II in Losers Round 1
So upset that my pitch flopped, but in my defense, I literally described the whole game.
Christian Pick
Lost 3-2 against Persona 3 in Losers Round 1
I wish I gave a better pitch for this, the game is so simple but it is very charming. Stood no chance against BioShock or Persona 3 though so what're you gonna do.
Lost 3-2 against Persona 3 in Losers Round 1
I wish I gave a better pitch for this, the game is so simple but it is very charming. Stood no chance against BioShock or Persona 3 though so what're you gonna do.
Clanky Pick
Lost 5-0 against Super Mario Galaxy in Losers Round 1
We were all amazed that this may be one of the first games in the Yearlies to get zero votes from anyone.
Lost 5-0 against Super Mario Galaxy in Losers Round 1
We were all amazed that this may be one of the first games in the Yearlies to get zero votes from anyone.
Graham Pick
Lost 3-2 against Halo 3 in Losers Round 1
This game died so that Mario Party DS could run.
Lost 3-2 against Halo 3 in Losers Round 1
This game died so that Mario Party DS could run.
Taylor Pick
Lost 5-0 against Sam & Max Save the World in Losers Round 1
As soon as I heard the words "card game", my votes were already decided sadly.
Lost 5-0 against Sam & Max Save the World in Losers Round 1
As soon as I heard the words "card game", my votes were already decided sadly.
Graham Pick
Lost 3-2 against Super Smash Bros. Brawl in Losers Round 1
Probably one of my favorite conversations though, just talking about this game's insane voice cast is a riot.
Lost 3-2 against Super Smash Bros. Brawl in Losers Round 1
Probably one of my favorite conversations though, just talking about this game's insane voice cast is a riot.
Clanky Pick
Lost 3-2 against Valkyria Chronicles in Losers Round 1
This isn't just living in the shadow of its sequel it's being actively crushed under the weight of its success.
Lost 3-2 against Valkyria Chronicles in Losers Round 1
This isn't just living in the shadow of its sequel it's being actively crushed under the weight of its success.
Taylor Pick
Lost 3-2 against Mario Kart Wii in Losers Round 1
This game died here so that Off could crawl just one round ahead and die immediately after, a warriors death.
Lost 3-2 against Mario Kart Wii in Losers Round 1
This game died here so that Off could crawl just one round ahead and die immediately after, a warriors death.
Christian Pick
Lost 3-2 against Castle Crashers in Losers Round 1
Pour one out for Mr. Frog, taken from us too soon.
Lost 3-2 against Castle Crashers in Losers Round 1
Pour one out for Mr. Frog, taken from us too soon.
Graham and Mick Pick
Lost 3-2 against Overlord 2 in Losers Round 1
I mean Overlord is like Pikmin, how could I resist?
Lost 3-2 against Overlord 2 in Losers Round 1
I mean Overlord is like Pikmin, how could I resist?
Christian Pick
Lost 3-2 against Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2 in Losers Round 1
This game is perfect, but perfection is boring.
Lost 3-2 against Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2 in Losers Round 1
This game is perfect, but perfection is boring.
Graham Pick
Lost 4-1 against Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story in Losers Round 1
Uncharted 2: Among Us
Lost 4-1 against Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story in Losers Round 1
Uncharted 2: Among Us
Clanky Pick
Lost 3-2 against Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time in Losers Round 1
:(
Lost 3-2 against Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time in Losers Round 1
:(
Christian Pick
Lost 3-2 against Halo Reach in Losers Round 1
This game is cute, what the fuck happened!?
Lost 3-2 against Halo Reach in Losers Round 1
This game is cute, what the fuck happened!?
Mick Pick
Lost 3-2 against WarioWare D.I.Y in Losers Round 1
This vote became probably the most important moment in the entire Yearlies.
Lost 3-2 against WarioWare D.I.Y in Losers Round 1
This vote became probably the most important moment in the entire Yearlies.
Jordan Pick
Lost 3-2 against Red Steel 2 in Losers Round 1
Sad, this game is so neat and has an awesome soundtrack.
Lost 3-2 against Red Steel 2 in Losers Round 1
Sad, this game is so neat and has an awesome soundtrack.
Graham Pick
Lost 4-1 against Sid Meier's Civilization V in Losers Round 1
This absolutely didn't deserve last place but at least it was bopped by what would be the winner of that bracket as a whole.
Lost 4-1 against Sid Meier's Civilization V in Losers Round 1
This absolutely didn't deserve last place but at least it was bopped by what would be the winner of that bracket as a whole.
Graham Pick
Lost 5-0 against LittleBigPlanet 2 in Losers Round 1
You know, everyone's favorite!
Lost 5-0 against LittleBigPlanet 2 in Losers Round 1
You know, everyone's favorite!
Clanky Pick
Lost 3-2 against Terraria in Losers Round 1
I also love this game and it stings that it was beaten by one of my actual picks.
Lost 3-2 against Terraria in Losers Round 1
I also love this game and it stings that it was beaten by one of my actual picks.
Mick Pick
Lost 3-2 against Mario Kart 7 in Losers Round 1
I actually love this game and the fact that it lost to what it did is frankly a war crime.
Lost 3-2 against Mario Kart 7 in Losers Round 1
I actually love this game and the fact that it lost to what it did is frankly a war crime.
Taylor Pick
Lost 3-2 against Desu Ex: Human Revolution in Losers Round 1
It is nice that there was very little hate for this game, just apathy.
Lost 3-2 against Desu Ex: Human Revolution in Losers Round 1
It is nice that there was very little hate for this game, just apathy.
Taylor Pick
Lost 3-2 against New Super Mario Bros. U in Losers Round 1
I couldn't make a single visualization of this game in my head and that's kind of why I voted against it.
Lost 3-2 against New Super Mario Bros. U in Losers Round 1
I couldn't make a single visualization of this game in my head and that's kind of why I voted against it.
Mick Pick
Lost 3-2 against Spec Ops: The Line in Losers Round 1
Sad this lost but it did lead to one of the best Yearlies filibusters and led Spec Ops to a high place which is also a great game.
Lost 3-2 against Spec Ops: The Line in Losers Round 1
Sad this lost but it did lead to one of the best Yearlies filibusters and led Spec Ops to a high place which is also a great game.
Graham Pick
Lost 4-1 against Resident Evil Revelations in Losers Round 1
I can't sum up a single thought or opinion on this game, it deserved to lose.
Lost 4-1 against Resident Evil Revelations in Losers Round 1
I can't sum up a single thought or opinion on this game, it deserved to lose.
Taylor Pick
Lost 3-2 against Dragon's Dogma in Losers Round 1
I don't think I've seen more hate for a game than this one, totally understandable.
Lost 3-2 against Dragon's Dogma in Losers Round 1
I don't think I've seen more hate for a game than this one, totally understandable.
Clanky Pick
Lost 3-2 against Warframe in Losers Round 1
I feel bad about this one as I may have been the one most vocally against the game.
Lost 3-2 against Warframe in Losers Round 1
I feel bad about this one as I may have been the one most vocally against the game.
Christian Pick
Lost 5-0 against Battleblock Theater in Losers Round 1
This game blows I can't believe I picked it as one of my choices.
Lost 5-0 against Battleblock Theater in Losers Round 1
This game blows I can't believe I picked it as one of my choices.
Graham and Mick Pick
Lost 3-2 against The Legend of Zelda a Link Between Worlds in Losers Round 1
Actually amazed this didn't go further, but silly pirate assassin game may have to wait another day.
Lost 3-2 against The Legend of Zelda a Link Between Worlds in Losers Round 1
Actually amazed this didn't go further, but silly pirate assassin game may have to wait another day.
Graham Pick
Lost 4-1 against Guacamelee in Losers Round 1
I did try to care about it.
Lost 4-1 against Guacamelee in Losers Round 1
I did try to care about it.
Mick Pick
Lost 4-1 against The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth in Losers Round 1
I played it once. It was mid.
Lost 4-1 against The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth in Losers Round 1
I played it once. It was mid.
Christian Pick (and honorary Clanky Pick)
Lost 3-2 against Super Smash Bros. for WiiU in Losers Round 1
The vitriolic hatred towards this game leading to its ejection was unforgivable and this will not be the last time these fuckers see Tomodachi Life.
Lost 3-2 against Super Smash Bros. for WiiU in Losers Round 1
The vitriolic hatred towards this game leading to its ejection was unforgivable and this will not be the last time these fuckers see Tomodachi Life.
Christian Pick
Lost 5-0 against Pokemon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire in Losers Round 1
So upset about this one, what a lovely game, hated to see it go.
Lost 5-0 against Pokemon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire in Losers Round 1
So upset about this one, what a lovely game, hated to see it go.
Graham Pick
Lost 3-2 against Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze in Losers Round 1
You can't compete with apes on ice.
Lost 3-2 against Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze in Losers Round 1
You can't compete with apes on ice.
