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
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.
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 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.
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 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.
Clanky Pick
Lost 3-2 against Phasmophobia in Losers Round 1
I mean, they are some gosh darn classics.
Lost 3-2 against Phasmophobia in Losers Round 1
I mean, they are some gosh darn classics.
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!?
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 God of War in Losers Round 1
I think Mick would have broken the Geneva Convention to ensure this game wouldn't get a single vote.
Lost 5-0 against God of War in Losers Round 1
I think Mick would have broken the Geneva Convention to ensure this game wouldn't get a single vote.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Battle Royale Winner
Lost 3-2 against Divinity: Original Sin 2 in Losers Round 1
We brought arms into this world, and just as swiftly took them out.
Lost 3-2 against Divinity: Original Sin 2 in Losers Round 1
We brought arms into this world, and just as swiftly took them out.
Clanky Pick
Lost 4-1 against Old World in Losers Round 1
My brain simply wasn't big enough to comprehend this game.
Lost 4-1 against Old World in Losers Round 1
My brain simply wasn't big enough to comprehend this game.
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!?
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.
Christian Pick
Lost 4-1 against Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain in Losers Round 1
This was a desperation pick when one of the games I submitted wasn't a 2015 game, so yeah its destiny was short-lived.
Lost 4-1 against Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain in Losers Round 1
This was a desperation pick when one of the games I submitted wasn't a 2015 game, so yeah its destiny was short-lived.
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.
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.
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.
Christian and Clanky Pick
Lost 3-2 against Katana ZERO in Losers Round 1
Very sad, goose game is funny and he go honk and hurt people.
Lost 3-2 against Katana ZERO in Losers Round 1
Very sad, goose game is funny and he go honk and hurt people.
Jordan Pick
Lost 5-0 against Super Mario Odyssey in Losers Round 1
I was accused of betraying this game when I voted against it, even though the last 20 hours I played were me trying to make the game worse for everyone else.
Lost 5-0 against Super Mario Odyssey in Losers Round 1
I was accused of betraying this game when I voted against it, even though the last 20 hours I played were me trying to make the game worse for everyone else.
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.
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.
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.
Jordan Pick
Lost 4-1 against Overcooked in Losers Round 1
This probably deserved more love but I'm glad it got it's ass kicked to losers bracket by Kirby Planet Robobot.
Lost 4-1 against Overcooked in Losers Round 1
This probably deserved more love but I'm glad it got it's ass kicked to losers bracket by Kirby Planet Robobot.
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!
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.
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.
Christian Pick
Lost 3-2 against Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion in Losers Round 1
These non-believers simply aren't on the same level as my CEO Grindset.
Lost 3-2 against Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion in Losers Round 1
These non-believers simply aren't on the same level as my CEO Grindset.
Graham and Christian Pick
Lost 2-0 against Kirby Star Allies in Losers Round 1
Half of the people there voted for one of my Honorable Mentions in protest, so if I could include PUSS! here as a second game, I would.
Lost 2-0 against Kirby Star Allies in Losers Round 1
Half of the people there voted for one of my Honorable Mentions in protest, so if I could include PUSS! here as a second game, I would.
Mick Pick
Lost 3-2 against The Jackbox Party Pack 3 in Losers Round 1
Not as good as Civ V clearly.
Lost 3-2 against The Jackbox Party Pack 3 in Losers Round 1
Not as good as Civ V clearly.
Clanky Pick
Lost 4-1 against Metroid Dread in Losers Round 1
The only time monkeys in balls ever failed us.
Lost 4-1 against Metroid Dread in Losers Round 1
The only time monkeys in balls ever failed us.
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.
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?
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.
Jordan Pick
Lost 3-2 against Red Dead Redemption 2 in Losers Round 1
This is when we really started realizing that Jordan's Wild Cards were cursed.
Lost 3-2 against Red Dead Redemption 2 in Losers Round 1
This is when we really started realizing that Jordan's Wild Cards were cursed.
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.
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 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.
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.
Graham Pick
Lost 3-2 against Deep Rock Galactic in Losers Round 1
I've turned around a bit on Cyberpunk but I still probably wouldn't vote for it much this bracket.
Lost 3-2 against Deep Rock Galactic in Losers Round 1
I've turned around a bit on Cyberpunk but I still probably wouldn't vote for it much this bracket.
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.
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 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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Taylor Pick
Lost 3-2 against Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown in Losers Round 1
We started off the round by having 3 of us immediately say that we can't be sold on Fire Emblem, so at least expectations were set.
Lost 3-2 against Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown in Losers Round 1
We started off the round by having 3 of us immediately say that we can't be sold on Fire Emblem, so at least expectations were set.
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.
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.
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.
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.
2000s Honorable Mentions
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 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.
Graham Pick
Lost 3-2 against The Eternal Cylinder in Losers Round 1
Maybe the real Inscryption were the friends we made along the way.
Lost 3-2 against The Eternal Cylinder in Losers Round 1
Maybe the real Inscryption were the friends we made along the way.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 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.
Jordan Pick
Lost 4-1 against Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time in Losers Round 1
Not much to say, this one was just a bit surprising.
Lost 4-1 against Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time in Losers Round 1
Not much to say, this one was just a bit surprising.
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.
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.
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.
Clanky Pick
Lost 3-2 against Sonic Mania in Losers Round 1
This one could not catch a break after losing to Persona 5, it's probably pretty fun.
Lost 3-2 against Sonic Mania in Losers Round 1
This one could not catch a break after losing to Persona 5, it's probably pretty fun.
Clanky Pick
Lost 4-1 against The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening in Losers Round 1
The pain in Jordan's voice as he realized that he played Mini Metro and loved it, only for this to be crushed by his own pick. Absolutely tragic.
Lost 4-1 against The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening in Losers Round 1
The pain in Jordan's voice as he realized that he played Mini Metro and loved it, only for this to be crushed by his own pick. Absolutely tragic.
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.
Graham Pick
Lost 3-2 against Final Fantasy VII Remake in Losers Round 1
Graham's dramatic music as his game goes down round 1 was saddening but very grandiose.
Lost 3-2 against Final Fantasy VII Remake in Losers Round 1
Graham's dramatic music as his game goes down round 1 was saddening but very grandiose.
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...
