In-Depth Analysis of Metacritic's Top 100 Video Games

Introduction

The Video-Game-Analysis-VGA project is a comprehensive data analysis of Metacritic's top 100 video games of all time, up to the year 2021. The goal of this project is to explore various aspects of video game ratings and trends across different platforms such as PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo.

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Data Collection

The analysis uses data from Metacritic, a well-known review aggregation website. The dataset includes the top 500 video games of all time, along with their ratings and reviews from both critics and users.

Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA)

The project involves extensive Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA) to uncover insights and trends within the dataset. Key areas of focus include:

• Video Game Buying Trends: Analysis of buying trends across different platforms (PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo).
• Best Games of Each Year: Identification of the top-rated games for each year.
• Rating Trends: Examination of rating trends over the years and the correlation between critic and user ratings.

Platform Comparison

A significant portion of the analysis is dedicated to comparing different gaming platforms, with a particular emphasis on Xbox versus PlayStation. This comparison helps to understand the preferences and trends among gamers for these leading platforms.

Tools and Technologies

• Jupyter Notebook: Used for data analysis and visualization.
• Python: Utilized for data processing and analysis.
• Streamlit: Employed to host the analysis and create an interactive web application.
• Plotly: Used for plotting interactive graphs to visualize the data and insights.

Findings and Insights

The analysis reveals various interesting insights, such as:

• The evolution of video game ratings over the years.
• Trends in video game buying behavior across different platforms.
• The correlation between critic and user ratings, highlighting any disparities or agreements.
• Detailed comparisons between Xbox and PlayStation, showcasing the strengths and weaknesses of each platform based on the data.

Conclusion

The Video-Game-Analysis-VGA project provides a thorough examination of Metacritic's top 100 video games, offering valuable insights into the video gaming industry. By leveraging advanced tools like Jupyter Notebook, Streamlit, and Plotly, the project presents an in-depth analysis that is both comprehensive and accessible.

You can explore the project's code and interactive visualizations on GitHub.