Let’s delve into the exciting world of video game franchises and explore the top sellers. 🎮
The Best-Selling Video Game Franchises Worldwide
1. Mario Franchise
- Total Sales: Over 879 million units worldwide.
- Key Series:
- Super Mario: 430 million
- Mario Kart: 181.80 million
- Mario Party: 69.75 million
- Mario Sports: 46.75 million
- Mario RPG: 30.95 million
- Other Mario games: 120.16 million
- Fun Fact: Mario first appeared in the original Donkey Kong in 1981 and has since become Nintendo’s iconic mascot.
2. Tetris
- Total Sales: Approximately 520 million units worldwide.
- Origins: Created by Soviet game designer Alexey Pajitnov in 1985.
- Variants: Available on various platforms, including consoles, computers, and mobile devices.
- Noteworthy: The Game Boy version alone sold over 35 million units.
3. Pokémon
- Total Sales: Over 481 million units worldwide.
- Role-Playing Magic: Pokémon’s captivating RPG gameplay has enchanted fans since its debut in 1997.
- Exclusive to PlayStation: With over 90 million units sold across PlayStation systems, it’s the highest-selling PlayStation-exclusive franchise.
4. Call of Duty
- Total Sales: Just over 425 million units worldwide.
- Action-Packed: Known for its intense first-person shooter gameplay.
- Activision’s Gem: A flagship franchise for Activision.
5. Other Notable Franchises
- Assassin’s Creed, The Sims, LEGO, Minecraft, FIFA, Grand Theft Auto, and more have collectively sold billions of copies, shaping the gaming landscape.
