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The Top 5 All-Time Best-Selling Games [On All Consoles]
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Gaming has been on an astronomic rise since the 90s and in the past ten years, it’s only gotten bigger!
Whether you are a fan of the Grand Theft Auto series, Mario Kart, Wii Sports, or the battle royal game Fortnite, we can all agree that gaming is amazing for passing time and escaping reality.
How gaming has shaped a generation:
Like it or not, if you are aged twenty or younger reading this, gaming has undoubtedly shaped more than half of your generation much more than any school has. This all started in the mid-2000s when the gaming industry received a massive boost…
The release of the Nintendo Wii and DS as well as the better console generations coming out such as the PS3 and Xbox 360 boosted gaming drastically. With games coming out such as Animal Crossing, New Super Mario Bros, and Call of Duty, it was of course going to influence millions of young teenagers across the globe…
Today, we will be exploring the most popular video games of all time including franchises as a whole…
Top 5 Best-Selling Video Games: [In No Particular Order]
- Grand Theft Auto V (GTA)
- Pokemon Games
- Super Mario Bros
- FIFA
- Call Of Duty
All of the above of course are major brands globally and tend to consistently, release best-selling video games tapping into their huge fan bases where they achieve several million copies sold…
As of recent, these brands have had the task of optimising their reach onto mobile devices as more and more of their audience has become more open to mobile gaming.
1. Grand Theft Auto V (GTA)
This infamous game and franchise in general are one of the best-selling video games of all time which still have millions of players despite launching more than ten years ago!
Created and developed by Rockstar Games, GTA games have been dropping now since 2003, with their best-selling game being Grand Theft Auto V which to date has sold over 200 million copies.
Why is GTA so successful?
GTA was one of the pioneer games for free roam.
- The over 18 capabilities on the game such as shooting guns, strip clubs & stealing cars.
- Constant updates with cool vehicles, new weapons, and DLC events.
With the release of GTA 6 seeming to be just around the corner, we cannot wait to see what new features and graphical advances Rockstar Games can add to the Grand Theft Auto universe.
From stunning landscapes to bustling streets and super realistic NPCs crawling all over the map, this game truly is a classic that will be remembered as one of the most popular video games of the 2010s.
2. Pokemon Games
The Japanese megastar, Pokemon, has been a best-selling video game franchise for several generations now!
With releases such as Gold and Silver, X and Y as well as Diamond & Pearl, as well as a successful Anime, styled Cartoon and trading card game. This franchise truly made childhoods!
As well as a hell of a lot of money…
Since the release of the first Pokemon game in February of 1996, popularity has skyrocketed for the brand as have its game sales with their best-selling game being Pokemon Red, Green & Blue which sold 31.05 million.
Why is Pokemon so successful?
- The colourful, creative Pokemon designs which every kid desires…
- Creating rarity among Pokemon makes everyone want the legendary ones
- Lots of new content and constant video games to retain interest
3. Super Mario Bros
If you have ever played super Mario bros, you get the hype.
The constant battle against the likes of Goomba’s & Bowser makes for quite the entertainment. The fact that every game is pretty much a repeat and still continues to entertain and sell out show how retainable the fanbase is and how fun the game is…
Why is the Mario franchise so successful?
- Release a range of different games including Mario Kart, Mario Olympics & more.
- They created a cast of fun, colourful & entertaining characters with great personalities.
- Released games on the Nintendo Entertainment System (DS + WII)
The Mario franchise is most definitely one of the best-selling video game brands since Pacman! Marios best selling game was Mario Kart Wii – 8 deluxe edition with nearly 50 million copies sold!
There’s no doubt that the release of the Wii U as well as the Nintendo Switch definitely helped the Mario franchise extend its grip further on the gaming market.
4. FIFA
If you have played any of the famous FIFA football games before, you may have thrown your controller at the wall, but nonetheless got back on the games hours later.
That’s the art of FIFA and how they have managed to retain a massive worldwide fanbase for around 20 years now! That and the fact that football is one of the most watched sports in the world, so it makes sense that a football game is going to be some of the most popular video games!
Why is the FIFA gaming franchise so successful?
- Based on one of the world’s most popular sports, so already has a fanbase.
- Amazing graphics of the players, which get better each year.
- Has many engaging game modes including Ultimate Team.
In reality, FIFA isn’t just a video game, it’s more of a lifestyle for most teenagers to grow up on with their friends and fall even further in love with football/soccer! This year, their most popular game sold nearly 30 million copies at a high price (FIFA 18).
Definitely one of the most successful games of all time, due to the fact they have been consistently producing games for around 20 years.
5. Call Of Duty
It wouldn’t be appropriate to call this the best-selling video games list if Call of Duty wasn’t included!
The first-person shooter has been releasing top-tier games for decades now, improving graphics each time, as well as the player experience within both campaign and multiplayer online modes!
Why is the Call Of Duty franchise so successful?
One of the first major first-person shooters.
- Amazing graphics, so good that you feel like you are in a real battle royale game.
- Includes collectibles, such as guns, skins & emotes!
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