Top 10 Best-selling Video Games off all time

Kuni. G. Isaac

It’s no news that in the world of entertainment and recreation, since the beginning of the 21st century, games aside from music rules, nowadays games are made available on all sort of devices in various versions,

What comes as news is that the game industry is now worth an outstanding $159 billion, having an average of over 2.5 billion gamers around the world.

As these games evolve in different versions, ranging in hardware and software, we bring you the top ten bestselling video games of all time.

 

1. Tetris

Year released: 1984

Sales: 500 million copies

Developer: The Tetris Company

The Tetris game comes at the top of the best video games of all times, created by a Russian programmer, Alexey pajitnov in 1984.

Tetris is a simple but addictive game of falling block like objects called tetrominoes,

the player has the ability to rotate this objects in different directions till it forms a complete row giving the player extra points as it disappears.

The Teteris games has been translated into various languages as it spread across of the world.

2. Minecraft

Year released: 2009

Sales: 176 million copies

Developer: Mojang

Minecraft is another best-seller for players of all ages, a sandbox game that allows players to explore, build, and interact with the world around them.

Praised for its educational purpose in teaching children programming and engineering concepts. With its popularity,

Minecraft has become a cultural phenomenon a brand to partner with it and so much more.

3. Grand Theft Auto V

Year released: 2013

Sales: 110 million copies

Developer: Rockstar

On the list of bestselling video games Grand Theft Auto V is an open-world action-adventure game, first released in 2013 and has since been released on several different platforms.

GTA V takes place in the fictional state of San Andreas and revolves around three main characters: Michael De Santa, Franklin Clinton, and Trevor Philips, praised for its graphics, gameplay, and scale. The game has also been notorious, due to its portrayal of violence and crime.

4. Wii Sports

Year released: 2006

Sales: 83 million copies

Developer: Nintendo Wii

Wii Sports was developed by Nintendo 2006 and was included in the Wii console, revolving around five sports games: tennis, baseball, bowling, golf, and boxing.

Wii Sports is also addictive, with its enticing motion-sensing controls that allow players to physically interact with the game.

Wii Sports was a critical success, with many reviewers praising its graphics, gameplay, and overall fun factor.

5. Playerunknown’s Battlegrounds

Year released: 2017

Sales: 50 million copies

Developer: PUBG Corporation

PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds better known in its abbreviate (PUBG) is a battle royale-style video game that released in 2017,

While the concept of battle royale games is not new, PUBG took the gaming world by storm with its immersive graphics and intense gameplay staging 100 players against each other in a last man standing death match.

If you are looking to get hyped up PUBG is for you.

6. Pokémon Red and Blue

Year released: 1996

Sales: 45 million copies

Developer: Nintendo Wii

Today, the Japanese 1996 release” Pokémon” has become a million-dollar name, starting with Pokémon Red and Blue, two of the best-selling video games till this day, these fun packed and addicted games still reign, if you haven’t had your hands on them, now is your chance.

7. Super Mario Bros

Year released: 1985

Sales: 40 million copies

Developer: Nintendo Wii

Being a best seller Super Mario Bros is one of the best-selling video games of all time. The game was released in 1985 for the Nintendo Entertainment System and became an instant classic.

Super Mario Bros. is a side-scrolling platformer game that features Mario, the protagonist, as he tries to rescue Princess Toadstool from Bowser, the antagonist.

The game was incredibly popular and spawned a number of sequels and spin-offs. It also had a profound impact on the video game industry, helping to popularize the side-scrolling genre and cement Nintendo as a leading video game company.
Despite being over 30 years old, Super Mario Bros. is still loved by many gamers today and is considered one of the best.

8. Mario Kart Wii

Year released: 2008

Sales: 37 million copies

Developer: Nintendo Wii

Year released: 2008

Sales: 37 million copies

Developer: Nintendo Wii

The Mario Kart franchise is one of the best-selling video game franchises of all time. The latest installment in the series, Mario Kart Wii, was released in 2008 and has sold over 37 million copies worldwide, making it one of the best-selling video games of all time.

The Mario Kart franchise is known for its fun and competitive gameplay, and Mario Kart Wii is no exception. The game features 32 different race tracks, many of which are based on classic Nintendo franchises such as Mario, Donkey Kong, and The Legend of Zelda.

If you’re looking for a fun and competitive racing game, then Mario Kart Wii is the perfect game for you!

9. Wii Sport Resort

Year released: 2009

Sales: 33 million copies

Developer: Nintendo Wii

The Wii Sports Resort is one of the best-selling video games in the world.

It is a video game that allows players to experience the adrenaline rush of many different sports. The game was developed by Nintendo and was released in 2009.

It quickly became a favorite among gamers of all ages.

The Wii Sports Resort is unique because it uses the Wii MotionPlus accessory. This accessory allows players to have more control over their movements. The Wii MotionPlus accessory is what makes the Wii Sport Resort one of the most popular video games in the world.

10. Diablo 3

Year released: 2012

Sales: 30 million copies

Developer: Activision Blizzard

Diablo 3 is an action role-playing game developed and published by Blizzard Entertainment.

It was released for Microsoft Windows, macOS, and PlayStation 3 in May 2012, for the Xbox 360 in September 2013, and for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One in August 2014.

The game is set in the fictional kingdom of Sanctuary and follows the story of the angel of justice, Tyrael, as he tries to save humanity from the demon lord Diablo.

Diablo 3 is one of the best-selling video games of all time, with over 30 million copies sold worldwide.

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