Debuting in 2007, Assassin's Creed has sold more than 200 million units. Considering the impact of the first Assasin titles and different DLCs and microtransactions, it's hard to determine the exact number of games sold.
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The Sims have changed life simulation games by offering players unprecedented control over virtual characters. The Sims 4, the latest installment, has achieved remarkable success and has 30 million sales worldwide.
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The LEGO franchise offers range of gaming experiences, from action-packed adventures to puzzle-solving challenges. There have been more than a hundred LEGO games during the last few decades, and they managed to generate more than 200 million sales.
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Minecraft is one of the first games that comes to mind when talking about the best-selling video game franchises. It holds the title of the best-selling game of all time, with over 300 million copies sold across various platforms. In 2014, tech giant Microsoft acquired Minecraft for $2.5 billion.
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FIFA was one of the longest-running franchises, delivering the best football games on the market annually for over 30 years. During this period, EA has got staggering 325 million copies sold. Unfortunately, the FIFA era ended in 2023 due to changes in licensing agreements, forcing EA to rename the series to EA Sports FC.
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Grand Theft Auto has evolved into one of the biggest video game franchises in the world. The video game series has 425 million sales, with GTA V alone selling more than 190 million copies. With the highly anticipated GTA VI on the line, Grand Theft Auto may potentially surpass its closest competitors in the upcoming years.
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The Call of Duty franchise has gone through tough periods, and now it stays as the #1 best-selling game series in the first-person shooter genre. While sale figures may vary depending on the source, the franchise undoubtedly boasts a massive player base and more than 400 million sales.
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The Pokémon franchise captured the hearts of millions, generated more than $88 billion, and got more than 480 million sales worldwide. Pokémon game series always bring innovations, and now it's hot on the heels of Tetris in terms of overall sales.
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The unfazed king of puzzle games, Tetris is a timeless classic that attracts gamers of different generations. Through the years the title has been sold 495 million times, with over 70 million being physical copies.
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It wasn't hard to guess that Mario is the best-selling video game series of all time with over 880 million copies sold globally. The staggering number is nearly twice ahead of its closest competitors. Not only that, the Mario franchise continues to develop with new titles achieving multi-million sales annually.
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Some of the most popular gaming franchises generate billions of dollars each year, and we bet you know these games. In this guide, we've gathered the best-selling video game franchises of all time. Grab a coffee and prepare to be amazed by these insane numbers.
