Mario Reigns as Global Sales Leader

The Mario franchise is the world's best-selling video game series, with 893.5 million copies sold, largely driven by Nintendo's various platforms.

The top 3

  1. Top 3 Best-Selling Mario Games of All Time: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe dominates as the series' top seller with over 60 million units, followed by the original Super Mario Bros. and New Super Mario Bros. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
  2. Mario's Evolution: From Donkey Kong Antagonist to Icon: Originally named 'Jumpman' in the 1981 arcade hit Donkey Kong, Mario evolved from a carpenter to a plumber to avoid legal threats and better fit his urban setting. Mario
  3. Mario vs. Pokémon: The Battle for Franchise Supremacy: While Mario leads in total unit sales, the Pokémon franchise holds the title for the highest-grossing media franchise globally, valued at over $90 billion.

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