Top-Selling Video Game Franchises Globally

The video game industry's most successful franchises are dominated by iconic names, with Nintendo's Mario leading global sales, followed by Tetris and Pokémon.

The top 3

  1. Overall Global Top 3 Best-Selling Series: Mario leads as the best-selling video game franchise globally with 893.5 million copies, followed by Tetris at 520 million, and Pokémon with 515 million copies sold. Nintendo
  2. Nintendo's Top 3 Exclusive Franchises by Sales: Among Nintendo's exclusive intellectual properties, Mario holds the top spot, followed by Pokémon, and then the Wii Series, showcasing the company's diverse best-sellers. Nintendo
  3. The Legend of Zelda's Sales Rank Among Nintendo's Giants: The Legend of Zelda franchise has sold over 190 million units worldwide as of 2026, positioning it as one of Nintendo's highest-grossing series, behind powerhouses like Mario, Pokémon, and the Wii series, but ahead of titles like Donkey Kong and Animal Crossing. The Legend of Zelda

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