The popularity of video games around the world has grown over the past few decades. Playing the games is a great way to pass free time with friends and family. The US alone had buyers spend over $20 billion on video games in 2015. In most developed countries, it is hard to find a home without a gaming device or console. Without any doubt, people love video games and they will only get better with time as technology evolves. However, there are games that have remained popular over the years, some are as old as 25 years.
Here are several most popular games of all time
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare
The interactive gameplay and awesome graphics made this game one of the top multiplayer games. Activision released the game in 2007 and it is a first person shooter game. The game turned out to be so successful that by 2009 13 million copies had been sold. Some of the awards won by this game include the IGN best Xbox game. The player takes up the roles of different characters during various missions. Each mission has its own unique objectives.
The interactive gameplay and awesome graphics made this game one of the top multiplayer games. Activision released the game in 2007 and it is a first person shooter game. The game turned out to be so successful that by 2009 13 million copies had been sold. Some of the awards won by this game include the IGN best Xbox game. The player takes up the roles of different characters during various missions. Each mission has its own unique objectives.
Super Mario 64
This game was releases by Nintendo in 1996 and it was designed for the Nintendo 64. Nintendo sold over 10 million copies making it quite a success. With the help of brilliant minds like Shigeru Miyamoto, 3D technology was introduced. However, the technology was in its baby steps and did not pick up right away. The gameplay and plot is simple, Mario is the main character as well as the hero. He jumps over his enemies and he has to rescue Princess Peach who is kidnapped.
This game was releases by Nintendo in 1996 and it was designed for the Nintendo 64. Nintendo sold over 10 million copies making it quite a success. With the help of brilliant minds like Shigeru Miyamoto, 3D technology was introduced. However, the technology was in its baby steps and did not pick up right away. The gameplay and plot is simple, Mario is the main character as well as the hero. He jumps over his enemies and he has to rescue Princess Peach who is kidnapped.
Grand Theft Auto:Vice City
Rockstar North (DMA design) developed the game in 2002 and it became one of the most graphically appealing games. It was so good that in the same year it became a bestseller. The same good fortune made it the best-selling game for PlayStation 2 ever. Later on in 2003 PC and Xbox versions were released. As its popularity grew, the game became available on more platforms such as Mac and Steam. Today there are both IOS and Android versions. The plot of the game revolves around drug dealers, gangs and crime. The player has full control over the main character in an aim to achieve particular goals during missions.
Rockstar North (DMA design) developed the game in 2002 and it became one of the most graphically appealing games. It was so good that in the same year it became a bestseller. The same good fortune made it the best-selling game for PlayStation 2 ever. Later on in 2003 PC and Xbox versions were released. As its popularity grew, the game became available on more platforms such as Mac and Steam. Today there are both IOS and Android versions. The plot of the game revolves around drug dealers, gangs and crime. The player has full control over the main character in an aim to achieve particular goals during missions.
The Sims
Over 200 million copies were successfully sold around the world. This is one of the most successful video games of all time and was developed by Maxis. The game is a life simulation where the player creates characters known as Sims. The characters are placed in houses/homes or you build houses/homes for them. The goal is to satisfy their desires and determine their moods. The game is considered to be a sand box game because there are no defined goals.
Tetris
The mastermind behind Tetris was Alexey Pajitnov, a Russian. He came up with the name Tetris by using the Greek name which is a numerical prefix and tennis his favourite sport. Tetris was officially released in 1984 and became a household name in the gaming industry. The game involves placing tiles together in an aim to match them and gain points. The game’s development was inspired by a board game known as Pentomino where by the player must fit 12 different shapes into a box. Today, I is estimated that over a billion people have played the game. Without any doubt, Tetris is one of the greats.
Nintendogs
Developed for the Nintendo DS a hand held gaming console. The plot of the game revolves around a live simulation with pets. By 2011, over 20 million copies were sold all over the world. The game was first released in Japan in 2005. The goal of the game is to pet a dog by utilising the touch screen and inbuilt microphone of the Nintendo DS. Player interaction is made possible through the wireless link system built in to the console. The game won a number of awards including the PC World award back in 2006.
Final Fantasy VII
Was first released back in 1997 specifically for the Sony PlayStation, later in 1998, a PC version was released. Over 10 million copies were sold worldwide. The popularity of the game was driven by the 3D graphics hat were incorporated in to the game. This made the game graphically appealing to most gaming enthusiasts. Other aspects that made the game so popular include the music, story and game play. The plot follows the story of a mercenary known as Cloud Strife. Cloud joins a group that is fighting an organisation that is trying to use the planet’s life as an energy source.
Half-Life2
The game was developed for 5 five years and released in November 2004. The game suffered a leak which ended up being distributed through the internet. The game gained popularity because of its gameplay and sound tracks. Other aspects that made the game appealing include the graphics and the story line. In 2012, the game was awarded the �Game of the Decade Award’. Over 10 million copies of the game were sold all over the world. The player starts out with nothing and builds up his her arsenal. It is a first person shooting game.
The game was developed for 5 five years and released in November 2004. The game suffered a leak which ended up being distributed through the internet. The game gained popularity because of its gameplay and sound tracks. Other aspects that made the game appealing include the graphics and the story line. In 2012, the game was awarded the �Game of the Decade Award’. Over 10 million copies of the game were sold all over the world. The player starts out with nothing and builds up his her arsenal. It is a first person shooting game.
Chrono Trigger
It was published by square/Square Enix back in 1995. The game was made in particular for the Nintendo platform. However, four years later in 1999, a PlayStation version was released. In 2008 a version for the Nintendo DS was also developed. The game became a huge success because of the great graphics, multiple endings and quests. The player controls the main character
It was published by square/Square Enix back in 1995. The game was made in particular for the Nintendo platform. However, four years later in 1999, a PlayStation version was released. In 2008 a version for the Nintendo DS was also developed. The game became a huge success because of the great graphics, multiple endings and quests. The player controls the main character
StarCraft
Blizzard released the game in 1998 and it is still a popular game. StarCraft is famed for raising the bar for other strategy based games that were developed later. Ten years later after its release, over 6 million copies had been sold all over the world. The plot follows a science fiction approach set within the Milky Way Galaxy.
Blizzard released the game in 1998 and it is still a popular game. StarCraft is famed for raising the bar for other strategy based games that were developed later. Ten years later after its release, over 6 million copies had been sold all over the world. The plot follows a science fiction approach set within the Milky Way Galaxy.
Pokémon Red, Blue, and Green
Designed for the Gameboy and sold by Nintendo. In its heydays, over 20 million copies were sold. Game freak developed the game and was first released in Japan in 1996. In Japan, Game Freak released the first versions of the game which were Red and Green. Later in the same year, the Blue version was released as a special edition. Much later the yellow version was released.
Designed for the Gameboy and sold by Nintendo. In its heydays, over 20 million copies were sold. Game freak developed the game and was first released in Japan in 1996. In Japan, Game Freak released the first versions of the game which were Red and Green. Later in the same year, the Blue version was released as a special edition. Much later the yellow version was released.
Resident Evil IV
The game exists in different versions to serve several platforms including Wii, PlayStation 3, and Microsoft. In 2005, the game was a formidable contender for the game of the year award. Initially, the game was intended for Game Cubase and a PlayStation 2 version was announced before the release of the game.
The game exists in different versions to serve several platforms including Wii, PlayStation 3, and Microsoft. In 2005, the game was a formidable contender for the game of the year award. Initially, the game was intended for Game Cubase and a PlayStation 2 version was announced before the release of the game.
Halo 2
The game was officially released in November 2004 and was designed for the Xbox. Three years later in 2007 a Microsoft version was also released. The game has great graphics and has features that allow for multiplayer maps. In the US over 5 million copies were sold. Played in first person, the player uses both human and alien weapons to advance.
Character together with his companions in an aim to navigate a fictional two dimensional world.
The game was officially released in November 2004 and was designed for the Xbox. Three years later in 2007 a Microsoft version was also released. The game has great graphics and has features that allow for multiplayer maps. In the US over 5 million copies were sold. Played in first person, the player uses both human and alien weapons to advance.
Character together with his companions in an aim to navigate a fictional two dimensional world.
Street Fighter II: The World Warrior
Initially, it was made for the arcades in the early 90s. Later in 1992, a version for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System was developed. The players are engaged in close quarter combat in an aim to diminish the opponent’s strength and vitality. The game was positively recieved with more than 12 million copies being sold. The revenue accrued from the game in 1993 stood at a staggering $1.5 billion. It is estimated in the same year, over 25 million Americans played the game at home or at arcades. This is one of the great success stories in the gaming industry.
Initially, it was made for the arcades in the early 90s. Later in 1992, a version for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System was developed. The players are engaged in close quarter combat in an aim to diminish the opponent’s strength and vitality. The game was positively recieved with more than 12 million copies being sold. The revenue accrued from the game in 1993 stood at a staggering $1.5 billion. It is estimated in the same year, over 25 million Americans played the game at home or at arcades. This is one of the great success stories in the gaming industry.
World of Warcraft
Blizzard released this game in 1994 and it is a multiplayer online role playing game. The setting of the game is in a Warcraft universe. The game is popular throughout the world with over 10 million players and it is the most subscribed multiplayer online role-playing game.
Blizzard released this game in 1994 and it is a multiplayer online role playing game. The setting of the game is in a Warcraft universe. The game is popular throughout the world with over 10 million players and it is the most subscribed multiplayer online role-playing game.
Pac-Man
This is still a popular game all around the world and needs no introduction. Pac-Man was developed in 1980 and it became a hit almost immediately. It is considered to be the most popular arcade game of all time. The game generate over $2 million before 1990. Due to this achievements, Pac-Mac is still a legendary creation. The player must navigate Pac-Man through a maze while eating up all the Pac dots. The player must also avoid the four multi-coloured ghosts Clyde, Pinky, Blinky and Inky.
This is still a popular game all around the world and needs no introduction. Pac-Man was developed in 1980 and it became a hit almost immediately. It is considered to be the most popular arcade game of all time. The game generate over $2 million before 1990. Due to this achievements, Pac-Mac is still a legendary creation. The player must navigate Pac-Man through a maze while eating up all the Pac dots. The player must also avoid the four multi-coloured ghosts Clyde, Pinky, Blinky and Inky.
Doom
Released in 1993, it was a first shooter game, though not the first one. In 1993 when the game was released, many claimed it was way ahead of its time. It laid the base and set new standards for first shooter games. The player takes up the role of a marine known as Doomguy who fights of demons from hell. It is estimated that as much as 20 million people have played the game. This game is truly one of the best games of all time and its legacy will live on for long.
Released in 1993, it was a first shooter game, though not the first one. In 1993 when the game was released, many claimed it was way ahead of its time. It laid the base and set new standards for first shooter games. The player takes up the role of a marine known as Doomguy who fights of demons from hell. It is estimated that as much as 20 million people have played the game. This game is truly one of the best games of all time and its legacy will live on for long.
Super Metroid
Developed and released in 1994 for the Super Nintendo, it is action and adventure packed. It is also known as Metroid 3. Much later in 2007, a Wii version was released. The plot of the game involves a character known as Samus Aran who tries to retrieve a Metroid from space pirates. Due to popularity and positive reviews, the game was awarded the �Game of the Year Award’ in 1994. Also in the same year it received another award, �The Editor’s Choice’. In 2003 it was ranked as one of the best action games
Developed and released in 1994 for the Super Nintendo, it is action and adventure packed. It is also known as Metroid 3. Much later in 2007, a Wii version was released. The plot of the game involves a character known as Samus Aran who tries to retrieve a Metroid from space pirates. Due to popularity and positive reviews, the game was awarded the �Game of the Year Award’ in 1994. Also in the same year it received another award, �The Editor’s Choice’. In 2003 it was ranked as one of the best action games
Metal Gear Solid
Developed and released by Konami Computer Entertainment in 1998. The game had characters developed to have their own personalities, will to fight and ideologies. Over 6 million copies were sold making the game one of the most successful. The popularity was drawn from the depth and action packed story line. The main character, a soldier, aims to neutralize a terrorist organisation. It was specifically released for the PlayStation.
Developed and released by Konami Computer Entertainment in 1998. The game had characters developed to have their own personalities, will to fight and ideologies. Over 6 million copies were sold making the game one of the most successful. The popularity was drawn from the depth and action packed story line. The main character, a soldier, aims to neutralize a terrorist organisation. It was specifically released for the PlayStation.
GoldenEye 007
The game was released for the Nintendo 64 back in 1997. It is one of the best action packed videogames and became the party game of the late 90s. It is a first shooter game developed by RARE and it is based on GoldenEye, a James Bond movies released in 1995.
The game was released for the Nintendo 64 back in 1997. It is one of the best action packed videogames and became the party game of the late 90s. It is a first shooter game developed by RARE and it is based on GoldenEye, a James Bond movies released in 1995.
Sid Meier’s Civilization
The goal in the game is to put up an empire that will last for as long as possible. The player needs to have micromanagement skills. In one way or another the game may be similar to Sims City, however, it was not as popular. By March 2008 more than 7 million copies were sold. The game was made for MicroProse in 1991. The game is considered to be a frontrunner for all 4X genres that consist of exterminate, explore, expand and exploit.
The goal in the game is to put up an empire that will last for as long as possible. The player needs to have micromanagement skills. In one way or another the game may be similar to Sims City, however, it was not as popular. By March 2008 more than 7 million copies were sold. The game was made for MicroProse in 1991. The game is considered to be a frontrunner for all 4X genres that consist of exterminate, explore, expand and exploit.
Brain Age
This game is unique in its own capacity, it gives the player a set of mathematical questions, puzzles and Stroop tests. The game’s development was inspired by the work that Dr. Kawashima had done. The game has been successful with almost 20 million copies being sold. The game has won awards for its innovation and overall quality. Just like the Nintendog, the game was designed for the Nintendo DS.
This game is unique in its own capacity, it gives the player a set of mathematical questions, puzzles and Stroop tests. The game’s development was inspired by the work that Dr. Kawashima had done. The game has been successful with almost 20 million copies being sold. The game has won awards for its innovation and overall quality. Just like the Nintendog, the game was designed for the Nintendo DS.
Need for Speed
With over 100 million copies being sold, Need for Speed is the most successful racing game of all time. In 1995, the game was released and it was intended for 5th generation gaming consoles. The game became popular among racing fanatics largely because of the impressive graphics, cars and modifications. The plot is simple in all the variations of Need for Speed racing games because it is similar. The player participates in a race in an aim to win. Winning races allows the player to access certain cars and modifications.
With over 100 million copies being sold, Need for Speed is the most successful racing game of all time. In 1995, the game was released and it was intended for 5th generation gaming consoles. The game became popular among racing fanatics largely because of the impressive graphics, cars and modifications. The plot is simple in all the variations of Need for Speed racing games because it is similar. The player participates in a race in an aim to win. Winning races allows the player to access certain cars and modifications.
Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
This game was released in 1998 by NES and it quickly became popular on the Gameboy. What set this game apart from others were the graphics, they were quite impressive. The game play was also spectacular in comparison with other Zelda games for the Gameboy. Legend of Zelda was intended for the Nintendo 64DD but NES released the game on a 256 MB cartridge. This was the largest capacity cartridge that NES ever produced, it came with 3D graphics.
This game was released in 1998 by NES and it quickly became popular on the Gameboy. What set this game apart from others were the graphics, they were quite impressive. The game play was also spectacular in comparison with other Zelda games for the Gameboy. Legend of Zelda was intended for the Nintendo 64DD but NES released the game on a 256 MB cartridge. This was the largest capacity cartridge that NES ever produced, it came with 3D graphics.
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