Every generation has the video game that defined their childhood.
Ebates, the cash back shopping site, has just released an official
list of greatest hits and misses.
Super Mario Brothers is the top gaming franchise of all time, setting
seven Guinness World Records. Since its launch in 1985 the game has
been a hit; here’s how it performed over the years (in units sold):
· 1985: 55.75 Million (Super Mario Brothers)
· 1988: 17 Million (Super Mario Brothers 3)
· 1990: 20.6 Million (Super Mario World)
· 2009: 29.32 Million (New Super Mario Brothers WII)
The biggest flops through the years include:
· ET: The Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
· Battlecruiser 3000AD (1996)
· Shenmue and Shenmue II (1999)
· APB: All Points Bulletin (2010)
Here is the Best & Worst Video Games in 45 years infographic:
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