Mario

Mario remains the best-selling video game franchise in history, with over 800 million game copies sold across four decades—a volume 35% larger than #1 Pokemon's pure game sales. This iconic series has generated more than $30 billion in revenue from games alone, with mainline entries averaging 15 million sales each, outpacing #3 Call of Duty's per-title average by 5 million units. Its consistent quality ensures it reaches new milestones 20% faster than the average franchise, maintaining a cultural footprint that rivals any competitor.