Classic Video Game Brands
When you think back to some of the video games from your childhood, there are likely some games that still have newer versions being released to this day. These are extremely successful franchises that seem like they could go on forever.
Let’s take a look at some of the most successful video game series since the Nintendo system became popular in the 1980s. Maybe one of your favorites will be mentioned here, as some of them are offered on more than one platform.
Some might argue that it all started with the birth of Mario, a character created by Nintendo during the mid 1980s.
When Nintendo was released, many people received Super Mario Brothers, a complimentary game, with the system. Little did people know that Mario and Luigi would turn out to be two of the most recognizable video game figures in the history of the genre. There have been so many releases in this series on different platforms, and the brand shows no signs of slowing down.
Every sports lover has played John Madden football at some point in time. EA Sports has created the most realistic football simulation in the world, and no brand can seemingly compete with it. Madden has ruled the world of football video games for almost twenty years now.
You’d think that there’s only so much one could do to improve a football video game, but every release is packed with enjoyable new features that keeps gamers coming back to buy each new version of the game.
Those who enjoy role playing games go crazy for Grand Theft Auto. Between the great action, the enjoyable music, and the impressive and realistic representations of different American cities, there’s so much to love about the numerous versions of Grand Theft Auto.
Scores of people wait on line to pick this game up every time it’s released, and this series has been going strong for over a decade now. It’s clear that it’s here to stay.
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