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  Kutless | June 02, 2007
  Wow Mario was in 1st with 193 mil.
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    Ameer | June 02, 2007
    And you were suprised? o.0
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      volacide | June 02, 2007
      What surprised me at first was Resident Evil being on this list, but then I remembered about Resident Evil 4 and how much of a success that was/is. When I think Resident Evil I think Resident Evil 1, Resident Evil 2, Resident Evil 3: Nemesis, and Resident Evil: Code Veronica.
      I love Resident Evil 4, but compared to the other RE games it's just not the same.
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    monster_hunter666 | June 03, 2007
    i think that mario has done wuite well coming in first place and to think he hasnt even aged yet
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  KingX2 | June 02, 2007
  I wasn't surprised Mario games have high ranking. First, they're fun for everybody and all age groups, second, they are easy to understand and they generally attract a large audience and third, they just rock.
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    Redemption | June 02, 2007
    Great points King X2, but I think you forgot to mention its also one of the longest running franchises in the history of gaming . I think its wide appeal is quite amazing and proves that not all video gamers are attracted to violence (Bopping Bowser on the head isn't really hardcore violence).
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      Final Blade | June 02, 2007
      Even thought mario is the longest running franchises doesnt make them the best. Hell mario is kinda boring and way to easy. I beaten everyone of them with ease. It definitely didnt deserve the top.
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        volacide | June 02, 2007
        In case you didn't see the thread title, it said "best selling" not "best games."
        What do you mean it didn't deserve the top? Are you mad? This is based off of sales figures, people voted with their wallet.
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  gotenks992 | June 02, 2007
  I'm pretty sure IGN had this article up back in December. So it wasn't a shock for me with Mario. Mario's been out for 14 years, classic games always sold very well and people buy Mario games today because it's Mario.
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    Subtle Demise | June 02, 2007
    Try more like 26 years.
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  Kave En | June 02, 2007
  Mario has been around for a while. I am kinda surprised Bond made it on. But Mario is cool though.
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  bbb7002004 | June 02, 2007
  Also, Mario has at least six or seven spin off franchises to boost the number of games featuring Mario.
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  Seung | June 02, 2007
  I was surprised to see that Grand Theft auto wasn't actually in the top five but some of the other ones didn't really surprise me at all like Mario for instance.
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  magicman6095 | June 02, 2007
  mario isnt too surprising since it s been played by everyone
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  Infinite | June 02, 2007
  I also was surprised at the fact that Grand Theft Auto didn't make it into the top five best selling videogames. However, I figured Mario and Pokemon would be ranked the highest. I'm glad to see that Mortal Kombat got on the list.
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  BANDITO ATTACK | June 02, 2007
  MArio is, indeed, a whore. Wario is infinitely cooler.
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  Redalert501 | June 02, 2007
  Wow, this list was very interesting, but not at all surprising. I figured Mario would be at the top (or at least in the top 3) but it's good to see it in print.
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  Ninmecu | June 02, 2007
  haha, little suprised by the mario thing, but my 2 favorites made it up there, Imho I thought Zelda was more loved then Mario..but then again, Mario has too many games.
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  luigi jean | June 02, 2007
  I didn't think Madden was going to beat GTA. I don't find Madden...what's the word....international. I think GTA is known worldwide. I thought FIFA was going to be on that list.
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    Infinite | June 03, 2007
    I too was surprised that Madden beat Grand Theft Auto since Madden NFL is only sold in the United States and Australia.
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  chubbie huicho | June 02, 2007
  Wow GTA wasn't in the top 5 games I thought it would be but it's no surprise that Mario won it
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  StarJet | June 02, 2007
  *groan* why not need for speed? that must be the most sold game in our country though.
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  Jax06 | June 02, 2007
  "When the hell is Ash going to get some balls and evolve Pikachu?"
  
  XD Now I AM a Pokémon fan but I laughed at that one.
  
  Not a very surprising list though.
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    Final Blade | June 02, 2007
    The reason he hasnt if you actually watch the TV shows is cause its to prove any pokemon evolved or not can be powerful. And pikachu is the best, his power keeps pwning team rocket. Why in the world has team rocket keep following ash thats is the most annoying thing ever. Its like Dorton and vulkin following orphan and his friends in the anime orphan.
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  Weldar | June 02, 2007
  Just think, if Gannondorf could remove one platform, Link would be trapped. Then Hyrule would be *bleep*ed.
  
  Science lesson - Nobody can run as fast as Sonic does. He must be on crack.
  
  I laughed so much at those
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  zhaoyun770 | June 02, 2007
  Nice list there.. I thought Final Fantasy would have been even higher though, what with 12+ attempts at it..
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    Final Blade | June 02, 2007
    Its cause 12 really wasnt that good. And i agree it was boring all the way through.
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  gotenks992 | June 02, 2007
  Just want to point out that the list a few months old. So it's not taking into account recent game releases. Like the Diamond/Pearl games would of added alot more sales to Pokemon.
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  NyffTotal90 | June 02, 2007
  Glad to see Dragon Quest on the list, it's a shame the series isn't very big at all in EU/US compared to what it is in Japan.
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  Tainted | June 02, 2007
  I'm surprised that James Bond made the list. The only good game based on James Bond was the 64 game Goldeneye 007. I didn't even know the other games did well at all.
  
  The rest of the list seems pretty fair. I figured Final Fantasy would have been pretty high, and Pokemon and mario were shoe ins.
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  Kutless | June 02, 2007
  Im glad to see bond up there.
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  Jeterocks | June 02, 2007
  sounds like a pretty fair list...of course Mario was going to be at the top, not only is it one of the longest video game out, but it is still pushing out new titles to this day
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  Deis | June 02, 2007
  I think most gamers cut their teeth on Mario. I've still got one of the original game boy cartridgess for it; must be about fifteen years old now.
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  Cloakblade5 | June 02, 2007
  I love that list, it is perfect.
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  tornjinx | June 02, 2007
  Wow, i thought LoZ would be at least in the top three, but it is way lower then i thought. But then agian, i figured mario as number one.
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  Storm | June 02, 2007
  I can't believe that The Sims is in the top 5. I mean, I did buy a lot of their games, but last I heard the franchise hasn't been doing so well. Ah well, glad to see Mario and FF in the top three.
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  neto_360 | June 02, 2007
  I am not surprised at the top three. Mario and Pokemon are obviously very popular and so is Final Fantasy. I would have thought that FF would ahve made more money, but still. It is and always will do great in sales.
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  weskraudaon | June 02, 2007
  I am not surprised with the top 5.James Bond.Not knowing that it selled well.those games were some of the best strategy/action/adventure gamers ever.
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  draxx23bb | June 02, 2007
  The Sims in the top 5 !!!
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  weskraudaon | June 02, 2007
  Do you know how many games came out for that franchise.
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  Aegir | June 02, 2007
  Some of those really surprised me. How the hell did Tomb Raider make the list? =( I think I played one of those games ever. Actually, I think I've only heard of one of those games ever. Silly Lara.
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  Torterra | June 03, 2007
  Pokemon is better than Mario, but Mario has been around longer. They both deserve to be at the top however. They both make great games!
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  tidus04 | June 03, 2007
  Mario has been one of the best games since I been alive but nothing compared to Sonic =D
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  Shiney_Sneasel | June 03, 2007
  id give mario a 10 and pokemon a 10 they both rock
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  Sungod Okami | June 03, 2007
  Wait... The entire Halo franchise never even got 20 million sales? What? You gotta be shittin' me.