In the late 70s, the gaming industry started to boom. Till today, the online video game market continues to grow. Online video games are part of many people’s lives today. Many online video games come and go. Many games managed to remain popular because of their adventure, competition, and community. For decades, many video games have been released. Most of the games become bestselling video games titles in the gaming industry.

Tetris 500 + Million copies sold

Tetris is available for almost every electronic device and is in the market for decades. At the start, it was launched as a computer game. Later on, available for NES and Genesis/Mega Drive. In the next phase, it was available for every major console and phone as well as iPods. It is tremendously successful on Nintendo’s handheld Game boy. Today, it is available in browser versions on websites and Facebook, too.

It is hard to find anyone who has not played this game. This is the reason Tetris has sold hundreds of millions of copies. Though it is 40 years old it is still popular and relevant today. Tetris is a puzzle game. It is so simple and fun that everyone loves to play this game, no matter any age. Even if you are not a gamer, you will love it if you play it once.

Minecraft 238+ Million copies sold

If you are a lego lover, you will love to play Minecraft. Players need to take blocks to build whatever they like. The music of this game is so calming and inviting. You will find the scenery so gorgeous. In this game, you can have panoramic views of your creations. These creations include castles, skyscrapers, roller coasters, etc. are simply WOW.

The main theme of Minecraft is to let gamers create whatever they want. It is the imagination of the gamer/player that guides the gameplay. Once you have created your creation than in the next step you can showcase your work on social media like YouTube to the world. It has been reported that over 238 million copies of Minecraft have been sold till today.

Grand Theft Auto V 150+ Million copies sold

In the gaming world, Grand Theft Auto is true gaming. The blend of action, combat, open-world exploration, and the story make it a perfect choice for many gamers around the world. This is the reason GTA III, Vice City, and GTA IV are among the bestselling games of all time.

But when it’s about GTA V, it has outsold all of them. The popularity of this version can be well imagined with the fact that it is still sold today. Over 150 Million copies have been sold even by August 2021. It can be ranked as the third bestselling online video game of all time.

Wii Sports have sold 82.90 Million copies

If you want to ask which one is the most influential game of all time then Wii Sports will be the best pick. The existence of Wii Sports revolutionized gaming and turn sports into a virtual experience. These properties help drive Wii sales. Wii plays a vital role to get Nintendo back to the top. Almost 83 million copies are being sold of Wii Sports and over 33 Million copies of Wii Sports Resorts.

PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds 70+ Million Copies sold

PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds take its inspiration from the Japanese film Battle Royale. This Japanese film Battle Royale is, without proof, inspiration for The Hunger Games, too. PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds is a royale battle arena shooter. And obviously, numerous online players try to defeat the shooter to be the last one standing.

It is interesting to note that PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds was released in 2017 but till August 2021, over 70 million copies have already been sold. The number is still rising as it is still available for sale. It is not the end of the story of its sales on PC. The mobile version of Battlegrounds has been downloaded more than 1 Billion times. This is a big number for any game downloaded on mobile devices.

Pokémon (First Generation), 45-47 Million Copies sold

The first real splash of Pokémon was made in the U.S. back in December 1997. The successful launch of Pokémon in the U.S. And all credit goes to Nintendo’s massive media blitz. The first generation of Pokémon games (Red, Blue, Yellow, and Green) sales was never listed by Nintendo. But when it was calculated safely, it was discovered that 47 million copies have been sold till today.

Nintendo is a Japanese multinational consumer electronics and video game company headquartered in Kyoto, Japan. When the company released Pokémon, it was a crucial moment. It was not clear whether the company could still produce the hits or not. But to date, Pokémon has become one of the bestselling series in history.

Mario Kart 8/Deluxe 45.53 Million Copies sold

Another masterpiece for Nintendo’s Wii console is Mario Kart 8. The Deluxe edition of Mario Kart 8 is the most popular and generates most of the sales. This edition was released for the Switch. Deluxe has sold 37.08 Million copies whereas Wii U sold 8.45 million and a combined sales of 45.53 Million copies reported by Nintendo.

The additional content released in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe was simply DLC for the Wii U original game. This means if any player using the Wii U can give a massive upgrade through Nintendo’s EShop. It is also reported that Wii U’s online store will be shutting down in early 2022.

Super Mario Bros. 40.24 Million Copies sold

The official announcement of the sales of Super Mario Bros. is 40.24 Million Copies sold. But in the real world, the true number of gamers who have enjoyed Super Mario Bros. is more than the announced number. It is important to note that Super Mario All-Stars came bundled for SNES. This title itself sold in millions. Not only this, currently playable for a free version with a Nintendo Switch Online account.

It’s been 40 years that Super Mario Bros.’ was released. Till today, alone, the physical sales of the game keep it in the top 10 lists. The other benefits to the company from Super Mario Bros. are a whole franchise of games, a TV Show, an underrated film adaptation. This is not the end of the sales story. The company has earned billions of dollars in merchandise sales. It seems that Mario shall stay for many years in the market.

Red Dead Redemption 2. 38 Million Copies sold

Rockstar Games is well known for being the most exciting, immersive, and bestselling game of all time. These releases include Manhunt and Max Payne and one of the bestselling franchises is Red Dead Redemption.

From train chases to shootouts, everyone who has dreamed of being a cowboy Red Dead Redemption was a perfect gaming experience. The sales figures released for Red Dead Redemption 2 shows that 38 million copies have been sold till today.

Mario Kart Wii 37.38 Million Copies sold

The release of Wii in 2006 was a breakout hit and took the world by storm. Wii has been the bestselling of all time. The motion controls were its biggest success. These motion controls helped transform gaming into a physical experience. Nintendo turned the Wii remote into a steering device to control the game motions.

The company, Nintendo, reports that over 37 million copies have been sold of Mario Kart Wii till today.

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How to unlock the Carv.2 tactical rifle in Black Ops Cold War

By Vgamerz , May 8, 2021 8:53 amMay 8, 20210 1278

As per Call of Duty tradition, a new gun has been released alongside the mid-season update. Several other post-launch guns have been introduced in order to fill an unoccupied niche. A good example of that is the ZRG 20mm, which is Cold War‘s hard-hitting, but slow-handling sniper rifle. The Carv.2 continues that tradition by giving Black Ops Cold War a burst gun that falls between the M16 and KSP 45.

Making its first return to the franchise since the original Black Ops, the Carv. 2 is a tactical rifle based on the real-life G11. It is a three-round burst gun that competes directly with the M16 and AUG. The main advantage it has over those two is its superior fire rate. However, that increased fire rate comes at the cost of fewer one-burst kills and a shortened effective range.

Unlocking the Carv.2

As with every other mid-season addition the Carv.2 is unlocked via an in-game challenge. Progression through the battle pass is not required, unlike Season 3’s other two new guns. Thankfully, the required challenge isn’t overly difficult and most players will be able to complete it within two hours.

The challenge is ‘using tactical rifles, rapidly kill 2 or more players in 10 different completed matches’. What the game means by “rapidly kill,” is just to earn a double kill or better. In Black Ops Cold War, a double kill is earned when two enemies are killed within three seconds of one another.

Treyarch is kind enough to run the Nuketown 24/7 playlist all of the time. This is the best playlist to complete just about any unlock challenges in Black Ops Cold War, Carv.2 included. Nuketown is a small map where gunfights occur very often. This is great as it makes it more likely for you to run into multiple enemies in quick succession.

Load into Nuketown 24/7 and choose whatever tactical rifle you are most comfortable with. Pre-aim an angle that you expect the enemy will come from. There are several great spots to do this in Nuketown. Also, being able to predict spawn rotations can help a lot with this challenge as Cold War likes to spawn teammates together. Catching a team just as they spawn is practically a free double kill.

When a double kill medal appears at the top of your screen, that will give progress towards the challenge. Be sure to check the Carv.2 on the create a class menu mid-game to make sure the double kill counted. Finally, do not leave lobbies even after progress is made. Leaving a lobby early will cause any progress to be undone once Cold War is reset.

Even if you reach 10/10 on the challenge by leaving games the Carv.2 will not usable in Black Ops Cold War. It will still display as locked and as soon as the game is reset progress will be set back to 0/10. As for Warzone only players, the best method is to go into Plunder, equip a tactical rifle, and try to get two kills in quick succession. It can help to land in hotspots like Storage Town and Superstore. Also, the Stopping Power field upgrade makes it easier to chain kills together as it provides temporary double damage. Unlike Cold War, lobbies can be left early in Warzone.

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Pokemon Quiz: Test your knowledge with this challenging poll

By Vgamerz , March 6, 2020 10:16 amNovember 14, 20220 1182

To celebrate the release of Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX, I figured a new quiz was in order. With PlayStation Quiz, Xbox Quiz, and Nintendo Quiz all covered, it’s time that we get down to the specifics. From the anime to the games, this quiz covers all the major Pokemon media.

As usual, the format is that questions are in bold and the answers are listed below in italics. Be sure to not peek before locking in your answer. Remember, cheaters never prosper. Otherwise, do your best and good luck!

What is the best selling Pokemon game ever released?

Pokemon Red/Blue/Green/Yellow. These generation one games have shipped over 48 million copies worldwide. Any of the generation one games are acceptable answers here.

Who is the final boss of Pokemon Snap?

Mew. The final level, Rainbow Cloud, tasks the player with capturing as good a picture as possible of the ever-cute mythical creature.

In Pokemon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Sky, what is it that Grovyle steals that causes time to freeze?

Time gears. In the Explorers games, Time Gears are responsible for both the flow of time and Dialga’s sanity. Once the Time Gears are stolen, the god of time himself will begin to succumb to his inner evil.

The legendary golems all represent a different time period of Earth’s history. Regirock represents the _ age whilst Regice and Registeel represent the _ and ___ ages. Fill in the blanks.

Stone, ice, and iron ages. Interestingly, the two new Regis announced for Sword and Shield seem to represent the modern age (electric) and the middle ages (dark/dragon).

In generation 8, what are the full odds of finding a shiny Pokemon?

1/4096. However, using various tactics such as the Masuda method and having a Shiny Charm, these odds can be reduced as low as 1/512.

Pikachu is the official mascot of the Pokemon franchise, but this wasn’t always the case. Who was originally going to be the mascot instead?

Clefairy. The franchise mascot is based off anime protagonist Ash’s signature Pokemon. In the show’s original concept, Ash partnered up with a Clefairy instead of his now-iconic Pikachu.

What country is each of the different main game’s regions based on?

Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, and Sinnoh are all based on varying areas of Japan. Unova is based on the United States, Kalos on France, Alola on the Hawaiian Islands, and Galar on Great Britain.

In the anime Ash finally became a champion by winning Alola’s Pokemon League. What was the team he used in the finals versus Gladion?

Melmetal, Pikachu, and Lycanroc. Strangely, the final battle between Ash and Gladion was only a 3v3. Ash’s big 6v6 battle was instead against Professor Kukui in an exhibition match.

All of Kanto’s cities are named after various colors. Can you name all of the towns and cities that feature in the gen 1 games?

Pallet, Viridian, Pewter, Cerulean, Vermilion, Lavender, Celadon, Fuchsia, Saffron, and Cinnabar. The anime even features unique color named locations such as Wisteria Town and Matcha City.

Theoretically speaking, if you could have a Pokemon on your team that was all 18 different types simultaneously, what would it be weak against?

Rock. With all 18 types, you would have 8 immunities and 9 resistances. However, rock type attacks would still be super effective against you.

How did you get on?

I think whilst still hard, this quiz is doable if you are a die-hard Pokemon fan. For myself, when putting together these questions, I couldn’t remember the answers for questions 9 and 10. Be sure to let us know in the comments what you scored. We’ve love to know!

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PlayStation Quiz: Test Your Knowledge Out With This Challenging Poll

By Vgamerz , February 15, 2020 10:41 amNovember 11, 20220 1037

We’ve covered Xbox and Nintendo, so it’s only natural we do PlayStation quiz too. As usual, this quiz will open up with some fairly straightforward questions but end with some serious brain teasers. As with the other two, all questions are in bold and the answers are italicized below. No cheating and good luck!

Question 1, Easy

The Persona series is actually a spin-off of Atlus’ biggest franchise. What is that franchise called?

Shin Megami Tensei. Bizarrely, even though Persona is primarily a PlayStation exclusive, the Megami Tensei series more often appears on Nintendo’s consoles.

Question 2, Easy

Who are the two main characters in The Last of Us?

Ellie and Joel. Interestingly, even though some guides suggest their surnames are Williams and Miller, neither are ever confirmed in-game.

Question 3, Medium

Who was PlayStation’s first mascot?

Crash Bandicoot. From 1996 to 2000, Crash was officially both Sony Entertainment and PlayStation’s mascot. Sony wanted an animal mascot that they felt defined their platform. He would later be replaced by Spyro and then finally Nathan Drake.

Question 4, Medium

How many Final Fantasy games have been exclusive to PlayStation platforms? Bonus points if you can name them.

Surprisingly, only four have ever been PlayStation exclusives. To be specific, there’s Final Fantasy 9, 10, X2, and 12. Although you could also count VII Remake which will be exclusive until 2021.

Question 5, Medium

What are the Metal Gear games named after?

The Metal Gear are colossal mecha enemies typically used for launching nuclear weaponry. They are devastating powerful machines that, if not dealt with, could cause the end of the world.

Question 6, Hard

Gran Turismo 4 featured over 700 unique cars. But what car was the reward for reaching 100% completion?

I’ll accept two answers here. The official answer is the Formula Gran Turismo ’04, but any reference to the 2004-era Formula 1 cars will do. By the way, this is still the most cars to ever feature on any PlayStation racing game.

Question 7, Hard

What year do the events of Horizon Zero Dawn take place?

Some of the lore is inexact but the events themselves seem to start in the year 3020. Protagonist Aloy is born a year later. However, the gameplay itself doesn’t begin until Aloy is an adult, in the year 3040.

Question 8, Hard

Lara Croft is the famous English explorer and protagonist of the Tomb Raider franchise. But where in London was she born?

According to her original biography entry, Lara was born in Wimbledon, London. Yes, that’s the same Wimbledon where the annual tennis grand slam takes place. Admittedly, the new PlayStation reboots may change this in the future.

Question 9, Very Hard

In the original God of War, there’s’ an Easter egg which shows Kratos killing game designer David Jaffe for interrupting him. What did you have to do to trigger this?

After beating the game, the player must destroy both statues present in the throne room. Doing so can take hundreds of hits and the game gives no visible indicator that the statues are taking damage. God knows how anyone figured this out.

Question 10, Very Hard

What two real-life personalities were used as a basis for current PlayStation mascot Nathan Drake’s physical design?

The obvious link is Harrison Ford, given his role as Indiana Jones. However, Ford was only a secondary inspiration for Drake’s appearance. The primary inspiration was actually Johnny Knoxville from Jackass. The more you know.

Tell us your score about PlayStation Quiz

So how did you get on PlayStation quiz? I don’t think this quiz was quite as difficult as the others, but I’d still be surprised if anyone managed to get all ten correct. Finally, be sure to let us know down in the comments on how well you did.

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The Surprising Benefits Of Using Mixer and YouTube Live

By Vgamerz , January 27, 2020 11:53 amJanuary 27, 20200 1323

Since its launch in 2011, Twitch has rapidly become the dominant live streaming platform for most content. Just last year, Twitch managed to attract 15 million daily active users and features over 27,000 paid partners. Those numbers are healthy enough to make Twitch the 35^th most visited website worldwide, ahead of Twitter, eBay, and Mixer.

However, that might not stay the case forever. Many competing platforms like Microsoft’s Mixer and Google’s YouTube Live have managed to tempt big-name streamers to move across. But why is this? What about these alternative platforms is so attractive for streamers?

What are the Benefits of Mixer?

First and foremost, the most obvious attraction is money. Whilst Mixer won’t bring in as many active viewers for most people, Microsoft is more than willing to pay for a content creators’ exclusive rights. Case in point, reports suggest streaming sensation Ninja was paid at least $6,000,000 to make the move.

It’s not just the massive streamers who are making bank either. Overwatch creator Harbleu was supposedly offered $500,000 to become a Mixer streamer. It’s possible Facebook Gaming can offer even more but a move there is ill-advised given the lack of long-term stability for streamers.

Just to be clear, it isn’t just about the money. Mixer actually has a few neat standout features which can’t be found elsewhere. For example, Mixer’s Faster Than Light Steaming Protocol allows for sub-one second latency between the stream and chat. This is very beneficial when streaming any activity that requires or benefits from chat interaction.

On top of that, Mixer also has a really well implemented co-streaming system. This allows content creators to stream both their perspectives together on one stream without the need for complicated software. Console users can also benefit from this as Mixer has the best Xbox One streaming support of any platform.

What are the Benefits of YouTube Live?

Given Google’s impressive track record of growing websites, it’s a safe bet to assume YouTube Live will one day be huge. It’s already gotten major eSports leagues to move across with both the Overwatch League and CoD League now being exclusive to the platform. But they’re run by big companies. Why should you care about it?

For starters, it’s important to understand how YouTube Live’s viewership differs from Twitch and Mixer. Whilst those platforms are primarily aimed at core gamers, YouTube is far more casual friendly. In other words, it’s primary competitors are actually Facebook and Twitter.

When compared to these platforms, YouTube offers far superior streaming quality, chat interaction, and revenue. In saying that, it’s worth remembering that YouTube can be questionable in its methods of reviewing monetization. Just recently, Virtual YouTuber Natsuiro Matsuri got demonetized as the system thought she was stealing content from the very highlight channels that repost her streams. Similar cases happen scarily often.

Even so, if you can stay monetized there’s no doubting YouTube offers some very good rates for content creators. There’s a good reason why it’s the largest video sharing website ever made.

Another advantage to YouTube is that its complex encoding system can make streams more accessible to a certain audience. Many Twitch VoDs end up only being available in Source quality, often 1080p. Meanwhile, YouTube streams are compressed and far more forgiving on bandwidth.

Finally, YouTube will keep streams up on your channel for as long as you want. In comparison, both Twitch and Mixer limit how long your streams stay available. This can help create a long-term culture among fan bases and allow fans to revisit their favourite content.

Are They Really Worth Using?

Honestly, there’s a lot of hassle involved with converting from Twitch to another platform. And even if you do, issues like Mixer’s inability to attract new viewers and YouTube’s questionable monetization practices are serious problems. All in all, most streamers are probably better sticking with Twitch for the time being.

If you are planning to opt for a different platform, it has to be in faith of their potential. Right now, both Mixer and YouTube Live are lacking but the future could be different. They’re both young compared to Twitch and so naturally need time to grow. Both Microsoft and Google have shown serious interest in investing and improving their services. Perhaps with some time and love, these platforms can become something well worth every content creator’s time.

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Xbox Quiz: Test Your Knowledge Out With This Challenging Poll

By Vgamerz , January 24, 2020 2:43 pmNovember 14, 20220 979

Hello all and welcome back to yet another gaming quiz! As with the Nintendo Quiz, for Xbox quiz, the questions will amp up in difficulty as you work through them. The first few questions only require common gaming knowledge, but the last couple will challenge even the biggest Xbox fan.

Once again, the format is that questions are in bold and answers are below in italics. No peeking at the answer until you’re locked in. Let’s start the Xbox Quiz and good luck to all!

Question 1, Easy

In which country does Forza Horizon 3 take place?

A nice and easy start. Forza Horizon 3 is set in Australia. Also, it featured several unique Australian cars very rarely seen in games such as the Holden Sandman and Holden 50-2106 FX Ute.

Question 2, Easy

Who is the protagonist of the Gears of War series?

In every mainline game at least, Marcus Fenix is the protagonist of the Gears of War series. However, 2013’s Gears of War Judgment features Damon Baird and Augustus Cole in the leading roles instead.

Question 3, Medium

Before Forza Horizon, Xbox’s signature arcade racer was the PGR series. What does PGR stand for?

PGR stands for Project Gotham Racing. Last released in 2009, PGR4 was Bizarre Creations’ last game before Blur’s failure prompted Activision to close them down.

Question 4, Medium

In the original Halo trilogy, the Covenant act as the primary antagonistic race for Master Chief to defeat. Halo 4 saw this change. What is the name of the new mechanical warriors that now take their place?

Featuring in Halo 4 and Halo 5, the Promethean are Master Chief’s newest primary enemy. Side fact, whilst they weren’t exactly an enemy of Master Chief, the Flood could be considered the primary antagonists of Halo 2.

Question 5, Medium

Just this year Planet Zoo was released by Frontier Developments but back in 2013, the same studio made a similar game for Xbox. What was that game?

It was Zoo Tycoon, of course. Originally debuting in 2001, Zoo Tycoon is widely considered to be one of the greatest tycoon games ever made. Unfortunately, it’s future looks bleak with Frontier Developments choosing to focus on their own projects instead.

Question 6, Hard

**Who was the head designer behind the Fable series before they left Microsoft in 2012 for being “ashamed,” of Fable 3?**

Ah, you didn’t expect a question challenging your general industry knowledge? Either way, the answer is British game pioneer Peter Molyneux. He has also directed development for Theme Park, Black & White, and Dungeon Keeper.

Question 7, Hard

Rare Replay was released in 2015 as a celebration of Rare Games’ 30^th anniversary. Many classics like R.C Pro-Am and Battletoads appear, but was is the oldest game featured in the collection?

There are three games from 1983 bundled in Rare Replay. Of these three, Jetpac, originally released for the ZC Spectrum, is the oldest. You’ve got to give Xbox credit. This collection was a fantastic way to bring back so many iconic franchises.

Question 8, Hard

Cuphead’ gameplay is actually split up into two separate frame rates. The gameplay itself runs at one framerate whilst the animation runs at another. What are these two frame rates?

This question probably seems tougher at first glance than it actually is. The gameplay runs at a very standard 60 FPS whilst the animations run at 24 FPS. This is because many animated films run at 24 frames per second and the Cuphead team wanted to simulate that movie feel.

Question 9, Very Hard

Trials HD’s infamous Marathon achievement has the player complete the game’s hardest Ultimate Endurance tournament with zero faults. How many tracks did you have to flawlessly complete in a row to get this achievement?

20 whole tracks in a row. That’s hard enough but would you believe it was actually more difficult to get on release. The original Xbox 360 game’s Marathon achievement featured 24 tracks and several hard difficulty tracks. This was down toned as it was considered nearly impossible to get.

Question 10, Very Hard

In total, Xbox has published 9 games in its Kinect Games series. Name all of them.

A very difficult question as this requires in-depth knowledge of very niche titles. In alphabetical order, the 9 are Kinect Adventures, Joy Ride, Party, Rush, Sports, Sports Rivals, Sports: Season Two, Star Wars, and Disneyland Adventures.

What is your Score?

And with that, we can bring the Xbox quiz to a close. I tried to cover as many Xbox exclusives series as possible to truly test all of you. So how did you get on? Did you find the questions harder than expected or did you smash them? Be sure to let us know in the comments and share this article if you enjoyed it.

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Nintendo Quiz: Test Your Knowledge Out With This Challenging Poll

By Vgamerz , January 18, 2020 2:54 amSeptember 15, 20220 1377

Nintendo Quiz

Welcome everyone to something a little different! Today, you’re going to be taking my Nintendo quiz to test your knowledge of Japan’s biggest publisher. Fair warning, these questions start out easy enough but get harder and harder as you progress. Only true Nintendo veterans even have a chance of getting all ten right.

The format has the questions in bold and the answer below in italics. Be sure to avoid looking at the italic text before you’ve locked in your answer. Anyway, good luck and no cheating!