What is Nintendo's big 3?

Super Mario, Metroid, and Zelda are the big three in a sense that they became the pillars that defined Nintendo as a developer. Metroid may struggle in sales comparatively to some newer franchises, but it still very much defines who Nintendo is.
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What are the Nintendo Big Three?

It was a tough call between Metroid and Pokemon for my third, but I do think Metroid has helped contribute to Nintendo's reputation as a legacy game developer moreso than Pokemon.
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  • Super Mario Bros.
  • The Legend of Zelda.
  • Pokemon.
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What is Nintendo's biggest franchise?

So here they are: Nintendo's 10 best-selling franchises of all time.
  1. Mario. Sales: Over 763 million sold.
  2. Pokémon. Sales: Over 380 million sold. ...
  3. The Wii Series. Sales: Over 204 million sold. ...
  4. The Legend of Zelda. Sales: Over 133 million sold. ...
  5. Donkey Kong. Sales: Over 82 million sold. ...
  6. Animal Crossing. ...
  7. Super Smash Bros. ...
  8. Game & Watch. ...
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What is Nintendo's most successful game?

Wii Sports has sold 82.78 million copies since its 2006 release, making it Nintendo's best-selling game of all time across all consoles.
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What is Nintendo's flagship game?

Mario. It's no surprise that Nintendo's mascot is also its bigger selling. Altogether, Mario has appeared in over 200 video-games. However, it's the main series Mario games that are the best selling.
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What is the least popular Nintendo console?

Putting aside the huge flop that was the Virtual Boy, the Wii U is Nintendo's least popular video game console.
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Did Nintendo make Pokemon?

Pokémon. Pokémon, electronic game series from Nintendo that debuted in Japan in February 1996 as Pokémon Green and Pokémon Red. The franchise later became wildly popular in the United States and around the world.
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Is Yoshi more popular than Mario?

According to a survey conducted in May 2021, Yoshi was the most popular character of the Super Mario franchise in Japan, with more than 18 percent of respondents stating to like this character the most. The survey was conducted due to the 35th anniversary of the release of Super Mario Bros.
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What is Ubisoft's best selling game?

1 Far Cry 5 - 25 Million

The game was the fastest-selling entry in the Far Cry franchise, grossing more than 300 million dollars in the first week of its release. Sources say that Far Cry 5 sold more than 25 million copies making it the bestselling Ubisoft game.
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Where is Nintendo most popular?

In the last measured period the company saw the most revenue in the Americas, generating over 731 billion yen (approximately 6.65 billion U.S. dollars) that year. Europe was the second highest grossing region for the company.
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What are Nintendo's biggest IPS?

Franchises
  • Mario (776.80 million) Super Mario (396.80 million) Mario Kart (166.41 million) ...
  • Pokémon (380.00 million)
  • Wii Series (204.74 million)
  • The Legend of Zelda (135.38 million)
  • Animal Crossing (74.16 million)
  • Super Smash Bros (69.46 million)
  • Donkey Kong (65.00 million)*
  • Kirby (44.04 million)
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What came after Wii?

The Wii U was the successor to the Wii and Nintendo's answer to the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. It is the first Nintendo console to support high-definition graphics, and is primarily controlled using the touchscreen-enabled Wii U GamePad.
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Is Mario Kart 8 still popular?

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is the best selling game on the Switch, with over 40 million units sold since its release in 2017. Its popularity will likely continue to soar well into 2023 with the gradual release of new tracks via the Booster Course Pass.
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Who is the best Mario enemy?

'Super Mario's Most Iconic Enemies Ranked, From Goombas to Boo and Everything in Between
  1. Koopa Troopa.
  2. Boo. ...
  3. Piranha Plant. ...
  4. Chain Chomp. ...
  5. Goomba. ...
  6. Shy Guy. Shy Guys are another novelty brought by Super Mario Bros. ...
  7. Bomb-Omb. Super Mario's explosive enemies were first introduced in Super Mario Bros. ...
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Who is Mario greatest enemy?

As the primary hero of his games, Mario endures a lot of obstacles along the way. This is understandable, as they are a necessity when it comes to being the hero of a video game. No matter what game the player chooses to try, Mario will face a number of tough opponents who are working for his biggest enemy, Bowser.
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What does the T stand for in Yoshis name?

“Yoshi, properly known as T. Yoshisaur Munchakoopas, had been held captive in an egg until Mario (homo nintendonus) bopped along and rescued him. Instantly, the young dinosaur and the plumber became fast friends.
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Does Nintendo Own Sonic?

Sonic the Hedgehog is a Japanese video game series and media franchise created and owned by Sega.
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Does Disney own Nintendo?

While the media conglomerate may be behind some big video game franchises that have been available on Nintendo consoles, like the Kingdom Hearts games, Disney does not own Nintendo. Nintendo is known for its plethora of family-friendly games. While the two companies have similar audiences, neither one owns the other.
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Was the Wii a failure?

More than 100 million Wii units were sold during its lifetime, penetrating a previously untapped market of casual mainstream gamers. Yet despite the Wii's success, it was only a temporary shot in the arm for Nintendo, and sales of the Wii peaked by 2008.
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What's the worst selling console?

Several high-ranking Tiger executives were subsequently arrested for fraud and other illegal activities related to the Gizmondo. It is so far the world's worst selling handheld console in history, and due to its failure in the European and American video game markets, it was not released in Australia or Japan.
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Why is the Wii U called the Wii U?

The company explains itself by throwing as many "u's" out into the universe as possible: "Is it unique, unifying, maybe even utopian?" asked Reggie Fils-Aime, president of Nintendo America. "The answer is also yes to all of this."
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