We’ve typed out the full list below, which is fairly revealing. Though Nintendo systems hold 11 of the top 20 spots, Nintendo-published games account for nine of those positions. Only Ubisoft’s Just Dance and Just Dance 2 managed to make the charts on Wii without a “Published by Nintendo” label on them.
Historically, third party publishers have had a difficult time competing with Nintendo-published games on Nintendo systems–a trend that appears to be stronger than ever. Still, it’s a double-edged sword for Nintendo. Though it wishes to promoted third party content, it makes a lot more money if gamers purchase its own products.
Call of Duty: Black Ops, Activision Blizzard, X360Call of Duty: Black Ops, Activision Blizzard, PS3Halo: Reach, Microsoft, X360New Super Mario Bros. Wii, Nintendo, WiiJust Dance 2, Ubisoft, WiiWii Fit Plus w/Balance Board, Nintendo, WiiSuper Mario Galaxy 2, Nintendo, WiiMadden NFL 11, Electronic Arts, X360Red Dead Redemption, Rockstar Games, X360Pokemon SoulSilver Version, Nintendo, DSMario Kart Wii w/Wheel, Nintendo, WiiJust Dance, Ubisoft, WiiNew Super Mario Bros., Nintendo, DSDonkey Kong Country Returns, Nintendo, WiiMadden NFL 11, Electronic Arts, PS3Wii Sports Resort w/Wii Motion Pluss, Nintendo, WiiGod of War III, Sony, PS3Call of Duty: Modern Warfware 2, Activision Blizzard, X360Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood, Ubisoft, X360Pokemon HeartGold Version, Nintendo, DSSadly, though we criticize Nintendo, most games on this list are predictable best-sellers. God of War, Assassin’s Creed, Madden, Red Dead, Call of Duty, and Halo may not be Nintendo franchises, but they are all part of extended best-selling franchises. The only original game on this list is Just Dance (as is its sequel). Ah well, there’s always next year?
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