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Top 10 Video Game Companies of All Time
This list contains the top video game companies of all time and some of the incredibly great video games they have published are listed here.
Video games are one of the greatest inventions of man, thanks to the brilliant minds who have chosen to work and break the limitations to bring fun and joy to the face of many humans, even as we have various cool video games with different genres, it rewarding to recognize various video game companies who have actually made this possible.
Video games are entertaining and fun and the industry has grown over the years with a global estimate worth over $300 billion dollars in 2023. Unlike other entertainment industries, video games offer players first-hand fun that can not be unmatched by any other out there.
Additionally, the games we have today have passed through a series of changes and improvements which have made them interesting and it would have happened if not for the unrelenting and hardworking teams all over the world who have made them so and in this list we will list the top video game companies of all time who have revolutionized how we use to know video games.
1. Nintendo
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Nintendo is one the most valuable game companies in the world that have actually helped developed new games which the world as we know it today will never forget. The game company that was initially founded in 1889 dabbled between businesses and service till it eventually started making video games in the 1970s and making its own video hardware in 1977. Meanwhile, when it comes to making gamers and players happy, Nintendo is the pick for you, though its services are not totally free, as you can some games for free, while others start from $0.60.
Over the cause of time, Nintendo has developed some exciting games like;
- Wii Sports
- Super Mario Bros
- The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
- Tetris
- Super Mario Kart
- Super Mario Bros 2
- Super Mario Bros 3.
- Dr. Mario
- Excitebike
- Zelda II
- Super Mario World
Among many other exciting games, Nintendo has continued to put smiles on the face of millions of fans all over the world. It is one of the wealthiest and most valuable companies in the Japanese market and well as in the world.
2. PlayStation
Definitely, a list of the top video game companies of all time is not complete without Sony PlayStation. PlayStation is one of the favorite and outstanding video game companies in the world. In the world of video games Sony is a king, not just only a king they are the king, and apparently, they have sold more game consoles than any other console in the world, especially the PS2 which is the most successful gaming console ever sold in history. The Japanese company with its headquarters in California has not ceased to bring out the best, bringing us closer to what is near reality.
Additionally, PlayStation has developed some amazing games that fans have come to love so much, which are;
- The Last of Us & The Last of Us Remastered
- Marvel’s Spider-Man
- Uncharted 4
- God of War
- Gran Turismo 5
- Gran Turismo 4
- Horizon: Zero Dawn
- Gran Turismo II
- Gran Turismo Sport
- Days Gone
The company which was founded by Ken Kutaragi on December 3, 1994, is still in the business of making amazing games.
3. Xbox
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Xbox is the gaming branch of the largest software company in the world Microsoft. Having one the most powerful gaming console, Xbox has registered its name as one of the most valuable as well as one of the best video game companies of all time. The most successful console is the Xbox Series X/S console with its Swedish studio creating Minecraft, which has recently become the most popular video game in history.
Some other popular and interesting games from Xbox are listed below;
- Age of Empires
- Forza
- Gears of War
- Halo
- Minecraft
- Fallout
- Microsoft Solitaire
- Microsoft Flight Simulator
- DOOM
- The Elder Scrolls
4. Electronic Arts
Coming fourth on our list of video game companies of all time is Electronic Arts, popularly known for its short form EA. Electronic Arts have been around for some time now, the multi-billion dollar company was founded on 27 May 1982, in San Mateo, California, United States by William M. Hawkins. EA is a digital entertainment service that provides its services to online players with more than 300 million players registered.
Some of the top popular games of Electronic Arts are listed below;
- Fifa
- Battlefield
- Apex Legend
- The Sims
- Madden NFL
- Need for Speed
- Titanfall
- Plants vs. Zombies
- Stars Wars: Battlefront
- NBA Live
5. Ubisoft
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Ubisoft is one of the leaders in the video game industry, its headquarter is in Saint-Mandé with development studios across the world. The video game company has developed some of the most amazing games for consoles, mobile devices, and PCs, with some of its franchises being among the most popular games in history. Ubisoft was founded in 1986 and it has grown to be one of the largest companies in the world by market share and the fourth-largest company in the US and Europe with 40 development studios all over the world.
Some of its popular video game franchises include;
- Assassin’s Creed
- Far Cry
- For Honor
- Just Dance
- Prince of Persia
- Rabbids, Rayman
- Tom Clancy’s
- Watch Dogs
- The Settlers: New Allies
- Skull and Bones
6. Activision Blizzard
Activision Blizzard has one of the most loyal fans among all the video game companies in the world, with over 500 million monthly active users the company has achieved an incredible feat. Additionally, it reaches the borders of approximately 196 countries in the world and it is also one of other most valuable companies in the world and among the top 100 Fortune companies to work for.
With their amazing service and games, they have developed some of the most amazing games ever which keep bringing players back every time, some of them are listed below;
- Candy Crush Saga
- Overwatch
- Call of Duty
- Crash Bandicoot
- Guitar Hero
- Tony Hawk’s
- Spyro
- Skylanders
- World of Warcraft
- Diablo
7. Gameloft
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Gameloft is a French video game company that is based in Paris and was founded by Ubisoft co-founder Michel Guillemot, in December 1999. Unlike every other video game company on this list, Gameloft focuses more on mobile game publishing where it has its biggest strength. It was formerly a public trading company before it was acquired by Vivendi.
Some of their popular games are listed below;
- Assassin’s Creed
- Tom Clancy’s H.A.W.X
- Asphalt 9: Legends
- Modern Combat 5: Blackout
- Asphalt 8: Airborne
- Ultimate Spider-Man: Total Mayhem
- The Amazing Spider-Man 2
- James Cameron’s Avatar: The Game
- Asphalt Nitro
- Brothers in Arms 3: Sons of War
8. Epic Games
Epic Games is another powerful video game creator on this list with headquarters based in North Carolina, the American company has earned a spot on this list because of some of the powerful video games they have published. Though it was previously known as Potomac Computer Systems, it became known as Epic MegaGames, Inc. in early 1992, and was finally renamed in 1999 as Epic Games. The video game company, Epic Games was named the most successful videogame engine by Guinness World Records.
Below are some of their popular games;
- Fortnite Chapter2
- BorderLands3
- ZombieArmy
- Unreal
- Fortnite
- Rumbleverse
- Dauntless
- Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout
- Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun
- Evil Dead: The Game
9. Capcom
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Capcom is another Japanese video game company on this list, it was founded by Kenzo Tsujimoto and has grown to be a multi-billion dollar company based in Osaka, Osaka, Japan and it is also a publicly traded company. The video game company has an international enterprise with subsidiaries in East Asia (Hong Kong), Europe (London, England), and North America (San Francisco, California). Aside, from making of home console video games, Capcom has made some incredible video games that will never be forgotten. Additionally, we have listed some of the amazing games they have developed.
- Resident Evil
- Monster Hunter
- Street Fighter
- Mega Man
- Devil May Cry
- Dead Rising
- Marvel vs. Capcom
- Ace Attorney
- Commando and Ghosts ‘n Goblins
- Dragon’s Dogma
10. Bandai Namco
The video games company Bandai Namco is known to be in the business of making toys and kids’ products. Bandai Namco was founded in 2005 through the merger of Banda and Namco which were exiting business before the merger. It is among the world’s biggest video game companies and a world-class game maker creating some of the most interesting games of the century.
- Pac-Man, Tekken
- Gundam
- Soulcalibur
- Tales
- Ace Combat
- Taiko no Tatsujin
- The Idolmaster
- Dark Souls
- Dragon Ball Z
- Tekken
Top 10 Video Game Companies of All Time
- Nintendo
- PlayStation
- Xbox
- Electronic Arts
- Ubisoft (Paris, France)
- Activision Blizzard
- Gameloft
- Epic Games
- Capcom
- Bandai Namco
Key Takeaways
- Even with the emergence of new video game companies that are raking in millions of dollars, this list contains some of the most valuable video game companies in the world
- There are no less than 3 Japanese video game companies on this list
- Xbox has registered its name as one of the most valuable as well as one of the best video game companies of all time
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Sources: wikipedia.org, alltopeverything.com, softwaretestinghelp.com