Video games are part of every kid’s life and we have all grown up playing great video games. A lot of money is involved in the gaming industry and has made video game companies billions of dollars over the years. Take a look at the top 10 richest video game companies that you can thank for giving you some of the best games of all time.
10. Capcom – $952 Million
Having some of the greatest hits under its flagship, like Street Fighter, Resident Evil, and Mega Man, Capcom is one of the oldest video game developers, with a revenue of $952 million. People all around the world still play their classic arcade games. Capcom regularly releases new editions of its popular franchises, and Mega Man is also rumored to return to the gaming world in 2018.
9. Konami – $1.02 Billion
Founded in 1969, Konami is among the first producers of amusement machines for arcades, boasting a revenue of $1.02 billion. Apart from video games, Konami is a well-known producer of anime, trading cards, toys, slot machines, and health and fitness clubs in Japan. Some of the top gaming franchises of Konami include Pro Evolution Soccer, Silent Hill, Metal Gear Solid, and Castlevania.
8. Square Enix – $1.45 Billion
In 2003, the merger between Square and Enix resulted in the inception of Square Enix. They introduced great games, like Tomb Raider, Hitman, and Final Fantasy, with Final Fantasy 7 being their best game to date. Square Enix is ranked among the most successful game companies of all time, giving head on competition to the top dogs of the industry.
7. Ubisoft- $1.61 Billion
This French video game company is known for its smashing games, such as Far Cry, Assassin’s Creed, and Tom Clancy. They started in 1986 as a computer game publisher. Who could have imagined that they would join the ranks of the elite video game companies of the world? They have expanded and opened stores across the globe to stay relevant in the biggest markets. Smart move!
6. Sega – $3.33 Billion
SEGA is a Japanese company that has given us some of the best games ever. SEGA has made several classic games and is still making new and updated editions. One of the most popular franchises by SEGA is Sonic the Hedgehog. Sonic is one of the reasons why SEGA is on this list, as it is the highest grossing franchise of all time.
5. Electronic Arts –$12.11 Billion
We all know Electronic Arts (EA) as the company that gave us FIFA. Believe it or not, EA once considered soccer games a joke. However, FIFA is their flagship game and also the highest selling franchise in the industry. EA is known as the king of sports games, as you can find new editions of videos games of the most popular sports every year with better graphics and updated players. Even though EA was once infamous for being one of the worst gaming companies in the USA, it stepped up its game over the years to become one of the richest.
4. Nintendo – $14.6 Billion
Founded by Fusajiro Yamauchi in 1889, Nintendo has given gaming enthusiasts some of evergreen characters, like Mario and Zelda, and made huge profits of them, as well. Nintendo also produces game consoles that are almost on the same level as PlayStation and Xbox. The most popular gaming franchises of Nintendo are Super Mario, The Legend of Zelda, Donkey Kong, and Pokémon.
3. Activision Blizzard – $16.29 Billion
In 2008, Activision and Blizzard Entertainment merged together to become a video game powerhouse. They opted for a different tactic of creating strategy adventure games, and introduced LAN multiplayer games. Popular games by Activision Blizzard are Call of Duty, Warcraft, and Starcraft.
2. Sony Computer Entertainment – $17.49 Billion
Known for producing many different entertainment products, Sony maintains a high position in the video game industry. The producer of the famous game console, PlayStation, is second on the list in terms of revenue. Their online gaming network and games have competed against Microsoft for almost two years now.
1. Microsoft Studios – $37.2billion
Leading the list is none other than Microsoft. Mostly known as the maker of Windows, Microsoft entered the gaming industry as a newbie. However, since their first move of launching Xbox, they have become a tough competition for the established Sony. Over the years, Xbox gained success with its games, leaving Sony behind by a huge margin.
There are many other video game companies in the world, but the ones listed above are the best and the richest. Which company do you think makes the best games? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.
