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- The most popular video games generate billions of dollars each year, out-earning the highest-grossing movies and albums.
- We've listed the 10 best-selling games in the US according to the NPD Group, which began tracking video game sales data in 1995.
- The list includes hits like "WiiFit" and "Guitar Hero 3."
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It's no longer a secret that popular video games frequently out-gross the top-earning movies, bringing in billions from the ever-growing audience of gamers around the world.
But what turns a regular video game into an all-time best-seller? Franchises like "Call of Duty" recruit a dedicated following with yearly releases. Popular studios like Rockstar Games earn the appreciation of millions of fans with incredible detailed and immersive games like "Grand Theft Auto" and "Red Dead Redemption." Other games, like "Guitar Hero," can create a cultural phenomenon with unique gameplay and curious hardware.
Below, we've listed the 10 best-selling games in the US according to NPD Group, which began tracking video game sales data in 1995.
