It's amazing to think about the fact that many of us have grown up with video game franchises that are still around and churning out new games. I thought I'd take a few moments to review some of the finest series of games that we've seen over the course of the last 25 years since the emergence of Nintendo. These games may extend across multiple platforms, of they may be specific to just one.
How could a conversation about this start without mentioning the Mario series of games introduced by Nintendo at the time of its release? What started out as Super Mario Brothers has blossomed into a mega sensation, almost as big as Mickey Mouse was back in the age of cartoons. Between Mario Kart, the Smash series, and so many others, it's clear that the reach of this concept has broadened beyond anyone's imagination.
In the world of sports, no series has been more successful than that of John Madden football. What started out as a simple game by EA Sports in 1992 has turned into an annual celebration for football fans all over the world. Amazingly, this game continues to improve with each release and the sports world simply couldn't imagine a year gone by without a new Madden release.
In the adventure realm, the Grand Theft Auto series has most definitely made its mark. With a handful of releases that have us fighting crime in a number of different cities (and occasionally getting into a little mischief ourselves), this franchise has captured the imaginations of millions of gamers around the world.F
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