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Nintendo 64 Million-Dollar Games
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About
This dataset details Nintendo 64 video games that generated at least $100 million in gross revenue. It offers a historical insight into the commercial success of games on the N64 console. For instance, Super Mario 64, a launch title released in Japan on 23 June 1996, was the first Super Mario game to feature three-dimensional graphics and sold nearly 12 million units worldwide.
Columns
- Game: The title of the video game. There are 46 unique game titles, all of which are valid. 'Super Mario 64' is the most common entry.
- Developer(s): The name(s) of the game's developer(s). 'Nintendo EAD' is the most frequent developer, accounting for 24% of entries, followed by 'Rare' at 15%. There are 20 unique developers listed.
- Publisher(s): The name(s) of the game's publisher(s). 'Nintendo' published 72% of the games in the dataset. There are 8 unique publishers.
- Release date: The date the game was released. Dates range from 23 June 1996 to 14 December 2000.
- Sales: The total units sold for the game. Sales figures range from 1.04 million to 11.9 million units, with a mean of 2.96 million and a standard deviation of 2.36 million.
Distribution
This dataset is provided in tabular format, specifically as a CSV file (
best-selling-nintendo64.csv) which is approximately 3.02 kB in size. It comprises 5 columns and contains 46 individual records or rows, representing 46 unique game titles.Usage
This dataset is ideal for market analysis of the video game industry, particularly focusing on the N64 era. It can be used to identify historical trends in game sales, analyse characteristics of successful titles, and understand the impact of developers and publishers on commercial performance. It's also valuable for academic research into gaming history and cultural impact.
Coverage
The dataset focuses exclusively on Nintendo 64 video games. The temporal scope covers game release dates primarily between June 1996 and December 2000. While specific geographic breakdowns are not detailed, the sales figures for games like Super Mario 64 are noted as "worldwide", implying a global sales perspective for the included titles.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
- Market Researchers: To analyse historical sales data and market dynamics within the video game industry.
- Game Developers: To understand successful game characteristics and market performance of classic titles.
- Gaming Enthusiasts and Historians: For detailed information on the commercial success of iconic N64 games.
- Data Analysts: For practising data manipulation, visualisation, and statistical analysis on a well-structured dataset.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- N64 Top-Selling Games
- Nintendo 64 Million-Dollar Games
- Classic N64 Sales Data
- N64 Commercial Successes
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Original Data Source: Nintendo 64 Million-Dollar Games
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