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Top Video Game Titles Data
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About
This dataset offers a curated list of the top-performing video games by sales figures, assembled from various industry reports and sales data. It serves as a valuable resource for gaining insight into the video game industry's leading titles and prevailing trends. The dataset includes key details for each game such as its rank, title, worldwide sales figures (in millions of copies), associated series, platform(s) of availability, initial release date, and the respective developer(s) and publisher(s). It is designed to facilitate the exploration of patterns and correlations across sales figures, genres, and platforms, and can also be used to develop models for sales performance forecasting.
Columns
- Rank: The numerical position of the game within the list of best-selling video games globally. The ranks range from 1 to 49, with an average of 25.4.
- Title: The specific name of the video game. There are 50 unique game titles listed, with "Minecraft" being the most frequently occurring.
- Sales: The estimated number of copies sold worldwide, expressed in millions. Sales figures vary significantly, from 23.0 million to a maximum of 238 million, with an average of 42 million copies sold.
- Series: The name of the game series to which the video game belongs, if applicable. "Super Mario" and "Pokémon" are the most common series represented, accounting for 14% and 12% of entries respectively, across 23 unique series.
- Platform(s): The gaming platform(s) on which the video game is accessible, including console, PC, or mobile devices. "Multi-platform" is the most frequent category, covering 50% of the entries, spanning 13 unique platform descriptions.
- Initial release date: The inaugural date the video game was made available to the public. Release dates within the dataset range from 22 May 1980 to 20 March 2020, with an average release date of 8 March 2008.
- Developer(s): The name(s) of the individual(s) or company responsible for creating and programming the game. "Nintendo EAD" is the most common developer, responsible for 26% of the games, across 27 unique developers.
- Publisher(s): The name(s) of the individual(s) or company in charge of marketing and distributing the game. "Nintendo" is the primary publisher, responsible for 44% of the games, across 18 unique publishers.
Distribution
The dataset is provided in a CSV format (
best-selling video games of all time.csv), structured as a tabular file. It contains 50 individual records or rows of data and has a file size of 5.35 kB. The dataset is expected to be updated annually.Usage
This dataset is ideal for:
- Exploring patterns and correlations between sales figures, game genres, platforms, and other variables.
- Developing predictive models and algorithms to forecast future sales performance within the video game industry.
- Analysing market trends and understanding the factors contributing to a game's success.
Coverage
The dataset focuses on the top-selling video games, with worldwide sales figures reported. The initial release dates of the games span from 22 May 1980 to 20 March 2020, providing a historical overview of popular titles. It covers a diverse array of genres and platforms, including console, PC, and mobile games.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
This dataset is particularly useful for:
- Video game enthusiasts: To explore and learn about the most successful games of all time.
- Data analysts: To conduct in-depth analysis of sales performance and market dynamics.
- Game developers: To gain insights into successful game characteristics and market trends that can inform future game development.
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- Best-Selling Video Games
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Original Data Source Link: Top Video Game Titles Data
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