Here’s a look at the 19 bestselling video games of all time. Now that gaming is enjoying its moment in the spotlight, it’s worth taking a glance at which games have sold the most copies over the years. Part time-killer, part social lifeline, and part therapy, the world of gaming picked up many new diehard fans during the pandemic - and they're not going anywhere now that the restrictions are being lifted.Ĭheck Out: What’s Next for Disney and Other Big Companies in 2021Ī recent survey by Google found that 40% of new gamers say that they’re going to keep playing even once the pandemic has ended, while one-third of gamers say they’ll probably continue to spend money on games. Studies showed that video games kept isolated people connected, preserved friendships, and fostered bonding from afar.
Gaming, it turns out, went a long way in relieving not just boredom, but also stress. By the end of 2020 and into 2021, outlets like the BBC, Washington Post, and USA Today were reporting that video games did more than help bored shut-ins pass empty hours during quarantines.
