It’s insane to think that video games have been around since the 1960’s. The first game was one called Spacewar, and it ran on one computer that took up an entire room at MIT. Since then, they’ve evolved into what we’ve got today.
These games here, are the longest-serving, still active gaming franchises of all time. Odds are, if you’re a fan of a certain one, you’ve got at least 50% of the games in your mom’s basement.
I know I’ve got a box full of Mario games somewhere.
Madden NFL – 36 Games
First released in 1988
R. B. I. Baseball – 13 Games
First released in 1988
Final Fantasy – 100+ Games
First released in 1987
The Legend of Zelda – 26 Games
First released in 1987
Metal Gear – 18 Games
First released in 1987
Metroid – 14 Games
First released in 1986
Castlevania – 35 Games
First released in 1986
Might Magic – 30 Games
First released in 1986
Dragon Quest – 31 Games
First released in 1986
Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego? – 19 Games
First released in 1985
Tetris – 150+ Games
First released in 1984
Dragon Slayer – 50+ Games
First released in 1984
King’s Quest – 9 Games
First released in 1983
Math Blaster – 28 Games
First released in 1983
Bomberman – 68 Games
First released in 1983
Nobunaga’s Ambition – 15 Games
First released in 1983
Donkey Kong – 30 Games
First released in 1981
Wolfenstein – 9 Games
First released in 1981
Wizardry – 50 Games
First released in 1981
Nintendo
Super Mario – 450+ Games
First released in 1981
Namco
Pac Man – 41 Games
First released in 1980
Origin Systems
Ultima – 19 Games
First released in 1979
Midway
Space Invaders – 100+ Games
First released in 1978
MECC
Oregon Trail – 14 Games
First released in 1971
