Which arcade game-turned-movie-franchise is the best?
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Both of these arcade classics recently adapted into films for the big screen. The Sonic franchise has developed two movies, which together have generated over $700,000,000 in revenue. The Mario movie recently launched and has generated an estimated $1,400,000,000 worldwide -- earning a spot in the top 20 lifetime grossing films!
Both of these arcade classics recently adapted into films for the big screen. The Sonic franchise has developed two movies, which together have generated over $700,000,000 in revenue. The Mario movie recently launched and has generated an estimated $1,400,000,000 worldwide -- earning a spot in the top 20 lifetime grossing films!
Sonic the Hedgehog
Sonic the Hedgehog is the main character of the video game series produced by Sega and is also featured in spin-offs, comics, animated films and more. He is a blue hedgehog that can curl into a ball and run at high speeds to attack enemies. It’s one of the best selling series, with over 80 million copies sold by 2011. The original game was released in 1991 as Sega’s mascot to rival Nintendo’s Mario.
There have been over 20 games in the series including spin-offs and sub-series. Sonic also appears in several other non-Sonic and crossover games. There have been animated TV series and two live-action films. Sonic also appears in comics as well as tons of merchandise. Interestingly, his personality was based on former President Bill Clinton and his “get it done” attitude. His white shoes were inspired by Santa Claus and Michael Jackson. Fun fact: the Sonic character doesn’t have the ability to swim because of the developer’s mistaken belief that hedgehogs can’t swim. Sonic’s design varies greatly based on the medium and style in which he is drawn Other famous characters from the series include Dr. Eggman, Amy Rose, Metal Sonic and Tails.
There have been over 20 games in the series including spin-offs and sub-series. Sonic also appears in several other non-Sonic and crossover games. There have been animated TV series and two live-action films. Sonic also appears in comics as well as tons of merchandise. Interestingly, his personality was based on former President Bill Clinton and his “get it done” attitude. His white shoes were inspired by Santa Claus and Michael Jackson. Fun fact: the Sonic character doesn’t have the ability to swim because of the developer’s mistaken belief that hedgehogs can’t swim. Sonic’s design varies greatly based on the medium and style in which he is drawn Other famous characters from the series include Dr. Eggman, Amy Rose, Metal Sonic and Tails.
Super MarioMario is the most famous video game character in history, originally appearing in the Donkey Kong arcade game. Super Mario is the central franchise in the entire Mario universe of games. Other sub-series in the Mario franchise include Mario Kart, Mario Golf, Mario Tennis, Mario vs. Donkey Kong and Paper Mario. Super Mario stands alone as the 5th best selling games ever, with more than 380 million copies sold. The original game, Super Mario Bros., was released in 1985 for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) and is considered one of the first 2D side-scrolling platform games.
Many of the most well known characters and features in the Mario world were introduced including Goombas, Koopa Troopas, Bowser, Princess Peach, Mushrooms, Mario’s brother Luigi, Toad and Yoshi. In 1996, the first 3D open world game in the series was introduced in conjunction with the launch of the Nintendo 64 console. Super Mario 64 is considered a landmark in 3D games. The Super Mario series was ranked #1 in 2006 by IGN and in the top 3 of many other lists. There are 19 titles in the series with new releases continuously being developed.
Many of the most well known characters and features in the Mario world were introduced including Goombas, Koopa Troopas, Bowser, Princess Peach, Mushrooms, Mario’s brother Luigi, Toad and Yoshi. In 1996, the first 3D open world game in the series was introduced in conjunction with the launch of the Nintendo 64 console. Super Mario 64 is considered a landmark in 3D games. The Super Mario series was ranked #1 in 2006 by IGN and in the top 3 of many other lists. There are 19 titles in the series with new releases continuously being developed.
