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Why are Japanese video games often rated the best? (fedia.io)

submitted 3 weeks ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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The Legend of Zelda games are often considered the best video games ever
Super Mario Bros. was the best selling video game of all time until 2009

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[–] [email protected] 25 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

Those are both Nintendo, not merely 'Japanese'. However you may feel about Nintendo's legal proclivities, they are a longtime major player in the industry and, despite the gimmicky nature of the last few consoles, produce a very consistent, high quality with a brand perception in the ballpark of Disney. Those two things make them the default choice for any content-conscious parents or grandparents buying for kids, which has historically been the bulk of the market.

//edit: I guess that is half the explanation- the other half is the now large population of gamers with very warm, nostalgic feelings for Nintendo IP after the massive impact it had on their youth.