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Released in 2001, GTA III proved that open-world games could be commercially viable. It sold over 17 million copies and became the template for sandbox games for decades.

Minecraft has sold over 300 million copies — the best-selling video game ever made by a single title. Tetris has sold 520 million across all versions. GTA V has earned more than any film in history. Here are the 10 best-selling games ever made and what their sales tell us about gaming culture.