YouTube reveals its 10 most popular games of all time

MCV Staff 14th May 2015 Business News

In celebration of its 10thanniversary, YouTube has revealed the 10 most popular video games of all time on its service.

The list is a mix of individual titles and franchise, with Minecraft taking the top spot over the Grand Theft Auto series in the runner-up position.

The list was put together based on watchtime” – which is assumed to mean total minutes watched, though the term isn’t explicitly defined.

Here’s the full list:

  1. Minecraft
  2. Grand Theft Auto (series)
  3. League of Legends
  4. Call of Duty (series)
  5. FIFA (series)
  6. Garry’s Mod
  7. The Sims (series)
  8. Five Nights at Freddy’s (series)
  9. Puzzles & Dragons
  10. Dota 2

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