Game Developer Magazine Ranks Nintendo Top Publisher of 2008

Oct. 1 1:04 PM by Alicia Ashby

The results of Game Developer Magazine's 2008 "Top Publisher" Ranking are in, and the winner is once again Nintendo. Revenue is surging from a catalog of huge releases like Pokemon Diamond/Pearl, Brain Age 2, Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Mario Kart Wii, and Wii Fit. Nintendo received the best scores overall in the reputation surveys that also influence rankings. Consumers are happy to see Nintendo expanding the market and developers seem to enjoy working with Nintendo.

For reference, here's the rest of the publisher rankings:

  • 2. Electronic Arts
  • 3. Activision
  • 4. Ubisoft
  • 5. Sony Computer Entertainment
  • 6. Take Two Interactive
  • 7. Sega
  • 8. THQ
  • 9. Microsoft
  • 10. Square-Enix
  • 11. Konami
  • 12. Vivendi Games
  • 13. Namco Bandai
  • 14. Capcom
  • 15. NCSoft
  • 16. Disney Interactive Studios
  • 17. LucasArts
  • 18. Codemasters
  • 19. SCI/Eidos
  • 20. Midway

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This is probably the least surprising news item ever.

 

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