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This list was compiled based on more than 13,000 reader votes. Guinness World Records hosted a poll on their official website from January to August 2009, asking readers to choose their favorite video game franchise.

Guinness World Records Gaming Editor Gaz Deaves said, “Instead of asking developers, industry insiders and journalists to rank their favorite titles, we approached a different kind of expert: the players themselves! We are confident that this ‘top 50′ more accurately reflects the tastes of the average gamer and not just the critics.”

1. Halo
2. Call of Duty
3. The Legend of Zelda
4. Guitar Hero
5. Metal Gear
6. Super Mario Bros.
7. World of Warcraft
8. Gears of War
9. Super Smash Bros.
10. Grand Theft Auto

I’m surprsied Mario only made number 6!  The remaining other 40 are after the jump.

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So Mario only makes number 2! Beaten by the sneaky snake from ‘Metal Gear Solid‘ Fame. As you can see the Japanese show their love for ‘Final Fantasy‘ too with many characters making the top 50. Personally I would have rated Sephiroth a bit higher. Also surprised Kirby made it to number 12 seeing as he hasn’t been  in many games recently.

Check the rest of the list after the break. Who would be your number 1?

1. Snake
2. Mario
3. Cloud Strife
4. The slimes from Dragon Quest
5. Sora from Kingdom Hearts

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