A big improvement on 2024, though.
Metacritic has today released its annual Game Publisher Rankings, which covers the biggest video game publishers of 2025 and ranks them based on the overall quality of their release slate, according to critic reviews.
Out of 28 publishers eligible (they needed to have at least five games released in 2025), Nintendo sits pretty in 12th place — a vast improvement over its 2024 placement, where it achieved its lowest-ever ranking, placing 22nd.
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It’s interesting to see how the rankings have shifted this year. Nintendo’s progress from last year shows they’re making strides, even if they didn’t break into the top 10. Looking forward to seeing how they continue to evolve!