You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games here Contents hide The Call of Duty franchise has become a staple of gaming. Its annual release sells millions of copies and often tops the charts shortly after launch. While some instalments have astronomical budgets to ensure success, others dont have the additional funding to keep the momentum rolling throughout the cycle.Whether its Modern Warfare or Black Ops, Call of Duty continues to cement its position as one of the most popular first-person shooters on the market with each edition managing to raise the high bar set by its predecessor. With 2025 in full swing, a Call of Duty many consider to be the best of all has cracked the top 15 bestselling games of all time.Black Ops 3 breaks new recordsThe game that has managed to join some elite company is Call of Duty: Black Ops 3. Released in 2015 and developed by Treyarch, Black Ops 3 features everything ranging from wall-running to game-changing Specialist abilities that can turn the tide of a match in your favour.Since 2015, Black Ops 3 has gone on to sell a total of 43 million copies putting it 800,000 away from surpassing the total sales of Nintendos hugely successful Wii Fit. The third Black Ops game still has a way to overtake the likes of Mario Kart 8 and Minecraft which sits at the top of the list with 300 million copies sold since its 2011 launch.For many, Black Ops 3 is regarded as one of the most complete Call of Duty games despite stepping away from the boots-on-the-ground formula. The fluid movement mechanics combined with excellent multiplayer map design and an addicting Zombies mode kept casual and competitive fans coming back for more.Where are other CoDs?Right behind Black Ops 3 is the 2019 reboot of the Modern Warfare series developed by Infinity Ward. Selling 41 million copies since launch, the game bought about the launch of Warzone which continues to attract millions into the action.As interest in Call of Duty continues to peak and trough, fans will always head back to their favourites and for many, Black Ops 3 holds that place as the best Call of Duty ever made. Only time will tell if other entries in Activisions shooter series can join it towards the top of the charts.For more CoD intel, check out the best AMES 85 loadout along with the best controller settings to ensure your shots always hit the target. Call of Duty: Black Ops 3Platform(s):PC, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox OneGenre(s):Action, First Person, Shooter8VideoGamerRelated TopicsCall of Duty: Black Ops 3 Subscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share