Pokémon was the top gaming franchise on Tumblr in 2013 when measured by reblogs, according to rankings released by Tumblr on Tuesday.
While Pokémon is an ever-popular franchise, its top spot could also be tied to October's release of Pokémon X and Y for the Nintendo 3DS handheld.
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The second spot on the list was another Nintendo franchise: Animal Crossing, spurred by the June release of Animal Crossing: New Leaf for the 3DS. The popular town-building simulator title with ultra-cute animal residents was a primary mover of 3DS units over the summer, causing Nintendo shares to rise the highest in two years. Animal Crossing also has its own official Tumblr, something only a few other franchises on list managed.
Rounding out the top five were Nintendo's stalwart The Legend of Zelda and fan-favorite RPGs Kingdom Hearts and Mass Effect.
The remainder of the list was very representative of gaming as a whole, with no genre completely overshadowing others. Other highly reblogged games included the year's smash hits such as BioShock, Grand Theft Auto V and The Last of Us. But older franchises made the list too, including Half-Life.
To read the full list of games, surf over to Tumblr's Year in Review portal. Have something to add to this story? Share it in the comments.
BONUS: 20 Pokémon GIFs That Will Make You a Better Friend
When your friend wants to celebrate something big, like a new job or an impressive win against a gen-II Pokemon, get excited with them. You'll want the same fanfare when it's your moment, too.
Someone picking on your best bud? Not on your watch. Let that jerk know you follow the "you mess with one of us, you mess with all of us" mentality. Squirtle's killer shades help, too.
Just because they're your friend doesn't mean they can lie, hypnotize you or take advantage of your gullibility. Friends should always feel like equals.
Friendship isn't all sunshine and daisies, you know. There are going to be days when your BFF loses a fight, and those are the days you need to be waiting with a pat on the back, a tub of ice cream and very large beer to cheer them up.
Friends push each other. So when your friend is looking buff after a little extra time at the gym, and is getting more attention when you two go out, channel that jealousy into the motivation you need to step up your game.
Because let's face it, you have no idea what's happening at this sporting event. You guys are just here because you wanted to wear a kimono and carry pom-poms.
When your best bud is struggling, sometimes all it takes is an encouraging word from you to make them find their voice and feel better.
Pikachu clearly doesn't even lift, bro. But that doesn't mean that Sandshrew isn't going to push him to try.
Don't take this one quite as literally as the others, but you see what we're getting at here.
There's going to be a day when the two of you will be spitting fire at one another. Don't worry -- every pair of friends fight. This too shall pass.
Or anything involving hanging your friend by their ankles for that matter. It's just not how friends behave.
Nothing is worse than getting stuck in a friendship rut. Trying new things keeps your relationship fresh, and helps you get even closer.
Ask not what your friend can do for you, but what you can do for your friend. Brock knows where it's at.
You're going to want to look back, and see how young and cute you looked before you evolved -- er, grew up.
Even though you can't always be together -- like when one of you has to be thrown into outer space to pay Mew and Mewto a visit -- have faith that your friendship will withstand the test of time as long as you put the effort into it.
Everything is more fun when your bestie looks as ridiculous as you do.
Maybe you're not organized or crafty enough to plan that huge party, but your friend might be. Asking them for help will make them feel great, and can be a fun bonding experience.
Celebrate each other. Celebrate you as friends. Celebrate everything. Because these are the moments you'll remember forever.
There's going to be a day when your bestie is going through something rough. Real rough. But don't panic. Just put 'em in the basket of your metaphorical bicycle, and pedal them to brighter days. It's what friends are for.
Sometimes you'll win and sometimes you'll lose, but remember that they're always your best friend...
...in a world you must defend. (Sorry, we couldn't resist.)
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