Franchises you know that are pretty much dead, but don't want them to die.
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I thinks every franchise always has the ability to step out of a rut and amaze the masses. That said, Sonic is just about due for one of those. That in my mind is probably the most ripped on franchise, and for good reason, when u peak in the genesis era, its a bit sad.
As for mario, I think the only people that might say they should retire him, are the people that don't play his games. They get better and better imo, and should keep coming out for years upon years, after all, every company needs a mascot.
As for mario, I think the only people that might say they should retire him, are the people that don't play his games. They get better and better imo, and should keep coming out for years upon years, after all, every company needs a mascot.
This. One of my favorite series, but it has most definitely run out of steam.vulgarshudder said:Silent Hill
Also Resident Evil. 5 looks fun, but they have also run out of ideas. 6 will be the last one in the series, due to decreased sales and expectations.
Halo has run its course and so has Call of Duty and Medal of Honor and Battlefield.
Tomb Raider has actually been dead for awhile now, which is sad.
Monkey Island! Dead, but it needs another sequel.
Mario Party, but this one doesn't bother me in the least.
No you stop. Your enabler to Sonic games your the reason people suffer. There are a lot people want to believe it will get better it won't.Crystal Cuckoo said:
Seconded. Although I've never played Chrono Cross and only have played to the place where you teleport to go after Marle in Chrono Trigger, the game still gave me great first impressions.PedroSteckecilo said:
Although I just went around on a fair, somehow it is still one of the most memorable game experiences I've had in the recent months.
Anyway, it (the DS version) should be here in 2 or 3 days, so I'll definitely play it.
In the meantime, I'll just say that another Chrono game would be sweet, because unlike Chrono Trigger, I, a European, could actually buy it, and Chrono Cross, which came out when I was very young, and didn't go to the internet to see how great people think it is.
I'd love to punch Guybrush Threepwood in the face and remind him he's got a five-games deal with LucasArts, but that's probably not going to happen. :<
Anyways: I'm still holding out hope that Silent Hill isn't dead yet. :S
Here's my theory: Remember when Homecoming was announced as "Silent Hill 5"? Now, Konami knew that it was possible for the fans to hate an american-made Silent Hill. Then, they changed the name into "Homecoming", so that they can make a "real" Silent Hill 5 and just pretend Homecoming never existed. Much like what Capcom did with Devil May Cry 2.vulgarshudder said:Silent Hill
Anyways: I'm still holding out hope that Silent Hill isn't dead yet. :S
I'd have to say Sonic and Chrono series i would just hate to see them fade away also
i would like to see a new Makai kingdom yes i know that theirs Disgaea 3 but its no makai kingdom and a new battle network i don't think i was the only one that loved these games
i would like to see a new Makai kingdom yes i know that theirs Disgaea 3 but its no makai kingdom and a new battle network i don't think i was the only one that loved these games
Black and white. If they took B&W1 Improved the mechanics, then added ideas from B&W 2 it would be awsome. But Peter did say that Lionhead will be making a new one around 2010 after an "undisclosed game".
Also would like to see a new Empire Earth that is actually good.
Also would like to see a new Empire Earth that is actually good.
None spring to mind, really.
I either:
A) Don't think they're dying or declining (I thoroughly enjoyed the last Zelda and Mario games)
B) Don't really like the games anyway (Sonic)
Only exception I can think of is the Mother series, which is both fantastic and most likely dead.
I either:
A) Don't think they're dying or declining (I thoroughly enjoyed the last Zelda and Mario games)
B) Don't really like the games anyway (Sonic)
Only exception I can think of is the Mother series, which is both fantastic and most likely dead.
I'm not sure what stage it's at, if it's dead, unconscious, or what but where the hell is Max Payne 3???
Also, the Halo series are not dead. Look at the background they have created for Halo? There is so much to explore, so much to do! Granted, they should make the game good and take some time on it and NOT churn out bucket loads of spin offs for the fans. Halo has yet to explore much of the past, before the first Halo. The Fall of Reach etc etc etc.
I think perhaps Call of Duty (The side that made WaW) should perhaps move into the MMOFPS direction. Think Joint Operations (How i miss that game) where you had 75 people per team. Trench warfare, taking bunkers... I'm imagining it all now. Take away regenerating health and stick the medic class in to heal and revive people. It could work.
Theres my pennies worth
Also, the Halo series are not dead. Look at the background they have created for Halo? There is so much to explore, so much to do! Granted, they should make the game good and take some time on it and NOT churn out bucket loads of spin offs for the fans. Halo has yet to explore much of the past, before the first Halo. The Fall of Reach etc etc etc.
I think perhaps Call of Duty (The side that made WaW) should perhaps move into the MMOFPS direction. Think Joint Operations (How i miss that game) where you had 75 people per team. Trench warfare, taking bunkers... I'm imagining it all now. Take away regenerating health and stick the medic class in to heal and revive people. It could work.
Theres my pennies worth
I would go for Sonic The Hedgehog, and Rayman.
While Sonic games are utterly bad, and feel none like the 2D ones, the developers just can't die and leave the poor animal alone.
Also, Rayman is not like he used to be. It was a great adventure game, and jumping into 3D felt suprisingly right, but the problem started, when the Rabbids came. Instead of another runny-jumpy-puzzle solvey-adventure, we got a bunch of "made-of-fail" minigames, especially on PC.
I don't want both of them to die, but unless the developers want my hatred, they need to do something about it.
While Sonic games are utterly bad, and feel none like the 2D ones, the developers just can't die and leave the poor animal alone.
Also, Rayman is not like he used to be. It was a great adventure game, and jumping into 3D felt suprisingly right, but the problem started, when the Rabbids came. Instead of another runny-jumpy-puzzle solvey-adventure, we got a bunch of "made-of-fail" minigames, especially on PC.
I don't want both of them to die, but unless the developers want my hatred, they need to do something about it.