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5 Video Game Franchises that Need to Die

Video games are not strangers to exploitation and monetizing. Franchises are often carried through the sales market merely on brand name alone, and while sequels are usually a good thing for fans, sometimes it's important for developers to know when to call it quits and move on to something a little more innovative and worthwhile. These five gaming franchises are the most guilty of being beaten to death with excessive spinoffs, sequels that change very few aspects of the already stale gameplay, and constantly garner mixed critical reception. Developers, take note. Please move on from these franchises

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