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Top 5 Video Game Franchises We're Wondering WTF Happened To

Craig Hasselback writes: "The world of video games has companies, mascots and franchises scattered throughout the past that never reached their full potential. Those series and mascots ended and no one blinked an eye. But what about those great game franchises that really were good, but for some reason went missing? We've compiled a list of the top five franchises that we consider to be the most wanted franchises that have disappeared. The franchises span multiple console generations and various platforms, but one thing they all have in common is that they were great. While the reasons they disappeared differs, one thing they all have in common is that we would gobble them up if a new game was made. So without anymore delay, here's today's top five."

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vgn245114d ago

Ahh Elise. A classic video game babe. lol Hmm, what did happen to SSX? That seems like a no brainer to have a sequel.

mal_tez925114d ago

I soent endless hours playing Tricky. Me and my cousin would stay up all night on that one.

ABizzel15114d ago

I thought SSX had sequels. I think this game was SSX Tricky. Kaori and Mac/Zac were my favorites I could do 3 Trickies in the air with them.

Eternal Champions was great on Sega, and I believe it too had a sequel, but the sequel didn't sell well due to Virtua Fighter.

I bet Sly Cooper is still alive and kicking. It's just taking the back seat to inFamous.

jonlynch5114d ago

They all did. Even Vectorman had a sequel. Eternal Champions on the Sega CD too. I think it's more about what happened to the franchise, not is there a sequel.

Inside_out5114d ago (Edited 5114d ago )

Mechassault was a great game....still play it with my son from time to time...

Perfect Dark zero...The first version this GEN had potential...it was in development last gen and was launch title...

Kameo....launch title....great game play and graphics...didn't sell very well tho...

Black hawk down...would do well in the shooter crazy gen will live in...

Sniper Elite...same, great sniper moments in that game...

SW Battlefront on consoles...whats the deal?..that game was great...

Turok...dinosaurs with guns like in evolution...The last one this gen sold badly...if its not broke, don't fix it....

Luigi's mansion...yes, still play this with the kids/wife...incredible game...

Mario Sunshine....c'mon now...one of the best platforming games out there...

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fatstarr5114d ago

ssx was better than tony hawk most of the times...

sly cooper was a really good game. it fit the face of Sony well
i wonder why they didn't make him a first party face.

but BTW whats with all these top 5 top 7 and top 10 x and x etc articles
feeling like fb right now.

vgchica5114d ago

I would love a new Sly Cooper game. A new Legacy of Kain game would be a huge seller too.

Bolts5114d ago

God of War killed Legacy of Kain. Just like how Assassin Creed killed Prince of Persia.

jonlynch5114d ago

Wow does your name suit you. You think God of War killed Legacy of Kain? The financial issues with Crystal Dynamics killed Kain. That series was the sh*t! PoP is dead? Tell that to the movie and inevitable games that are coming.

IRetrouk5114d ago

what about jak and daxter, i want a new one now, as for that little voodo doll game it was crap.

Sir_Ken_Kutaragi__5114d ago

TimeSplitters

SSX

The Getaway

Ape Escape

Star Wars:Battlefront

+ If they could all be PS3 ONLY that would be a BONUS!!! ;-P

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This Rayman 3 remake on Unreal Engine 5 is simply stunning

Many of us are asking Ubisoft for “a new Rayman”! And this is what a new episode could look like, running under Unreal Engine 5.

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XiNatsuDragnel19d ago

Game looks excellent so far he needs to keep it up.

Venoxn4g17d ago (Edited 17d ago )

I wish that same person could do full Conker UE5 remake.. Rayman 3 looks amazing

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The 7 Best Vampire Games: Embrace the Night

Vampire games are making a comeback of late, and gamers hoping this is a new trend should look back at the 7 best vampire games ever made.

SimpleSlave28d ago (Edited 28d ago )

What is a list? A miserable little pile of scribbles.

A Best Vampire Game list and no Bloodborne. A bold choice, indeed.

The_Hooligan28d ago

IMO, I wouldn't consider bloodborne a vampire game. Long story short, It's more about the side effects of the blood experiment and the influence of the red moon, than actually being a vampire.

SimpleSlave27d ago (Edited 27d ago )

Yes, Bloodborne is about Vampires. It's not just the undertones, or the imagery or the obvious parallels, it's pretty much everything and then some. Here's the thing, Bram Stoker's Dracula is also not a Vampire novel. Why? Because technically Vampires from folklore were something else.

But based on our updated view of what Vampires are, informed in one way or another by Bram Stoker's Dracula, Nosferatu The Vamprye, and many other stories, and combined with From Software's own interpretation, we can say with confidence that Bloodborne IS a Vampire story. Sure, there are other elements, but the central narrative is pretty much Vampires. Which would make it THE Vampire game. I mean, Cainhurst Castle. Anyways, that's how I see it.

But to each their and we'll agree to disagree.

MEGANE27d ago

Thats the best Vampire game ever, but enough talk, have at you!.

SimpleSlave27d ago (Edited 27d ago )

Absolutely... Now, die monster! You don't belong in this thread!
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anast28d ago

I've lost all hype for Bloodlines 2. It's going to be an action game.

Barlos27d ago

No Blood Omen? Even today it's one of my favourite vampire games. We could really do with a release on modern platforms.

Relientk7727d ago

I really enjoyed Vampyr. The combat is a little clunky and could use some work. However, the story, characters, dialog. setting, and pretty much everything else in the game is great.

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Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver Review - You are Reborn

Check out our review of the dark fantasy classic, Soul Reaver!

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CrimsonWing69211d ago

Man, I thought they stealth dropped a Remaster or something when I saw this…

raWfodog210d ago

Same here, I was getting excited too lol. Maybe there’s still hope for a return to Nosgoth.

ThichQuangDuck211d ago

Bring the series back Crystal Dynamics. Didn't realize Amy Henig worked on tihs one thats dope

Name Last Name210d ago

I’ve been wanting to replay this for over a year. It’s been on “Coming Soon” status on GOG forever. Have no idea what they’re waiting for.