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Why numbering a game get's old

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The Start Screen writes,

Last fall Activision did a little switcharoo and decided not to number their latest addition to the Call of Duty franchise. However everyone and their mother insisted on calling it Call of Duty 5: World at War or CoD 5. Thing is people don't realize that the folks over at Activision are doing themselves a favor by getting rid of the number within the franchise. Do yourselves a favor and jump.
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Published: 288 days 20 hours ago | Article | PlayStation 3 | Xbox 360 | Wii
 
 

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GarandShooter - 288 days 20 hours ago
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I really don't think it matters much. A clever title is not going make up for poor gameplay, and a numbered title isn't going to harm good gameplay.

Also, for devs and publishers, it's a toss up between being seen as a new IP which may hamper sales, or being seen as milking a franchise, which may have the same affect.

If it's a good fun game, I personally could care less whether it's numbered of subtitled.
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