What's a dead franchise that completely deserved to die?

[cowbell40]

Sonic.

O wait... um... give it another year.

 

[BonsaiK]

Halo. That franchise ended after losing billions for Microsoft when people learnt from the horrible first two games and sensibly didn't get suckered in a third time when Halo 3 came out. I'm so grateful when Microsoft announced the cancellation of the project. Zero Punctuation's review also probably helped steer people away from it. It's awesome how gamers are so discerning these days and accept only the very best quality gaming that there is, never stooping to the lows of buying rushed sequels, cookie-cutter genre ripoffs and dumbed-down console failures. Oh wait...

Sorry I was in my parallel usiverse there for a second. Anyway - the Rainbow 6 franchise, I'm not sure if it's dead or not yet but Ubisoft have been doing their best to kill it off ever since Lockdown so it's only a matter of time. What used to be the most influential tactical shooter of all time (you can thank Rainbow 6 for expanding reticules, lethal headshots and slower tactical-based play in FPS) is now basically a second-rate Gears Of War clone. A lot of newer gamers these days haven't even heard of Rainbow 6 and to be honest that's probably a good thing and exactly what Ubi deserve.

 

[AbsoluteVirtue18]

Spyro, the last game was so shit it hurt and I think the franchise is dead now because...

Spoiler: Because so many people care

Spyro died *gasp*

Yes, this, definitely this. The series started sucking after the third one.

Also there was this game that had you playing as a gecko. I can't remember the name.

 

[Curtmiester]

Halo. That franchise ended after losing billions for Microsoft when people learnt from the horrible first two games and sensibly didn't get suckered in a third time when Halo 3 came out. I'm so grateful when Microsoft announced the cancellation of the project. Zero Punctuation's review also probably helped steer people away from it. It's awesome how gamers are so discerning these days and accept only the very best quality gaming that there is, never stooping to the lows of buying rushed sequels, cookie-cutter genre ripoffs and dumbed-down console failures. Oh wait...

Sorry I was in my parallel usiverse there for a second. Anyway - the Rainbow 6 franchise, I'm not sure if it's dead or not yet but Ubisoft have been doing their best to kill it off ever since Lockdown so it's only a matter of time. What used to be the most influential tactical shooter of all time (you can thank Rainbow 6 for expanding reticules and lethal headshots in FPS) is now basically a second-rate Gears Of War clone. A lot of newer gamers these days haven't even heard of Rainbow 6 and to be honest that's probably a good thing and exactly what Ubi deserve.

You should really read the thread begore posting.
OT: Ghost Busters. The second was...well....it was not Ghost Busters.

 

[BonsaiK]

Halo. That franchise ended after losing billions for Microsoft when people learnt from the horrible first two games and sensibly didn't get suckered in a third time when Halo 3 came out. I'm so grateful when Microsoft announced the cancellation of the project. Zero Punctuation's review also probably helped steer people away from it. It's awesome how gamers are so discerning these days and accept only the very best quality gaming that there is, never stooping to the lows of buying rushed sequels, cookie-cutter genre ripoffs and dumbed-down console failures. Oh wait...

Sorry I was in my parallel usiverse there for a second. Anyway - the Rainbow 6 franchise, I'm not sure if it's dead or not yet but Ubisoft have been doing their best to kill it off ever since Lockdown so it's only a matter of time. What used to be the most influential tactical shooter of all time (you can thank Rainbow 6 for expanding reticules and lethal headshots in FPS) is now basically a second-rate Gears Of War clone. A lot of newer gamers these days haven't even heard of Rainbow 6 and to be honest that's probably a good thing and exactly what Ubi deserve.

You should really read the thread begore posting.
OT: Ghost Busters. The second was...well....it was not Ghost Busters.

I did read the thread. I just don't think you understand my sense of humour.

 

[Curtmiester]

Halo. That franchise ended after losing billions for Microsoft when people learnt from the horrible first two games and sensibly didn't get suckered in a third time when Halo 3 came out. I'm so grateful when Microsoft announced the cancellation of the project. Zero Punctuation's review also probably helped steer people away from it. It's awesome how gamers are so discerning these days and accept only the very best quality gaming that there is, never stooping to the lows of buying rushed sequels, cookie-cutter genre ripoffs and dumbed-down console failures. Oh wait...

Sorry I was in my parallel usiverse there for a second. Anyway - the Rainbow 6 franchise, I'm not sure if it's dead or not yet but Ubisoft have been doing their best to kill it off ever since Lockdown so it's only a matter of time. What used to be the most influential tactical shooter of all time (you can thank Rainbow 6 for expanding reticules and lethal headshots in FPS) is now basically a second-rate Gears Of War clone. A lot of newer gamers these days haven't even heard of Rainbow 6 and to be honest that's probably a good thing and exactly what Ubi deserve.

You should really read the thread begore posting.
OT: Ghost Busters. The second was...well....it was not Ghost Busters.

I did read the thread. I just don't think you understand my sense of humour.

No because I don't find Halo bashing funny.

 

[Delta 3 Actual]

Halo. That franchise ended after losing billions for Microsoft when people learnt from the horrible first two games and sensibly didn't get suckered in a third time when Halo 3 came out. I'm so grateful when Microsoft announced the cancellation of the project. Zero Punctuation's review also probably helped steer people away from it. It's awesome how gamers are so discerning these days and accept only the very best quality gaming that there is, never stooping to the lows of buying rushed sequels, cookie-cutter genre ripoffs and dumbed-down console failures. Oh wait...

Sorry I was in my parallel usiverse there for a second. Anyway - the Rainbow 6 franchise, I'm not sure if it's dead or not yet but Ubisoft have been doing their best to kill it off ever since Lockdown so it's only a matter of time. What used to be the most influential tactical shooter of all time (you can thank Rainbow 6 for expanding reticules and lethal headshots in FPS) is now basically a second-rate Gears Of War clone. A lot of newer gamers these days haven't even heard of Rainbow 6 and to be honest that's probably a good thing and exactly what Ubi deserve.

First off Halo3 sold 3.3 MILLION copies in the first TWELVE DAYS. Microsoft made insane amounts of money off of that game. Secondly, the project ended because Bungie, the company that made halo, left Microsoft. This is the primary reason that Halo Wars was made by Ensemble.

Secondly, Rainbow 6 doesn't need to die, just better developers. It is true that there has been a definitive decline in the amount of effort put into the games as of late, but it is still entirely possible to turn the series around.

 

[fletch_talon]

Spyro, the last game was so shit it hurt and I think the franchise is dead now because...

Spoiler: Because so many people care

Spyro died *gasp*

Yes, this, definitely this. The series started sucking after the third one.

Also there was this game that had you playing as a gecko. I can't remember the name.

Spyro didn't deserve to die. The reason they started sucking after the third is because Insomniac dropped the series to work on Ratchet and Clank and stuff.

I have to say though, the series has fucked up so badly by the post-Insomniac games that I'd rather it had died.

 

[BonsaiK]

Halo. That franchise ended after losing billions for Microsoft when people learnt from the horrible first two games and sensibly didn't get suckered in a third time when Halo 3 came out. I'm so grateful when Microsoft announced the cancellation of the project. Zero Punctuation's review also probably helped steer people away from it. It's awesome how gamers are so discerning these days and accept only the very best quality gaming that there is, never stooping to the lows of buying rushed sequels, cookie-cutter genre ripoffs and dumbed-down console failures. Oh wait...

Sorry I was in my parallel usiverse there for a second. Anyway - the Rainbow 6 franchise, I'm not sure if it's dead or not yet but Ubisoft have been doing their best to kill it off ever since Lockdown so it's only a matter of time. What used to be the most influential tactical shooter of all time (you can thank Rainbow 6 for expanding reticules and lethal headshots in FPS) is now basically a second-rate Gears Of War clone. A lot of newer gamers these days haven't even heard of Rainbow 6 and to be honest that's probably a good thing and exactly what Ubi deserve.

First off Halo3 sold 3.3 MILLION copies in the first TWELVE DAYS. Microsoft made insane amounts of money off of that game. Secondly, the project ended because Bungie, the company that made halo, left Microsoft. This is the primary reason that Halo Wars was made by Ensemble.

Secondly, Rainbow 6 doesn't need to die, just better developers. It is true that there has been a definitive decline in the amount of effort put into the games as of late, but it is still entirely possible to turn the series around.

Wow, so the Halo project DID end? Awesome! And to think I was only joking.

Yeah I agree it would be NICE if R6 had better developers, and the series could be turned around but I reckon it's not gonna ever happen though. People wanting intelligent tactical indoor shooters these days are better off playing... oh, wait...

 

[lacktheknack]

Bubsy. May the gaming Gods watch over us and make sure that little orange fuck never invades our consoles again.

To think.. I actually put that piece of shit into my Playstation.
From now on:

PUBLIC ENEMY #1. SHOOT ON SIGHT.

*BANG* Done.

OT: The (Noun) Tycoon series. To my knowledge, they haven't released one recently and pretty much everything besides Zoo Tycoon sucked. I'm looking at you Mall of America....

Roller Coaster Tycoon did not deserve to die.

I can't think of any deserving dead franchises, actually...

EDIT:

Also there was this game that had you playing as a gecko. I can't remember the name.

That was GEX! You just gave me the most deserving dead franchise! Have a cookie.

 

[BolognaBaloney]

Halo. That franchise ended after losing billions for Microsoft when people learnt from the horrible first two games and sensibly didn't get suckered in a third time when Halo 3 came out.

That's funny, because Halo 3 sold 9.95 million copies to date, it's one of the top selling games of all time. It made immense amounts of money for Microsoft and Bungie. So not only are you trolling, your also completely misinformed.

 

[BonsaiK]

Halo. That franchise ended after losing billions for Microsoft when people learnt from the horrible first two games and sensibly didn't get suckered in a third time when Halo 3 came out.

That's funny, because Halo 3 sold 9.95 million copies to date, it's one of the top selling games of all time. It made immense amounts of money for Microsoft and Bungie. So not only are you trolling, your also completely misinformed.

It is really not that obvious that I was joking?

 

[BolognaBaloney]

Halo. That franchise ended after losing billions for Microsoft when people learnt from the horrible first two games and sensibly didn't get suckered in a third time when Halo 3 came out. I'm so grateful when Microsoft announced the cancellation of the project. Zero Punctuation's review also probably helped steer people away from it. It's awesome how gamers are so discerning these days and accept only the very best quality gaming that there is, never stooping to the lows of buying rushed sequels, cookie-cutter genre ripoffs and dumbed-down console failures. Oh wait...

Sorry I was in my parallel usiverse there for a second. Anyway - the Rainbow 6 franchise, I'm not sure if it's dead or not yet but Ubisoft have been doing their best to kill it off ever since Lockdown so it's only a matter of time. What used to be the most influential tactical shooter of all time (you can thank Rainbow 6 for expanding reticules and lethal headshots in FPS) is now basically a second-rate Gears Of War clone. A lot of newer gamers these days haven't even heard of Rainbow 6 and to be honest that's probably a good thing and exactly what Ubi deserve.

First off Halo3 sold 3.3 MILLION copies in the first TWELVE DAYS. Microsoft made insane amounts of money off of that game. Secondly, the project ended because Bungie, the company that made halo, left Microsoft. This is the primary reason that Halo Wars was made by Ensemble.

Secondly, Rainbow 6 doesn't need to die, just better developers. It is true that there has been a definitive decline in the amount of effort put into the games as of late, but it is still entirely possible to turn the series around.

Wow, so the Halo project DID end? Awesome! And to think I was only joking.

Again, I don't know where you keep getting your info, but the Halo is alive and well, with Halo 3:ODST, and Halo:Reach, both in the works. Also for the record, if you don't like Halo, that's totally fine, gaming is all about opinion. But please, keep the Halo bashing away from the forums, we get enough of it as it is.

 

[Delta 3 Actual]

Halo. That franchise ended after losing billions for Microsoft when people learnt from the horrible first two games and sensibly didn't get suckered in a third time when Halo 3 came out. I'm so grateful when Microsoft announced the cancellation of the project. Zero Punctuation's review also probably helped steer people away from it. It's awesome how gamers are so discerning these days and accept only the very best quality gaming that there is, never stooping to the lows of buying rushed sequels, cookie-cutter genre ripoffs and dumbed-down console failures. Oh wait...

Sorry I was in my parallel usiverse there for a second. Anyway - the Rainbow 6 franchise, I'm not sure if it's dead or not yet but Ubisoft have been doing their best to kill it off ever since Lockdown so it's only a matter of time. What used to be the most influential tactical shooter of all time (you can thank Rainbow 6 for expanding reticules and lethal headshots in FPS) is now basically a second-rate Gears Of War clone. A lot of newer gamers these days haven't even heard of Rainbow 6 and to be honest that's probably a good thing and exactly what Ubi deserve.

First off Halo3 sold 3.3 MILLION copies in the first TWELVE DAYS. Microsoft made insane amounts of money off of that game. Secondly, the project ended because Bungie, the company that made halo, left Microsoft. This is the primary reason that Halo Wars was made by Ensemble.

Secondly, Rainbow 6 doesn't need to die, just better developers. It is true that there has been a definitive decline in the amount of effort put into the games as of late, but it is still entirely possible to turn the series around.

Wow, so the Halo project DID end? Awesome! And to think I was only joking.

Yeah I agree it would be NICE if R6 had better developers, and the series could be turned around but I reckon it's not gonna ever happen though. People wanting intelligent tactical indoor shooters these days are better off playing... oh, wait...

Yea, Halo 3: ODST is going to be the last one. If people want a realistic tactical shooter, they should join the armed forces. The graphics are very realistic. To be honest I think RS6 is just very sloppy work, especially considering it takes them years to create them.

 

[BolognaBaloney]

Halo. That franchise ended after losing billions for Microsoft when people learnt from the horrible first two games and sensibly didn't get suckered in a third time when Halo 3 came out.

That's funny, because Halo 3 sold 9.95 million copies to date, it's one of the top selling games of all time. It made immense amounts of money for Microsoft and Bungie. So not only are you trolling, your also completely misinformed.

It is really not that obvious that I was joking?

No, if your trying to be funny, I would suggest either typing something genuinely funny, or outright telling people that you were making a joke, because as is, your post is flame-bait.

 

[BolognaBaloney]

Halo. That franchise ended after losing billions for Microsoft when people learnt from the horrible first two games and sensibly didn't get suckered in a third time when Halo 3 came out. I'm so grateful when Microsoft announced the cancellation of the project. Zero Punctuation's review also probably helped steer people away from it. It's awesome how gamers are so discerning these days and accept only the very best quality gaming that there is, never stooping to the lows of buying rushed sequels, cookie-cutter genre ripoffs and dumbed-down console failures. Oh wait...

Sorry I was in my parallel usiverse there for a second. Anyway - the Rainbow 6 franchise, I'm not sure if it's dead or not yet but Ubisoft have been doing their best to kill it off ever since Lockdown so it's only a matter of time. What used to be the most influential tactical shooter of all time (you can thank Rainbow 6 for expanding reticules and lethal headshots in FPS) is now basically a second-rate Gears Of War clone. A lot of newer gamers these days haven't even heard of Rainbow 6 and to be honest that's probably a good thing and exactly what Ubi deserve.

First off Halo3 sold 3.3 MILLION copies in the first TWELVE DAYS. Microsoft made insane amounts of money off of that game. Secondly, the project ended because Bungie, the company that made halo, left Microsoft. This is the primary reason that Halo Wars was made by Ensemble.

Secondly, Rainbow 6 doesn't need to die, just better developers. It is true that there has been a definitive decline in the amount of effort put into the games as of late, but it is still entirely possible to turn the series around.

Wow, so the Halo project DID end? Awesome! And to think I was only joking.

Yeah I agree it would be NICE if R6 had better developers, and the series could be turned around but I reckon it's not gonna ever happen though. People wanting intelligent tactical indoor shooters these days are better off playing... oh, wait...

Yea, Halo 3: ODST is going to be the last one. If people want a realistic tactical shooter, they should join the armed forces. The graphics are very realistic. To be honest I think RS6 is just very sloppy work, especially considering it takes them years to create them.

Wrong, Halo:Reach is coming out as well, and there has been no announcement as to ending the franchise.

 

[Delta 3 Actual]

Again, I don't know where you keep getting your info, but the Halo is alive and well, with Halo 3:ODST, and Halo:Reach, both in the works. Also for the record, if you don't like Halo, that's totally fine, gaming is all about opinion. But please, keep the Halo bashing away from the forums, we get enough of it as it is.

Well my Bungie contact told me ODST was their last one, so if there is a Halo: Reach Bungie won't be making it. To be quite frank, my information is a bit old dating back to the 07' GDC.

 

[CrafterMan]

Need for speed should of died with Most Wanted.

Also god help me if I see another Sonic game.

-Joe

 

[BonsaiK]

Halo. That franchise ended after losing billions for Microsoft when people learnt from the horrible first two games and sensibly didn't get suckered in a third time when Halo 3 came out. I'm so grateful when Microsoft announced the cancellation of the project. Zero Punctuation's review also probably helped steer people away from it. It's awesome how gamers are so discerning these days and accept only the very best quality gaming that there is, never stooping to the lows of buying rushed sequels, cookie-cutter genre ripoffs and dumbed-down console failures. Oh wait...

Sorry I was in my parallel usiverse there for a second. Anyway - the Rainbow 6 franchise, I'm not sure if it's dead or not yet but Ubisoft have been doing their best to kill it off ever since Lockdown so it's only a matter of time. What used to be the most influential tactical shooter of all time (you can thank Rainbow 6 for expanding reticules and lethal headshots in FPS) is now basically a second-rate Gears Of War clone. A lot of newer gamers these days haven't even heard of Rainbow 6 and to be honest that's probably a good thing and exactly what Ubi deserve.

First off Halo3 sold 3.3 MILLION copies in the first TWELVE DAYS. Microsoft made insane amounts of money off of that game. Secondly, the project ended because Bungie, the company that made halo, left Microsoft. This is the primary reason that Halo Wars was made by Ensemble.

Secondly, Rainbow 6 doesn't need to die, just better developers. It is true that there has been a definitive decline in the amount of effort put into the games as of late, but it is still entirely possible to turn the series around.

Wow, so the Halo project DID end? Awesome! And to think I was only joking.

Again, I don't know where you keep getting your info, but the Halo is alive and well, with Halo 3:ODST, and Halo:Reach, both in the works. Also for the record, if you don't like Halo, that's totally fine, gaming is all about opinion. But please, keep the Halo bashing away from the forums, we get enough of it as it is.

So in other words, I'm allowed to have an opinion on Halo just as long as I don't express it? I didn't realise Halo fans were so sensitive. Should I refrain from expressing my opinion about games on this gaming forum in future?

Anyway I'm being told different things by different people here. Some are saying the franchise has ended. So if you're wondering "where I'm getting my info", well, from other posters in this thread, actually.