2old2play.com — In 2005, Electronic Arts released 26 games. Of the 26 only one was new. Video games seem to be following a sequel pattern similar to the movies. This summer on the movie scene we have X-Men 3, Superman 5, and Pirates of the Caribbean 2. Why Do we love the sequal?
Oct 3, 2006 View in Crawl 4
rayonicOct 4, 2006
You stole my response.The movie industry does tend to be really flakey with sequels. Game companies are more reliable.
genthreeOct 4, 2006
This is a misleading example because EA produces sports games, which require an update every year to keep the current players available. While they are technically sequels, I don't think they should be used as evidence for the case that sequels are taking over the gaming industry.
suplyndmndOct 4, 2006
I Love Sequals, I Love Sequals: Sequels Revenge, I Love Prequels More: The Beginning
authorsOct 4, 2006
When games are as good as Red Alert, CCG, etc. then we sure the heck want sequels. :)
trainwreckxOct 4, 2006
Gonna have to go with ilyag on this one. Companies would probably stop making sequels if we stopped buying them. However right now, some of the top most anticipated titles are Final Fantasy 12, Metal Gear Solid 4, Halo 3, Zelda: Twilight Princess, Gran Turismo 5, etc.Don't blame the company. If it isn't what the gamers want, they won't buy it. However, as sad as it is, this is usually only the case with new IPs. Poor Beyond Good and Evil, Stranger, and Psychonaughts :(
oldtimegamerOct 4, 2006
get a life. BTW this story is not submitted by a top digger.
lonecowOct 4, 2006
Sequels are fine as long as they are done right. Nintendo knows how to keep their series fresh because honestly it's their bread and butter. They make a crappy mario game and its over for them (I'm talking about the main Mario line here not the spin offs (and Sunshine was a much better game then most other games on the market, it just wasn't the best Mario game but it wasn't crappy by any means.)Typically I think video game sequels get better with each new version, whereas Hollywood films get worse (yes I know there are RARE exceptions ;) )
ghosttoonOct 5, 2006
If it was good enough for a sequel to be made then our mind thinks the sequel will be good. Instead most of the time we are just reminded about how good the original was and wish they had put more stuff from the original in the sequel.