Video game franchises are often something we get really excited about; not only is it
Video game franchises are often something we get really excited about; not only is it

a continuation to a story or a character's narrative, but it's also a guarantee that
a continuation to a story or a character's narrative, but it's also a guarantee that

we'll likely be getting more content for a particular adventure that we already adore.
we'll likely be getting more content for a particular adventure that we already adore.

It's also a guarantee for developers and publishers to make some serious bank.
It's also a guarantee for developers and publishers to make some serious bank.

While often a franchise can release a title that knocks its predecessor out of the park,
While often a franchise can release a title that knocks its predecessor out of the park,

occasionally we're left with titles that are seriously more lack lustre than the first,
occasionally we're left with titles that are seriously more lack lustre than the first,

and can flat out end a franchise altogether.
and can flat out end a franchise altogether.

So today, we're taking a closer look at that dynamic with our list of the top 10 failed
So today, we're taking a closer look at that dynamic with our list of the top 10 failed

gaming franchise.
gaming franchise.

We'll be including gaming franchises that were complete and utter failures and never
We'll be including gaming franchises that were complete and utter failures and never

took off, and a handful of ones that fell from grace and have landed into obscurity,
took off, and a handful of ones that fell from grace and have landed into obscurity,

often due to reasons beyond the game's content and reviews.
often due to reasons beyond the game's content and reviews.

So with that in mind, let's jump in!
So with that in mind, let's jump in!

10 Bubsy the Bobcat Bubsy the Bobcat was a product of the early
10 Bubsy the Bobcat Bubsy the Bobcat was a product of the early

90s - 1993, specifically - and was an attempt to compete with some of the gaming industry's
90s - 1993, specifically - and was an attempt to compete with some of the gaming industry's

newest, emerging and highly popular mascots.
newest, emerging and highly popular mascots.

We're talking Mario and Sonic here, people.
We're talking Mario and Sonic here, people.

Published by Accolade, Bubsy was a platform game series in which you play as anthropomorphic
Published by Accolade, Bubsy was a platform game series in which you play as anthropomorphic

bobcat, Bubsy.
bobcat, Bubsy.

Five games in total were released, along with a television pilot for a Bubsy cartoon that
Five games in total were released, along with a television pilot for a Bubsy cartoon that

never took off.
never took off.

As you can imagine, in competing with the likes of a character and mascot like Sonic,
As you can imagine, in competing with the likes of a character and mascot like Sonic,

Bubsy had a whole lot of competition, and compared to some of the other franchises on
Bubsy had a whole lot of competition, and compared to some of the other franchises on

this list, continues to tucker on, even with a lack of popularity.
this list, continues to tucker on, even with a lack of popularity.

There's actually a 6th game in the series set to be released in 2019 called Bubsy Paws
There's actually a 6th game in the series set to be released in 2019 called Bubsy Paws

on Fire.
on Fire.

9 Skate If any of you decided to live stream any of
9 Skate If any of you decided to live stream any of

E3 2018 on YouTube, surely you must have noticed the comment section to the right of the video,
E3 2018 on YouTube, surely you must have noticed the comment section to the right of the video,

and all the chatter about hopes for game announcements.
and all the chatter about hopes for game announcements.

This year in particular had a lot of outcry for Skate 4, which eventually turned into
This year in particular had a lot of outcry for Skate 4, which eventually turned into

a bit of a meme, with people actively writing Skate 4 in the comment section of streams
a bit of a meme, with people actively writing Skate 4 in the comment section of streams

that had absolutely nothing to do with EA or the franchise.
that had absolutely nothing to do with EA or the franchise.

So the Skate series had three titles and a spin off titled Skate It, all of which gained
So the Skate series had three titles and a spin off titled Skate It, all of which gained

a devoted fan base for it's fun game mechanics and ragdoll-esque physics.
a devoted fan base for it's fun game mechanics and ragdoll-esque physics.

The reason there hasn't been a sequel though is likely due to EA having cut jobs from the
The reason there hasn't been a sequel though is likely due to EA having cut jobs from the

development section that was in charge of the Skate titles, which was ultimately closed
development section that was in charge of the Skate titles, which was ultimately closed

in 2013.
in 2013.

Since, the chatter about Skate 4 has always been persistent, but since, a new spiritual
Since, the chatter about Skate 4 has always been persistent, but since, a new spiritual

successor emerged out of E3 2018 instead - Session, set to be released in late 2019.
successor emerged out of E3 2018 instead - Session, set to be released in late 2019.

8 Theme Park Speaking of EA, let's take a look at one of
8 Theme Park Speaking of EA, let's take a look at one of

their other failed franchises - Theme Park.
their other failed franchises - Theme Park.

This is another case of a series of games that were quite successful and beloved, but
This is another case of a series of games that were quite successful and beloved, but

due to the publisher, have now fallen into obscurity.
due to the publisher, have now fallen into obscurity.

Oh good ol EA.
Oh good ol EA.

Anywho, Theme Park was a construction and management simulation game where you designed
Anywho, Theme Park was a construction and management simulation game where you designed

and operated your own theme park.
and operated your own theme park.

Created by Bullfrog Productions, after the success of the first theme Park game, EA bought
Created by Bullfrog Productions, after the success of the first theme Park game, EA bought

the rights to Bullfrog, and over time, the success of the games under their watch slowly
the rights to Bullfrog, and over time, the success of the games under their watch slowly

started to deteoriate.
started to deteoriate.

EA eventually resurrected the series, but for mobile play on iOS, but in classic EA
EA eventually resurrected the series, but for mobile play on iOS, but in classic EA

fashion, it was a freemium game.
fashion, it was a freemium game.

And there weren't microtransactions - just straight up transactions, with the cost of
And there weren't microtransactions - just straight up transactions, with the cost of

an in-game roller coaster being a whooping 60 dollars.
an in-game roller coaster being a whooping 60 dollars.

7 Bloody Roar The Bloody Roar franchise was a fighting series
7 Bloody Roar The Bloody Roar franchise was a fighting series

in which your fighter has the ability to transform into a half human half animal creature called
in which your fighter has the ability to transform into a half human half animal creature called

a Zoanthrope.
a Zoanthrope.

The series storyline followed protagonist Yugo, who could turn into a were wolf of sorts,
The series storyline followed protagonist Yugo, who could turn into a were wolf of sorts,

on a journey to unravel the mysteries surrounding his father's death.
on a journey to unravel the mysteries surrounding his father's death.

Overall, it was a fun and creative fighting series that had a total of 5 titles between
Overall, it was a fun and creative fighting series that had a total of 5 titles between

1997 and 2003.
1997 and 2003.

Despite false rumours back in 2012 hinting to a Bloody Roar 5 release, ever since Konami
Despite false rumours back in 2012 hinting to a Bloody Roar 5 release, ever since Konami

purchased Hudson Soft who published the series, and the latter company closed its doors, the
purchased Hudson Soft who published the series, and the latter company closed its doors, the

prospect of resurrecting Bloody Roar has been pretty darn bleak.
prospect of resurrecting Bloody Roar has been pretty darn bleak.

6 Vectorman Vectorman is a series that originates back
6 Vectorman Vectorman is a series that originates back

in 1995; a run and gun platofrmer, the two games in the series were developed by the
in 1995; a run and gun platofrmer, the two games in the series were developed by the

Sega Mega Drive and Sega Genesis.
Sega Mega Drive and Sega Genesis.

A third Vectorman game was in the works, but ultimately fell through thanks to the relationship
A third Vectorman game was in the works, but ultimately fell through thanks to the relationship

between Sega and Vectorman developer, Blue Sky Software.
between Sega and Vectorman developer, Blue Sky Software.

Former BlueSky employees ended up forming their own company in 2000 working to create
Former BlueSky employees ended up forming their own company in 2000 working to create

titles for the Ps2 instead, including a 3D version of Vectorman.
titles for the Ps2 instead, including a 3D version of Vectorman.

But because Sega had the rights, they too were working at creating a new Vectorman title
But because Sega had the rights, they too were working at creating a new Vectorman title

with another developer, which went on display at 2003's E3 but eventually was cancelled
with another developer, which went on display at 2003's E3 but eventually was cancelled

by Sega altogether.
by Sega altogether.

5 De Blob De Blob is a franchise that's sort of just
5 De Blob De Blob is a franchise that's sort of just

fizzled out these days.
fizzled out these days.

The first title, called De Blob was released exclusively for the Nintendo Wii back in 2008,
The first title, called De Blob was released exclusively for the Nintendo Wii back in 2008,

but was eventually ported to PC, Ps4, Xbox 1 and the Nintendo switch in 2017 and 2018.
but was eventually ported to PC, Ps4, Xbox 1 and the Nintendo switch in 2017 and 2018.

It's a series that seems adamant to keep on fighting since it's last title came out in
It's a series that seems adamant to keep on fighting since it's last title came out in

2011 (also ported to those other platforms in 2017 and onwards).
2011 (also ported to those other platforms in 2017 and onwards).

So what's it even about?
So what's it even about?

You play as a ball of clear water that rolls around and collect paint from paintbots, and
You play as a ball of clear water that rolls around and collect paint from paintbots, and

then you roll around colouring the cityscape you're within with the current colour de blob
then you roll around colouring the cityscape you're within with the current colour de blob

is.
is.

The first game was released to rave reviews, with the follow up sequel, De Blob 2 also
The first game was released to rave reviews, with the follow up sequel, De Blob 2 also

receiving positive reviews, but not nearly the same amount of praise.
receiving positive reviews, but not nearly the same amount of praise.

4 Kane and Lynch Kane and Lynch: Dead Men was a title released
4 Kane and Lynch Kane and Lynch: Dead Men was a title released

back in 2007 that was a pretty beloved title for some; a third person shooter game that
back in 2007 that was a pretty beloved title for some; a third person shooter game that

also offered co-op, following the story of death row mercenary Kane who escapes from
also offered co-op, following the story of death row mercenary Kane who escapes from

prison alongside another psychotic criminal named Lynch.
prison alongside another psychotic criminal named Lynch.

Despite having a fairly successful sequel, much of the media that was meant to continue
Despite having a fairly successful sequel, much of the media that was meant to continue

the series was cancelled or hangs in limbo.
the series was cancelled or hangs in limbo.

The PSP and Nintendo DS Kane and Lynch title, which was in development in 2007, was cancelled
The PSP and Nintendo DS Kane and Lynch title, which was in development in 2007, was cancelled

for unknown reasons despite never receiving an official announcement.
for unknown reasons despite never receiving an official announcement.

The series got a comic adaptation that was made into a limited six issue series back
The series got a comic adaptation that was made into a limited six issue series back

in 2010, but no other titles have been released since.
in 2010, but no other titles have been released since.

And lastly, a live action feature film was in the works, which has been floating around
And lastly, a live action feature film was in the works, which has been floating around

in development since 2011, starring Bruce Willis and Jamie Foxx, got a bunch of marketing,
in development since 2011, starring Bruce Willis and Jamie Foxx, got a bunch of marketing,

and then halted production before being silently killed.
and then halted production before being silently killed.

Then, rumour had it that Gerard Butler and Vin Diesel were then in talks to replace Willis
Then, rumour had it that Gerard Butler and Vin Diesel were then in talks to replace Willis

and Foxx.
and Foxx.

Overall, the whole situation is still up in the air.
Overall, the whole situation is still up in the air.

3 Advent Rising Advent Rising was a third person shooter game
3 Advent Rising Advent Rising was a third person shooter game

released back in 2005 for the Xbox and PC.
released back in 2005 for the Xbox and PC.

And prior to its release, it received A LOT of hype.
And prior to its release, it received A LOT of hype.

It was meant to be the first in a trilogy of games, and had a large marketing campaign
It was meant to be the first in a trilogy of games, and had a large marketing campaign

that promoted it, especially in movie theatres.
that promoted it, especially in movie theatres.

But when it came out, it got thrashed by disappointing reviews thanks to the substantial amount of
But when it came out, it got thrashed by disappointing reviews thanks to the substantial amount of

bugs in the game which resulted in the title freezing often.
bugs in the game which resulted in the title freezing often.

Sales weren't great either, and by 2005, publisher Majesco Entertainment has changed up its business
Sales weren't great either, and by 2005, publisher Majesco Entertainment has changed up its business

plan, cancelling the future Advent Rising titles in the process.
plan, cancelling the future Advent Rising titles in the process.

2 MediEvil MediEvil first debuted in 1998 as an action
2 MediEvil MediEvil first debuted in 1998 as an action

adventure hack and slash title with visuals largely inspired by Tim Burton's the Nightmare
adventure hack and slash title with visuals largely inspired by Tim Burton's the Nightmare

before Christmas.
before Christmas.

It was initially conceived as a game for the Sega Saturn and PC, but when Sony bought the
It was initially conceived as a game for the Sega Saturn and PC, but when Sony bought the

studio it was developed at, it soon found itself as a playstation title, becoming a
studio it was developed at, it soon found itself as a playstation title, becoming a

Sony exclusive.
Sony exclusive.

After the success of the first game, Sony requested a sequel title, which one of the
After the success of the first game, Sony requested a sequel title, which one of the

creators was not involved in, but still received solid reviews.
creators was not involved in, but still received solid reviews.

Then came MediEvil Resurrection, which, due to short notice, ended up being a remake of
Then came MediEvil Resurrection, which, due to short notice, ended up being a remake of

the original MediEvil that didn't really bode too well with fans and critics alike.
the original MediEvil that didn't really bode too well with fans and critics alike.

The creators of the game, Chris Sorrell and Jason Wilson, who had not been involved in
The creators of the game, Chris Sorrell and Jason Wilson, who had not been involved in

Resurrection, had noted their disappointment with the title, saying that they were disheartened
Resurrection, had noted their disappointment with the title, saying that they were disheartened

with how the game's alterations turned out, calling many decisions questionable.
with how the game's alterations turned out, calling many decisions questionable.

That's where the franchise died out.
That's where the franchise died out.

But hey, for those of you who loved the franchise, there may be hope on the horizon!
But hey, for those of you who loved the franchise, there may be hope on the horizon!

There's a remake in the works, set to be released sometime this year, in 2019, being developed
There's a remake in the works, set to be released sometime this year, in 2019, being developed

by Canadian studio Other Ocean Interactive.
by Canadian studio Other Ocean Interactive.

1 Too Human Developed by Silicon Knights, Too Human first
1 Too Human Developed by Silicon Knights, Too Human first

came out in 2008, and was planned to be a game trilogy.
came out in 2008, and was planned to be a game trilogy.

But prior to its release, the title sat in development hell for almost 10 years, with
But prior to its release, the title sat in development hell for almost 10 years, with

the original goal being a release on the Playstation all the way back in 1999.
the original goal being a release on the Playstation all the way back in 1999.

It was a sci fi futuristic retelling of Norse mythology that portrayed the Norse gods as
It was a sci fi futuristic retelling of Norse mythology that portrayed the Norse gods as

cybernetically enhanced humans who were tasked with protecting the Earth from an army of
cybernetically enhanced humans who were tasked with protecting the Earth from an army of

trickster god Loki's machines.
trickster god Loki's machines.

You play as Baldur, who is less cybernetically augmented than the other gods, and is therefore,
You play as Baldur, who is less cybernetically augmented than the other gods, and is therefore,

too human.
too human.

Here's where it gets complicated though - in 2007, prior to the game's release, Silicon
Here's where it gets complicated though - in 2007, prior to the game's release, Silicon

Knights sued Epic Games, from whom they were using their Unreal Engine 3 to craft the game.
Knights sued Epic Games, from whom they were using their Unreal Engine 3 to craft the game.

The law suit was due to a breach of contract and inadequacies on epic's end when it came
The law suit was due to a breach of contract and inadequacies on epic's end when it came

to support, service and cooperation when using the engine.
to support, service and cooperation when using the engine.

Epic retaliated by suing Silicon Knights for copyright infringement, breach of contract
Epic retaliated by suing Silicon Knights for copyright infringement, breach of contract

and misappropriation of trade secrets, and in 2012, Epic won both lawsuits, scoring a
and misappropriation of trade secrets, and in 2012, Epic won both lawsuits, scoring a

sweet 4.45 million dollars.
sweet 4.45 million dollars.

Silicon Knights then had to recall and destroy all unsold copies of their Unreal Engine games,
Silicon Knights then had to recall and destroy all unsold copies of their Unreal Engine games,

including Too Human.
including Too Human.

By 2013, Too Human was removed from the Xbox Marketplace as well.
By 2013, Too Human was removed from the Xbox Marketplace as well.

Alright, there we have it friends!
Alright, there we have it friends!

What other gaming franchises do you think could be considered failures?
What other gaming franchises do you think could be considered failures?

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