Episode 58: Why Our Favorite Franchises Keep On Kicking by Super Agile Bros published on 2023-01-13T05:33:41Z As the saying goes, "if it ain't broke, don't fix it." Whether with sequels, remakes, remasters, or infiltrating other forms of media, some intellectual properties remarkably stand the test of time. In many cases, the latest full-price, stand-alone iteration of a game series should have just been part of the last installment's DLC, but it's hard to argue with the results. Can we attribute the success to infinite funding, die-hard fans, persistent publishers, or some unseen force determining what is resistant to falling into obscurity? Perhaps there's more to the staying power of a franchise than meets the eye. So put on your helmet and cleats, make your Smash Bros roster predictions, and join the bros as they rationalize how remaking the same game can be such a lucrative business venture. Genre Gaming