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2 days ago | 
thegamer.com | Ben Jessey
It isn't unheard of for a series to use multiple developers for its games. For example, there are several Mario titles that Nintendo didn't develop. However, those games were spin-offs or re-releases of the original titles. It's quite rare for a game series to utilize multiple developers for its main games.
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3 days ago | 
thegamer.com | Ben Jessey
Stylized visuals in games can be appealing and easier on the eyes, offering a unique presentation style. Games like Ultimate Spider-Man and The Walking Dead draw strong inspiration from comic book art styles. Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game and Borderlands showcase distinct comic-like visuals with unique character designs. While many big, triple-A games have hyper-realistic graphics, it isn’t a requirement.
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4 days ago | 
thegamer.com | Ben Jessey
RPGs had already been around for many years before the 2000s. The likes of Final Fantasy, Pokemon, and Dragon Quest were already very well-established. However, each of these series would continue to grow during the 2000s. Plus, several new series would arrive on the scene as the world was treated to the debuts of Fable, Mass Effect, Dragon Age, and more.
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5 days ago | 
thegamer.com | Ben Jessey
The 2010s were an interesting time for Disney. As a company, it was doing incredibly well thanks to the success of the MCU, Star Wars, and its many other ventures. However, when it came to movies produced by either Disney or Pixar, the brand wasn’t quite as consistent.
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1 week ago | 
thegamer.com | Ben Jessey
There aren't any hard and fast rules on what a story DLC should be. Yet, it is generally accepted that it has to be connected to the base game in some way. Perhaps it's a prequel to the main tale or a side story featuring one of the secondary characters. Whatever it is, though, it should be a worthwhile addition to the game if people are handing over extra money for it.
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1 week ago | 
thegamer.com | Ben Jessey
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1 week ago | 
thegamer.com | Ben Jessey
Some series will never be able to change their protagonist. They may be able to have someone else in the lead role for a spin-off or DLC, but they will never be able to have a newcomer or side character take over permanently. This is because they're so synonymous with the series itself. Mario will always need to be in Super Mario, while The Legend of Zelda will never be the same without Link. However, several series like this have swapped out their protagonists.
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1 week ago | 
thegamer.com | Ben Jessey
Disney produced many great animated and live-action films in the 2000s, including Pixar movies. Each year in the 2000s, Disney released some standout films, such as 'The Emperor's New Groove' in 2000. Notable movies from the decade like 'Monsters, Inc.,' 'The Incredibles,' and 'The Princess And The Frog' were well-received. By the 2000s, Disney was already a big, established name in Hollywood. The studio had already released many classics and didn’t seem intent on stopping any time soon.
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1 week ago | 
thegamer.com | Ben Jessey
Game series need to evolve to avoid staleness: mixing things up is crucial for longevity and interest. Not all changes are embraced: reinventing a beloved series can lead to discontent among fans and critics. Successful reinventions exist: examples like Tomb Raider (2013) and Grand Theft Auto 3 show change can enhance a series. Long-running game series can't stay the same forever. They need to change a bit over time, or else they will grow stale.
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2 weeks ago | 
thegamer.com | Ben Jessey
2000s saw the evolution of iconic action-adventure games series like Uncharted, Assassin's Creed, and Batman: Arkham. Majora's Mask, GTA 3, and Metroid Prime were among the standout action-adventure games from 2000-2002. Games like Prince of Persia, GTA: San Andreas, and Shadow of the Colossus continued to excel in the genre in the mid-2000s. The 2000s were an important period for the action-adventure genre.
