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1UP COVER STORY
1UP COVER STORY | WEEK OF JUNE 4 | E3 2012
Sequel, Remake, or Reboot? Keeping Classic Franchises Alive
Cover Story: How can aging series remain vital? XCOM, Tomb Raider, Castlevania, and other demonstrate how publishers are tackling the challenge.
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inal Fantasy. Mega Man. Doom. Pitfall! What do these series have in common? They’ve fallen upon hard times, that’s what. Either publishers have abandoned them, or else their fans have. But an old franchise name can be an asset, not just an albatross. Even as some of our most beloved classics fall into disrepair or disgrace, others have found new life, either through sequels, with fresh remakes, or even complete back-to-the-roots remakes. Here’s a look at how seven established franchises are demonstrating their plans to stay vital this week at E3 2012.
Call of Duty
