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Star Fox Is Back, So What's Nintendo's Excuse For Other Abandoned Franchises?

2026-05-07 23 Dailymotion

{'summary': "Nintendo has brought back a beloved franchise Star Fox, but fans can't help but wonder what happened to other abandoned series.", 'title_image': 'An image of Fox McCloud in the Star Fox logo, with a sad and confused expression.', 'article': {'intro': {'text': 'In an unexpected surprise, Nintendo has announced the return of the Star Fox series, a beloved franchise that has been dormant for quite some time.\n\n'}, 'main': {'text': "The news comes as a welcome relief to fans of the series, who have been patiently waiting for a new game or even a remake of the classic titles. But as we celebrate the return of Star Fox, it's hard not to wonder what other abandoned franchises are waiting in the wings.\n\n"}, 'abandoned_franchises': {'title': 'Abandoned Nintendo Franchises That Need Revival', 'text': '1. EarthBound: A cult classic RPG that has a dedicated fan base, but has been neglected by Nintendo for far too long.\n\n'}, 'earthbound': {'text': 'Developed by APE, EarthBound released in 1994 and has since become one of the most beloved games of all time. Its quirky characters, unique art style, and addictive gameplay make it a must-play for any RPG fan.\n\n'}, 'fzero': {'text': "2. F-Zero: A high-speed racing franchise that has been in the spotlight since 1990. Although it has had a few remastered releases over the years, it's still unclear when we can expect a new game in the series.\n\n"}, 'fzero_new_game': {'text': 'Racing games like F-Zero were all the rage in the 90s, and with the latest advancements in technology, a new F-Zero game would be an absolute thrill.\n\n'}, 'metroid_prime_hunters': {'text': '3. Metroid Prime Hunters: Although not entirely dead, this first-person shooter spin-off of the Metroid series has been left untouched for far too long.\n\n'}, 'pm_hunters': {'text': "This game had the potential to be a massive hit, but unfortunately, it fell victim to some of the Wii's notorious flaws.\n\n"}, 'golden_sun': {'text': "4. Golden Sun: This classic RPG series has a massive following, but we've been left in the dark regarding any future games.\n\n"}, 'golden_sun_girls': {'text': "The series' engaging storyline, memorable characters, and addictive gameplay were the perfect recipe for success.\n\n"}, 'phoenix_wings': {'text': "5. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Justice for All was released in 2002 for the Game Boy Advance. Since then, we've had a few titles with some new and interesting gameplay modes.\n\n"}, 'ace_attorney_series': {'text': 'The series has a massive following and a dedicated fan base, with many eagerly awaiting news on new developments.\n\n'}, 'phoenix_wings_game': {'text': 'The new game in the series could bring a fresh look, new locations and cases, and improved gameplay, which will surely keep fans hooked.\n\n'}