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Why Sequels Are Hard in the Evolving World of Gaming: A Look at Counter Strike 2, Overwatch 2, and Kerbal Space Program 2

Exploring the challenges of creating successful game sequels in a rapidly evolving gaming industry

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Nick Pasta
Mar 09, 2023
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Sequels are a funny thing. What even is a sequel? The same thing, but different. In books, and movies a sequel makes sense. Hey, you remember that cast of characters from the first thing. Yeah, we took that cast and have them in a new adventure. Sometimes its not the cast of people that are the same, but the world, or the setting. So why do I bring this…

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