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Are Video Game Franchises Losing Their Identity?
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When video game franchises change to accommodate trends like Battle Royale, looter-shooters and 'games as a service' models, are any really capable of maintaining a recognisable identity? Join Ewan, Jules and Ben-Roy as they delve into the series that have underwent the most drastic changes in recent years, as well as a select few that have managed to retain their own identity in spite of the industry's changing landscape.
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