| Bodhesatva said: Are you suggesting that MK should take the advice of internet forum folks? That's almost always trouble, WoW. That's exactly how things become niche. Don't listen to the ardent followers of a genre unless you are absolutely willing to go down the niche path. |
These series are no longer as popular as they used to be. Their followings have dwindled over the years as they've fallen into neglect. These companies can either make games akin to the originals or games that are different. If the games are too different, then the companies can't even cash on what little following their franchises have. Even worse, the people most likely to talk about the games in the media mainstream are the ones who will remember the originals and they'll be the ones most disappointed. Disappointment will lead to bad reviews. You'll see a lot more of "Why did they change XYZ?" and "They should have stuck with ABC."
If these companies want to reinvent the wheel, they're better off starting with a new IP so as to avoid the negative publicity backlash.
