Nintendo's Forgotten Gems: 10 Abandoned Franchises That Deserve a Comeback
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Nintendo has long been the king of nostalgia, yet for every Mario and Zelda that thrives, a dozen other franchises gather dust. The recent return of Star Fox—with Fox McCloud appearing in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie and a new Switch 2 game announced—has reignited hope among fans. But it also raises a glaring question: why does Nintendo cherry-pick which series to revive? This list dives into ten beloved franchises that have been left on the shelf, exploring why they stalled and why it's time for a comeback.
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