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Mario Party 4 20th Anniversary
Mario Party 4 Stands Strong Two Decades Later

Mario Party 4 was the first of the series' formerly divisive GameCube entries, but after twenty years, it's been vindicated in the eyes of many.

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Sly Cooper and the Thievius Raccoonus Still Stands Above the Rest 20 Years Later

Sly Cooper changed a lot with its second game, but the Cooper Gang's first adventure has aged gracefully despite its different approach.

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The Case for a New Donkey Kong Racing Game

Donkey Kong hasn't gotten a new game in a long time, and a racing game based on the series should keep fans occupied ahead of a platformer.

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How Disney Should Handle a Potential Platform Fighter

With Nickelodeon and Warner Bros. getting their own Smash-like games, Disney could join the fun, but it'd need certain elements to succeed.

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MultiVersus Characters That Still Need Their Own Stage

MultiVersus has a promising character roster, but barely any of them are represented by its stages, which is a shame due to the levels' potential.

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The Upcoming South Park Game Should Balance Out the Representation of the Show’s Eras

South Park is getting another game, and while nothing else about it is known, the game should focus on both the classic and modern episodes.

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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet: How Terastal Pokemon Compare to Mega Evolutions

Mega Evolutions were a game changer, and Pokemon Scarlet and Violet fans are currently waiting to see if Terastal can compare as a gimmick.

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Every Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Rumor and Leak So Far

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet have seen their fair share leaks and rumors, with several having been confirmed, but there are more out there.

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How Long It Takes to Beat Persona 3 Portable Compared to Personal 5 Royal

All Persona games take a fairly long time to beat, but there is a striking difference in length between Persona 3 Portable and Persona 5 Royal.

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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Might Give Love to More Neglected Classic Pokemon

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet is predictably being leaked, with the implications of several classic Pokemon getting some much-needed revamps.

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A Star Wars Kingdom Hearts World Should Focus on the Original Trilogy

Star Wars is a desired world for Kingdom Hearts, but only the series' most iconic aspects should be included in a hypothetical future level.

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Why Super Mario Sunshine Still Shines on Its 20th Anniversary

Super Mario Sunshine is 20 years old, and the classic GameCube title has proven itself to still be entertaining for fans despite its age.

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The Success of the Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series Could Open Doors for More Original Platformers

Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series has been getting more positive feedback, which could spell an even better future for platformers as a genre.

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Kingdom Hearts 4 Could Bring Back Older Disney Worlds

Kingdom Hearts 4 is on the way, but little is known about the Disney worlds it includes, so the game should try giving older worlds a chance.

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Persona 3 Portable’s Port Could Open Doors for a Persona 3 Definitive Edition

Persona 3 never got a definitive edition on the scale of Golden and Royal but making Portable more accessible may convince Atlus to change that.

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TMNT Games Should Take More Cues from the 2003 Cartoon

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles games have mostly relied on the 1987 cartoon for inspiration, but the 2003 show offers a different artistic view.

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Fall Guys Shouldn't Forget Its Core Appeal

Fall Guys has recently gotten a huge update with more on the way, but that should not distract the developer from why the game works to begin with.

Crash Bandicoot N Sane Trilogy 5th Anniversary
Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy is Celebrating Its Five-Year Old Comeback

Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy was released five years ago and influenced the franchise's own direction and the emergence of similar remakes.

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Fall Guys Needs to Maintain Its Quality Despite the Free-to-Play Shift

Fall Guys is getting some big updates, but they should not distract Mediatonic from providing a polished and engaging multiplayer experience.

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Mario Sports Games Are Held Back by Post-Launch Updates

Mario sports games try to live up to the classics, but the continuous post-launch updates inevitably sour the experience for many people.

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