Franchises

So, it is not uncommon for video game developers, or movie makers, to be asked to make a sequel. I remember, begging for them for myself (after playing the first 'Kingdom Hearts' for example). However, let us think very carefully, how often were any of us satisfied by a sequel? I think more often than not, you find yourself disappointed. There is only one sequel that I can think of, over the last few years that I was satisfied with: Shrek 2. Shrek 3 however, went down hill. This of course brings me to a much scarier word than the 'sequel', which is the 'franchise'. It looks like these days, the moment something is good and makes money, the goal is to make a million episodes of it, and squeeze every cent out of it, until the fans are so sick of it, that nobody wants it. Think 'Kingdom Hearts', 'Star Wars', 'Assassins Creed'. Classics that were amazing when the first one, or maybe two games came out, eventually becoming bad and repetitive. I find that I value 'brevity'. Stories that are short, that get to the point quickly, and that tell you everything you want to hear. Perhaps the writer has another story to tell, but they shouldn't be pressured to do so, if there isn't one.