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Some of gaming’s most iconic franchises really hit their stride with a sequel. Games like Halo 2, Portal 2, Uncharted II, Assassin’s Creed II, and Mass Effect 2 (just to name a few) that refined the mechanics and offered bigger, more ambitious experiences than their predecessors. But, so many games never got that opportunity to shine again, or did but still deserve another round. These games are gone, but not forgotten — here are the top 25 games that should have received a sequel but never did.

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25. The Legend of Dragoon (2000)

Released in the same year as Final Fantasy IX, Vagrant Story, and Chrono Cross (and just four months before the launch of the PlayStation 2 in North America), The Legend of Dragoon is often overlooked when we discuss the “definitive” JRPGs of that era. However, this cult classic remains popular amongst fans for its unique take on the traditional turn-based battle system with the addition of, well…“Additions.”

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Members of the press were able to attend early screenings of Doctor Sleep, and first impressions are very positive.

Many praise the reverence to both Stephen King and Stanley Kubrick’s Shining and applaud Rebecca Ferguson’s performances, even if the third act of the film may not quite hit its landing.

Here’s our roundup of the first Twitter reactions to Doctor Sleep.

IGN’s Tom Jorgensen, who is reviewing Doctor Sleep for us, “thoroughly enjoyed” Doctor Sleep even though he said it had some third act issues.

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Infinity Ward has rolled out a new update for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. This Day 1 update doesn’t make any major changes to the game, but it does fix a few of the bugs in the game. The full patch notes are listed below.

In GameSpot’s Call of Duty: Modern Warfare review in progress, Kallie Plagge wrote, “The pitfalls of Spec Ops don’t detract from what Modern Warfare does well. Realism mode is an excellent addition to the slate, and although not all the new multiplayer modes are great, Gunfight and the Night Vision playlist are refreshing standouts. And while the campaign ends up playing it safe in the end, it’s still a memorable one, and it lays a strong foundation for where the Modern Warfare series could go from here.”

Call Of Duty October 25 Update Patch Notes

• Backend fixes to help prevent against crashing across all platforms–if you experience a crash, please let us know
• Fix for a bug where players could earn more points when shooting specific vehicles while having Pointman equipped
• Improved ADS while using weapons without scopes on Xbox
• In some instances, some players were not able to complete the Highway mission due to an exfil bug
• Fix for the “Best of the Best” challenge not tracking progress
• Fix for the “Elite Sniper” challenge not displaying the correct description
• Fix for various camos not unlocking during progression
• Fix for the unlock criteria for the “Double Cross” reticle not progressing past 4
• Fix for the description and requirements needed to unlock some optic scopes in Gunsmith
• Fix for an exploit in Gunsmith when using mouse and keyboard

Later today, Ground War will be added to Modern Warfare’s queue of multiplayer modes. Modern Warfare’s largest multiplayer mode is currently unavailable–just like the game’s NVG mode, which was removed at launch with an update that also implemented a few bug fixes. Currently, you can only queue into Quick Play, Gunfight, Cyber Attack, Realism, and Private Match.

If you’re worried about jumping into Modern Warfare, check out our essential beginner’s tips. We also have a guide on all the returning characters, so you know what to possibly expect in future Call of Duty stories.

With the release of WWE 2K20 this past week, both critics and players alike noticed the game was filled with glitches. While some of these glitches are hilarious, it’s extremely frustrating for players expecting a finished, polished game. 2K Games has addressed the problems, and a patch is coming.

In a tweet from the official WWE Games account, 2K said, “We are listening closely to the feedback that’s been shared regarding WWE 2K20 and are aware of the concerns some players are reporting. We’re working hard to investigate these concerns and address them as necessary. We expect to have an initial patch ready in the next two weeks, with others to follow. Stay tuned to WWEGames social media channels for more information.”

This response comes three days after the initial release of the annual game, and on launch day, #FixWWE2K20 was trending on Twitter, as players uploaded screenshots and videos of the glitches within the game.

Aside from things like characters’ hair wildly flying around the screen, Becky Lynch’s face disappearing, and characters getting tangled up in the ropes, other issues players have come across include certain menus never getting past the loading screen–like for create-an-entrance–or the game crashing. Additionally, character models don’t look as good as they did in previous incarnations of this series.

While this is Visual Concept’s first year working on the game solo–as Yukes wasn’t involved–the studio had to recode much of the actual game, and it’s pretty clear it wasn’t polished before launch. This was also a problem GameSpot noticed during a press trip for WWE 2K20 a few weeks ago, as there were response issues with the gameplay.

Additionally, the most fun part of the game, WWE Originals mode, wasn’t available at launch and won’t arrive until October 28. Hopefully, the patch coming within the next two weeks can fix a majority of the problems, as many consider the game, as is, to be unplayable.

WWE 2K20 is available now on Xbox One, PC, and PS4.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare is now available, and if you’ve bought the game and you’re looking to spend a little more money, you can help support veterans in the process. A “Defender Pack” offers in-game items, and 100% of the proceeds will go to the Call of Duty Endowment.

The Call of Duty Blog details the DLC. It includes 11 digital items, headlined by a special Defender .357 revolver variant with three attachments. Those include a rail-mounted sight, a lightweight trigger, and a custom stippled grip. The special optic will be added in the coming weeks, according to the announcement, but the trigger and grip for the Defender are already available.

Aside from the specialized gun, the pack includes an in-game watch with the Endowment logo, weapon camo, a weapon charm, calling card, three specialized emblems, a sticker, and two in-game sprays.

The Call of Duty Endowment is a non-profit organization set up by Activision that helps US and UK veterans find civilian jobs after their service. It has placed 57,000 veterans in jobs since its founding in 2009 and has set the goal of placing 100,000 by 2024.

Despite Pokemon: Let’s Go Pikachu / Let’s Go Eevee being a success, selling an approximate 11 million units worldwide, developer Game Freak has confirmed there are no plans to expand the Let’s Go catalog at the moment.

Eurogamer sat down with series producer Junichi Masuda and game director Shigeru Ohmori to chat about Pokemon Sword / Shield, the pressure fans put on the studio, and more. In the interview, Masuda was asked if Game Freak is considering making more Let’s Go-style Pokemon games following Let’s Go Pikachu and Eevee’s success. It seems like more Pokemon remakes in that vein aren’t in Game Freak’s cards right now.

“So, at the moment there [are] no particular plans,” Masuda said. “But if the fans really like it then definitely keep those voices coming out to the Pokemon Company and Nintendo, and make sure we hear them! We wanna hear those comments!”

Game Freak currently has its hands full with Pokemon Sword and Shield, which launches on November 15 for Nintendo Switch. Unlike Let’s Go Pikachu and Eevee, Sword and Shield will not include Pokemon Go integration. “In Pokemon Sword and Shield there’s no direct communication with Pokemon Go,” Ohmori said. “But you’ll have seen the announcement for Pokemon Home, where there are plans to be able to send Pokemon from Pokemon Go, and take them around with you, so that’s something we do have.”

However, those who played Let’s Go Pikachu and Eevee will receive a special bonus in Sword and Shield: Gigantamax versions of both title Pokemon, Pikachu and Eevee.

Game Freak recently responded to backlash regarding Sword and Shield’s smaller Pokedex, explaining that “for the overall game, focusing on creating the richest experience we could within that game, leaving the Pokedex as we did was the best solution overall.” Despite this, Game Freak assures that Sword and Shield are “comparable” in length to previous titles.

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Sure, you can toss your Nintendo Switch in a regular old backpack and be on your way, but if you travel regularly, you may want something specifically designed to carry the console, dock, controllers, and cords. That’s where the PowerA Everywhere messenger bag comes in. Amazon has this cute messenger bag on sale for $21.66 (was $40). Best of all: It’s The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild-themed, with the Triforce and Hylian Crest emblazoned on the front.

PowerA Everywhere Messenger Bag (Breath of the Wild)

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The messenger bag has dedicated spots for the console, dock, power/HDMI cords, and Joy-Con grip. The Joy-Con grip compartment has a strap to keep it snug, and it looks like there’s enough space to store an extra pair of controllers. Alternatively, you could use that spot for a Pro controller.

It also comes with a black Switch carrying case featuring its own Zelda emblem. The case is designed for the original and refreshed Switch with better battery life, not the Switch Lite. Though the carrying case sadly doesn’t have any slots to store game cartridges, it’s still a nice bonus. You can most likely fit your own Switch carrying case in the messenger bag compartment.

To be clear, this Zelda messenger bag is really only a good purchase if you’re buying it for your Switch. There’s no room for a laptop or anything like that. But the thin, zippered compartment on the back has room to store random small items.

As this is Amazon we’re talking about, there’s no telling how long this Zelda messenger will be on sale. The Mario and generic gray/black versions of the same bag cost more than $30 each. Essentially, you’ll want to pick this up as soon as possible if you’re interested.

While you’re at it, how about some deals on recent Nintendo Switch games? Amazon is running another giant sale on games, including Super Mario Maker 2 for $49.94.