what makes a successful sequel?

14/01/2026 30 min Episodio 146

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harder, better, faster, stronger ••• Mark and Kurt Weisheit discuss the ongoing trend of sequels being improvements but failing to have the same impact of their predecessors, how expectations of sequels have evolved over the years, and if we're part of the problem.Let us know: What does a sequel need to do to be successful?Follow us on the proper socials:Twitter: @QuickPlayPodInstagram: @QuickPlayPodGG|: @QuickPlayBluesky: @quickplaypod.bsky.socialThreads: @QuickPlayPodListen online: Quick PlayRSS: Quick PlayEmail us: [email protected] If you enjoy this podcast: subscribing, rating, reviewing, and sharing it with others goes a long way to helping it grow. Thanks for listening!Find more ... on the internet:Games mentioned:You cannot find more Kurt on the internet.Games mentioned:Hollow Knight SilksongHollow KnightLegend of Zelda: Tears of the KingdomLegend of Zelda: Breath of the WildHadesHades IIAssassin's CreedAssassin's Creed 2Assassin's Creed (series)PortalPortal 2Ori and the Blind ForestOri and the Will of the WispsThe Witcher 3The Witcher (series)Red Dead Redemption 2Baldur's Gate 3Metroid Prime 4: BeyondHelldiversHelldivers 2Final Fantasy (series)Dragon Quest (series)Final Fantasy 16Final Fantasy 7Final Fantasy 7 RemakeFinal Fantasy 7 RebirthSuper Smash Bros. (series)Spider-Man (2018)Spider-Man 2 (2023)Spider-Man (2002)Spider-Man 2 (2004)StarCraft 2Red Steel 2Red SteelIt Takes TwoWhat we’re playing:Split FictionDonkey Kong Bananza