PlayStation Boss Wants to Bring Back Dormant Franchises
One annoying aspect of gaming is that many companies hoard cherished properties, leaving them dormant for extended periods. Companies such as Capcom and Sega have been guilty of this, but PlayStation may be the biggest culprit. The company possesses numerous underused franchises, with fans clamoring for a revival. Fortunately, hints from PlayStation co-CEO Herman Hulst suggest that the company might be considering revisiting some of these properties. In an interview with Famitsu (translated by Video Games Chronicle), Hulst discussed the significance of both established IP and fresh franchises.
It’s frustrating when game companies don’t use beloved properties, like Capcom and Sega sometimes do, but PlayStation seems to be one of the worst offenders. They own many underused franchises that fans want to see again, and it looks like PlayStation co-CEO Herman Hulst might be open to reviving some of these properties based on recent statements. In an interview with Famitsu (translated by Video Games Chronicle), Hulst mentioned the importance of both old and new franchises.