Nintendo Franchises That Have Seemingly Been Abandoned

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With the popularity of the PlayStation 5 andXbox Series X/S, Nintendo is the company that has to cater to its audience most if it wants to succeed. Whereas the aforementioned consoles from Microsoft and Sony are entertainment systems as well as game consoles, the Nintendo Switch only satisfies fans of the gaming medium. Furthermore, its distinct lack of power in comparison to its contemporaries is noticeable, so the company has to use other means to sell units and the games to go with it.

What seems like the go-to way to please Nintendo fans is to reintroduce franchises, games, and characters that were beloved by many in years gone by. It's rare that the company develops a brand-new first party IP, as it often relies on what made it so revered as a games publisher and creator to begin with. However, some series sold better or saw more critical praise than others, meaning the ones that failed to leave a lasting impression have been abandoned.

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While third-party titles like Chrono Trigger and Final Fantasy 6 are some of the most beloved RPGs on the Super Nintendo, there is another that has almost the same level of popularity. Mother, known as EarthBound in the West, has only seen two releases in territories outside of Japan, with a third game being exclusive to its home country. Sadly, Mother 3 still eludes Western audiences, much to players' dismay.

Opportune times to release Mother 3 in the West have come and gone, and it seems like Nintendo has completely ignored cries from fans to see it return. There is so much potential in 2022 for something new, and it would likely be commercially successful through Mother nostalgia. Nevertheless, Mother remains abandoned, and it's