Game Over? Videogame Franchises That Deserve One More Level | RPadTV Episode 153

🎮 Is it truly Game Over for some of the greatest gaming IPs in history, or is there a hidden cheat code to bring them back to life? RPadTV’s Raymond Padilla and Mac Marshall have been smashing buttons for decades, while industry rumors strongly indicate that the crew’s resident gaming oldhead, Paul Semel, has been clearing levels since the late Mesozoic era. Having witnessed the rise and tragic fall of countless digital worlds, the boys are unlocking the vault to share the forgotten videogame franchises that desperately deserve a modern revival, a shiny remake, or a glorious next-gen sequel. Pop in your memory cards and blow on your cartridges—here are the dead franchises we want to see resurrected! The Nostalgia Wishlist: 💀 Mac's Pick: Planescape: Torment (1999) An absolute masterclass in atypical storytelling, this legendary Interplay RPG threw out the generic "elves and dragons" tropes for something profoundly bizarre and philosophical. Beyond its incredible narrative, Mac's main selling point remains completely unassailable: "The game features a sarcastic floating skull named Morte as your trusty companion, who flies around and bites enemies—and you can upgrade his teeth!" 🦖 Paul's Pick: The Dino Crisis Franchise Extinction shouldn't be permanent! Paul makes the case for Capcom to finally open the cages on this survival horror masterpiece. In his own words: "What was cool about the Dino Crisis games was that they were like Resident Evil or Onimusha, but with dinosaurs. And guns. Which meant they were also the Jurassic Park games we never got." With Capcom absolutely crushing it with modern Resident Evil remakes, it’s time to give Regina and her prehistoric pals another shot at the spotlight. 🤠 Raymond's Pick: The Wild Arms Franchise Saddle up, RPG fans! Raymond throws his support behind the 1997 PlayStation 1 classic that dared to mix traditional turn-based combat with a gritty Wild West / Sci-Fi aesthetic. Swapping out standard swords and sorcery for ARM firearms and an unforgettable whistling soundtrack, this series hasn't seen a proper mainline entry in well over a decade. Raymond's ultimate dream? Bring it back not in full 3D, but in a gorgeous, modern HD-2D style. 💬 Insert Coin to Continue the Conversation! Which forgotten videogame franchises are currently gathering dust in your mental attic that you desperately wish would make a triumphant comeback? Are you holding out hope for a specific tactical RPG, an old-school survival horror, or a long-lost platformer? Drop your definitive retro wishlist in the comments section below and let us know what we missed! Don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and hit that notification bell so you never miss a nostalgic episode from the RPadTV bullpen. #RetroGaming #DinoCrisis #PlanescapeTorment #WildArms #Capcom #RPadTV #RPG #ClassicGames #GamingCommunity #VideoGames Need to refresh your wardrobe? You'd look amazing in an RPadTV t-shirt! Check out our new and nerdy designs on Amazon – including the fan-favorite "Lumpia: That's How I Roll" and "I Have Friends Everywhere" shirts. Grab yours here 👉 https://amzn.to/42mDhUR RPadTV is proud to partner with Proton, makers of some of the best privacy and security products around – including Proton VPN and Proton Mail. RPadTV viewers can get up to 40% off a Proton VPN subscription exclusively through this link 👉 https://go.getproton.me/SH1OJ Want more great gaming and entertainment coverage? Check out Paul Semel's fantastic reviews, previews, and features at 👉 https://paulsemel.com/ Give Mac a follow and send him a naughty sketch over on Bluesky 👉 https://macpool.bsky.social 00:00 - Intro 04:00 - Dino Crisis 12:42 - Planescape: Torment 23:26 - Housekeeping and a PaulSemel.com Update\ 29:19 - Wild Arms 39:49 - Honorable Mentions 46:11 - Give Us Your Picks (Please)!