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Washed Up Video Game Mascots
From the 70s to the 90s there's usually been a mascot created from a game developer whose purpose is to not only have a franchise of their own, but to help give that developer an identity. A few of those mascots are still around, most notably Sonic, Mario and Pac-Man, but what about the game mascots who had a lasting impression on the industry only to fade into obscurity? Let's take a look at a handful that I remember.
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Benjanime Posted on Sep 18, 2023 at 07:19 PM
@RetroOtaku
That only counts as a cameo though, not as a new installment. Rare said that they have no intention of making a new game because there's not enough fan demand for it.
RetroOtaku620 Posted on Sep 18, 2023 at 03:45 PM
You didn't even mention that Banjo and Kazooie became a playable character in Super Smash Brothers Ultimate for the Nintendo Switch in 2019.
Other than that, that was a good article.
echidna64 Posted on Sep 06, 2023 at 07:20 PM
I remember Sparkster the opposum from Rocket Knight Adventures was Konami's mascot for a time.
Mr Magic Posted on Sep 02, 2023 at 07:11 PM
Oh, yeah. Can't forget Boogerman.
Benjanime Posted on Sep 02, 2023 at 03:49 PM
@Vaporman
I mainly didn't include Gex because of a supposed Gex collection coming soon on modern platforms thanks to Limited Run games ;)
@Game Joy
You never cease to amaze me with your knowledge of other mascots, big brother :D thanks for reading!
Game Joy Posted on Sep 02, 2023 at 03:37 PM
That’s a good list to start with, little brother, but we know, there are many other forgotten mascots out there, mainly from Sega. It’s really a pity because I miss them all, except Boogerman
Vaporman87 Posted on Sep 02, 2023 at 02:48 AM
Another great list Ben.
You can tell that Aero The Acro-Bat was trying SO hard to catch on and ride that mascot wave alongside the greats. But there was just something missing.
Glad you didn't include Gex in this list. I still think if that character had been a part of a better game, he could have been far more popular.
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