Random Blog post time! This post is in context to games design but it can be in regards to any franchise in any media.
Basically, I am going to talk about the ability of franchises to draw people in so much and immersing them that people will buy items about the franchise simply because... it's about the franchise. There are endless franchises in games, books and film that we all like and are drawn to for various reasons, however, once a franchise has the power to make us as consumers buy items that aren't the main focus (something not a game in a game franchise or a film in a film franchise) it proves that the franchise is successful - something that any designer, creator, writer or otherwise hopes to achieve.
The reason that I am talking about this is because recently I purchased 2 pieces of memorabilia for a particular gaming franchise; doing so doesn't help me in any way in terms of entertainment and derives from the main media of the franchise. This got me thinking about how much stuff I have about related to particular franchises and how much contribution I have made (and others obviously) to the overall success of these franchises and their creators - this ultimately is what the creators (and companies) must want for their franchise, that it is so popular and becomes such a success that people want to immerse themselves as much as possible in the world they have created.
In particular, a franchise that I have invested much in, is the Final Fantasy series of games. I have purchased several pieces of memorabilia for the series, nearly all the games in the series and several versions of them therein - I would not have done this if I did enjoy the series and get as much from it as what the creators of the games wanted me to get. As a potential designer with games ideas floating in my head, if they were ever to be made that is the kind of desire and devotion I would want my fans to have.
I believe designers should strive to make their games in this fashion, so that they can make it as big and immersive as possible and should get the satisfaction that people want to buy the game and related products - if a game reaches that level you know you're good.
Anyway, for reference the following is a list of all the final Fantasy related stuff I own or have owned - proof that games can have success and the level of success that can be achieved. So, 'til next time - that's all folks.
Currently Own - Main Series
Final Fantasy I & II: Dawn of Souls (Game - GBA)
Final Fantasy III (Game - DS)
Final Fantasy IV (Game - DS)
Final Fantasy V Advance (Game - GBA)
Final Fantasy VI Advance (Game - GBA)
Final Fantasy VII (Game - PSN)
Final Fantasy VIII (Game - PSN)
Final Fantasy IX (Game - PSN)
Final Fantasy X (Game - PS2)
Final Fantasy XII (Game - PS2)
Final Fantasy XIII: Limited Collector's Edition (Game - PS3)
Currently Own - Spin-Offs & Sequels
Final Fantasy IV: The After Years (Game - Wiiware)
Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children Complete (Film - Blu-Ray)
Final Fantasy VII: Dirge of Cerberus (Game - PS2)
Final Fantasy X-2 (Game - PS2)
Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings (Game - DS)
Final Fantasy Tactics Advance (Game - GBA)
Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of Rift (Game - DS)
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles (Game - Gamecube)
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Ring of Fates (Game - DS)
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life as a King (Game - Wiiware)
Final Fantasy Crystal Defenders (Game - PSN)
Old Versions I have Owned
Final Fantasy Origins (Game - PS1)
Final Fantasy Anthology (Game - PS1)
Final Fantasy IV Advance (Game - GBA)
Final Fantasy VI (Game - PS1)
Final Fantasy VII (Game - PS1)
Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children (Film - DVD)
Final Fantasy VIII (Game - PS1)
Final Fantasy IX (Game - PS1)
Guides/Walkthroughs
Final Fantasy VIII Official Guide
Final Fantasy IX Official Guide
Final Fantasy X Official Guide
Final Fantasy X-2 Official Guide
Final Fantasy XII Collector's Edition Guide
Final Fantasy XIII Collector's Edition Guide
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Official Guide
Other Memorabilia
Final Fantasy VII Silver Sephiroth Ring
Final Fantasy VII Sephiroth Wall Scroll
Yup, that's a lot of stuff :)
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