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Top 10 Super Mario Bros. Characters

One of the most iconic franchises in all of gaming is Super Mario Bros. The strange thing is it didn't start off with franchise potential. Rather, it was Nintendo's cultivation of the character and his world th...
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Top 10 Jim Carrey Films

For decades, Jim Carrey seemed like an unstoppable force at the box office. He made countless hits not just in comedy, but across all genres, proving that he had what it took to overcome the typecasting of his ...
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Top 10 Assassin’s Creed Games

In many ways, the Assassin's Creed franchise felt like it succeeded against all odds. While the first game was rich in character mythology, it's repetitive gameplay made it feel as if it was lacking in certain ...
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Top 10 Legend of Zelda Games

When Nintendo comes to mind there are certain games and characters that stand out as the bedrock of the brand. Mario is obviously at the top, but the number two spot is up for grabs. RELATED: Sega Confi...
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Top 10 Metal Gear Solid Games

The Metal Gear franchise started from a very practical standpoint. The very first game could only have so many players on the screen at once, so rather than creating an action game, they decided to form one aro...
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Top 10 Final Fantasy Games, Ranked

It might seem odd that a game called Final Fantasy has spawned so many different sequels and installments, but it's a testament to just how successful the series has been. Fantasy role-playing fans found in Fin...
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Top 10 Gotham Villains

Gotham was a fairly strange show to create. It was essentially a Batman show without Batman, which seemed quite counterintuitive. Although it started off strong, the showrunners eventually went off the rails wi...
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Top 10 Video Game Franchises

An argument can be made that beyond literature, film and television, it's video games that hold the strongest franchises. These are titles that consistently release new content on a routine basis, and evolve th...