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* FollowTheLeader: Large chunks of the game's parkour system (jumping into wallruns and wall-climbs, elements on the walls that let you expand your wallruns, all poles being four-sided to restrict the number of directions you can jump, etc.) are ripped wholesale from ''VideoGame/PrinceOfPersia2008''.
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* WhatCouldHaveBeen: Creator/PlatinumGames ([[VideoGame/{{Bayonetta}} Yes]], [[VideoGame/MadWorld THAT]] [[VideoGame/TheWonderful101 Platinum]] [[VideoGame/MetalGearRisingRevengeance Games]]) was interested in buying the franchise after the Ip was up for auction.
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* WhatCouldHaveBeen: Creator/PlatinumGames ([[VideoGame/{{Bayonetta}} Yes]], [[VideoGame/MadWorld THAT]] [[VideoGame/TheWonderful101 Platinum]] [[VideoGame/MetalGearRisingRevengeance Games]]) was interested in buying the franchise after the Ip IP was up for auction.
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* SequelFirst: Not necessarily a true example of the trope, but it's worth mentioning that this game appeared on the UsefulNotes/WiiU before [[VideoGame/{{Darksiders}} the first game]] did. There's also a bit of irony there; ''Darksiders II'' was one of the earliest games for the Wii U, while ''Darksiders: Warmastered Edition'' was released long after Nintendo themselves stopp manufacturing it.
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* SequelFirst: Not necessarily a true example of the trope, but it's worth mentioning that this game appeared on the UsefulNotes/WiiU before [[VideoGame/{{Darksiders}} the first game]] did. There's also a bit of irony there; ''Darksiders II'' was one of the earliest games for the Wii U, while ''Darksiders: Warmastered Edition'' was released long after Nintendo themselves stopp stopped manufacturing it.the console.
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* SequelFirst: Not necessarily a true example of the trope, but it's worth mentioning that this game appeared on the UsefulNotes/WiiU before [[VideoGame/{{Darksiders}} the first game]] did. There's also a bit of irony there; ''Darksiders II'' was one of the earliest games for the Wii U, while ''Darksiders: Warmastered Edition'' was released when the console was on its last legs as a platform.
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* SequelFirst: Not necessarily a true example of the trope, but it's worth mentioning that this game appeared on the UsefulNotes/WiiU before [[VideoGame/{{Darksiders}} the first game]] did. There's also a bit of irony there; ''Darksiders II'' was one of the earliest games for the Wii U, while ''Darksiders: Warmastered Edition'' was released when the console was on its last legs as a platform.long after Nintendo themselves stopp manufacturing it.
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* SequelFirst: Not necessarily a true example of the trope, but it's worth mentioning that this game appeared on the UsefulNotes/WiiU before [[VideoGame/{{Darksiders}} the first game]] did. The first game ''did'' finally appear on the Wii U...when the Wii U was in its final full month before Nintendo stopped producing the console, also creating an accidental {{Bookends}} case, since the Wii U port of the sequel was one of the console's earliest games.
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* SequelFirst: Not necessarily a true example of the trope, but it's worth mentioning that this game appeared on the UsefulNotes/WiiU before [[VideoGame/{{Darksiders}} the first game]] did. The first game ''did'' finally appear on the Wii U...when the Wii U was in its final full month before Nintendo stopped producing the console, There's also creating an accidental {{Bookends}} case, since the Wii U port a bit of the sequel irony there; ''Darksiders II'' was one of the console's earliest games.games for the Wii U, while ''Darksiders: Warmastered Edition'' was released when the console was on its last legs as a platform.
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* SequelFirst: Not necessarily a true example of the trope, but it's worth mentioning that this game appeared on the UsefulNotes/WiiU before [[VideoGame/{{Darksiders}} the first game]] did. The first game ''did'' finally appear on the Wii U...when the Wii U was in its final full month before Nintendo stopped producing the console, also creating an accidental {{Bookends}} case, since the Wii U port of the sequel was one of the console's earliest games.
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** SubvertedTrope: The new publisher that bought the IP, Nordic Games, is [[http://dispatches.cheatcc.com/372#.UgqrCFPXFhA currently interested in making a third game]], but production will most likely not happen for a year or two due to trying to find the right developers.
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** SubvertedTrope: The new publisher that bought the IP, Nordic Games, is [[http://dispatches.cheatcc.com/372#.UgqrCFPXFhA currently interested in making a A third game]], but production will most likely not happen for a year or two due to trying to find game was later announced five years after the right developers.release of II.
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* LimitedSpecialCollectorsUltimateEdition: The original version had a Collector's Edition that includes a physical artbook, a digital soundtrack, the Argul's Tomb and Shadow of Death [=DLCs=], and a life-sized replica of Death's mask with a stand.
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* CreatorKiller: Due to poor sales of ''{{VideoGame/Darksiders II}}'' contributing to the demise of {{THQ}} and the failure of Vigil Games to be auctioned off at the auction of THQ's assets, the studio had to be closed. Fortunately most of the team at Vigil Games have new jobs at Crytek, and [[http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/05/30/what-darksiders-iii-could-have-been plans for what THQ wanted from a third game are known]]. However, it's likely that Crytek will take a new tack in publishing, but not developing later games.
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* CreatorKiller: Due to poor sales of ''{{VideoGame/Darksiders II}}'' contributing to the demise of {{THQ}} Creator/{{THQ}} and the failure of Vigil Games to be auctioned off at the auction of THQ's assets, the studio had to be closed. Fortunately most of the team at Vigil Games have new jobs at Crytek, and [[http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/05/30/what-darksiders-iii-could-have-been plans for what THQ wanted from a third game are known]]. However, it's likely that Crytek will take a new tack in publishing, but not developing later games.
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* WhatCouldHaveBeen: Creator/PlatinumGames ([[VideoGame/{{Bayonetta}} Yes]], [[VideoGame/MadWorld THAT]] [[VideoGame/TheWonderful101 Platinum]] [[VideoGame/MetalGearRisingRevengeance Games]]) was interested in buying the franchise after thwe Ip was up for auction.
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* WhatCouldHaveBeen: Creator/PlatinumGames ([[VideoGame/{{Bayonetta}} Yes]], [[VideoGame/MadWorld THAT]] [[VideoGame/TheWonderful101 Platinum]] [[VideoGame/MetalGearRisingRevengeance Games]]) was interested in buying the franchise after thwe the Ip was up for auction.
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* WhatCouldHaveBeen: Creator/PlatinumGames (][[VideoGame/{{Bayonetta}} Yes]], [[VideoGame/MadWorld THAT]] [[VideoGame/TheWonderful101 Platinum]] [[VideoGame/MetalGearRisingRevengeance Games]]) was interested in buying the franchise after thwe Ip was up for auction.
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* WhatCouldHaveBeen: Creator/PlatinumGames (][[VideoGame/{{Bayonetta}} ([[VideoGame/{{Bayonetta}} Yes]], [[VideoGame/MadWorld THAT]] [[VideoGame/TheWonderful101 Platinum]] [[VideoGame/MetalGearRisingRevengeance Games]]) was interested in buying the franchise after thwe Ip was up for auction.
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* WhatCouldHaveBeen: Creator/PlatinumGames (][[VideoGame/{{Bayonetta}} Yes]], [[VideoGame/MadWorld THAT]] [[VideoGame/TheWonderful101 Platinum]] [[VideoGame/MetalGearRisingRevengeance Games]]) was interested in buying the franchise after thwe Ip was up for auction.
* WhatCouldHaveBeen: Creator/PlatinumGames (][[VideoGame/{{Bayonetta}} Yes]], [[VideoGame/MadWorld THAT]] [[VideoGame/TheWonderful101 Platinum]] [[VideoGame/MetalGearRisingRevengeance Games]]) was interested in buying the franchise after thwe Ip was up for auction.
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* KeepCirculatingTheTapes: You may wanna hold on to your WiiU digital copies [[http://www.polygon.com/2013/3/29/4160148/darksiders-2-disappearing-from-wii-u-eshop-after-march-31 after the end of March]]...March 2013]]...
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** AvertedTrope: The new publisher that bought the IP, Nordic Games, is [[http://dispatches.cheatcc.com/372#.UgqrCFPXFhA currently interested in making a third game]], but production will most likely not happen for a year or two due to trying to find the right developers.
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** AvertedTrope: SubvertedTrope: The new publisher that bought the IP, Nordic Games, is [[http://dispatches.cheatcc.com/372#.UgqrCFPXFhA currently interested in making a third game]], but production will most likely not happen for a year or two due to trying to find the right developers.
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** AvertedTrope: The new publisher that bought the IP, Nordic Games, is [[http://dispatches.cheatcc.com/372#.UgqrCFPXFhA currently interested in making a third game]], but production will most likely not happen for a year or two due to trying to find the right developers.
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* CreatorKiller: Due to poor sales of ''{{VideoGame/Darksiders II}}'' contributing to the demise of {{THQ}} and the failure of Vigil Games to be auctioned off at the auction of THQ's assets, the studio had to be closed. Fortunately most of the team at Vigil Games have new jobs at Crytek.
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* CreatorKiller: Due to poor sales of ''{{VideoGame/Darksiders II}}'' contributing to the demise of {{THQ}} and the failure of Vigil Games to be auctioned off at the auction of THQ's assets, the studio had to be closed. Fortunately most of the team at Vigil Games have new jobs at Crytek.Crytek, and [[http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/05/30/what-darksiders-iii-could-have-been plans for what THQ wanted from a third game are known]]. However, it's likely that Crytek will take a new tack in publishing, but not developing later games.
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rv/ Nordic may have the IP, but Crytek has most of the crew from Vigil and Crytek may not allow any of the former Vigil staff to work on the game even if Nordic approaches Crytek about this.
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** ...That is, until recently. Nordic Games has purchased the IP and is currently looking for a creative team to help with the game. [[http://www.polygon.com/2013/4/22/4252414/nordic-games-thq-ip-auction-darksiders-red-faction-homeworld]]
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* CreatorKiller: Due to poor sales of ''{{VideoGame/DarksidersII}}'' contributing to the demise of {{THQ}} and the failure of Vigil Games to be auctioned off at the auction of THQ's assets, the studio had to be closed. Fortunately most of the team at Vigil Games have new jobs at Crytek.
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* CreatorKiller: Due to poor sales of ''{{VideoGame/DarksidersII}}'' ''{{VideoGame/Darksiders II}}'' contributing to the demise of {{THQ}} and the failure of Vigil Games to be auctioned off at the auction of THQ's assets, the studio had to be closed. Fortunately most of the team at Vigil Games have new jobs at Crytek.Crytek.
**...That is, until recently. Nordic Games has purchased the IP and is currently looking for a creative team to help with the game. [[http://www.polygon.com/2013/4/22/4252414/nordic-games-thq-ip-auction-darksiders-red-faction-homeworld]]
**...That is, until recently. Nordic Games has purchased the IP and is currently looking for a creative team to help with the game. [[http://www.polygon.com/2013/4/22/4252414/nordic-games-thq-ip-auction-darksiders-red-faction-homeworld]]
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Well the Darksides franchise was rescued from death and Nordic Games would like to continue the series one day.
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* FranchiseKiller: Due to poor sales that led THQ and Vigil Games to [[CreatorKiller their end]] and the failure of the Darksiders IP to find a new home after THQ's bankruptcy aftermath, the lead designer of the franchise has confirmed [[http://www.videogamer.com/xbox360/darksiders_2/news/darksiders_lead_sometimes_good_things_come_to_an_end.html this franchise is over]].
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* FranchiseKiller: Due to poor sales that led THQ and Vigil Games to [[CreatorKiller their end]] and the failure of the Darksiders IP to find a new home after THQ's bankruptcy aftermath, the lead designer of the franchise has confirmed [[http://www.videogamer.com/xbox360/darksiders_2/news/darksiders_lead_sometimes_good_things_come_to_an_end.html this franchise is over]].
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* FranchiseKiller: Due to poor sales that led THQ and Vigil Games to [[CreatorKiller their end]] and the failure of the Darksiders IP to find a new home after THQ's bankruptcy aftermath, the lead designer of the franchise has confirmed [[http://www.videogamer.com/xbox360/darksiders_2/news/darksiders_lead_sometimes_good_things_come_to_an_end.html this franchise is over]].over]].
* KeepCirculatingTheTapes: You may wanna hold on to your WiiU digital copies [http://www.polygon.com/2013/3/29/4160148/darksiders-2-disappearing-from-wii-u-eshop-after-march-31 after the end of March]]...
* KeepCirculatingTheTapes: You may wanna hold on to your WiiU digital copies [http://www.polygon.com/2013/3/29/4160148/darksiders-2-disappearing-from-wii-u-eshop-after-march-31 after the end of March]]...
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The franchise is killed, not orphaned/stillborned. If by chance somebody does get the Darksiders rights someday, but does nothing with it, then this would qualify as orphaned/stillborned.
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* OrphanedSeries: Crytek confirmed that they have no plans to continue the series, leaving its conclusion [[LeftHanging just as Strife and Fury join Death in coming to War]] [[NoEnding to begin the Apocalypse in earnest]].
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* FranchiseKiller: Due to poor sales that led THQ and Vigil Games to [[CreatorKiller their end]] and the failure of the Darksiders IP to find a new home after THQ's bankruptcy aftermath, the lead designer of the franchise has confirmed [[http://www.videogamer.com/xbox360/darksiders_2/news/darksiders_lead_sometimes_good_things_come_to_an_end.html this franchise is over]].
* OrphanedSeries: Crytek confirmed that they have no plans to continue the series, leaving its conclusion [[LeftHanging just as Strife and Fury join Death in coming to War]] [[NoEnding to begin the Apocalypse in earnest]].over]].
* OrphanedSeries: Crytek confirmed that they have no plans to continue the series, leaving its conclusion [[LeftHanging just as Strife and Fury join Death in coming to War]] [[NoEnding to begin the Apocalypse in earnest]].
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* ''CreatorKiller'': Due to poor sales of ''{{VideoGame/DarksidersII}}'' contributing to the demise of {{THQ}} and the failure of Vigil Games to be auctioned off at the auction of THQ's assets, the studio had to be closed. Fortunately most of the team at Vigil Games have new jobs at Crytek.
* ''FranchiseKiller'': Due to poor sales that led THQ and Vigil Games to [[CreatorKiller their end]] and the failure of the Darksiders IP to find a new home after THQ's bankruptcy aftermath, the lead designer of the franchise has confirmed [[http://www.videogamer.com/xbox360/darksiders_2/news/darksiders_lead_sometimes_good_things_come_to_an_end.html this franchise is over]].
* ''FranchiseKiller'': Due to poor sales that led THQ and Vigil Games to [[CreatorKiller their end]] and the failure of the Darksiders IP to find a new home after THQ's bankruptcy aftermath, the lead designer of the franchise has confirmed [[http://www.videogamer.com/xbox360/darksiders_2/news/darksiders_lead_sometimes_good_things_come_to_an_end.html this franchise is over]].
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* ''CreatorKiller'': CreatorKiller: Due to poor sales of ''{{VideoGame/DarksidersII}}'' contributing to the demise of {{THQ}} and the failure of Vigil Games to be auctioned off at the auction of THQ's assets, the studio had to be closed. Fortunately most of the team at Vigil Games have new jobs at Crytek.
*''FranchiseKiller'': FranchiseKiller: Due to poor sales that led THQ and Vigil Games to [[CreatorKiller their end]] and the failure of the Darksiders IP to find a new home after THQ's bankruptcy aftermath, the lead designer of the franchise has confirmed [[http://www.videogamer.com/xbox360/darksiders_2/news/darksiders_lead_sometimes_good_things_come_to_an_end.html this franchise is over]].over]].
* OrphanedSeries: Crytek confirmed that they have no plans to continue the series, leaving its conclusion [[LeftHanging just as Strife and Fury join Death in coming to War]] [[NoEnding to begin the Apocalypse in earnest]].
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* OrphanedSeries: Crytek confirmed that they have no plans to continue the series, leaving its conclusion [[LeftHanging just as Strife and Fury join Death in coming to War]] [[NoEnding to begin the Apocalypse in earnest]].
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* ''FranchiseKiller'': It's quite possible Darksiders II has caused Due to poor sales that led THQ and Vigil Games to [[CreatorKiller their end]] and the end failure of the franchise though this also depends on if the Darksiders IP fail to find a new home from after THQ's bankruptcy aftermath or a third party that gets aftermath, the IP chooses to not develop a third game in lead designer of the series. Crytek franchise has gone on record that if they get the rights to the IP, confirmed [[http://www.gonintendo.com/?mode=viewstory&id=195585 they will not develop a third game in the series]].videogamer.com/xbox360/darksiders_2/news/darksiders_lead_sometimes_good_things_come_to_an_end.html this franchise is over]].
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* ''FranchiseKiller'': It's quite possible Darksiders II has caused the end of the franchise though this also depends on if the Darksiders IP fail to find a new home from THQ's bankruptcy aftermath or a third party that gets the IP chooses to not develop a third game in the series. Crytek has gone on record that if they get the rights to the IP, [[http://www.gonintendo.com/?mode=viewstory&id=195585 they will not develop a third game in the series]].
* ''FranchiseKiller'': It's quite possible Darksiders II has caused the end of the franchise though this also depends on if the Darksiders IP fail to find a new home from THQ's bankruptcy aftermath or a third party that gets the IP chooses to not develop a third game in the series. Crytek has gone on record that if they get the rights to the IP, [[http://www.gonintendo.com/?mode=viewstory&id=195585 they will not develop a third game in the series]].
