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NoUsername
Since: May, 2012
14th Apr, 2021 11:00:53 AM
First Installment Wins; doesn't necessarily have to be the literal first installment, just the idea that earlier installments are more recognizable than later ones, with the first one usually being the "winner"
Even if the later installments are acclaimed at least just as well or even better, in terms of advertisement, recognition, crossover representation and so on, the earlier installments get way more focus.
Edited by Mysterium