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What The Hell Do You Name The Follow-Up To N++?
Metanet Software discusses the challenges of naming their games, particularly the follow-up to N++. They explain how search engine visibility issues with the name N++ led them to consider various naming conventions for their new multiplayer title, N+ Infinity Times Two, aiming for a name that appeals to both existing fans and newcomers.
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PC Gamer
Apparently the name of one of the most famous RPG series of all time was a last-minute band-aid: 'I don't think he knew what it meant any more than we did'
An archived interview with Daggerfall lead Ted Peterson reveals that the original name for The Elder Scrolls: Arena was a last-minute decision. The game's subtitle 'The Elder Scrolls' was added to explain the lack of arena combat, as the game had evolved significantly from its initial concept. This naming convention ultimately became the foundation for the long-running series.
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