2007 Heaven - Get it right this time!

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Five long-running series' gripes we want to see put right in 2007

Game sequels have it tougher than sports games and their annual updates. Every year a Madden will come out and we’ll buy it so long as the rosters are correct. But a sequel’s gotta change with the times, orwe cynical gamers will demand heads on pikes. The franchises listed here are in great need of some major tweaks or in some cases, an overhaul of the game design. It’s tough love and we do it ‘cause we care.

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