10 Dumbest Reasons Why Video Games Were Cancelled
7. Ms Pac-Man: Maze Madness 2
In 1980, Namco launched a little arcade game called Pac-Man. 40 years later, it has made over $14 billion, launched 30 sequels, got his own animated series, and appeared as the antagonist in a terrible Adam Sandler comedy.
Despite all the great games Namco has churned out in nearly half a century, Pac-Man is still the company's most profitable IP.
His female counterpart, Ms. Pac-Man, became so successful, she generated her own series including Ms. Pac-Man: Maze Madness. This game took place in a labyrinth like the original games but it was in 3D and had many creative mechanics to keep the gameplay exciting. The game sold well enough to warrant a sequel.
As Maze Madness 2 was approaching completion, Namco merged with Bandai, which led to some restructuring with their gaming properties. Bandai executives assumed Pac-Man had peaked and gamers were no longer interested in the series.
This is a little odd since Pac-Man is LITERALLY the mascot of the freaking company! Without researching sales, Bandai decided to cancel Ms. Pac-Man: Maze Madness 2.
Thankfully, the company learned the error of their ways (eventually) and has regularly pumped out Pac-Man games ever since.