The Top 7... sequels that improved nothing

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Years of development, stacks of new tech, millions of dollars, no discernable improvement

Attempted improvements: Er, well, there was that thing where… Or maybe.. Or... Seriously, anyone?

But it’s still on this list because: See above.

But what do you think? Is more of the same enough for a sequel? And if not, which has disappointed you the most? Let us know in the comments, or via out ever so exciting portals onFacebookandTwitter.

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