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"textContent": "Sometimes the most successful video games are the ones nobody asked for. Whether it was a strange concept, an unfamiliar developer, or a risky shift in direction, these titles didn’t exactly inspire confidence before launch. Some even looked like they were destined to fail. But against all expectations, they connected with players hugely and went on to become massive hits. From experimental indie projects to bold franchise reinventions, these games prove that taking risks can pay off. Here are 15 video games that players didn’t think they wanted until they couldn’t stop playing them.\n\nThe post 15 Video Games Nobody Knew They Really Wanted appeared first on Den of Geek.",
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