sequel

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He didn't say that a sequel was actually in development or even that it was coming, but he did say that he is pleased with the franchise (which has spawned an anime series and been inducted into the PS3 Greatest Hits line in Japan) and that he is very passionate about doing a sequel, as he doesn't want the series to halt at only one title.

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  1. noun Something that follows; a continuation.
  2. noun A literary, dramatic, or cinematic work whose narrative continues that of a preexisting work.
  3. noun A result or consequence. See Synonyms at effect.

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  • So far, the cast and crew have remained tight-lipped over possible storylines for the highly-anticipated follow-up, although Parker has suggested that the sequel will be a "massive romp" and could take account of the current economic climate. —  All - Digital Spy - Entertainment and Media News
  • Now, the sequel is here with some subtle improvements that push virtual skateboarding to new heights. —  PC World
  • Maybe the sequel should be their chase across the country and the western hemisphere. —  Entertainment Weekly's Hollywood Insider
  • Building on the the revolutionary concept of terraforming originally introduced in Perimeter, this sequel is a must-have for fans of the RTS genre. —  Steam RSS News Feed
  • I liked Earthworm Jim 1 but the sequel was a little too much samey. —  GoNintendo.com Podcast
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climax ·  coincidence ·  tidings ·  debut ·  recital ·  occurrence ·  outcome ·  resemblance ·  conclusion ·  anthology ·  episode ·  aftermath

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sequel:   sequels
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Etymologies (2)

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  1. Middle English sequele, from Old French sequelle, from Latin sequēla, from sequī, to follow; see sekw-1 in Indo-European roots.

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  1. Formerly also sequell, sequele; from Old French sequelle, sequele, sequel, consequence, following, train, French séquelle, a band, gang, series, string, = Provencal sequela = Spanish secuela = Portuguese sequela = Italian sequela, seguela, sequel, consequence, from Late Latin sequela, sequella, that which follows, a follower, result, consequence, sequel, Middle Latin also a following, train, etc., from Latin sequi, follow: see sequent.
 

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