What makes a 'Universe', game-wise?

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From: Warewolf
Date: Sun, 24 Mar 2013 17:56

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Yesterday, I was thinking about games with the word 'Universe' in the title 
- Bust-A-Move Universe, Dance Dance Revolution Universe - the term tends to 
inspire concepts that go beyond the scope of the classic title and this has 
lead to lofty expectations that, if the reviews are any indication, the 
final products, all-too-often, failed to live up to.

So, again, what would make a franchise game a 'Universe', in your eyes?

For that matter, how should the next 'Universe' be built?

Thanks in advance for your answers.

Signed,
Warewolf
Who is sure a 'Kunio Universe' would be more than 'River City Ransom' in 
space. ^_^

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