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This is a list of video game franchises organised alphabetically by name. This list documents video game series with more than one entry - and does not include non-gaming intellectual properties that have been adapted for use in games (such as James Bond or sports leagues).

0–9

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

I

J

K

L

M

N

O

P

Q

R

S

T

U

V

W

X

Y

Z

See also

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