A relatively niche strategy RPG series which was among the first Sega console titles to sell over a million copies. Lesser known in the western world, but nonetheless has a dedicated following.
The Shining Force series is a subseries of the "Shining Series", which includes other styles of RPG, and yet maintains story consistency/crossovers throughout the original titles.
Recent additions to the series have not been so well received, but nonetheless the series is alive and growing in popularity as always.
Guy 1: Shit, I was smiling bob throughout the entire sermon today in church.
Guy 2: Oh man, me too! I was smiling bob all while watching Barney when I had to babysit last night!