All articles tagged with #game revival
Konami revealed three new Silent Hill games to demonstrate their serious commitment to reviving the horror franchise, with the Silent Hill 2 Remake achieving significant success and positive reviews, signaling a promising future for the series.
Square Enix is set to revive the beloved Final Fantasy fighting spin-off Dissidia, but only for mobile devices (iOS and Android), disappointing fans expecting a console or PC release. The game, teased for an announcement on October 14th, features characters like Lightning, Rinoa, Cloud, and Zidane, and marks the franchise's return to mobile after previous titles were shut down. Concerns remain about its potential gacha mechanics and limited lifespan, but Square Enix continues to focus on mobile game releases.
No Man's Sky has achieved its highest Steam player count since launch, peaking at over 98,000 players following the release of its Voyagers update, which introduces highly customizable Corvette-class ships, marking a significant milestone in the game's ongoing redemption and popularity resurgence.
The Perfect Dark reboot, starring Alix Wilton Regan, was canceled, prompting her and actor Elias Toufexis to call on fans to support the franchise's potential revival, though prospects seem slim after 20 years since the last entry.
A fan-made remaster of Need For Speed Underground 2 using Unreal Engine 5 has garnered praise for its stunning graphics, with a full release expected by the end of 2025. Fans are eager for a new official installment, and community demand could influence EA's future plans for the series.
Saber Interactive, in collaboration with Universal Products & Experiences, has announced Turok: Origins, a fast-paced, third-person dinosaur shooter for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC. The game revives the iconic Turok franchise, allowing players to battle dinosaurs and alien threats using advanced weaponry and DNA powers. While no release date has been set, the game promises a mix of solo and cooperative gameplay across diverse and challenging environments, aiming to appeal to both longtime fans and newcomers.
Xbox CEO Phil Spencer acknowledged the pleas of Banjo-Kazooie fans for a new game, stating that when the right team and opportunity arise, he loves revisiting previous stories and characters. Spencer emphasized the importance of involving the original developers in the revival process, highlighting the significance of their passion and the lessons learned from past experiences. While rumors of a new Banjo-Kazooie game have circulated over the years, the closest thing to a recent release for fans is Yooka-Laylee, a spiritual successor made by some of the original developers.
The rebooted game Saints Row (2022), which initially received negative reviews and missed sales goals, experienced a surge in popularity and became the fourth most-played game on PlayStation in September. This revival was attributed to its inclusion in the PS Plus free monthly games lineup. While it remains unclear how many players completed the game, this example highlights how subscription services like PS Plus can breathe new life into older or less successful games by tapping into a subscriber base hungry for AAA titles.