All articles tagged with #remakes
The best RPGs of 2025, heavily dominated by remakes and remasters, include titles like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, and Monster Hunter Wilds, with a mix of original games and remakes receiving high praise for their gameplay, storytelling, and modern updates.
Leaker suggests that Capcom is planning to release remakes of Resident Evil Code Veronica in 2027 and Zero in 2028, following their successful series of recent remakes and new entries in the franchise.
The article discusses the lack of a dedicated puzzle category at The Game Awards, highlighting the popularity of puzzle games and their potential for recognition. It also covers topics like layoffs in the gaming industry, the revenue differences between remakes and remasters, and new game updates such as Path of Exile's latest patch and the co-op horror game Mimesis, which mimics players' voices.
Masaaki Hayasaka, producer of the recent Dragon Quest remakes, is not concerned about releasing too many remakes and is interested in pitching a new franchise after remaking the first three games. The remakes feature modern graphics and are part of Square Enix's efforts to revitalize the series.
A rumor suggests that Halo Studios is working on remakes of Halo 2 and Halo 3, focusing solely on campaign mode without multiplayer, possibly to be released around 2029 and 2032, with multiplayer expected to be part of the next mainline Halo game.
SEGA is releasing native PS5 ports of Yakuza Kiwami and Yakuza Kiwami 2 on December 8th, offering enhanced versions of the remakes with physical options and a special 20th Anniversary Bundle, although it's unclear if existing PS4 owners can upgrade.
Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii explained that the decision to release Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined before remakes of Dragon Quest 4, 5, and 6 was due to development timing and chance, with hints that more remakes may be in the pipeline, though nothing has been officially announced yet.
Rockstar Games is working on multiple projects besides GTA VI, including potential new-gen upgrades for Red Dead Redemption 2 and other titles, with a focus on GTA VI's release in May 2026. Fans hope for remakes or remasters of classic games like Red Dead Redemption and GTA IV, but the current priority remains on GTA VI and its online mode. The new projects are expected to be announced after GTA VI's launch.
Bob Iger emphasized that Disney's focus is on creating great movies without prioritizing sequels, remakes, or original content, highlighting ongoing projects like 'Zootopia 2' and 'Avatar: Fire and Ash,' and discussing the company's strategy to balance franchise development with new IP creation.
August 2025 features a diverse lineup of major game releases including remakes like Gears of War and Metal Gear Solid, new titles such as Mafia: The Old Country and Black Myth: Wukong, and ports of classics like House of the Dead 2. The month offers a mix of AAA, indie, and remastered games across multiple platforms, setting the stage for an exciting end to the summer gaming season.
Sonic Team boss Takashi Iizuka has stated that there are no plans for remakes or remasters of the Sonic Adventure series anytime soon, as he prefers to focus on creating new titles rather than investing the significant time and energy required to update the classic games.
Sonic Team boss Takashi Iizuka announced that remakes of Sonic Adventure and Sonic Adventure 2 are not planned due to the extensive workload, and instead, the focus will be on creating new Sonic games.
Dakota Johnson criticizes Hollywood for being risk-averse, dominated by studios that favor remakes and decisions made by people lacking film knowledge, which she believes hampers creativity and authentic storytelling.
Clint Eastwood criticizes the current trend of remakes and franchises in Hollywood, urging filmmakers to create original content, and emphasizes his own ongoing career and passion for learning and adapting in the film industry.
The Game Awards has updated its eligibility criteria to include expansion packs, new game seasons, DLCs, remakes, and remasters for all award categories, including Game of the Year. This change allows for content like Silent Hill 2 Remake and Elden Ring's DLC to be considered, as well as games with ongoing seasonal content. The decision aims to recognize the best creative and technical work, considering factors like content newness and price/value. The Game Awards 2023 saw a record-breaking 118 million livestreams, a 15% increase from the previous year.