All articles tagged with #remasters
Bluepoint Games, the Austin-based studio behind Demon's Souls and other PlayStation remasters, has reportedly been shut down after a Sony business review, with roughly 70 staff laid off. Sony had acquired Bluepoint in 2021; the studio was previously working on a live-service God of War project that was canceled in 2025, signaling a shift away from the remaster-focused strategy.
The mystery Fallout Season 2 countdown on Amazon’s interactive map reveals a polished 3D render of Mr. House’s penthouse in New Vegas, not a remaster of Fallout 3 or New Vegas. It’s a promotional easter egg for fans, with Season 3 filming soon and a Nintendo Switch 2 port of Fallout 4 expected in the near future.
id Software is marking its 35th anniversary with a celebratory video and hints of ongoing plans for 2026, including possible discounts, behind-the-scenes content, and potential announcements. While a full new game reveal isn’t anticipated, there’s speculation about remasters or re-releases as the studio looks back on its DOOM history and continues development on its next project.
Insider Gaming claims Ubisoft plans 60fps PS5 upgrades for older Assassin's Creed titles, potentially starting with Unity; Origins and Syndicate already received patches, and others like the Ezio Collection, III Remastered, and Rogue Remastered could follow amid rumors of a Black Flag remake.
Windows Central’s Jez Corden says Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas remasters are in development but not imminent; he’s heard a Fallout 3 remaster could land within the year with New Vegas following later, though neither is expected to shadow-drop. Steam activity around the titles appears tied to localization updates rather than imminent releases, and Bethesda remains focused on Starfield updates and Elder Scrolls VI, making timing uncertain despite ongoing interest in the franchise.
The Tale of Two Wastelands mod, which merges Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas into one cohesive experience, will not be ported to the rumored Fallout remasters due to the massive rebuilding effort required, meaning TTW remains tied to the original games.
A&R Atelier, a team including developers who worked on the original Ecco games, has launched a new website and Discord and says several new Ecco the Dolphin titles are in development for unspecified consoles, including remasters of Ecco the Dolphin and Ecco: The Tides of Time along with a third new game.
The article highlights the top shooter games of 2025 according to Metacritic, showcasing a diverse range of titles from experimental genre blends and remasters to classic-inspired shooters, with titles like Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor, Heretic + Hexen, Arc Raiders, and Earthion receiving high praise for their innovative gameplay and design.
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.
Square Enix is open to revisiting and potentially creating remasters, sequels, or new titles for classic strategy RPGs like Final Fantasy Tactics Advance and A2, depending on the success of their upcoming game, Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles, which is set to release on Nintendo Switch in September 2025.
EA is unwilling to fund remasters of the Dragon Age series due to financial and technical challenges, including the use of different proprietary engines in the original games, and EA's general stance against remasters despite their potential profitability.
During the THQ Nordic showcase, several new and remastered games were announced, including Darksiders 4, Gothic Remake, SpongeBob: Titans of the Tide, and others, with release dates spanning late 2025 to 2026 across multiple platforms.
The THQ Nordic Showcase 2025 revealed numerous upcoming Xbox games including SpongeBob: Titans of the Tide, Wreckreation, Tides of Tomorrow, Sacred 2 Remaster, Gothic 1-3 on consoles, and Darksiders 4, along with trailers and release dates for several titles.
A new remastered bundle of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 and 4 has been released on Xbox and PC, available on Xbox Game Pass, featuring visual enhancements, new content, and cross-platform multiplayer. The article polls readers on whether they'll be playing the game this weekend.
The article highlights the top 10 upcoming video game releases in July 2025, including major titles like EA Sports College Football 26, remasters like Patapon 1+2 Replay and Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4, expansions for popular games like Destiny 2, and new entries such as Shadow Labyrinth, RoboCop: Rogue City – Unfinished Business, Donkey Kong Bananza, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, Tales of the Shire, and Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound, covering a wide range of genres and platforms.